By Alec Fernandes
KSandwiches is a Vietnamese market, a bakery, a coffee shop and a delicatessen all under one roof. One corner of the store is continually stacked with fresh baguettes and croissants while the counter across the room tirelessly makes boba teas and sandwiches.
This eclectic eatery is located at 7604 Linda Vista Rd. right next to Kearny High School. Those who show up past 12:30 on weekdays will encounter a line out the door, so to beat the rush it’s best to plan accordingly.
The pictures on the menu above the register don’t accurately portray the generous sizes of the sandwiches, which are either as long as your arm or as big as your head. My favorite is the K club croissant, listed on the menu as number 23.
This freshly baked croissant is piled high with roast beef, bacon, provolone, lettuce, onions and jalapenos. The giant club sandwich is a great deal at only $3.95.
Another sandwich that tops my list is number 10 on the menu – the grilled beef baguette. This sandwich’s pickled white carrots give it an Asian flavor that compliments the juicy strips of beef and sprigs of cilantro.
KSandwiches sells a wide variety of goods, many of which reflect the store’s Vietnamese influence. It’s a great cultural experience for those brave enough to try deserts that are unusual by American standards.
On display in the middle of the store are gelatinous neon-colored patties with a consistency somewhere in between tapioca and rice cakes. These pre-packaged sweets can be dipped in the milky white frosting that’s sold with them. I’m not a huge fan of how they taste, but they’re unlike any desert I have ever seen before.
The banana egg rolls are more to my liking. The gooey banana centers are wrapped in dough and deep-fried. They’re cheap at fifty cents apiece, and can be a nice snack while waiting for your number to be called.
KSandwiches can be reached at 858-278-8961. They’re open seven days a week from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
