Num Pang Kitchen

Tried this small placed because nearly 1000 reviews on yelp. Also tried the recommended 5 spice pork sandwich and a side of butternut squash.

The side was very small, and not completely cooked through. However, if done right it was flavorful.

The spicy pork belly sandwich was packed with flavor however also quite small in size.

Overall good for taste but for $15 on lunch, it can be better severed elsewhere.

Ricky Martin did a weird song called SHE BANG
And I used to get frisky every time HE RANG
But lately he's been iffy when it comes to letting ME HANG
Maybe it's because I never invite him to NUM PANG

I usually charge for men, but I'm gonna do a FREE GANG
A menage-a-plenty if you prefer to use PARIS SLANG
I like it cause there's up to 30 men giving ME WANG
And afterwards I'm hungry so I head down to NUM PANG

Anyway the first time that I had it, it made ME SPRANG
It was a bigger secret than the lifestyle in PYONGYANG
It was tastier than the stuff in Houston's DUN HUANG
It was sleeker than your mid-life-crisis Daddy's MUSTANG

I kept coming back, until they nicknamed me the BOOMERANG
I ate so many sandwiches my tummy's got an OVERHANG
I bought 15 sarnies at once, like a Banh Mi GANGBANG
All this because I f***ing love the food at NUM PANG

Joined a choir, some members just mumbled although SOME SANG
Dracula kept trying to come and bite me with his DUMB FANG
I said "bring it on" he said "it's already been DONE BRANG"
So we shrugged and went to eat our lunchie munch from NUM PANG

WHAT

This is a really enjoyable sandwich spot, with spectacular Cambodian sandwiches (much like Banh Mi, but Kampuchea style, Phnom Penhyer than a Viet wich).

So they're pretty big and they're cheap, very unique and original on the Manhattan food scene too, and all of these elements make NP really stand out. To have authenticity, originality, a good portion, great taste, and be dirt cheap, and all of this in Midtown Manhattan? Well there's no way I wasn't going to give 5 stars for that.

And for that reason I really have to give them 5 Stars, besides the fact that I had absolutely amazing service on my most recent trip from a girl here, to the extent that we exchanged snapchats and numbers (hi bae). I mean she was covered in amazing tats (as are several employees) and really into me so how was I not going to take it to the next Cambolevel?

Having said all of that, if they weren't cheap and if they weren't in a city full of expensive stuff and if they weren't good value and if it weren't for good service, I might give a 4 because I didn't love these Cambodian sandwiches as much as I do my fave Banh Mis around the country. But I certainly like them, and I would certainly have them again, that's for sure.

So it's time to be clever, not dumb
And eat food that's not made by your Mum
And if you want to fatten
Yourself in Manhattan
Then do it at the Pang that's Num.

A fellow Yelper recommended Num Pang Kitchen to me for lunch. It was literally just around the block from my office and was quite busy.

I ordered the grilled steak salad with house dressing and no bell peppers. The mix of veggies were all very fresh and crispy, and the addition of Thai basil and cilantro made it more Asian-fusion. Grilled steak was juicy, tender, and well-seasoned, and there's a good amount of protein in the bowl too. House dressing is basically fish sauce and it did a good job bringing all the ingredients together. It's an umami bomb that's both savory and tangy!

Overall, I thought Num Pang Kitchen is a solid place to grab lunch. The staff is friendly and I got my to-go order in no time. I will come back when I'm visiting NY in the future!

Wow wow wow. I've heard great things about this place and how popular it is with the general population but WOW. I came here to grab a bite for lunch and finally saw what the noise was about. This place has become one of my favorite sandwich spots by far. I ordered a pulled pork sandwich to go. I loved how it came in a little paper box that way my sandwich is secured and won't get smushed as I transport it. It came in a baguette that was toasted perfectly. The outside was so crispy and inside was soft. The pulled pork was done so well that the fat just melted in my mouth as I took a bite. The cucumber just added a refreshing tastes and the spicy mayo and pickled carrots just added to the amazing flavor. I will definitely be back for more!

P.S Don't let the appearance fool you! It's 10 times better than it actually looks.

Pretty solid place to grab lunch in the area. If you're a big fan of Vietnamese banh mis, then you'll definitely love this place. Num Pang offers sandwiches and bowls that are full of flavor and texture. I had the chicken chimi rice bowl and it was delicious. The chicken was flavor packed and tender, the rice was fluffy and aromatic and the cilantro gave the entire meal a nice earthy aftertaste. The pickled carrots and daikon added a nice crunch. Drizzle some Sriracha over everything and you have perfection.

