AOYAMA GAIENMAE: Subway Sandwich outlets in Japan always leave me hungry... and no meatballs! Ugh :(

I just started working in the Gaienmae/Aoyama area and there are soooooo very few lunch choices in my area... but I stumbled on trusty Subway Sandwich

Looking at the cooking station it seemed so barren... In the US these little containers are really stacked with all kinds of incredients.

There are 2 little tables for 2 outside and 4 tiny tables for 2 inside.

Think most of the lunch goers go for take-out... but if you can score a seat outside its perfect for people watching if the weather is cool.

Located on this huge street across from the BMW dealership.

BMW i3 if you are interested!

Seems like the only thing with any volume is the free Jalapeno topping.  Its such a very sad sight.  CEO Fred DeLuca if you are out there can you bring back the awesome meatball marinara sandwich... I had it back in the day during my time at Lehman Brothers in Tokyo... yup its been forever. 

The volume of veggies at Japan SUBWAY never impresses me and always leaves me scratching my head... I realize my BLT was only 390yen but I really wish they'd pack it with a little more veggies.  If anything the Jalapeno is free... Honestly I picked up a onigiri rice ball and macadamia nut cookie at Seven Eleven on my way back to the office.  

Restaurant: Subway Sandwich Minami Aoyama Gaienmae Branch

Subway Website: http://www.subway.co.jp/index.html

Tabelog Foodie: http://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1306/A130603/13102978/

Address J: 東京都港区南青山2-26-34 NBM南青山ビル

Address E: Tokyo, Minato-ku, Minami Aoyama 2-26-34
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ROPPONGI: Roppongi Hills new SUBWAY! Avo Veggie sandwich was a little skinny.

There's finally a Subway in posh Roppongi Hills!  Time to eat a little healthy...

Let see....

All