The staff were friendly and efficient. This isn't really a sit down venue since it is small (aside from a few tables), so I'd recommend bringing your lunch back to your office.

I've walked by Num Pang and have tried it many times that it's time to finally write a review!

My friend and I walked around town and made an impromptu decision to pop in here as we walked past. Since they had some healthy options, I decided to go for their Num Pang Chicken Chimi Salad which came with grilled chicken over a nice bed of whole grain. I loved every bite which came with a good amount of flavour for a healthy dish. If you feel like it's lacking a little bit of spiciness, they have Sriracha available as their condiment. If your palate is more on the savory side, this will be perfect for you. If you're looking to feel extra full when you leave, I'd go for one of their Banh Mi sandwiches (all of which are amazing.)

What's great about this place is that they don't skimp out on their portions and their staffs are also friendly, knowing how to treat their customers right. Although there isn't much room to sit, you'll probably to able to snatch a a seat along the wall if it's rush hour when lines are out the door as all your corporate guys are trying to get their food and go back to work.

Pop in here for a quick bite if you're tired of your mainstream sandwich shop. Be adventurous and try something new for a change! ;)

Pang specializes in Southeast Asian-inspired sandwiches, bowls, and soups. As soon as you walk in you will notice the graffiti art on the walls and the hip hop and reggae music playing from the speakers. The man at the cashier was very nice and offered me a small cup of hot apple cider because I had the sniffles. Very kind and thoughtful!

Moving onto space, service and the most important food. The place is small and cozy; it's a nice sit down for lunch. Service was very quick even though the place is known for having long lines. Guess it was my lucky day!!! The Coconut Tiger Shrimp sandwich was absolutely mouth-watering and fulfilling. Next time I will try having the bowl.
For drinks, I had their most common drink, blood orange lemonade which was not my favorite; not a fan of sour drinks :/ Otherwise, everything was great!

I was walking by Num Pang and saw this sign with 'Grilled Peaches and Bacon'. What you say, HaHa that's ridiculous it's so absurd who would eat that ?

Duh, I better try it.

I was planing only getting the sandwich but the girl at the counter was nice and talked me into getting the Watermelon juice and the Grilled Corn with Coconut + Lime. The Watermelon juice was OK, but it had something else mixed in it I couldn't make out. The Grilled corn was good didn't taste like Coconut. There was a slice of Lime but it was completely covered in sauce and I was not about to get it on my hands too.

I open the sandwich and took a piece of Peach and Bacon and it tasted OK and interesting and was not overly sweet. Maybe their was about 3 half slices of Peaches and 2 to 3 Bacon strips it was hard to tell with all the sauce and garnish of Cucumber, Pickled Carrots, and lots of Cilantro.

Well now I took a full bite and it hit me, the sign said nothing about the Jalapenos. it was spicy hot and my tongue was burning. I had to stop eating the sandwich after my third bite and could not really enjoy it anymore. I ended up having a few scoops of ice cream before toungue stopped burning.

Next time I see some interesting food on a sign I will keep on walking.

Of the four sandwiches I've ordered--the pork belly, Japanese yam, catfish, and tiger shrimp--the best is the pork belly. it has the most wonderful sauce and tender texture. The next best is the catfish, which also is super tender and flavorful.

The butternut squash dessert with chile, shredded coconut, and lime has such a surprising mix of sweet, savory, salty, spicy, and tangy flavors. Typically Khmer in that sense. Such a delight to the palate.

Num Pang serves up some pretty good sandwiches and bowls. You can't really go wrong with any of them. The soups are just okay to me, but I think it's just my palate.

One particularly notable thing about this location is how friendly the staff is. Last Sunday around lunch time, I stopped in for a chicken bowl, and the staff were super cheerful and helpful. Kudos to the management for great hiring at this location!

FYI, this particular location has only a few bar seats, so it's predominantly a take away spot.

Amazing Cambodian sandwich with all the right flavors that reminded me of my time in Cambodia. Big filling sandwich and lots of yummy options. I got the five spice glazed pork belly sandwich and loved it! I also really like the pickled asian pear that added an extra zest to the sandwich and differentiated itself from other SEA sandwiches like Vietnamese banh mis although they have similar vibes. The carrots were seasoned and the cilantro and cucumbers were so fresh and the quinoa baguette was firm outside but also soft inside. Would highly recommend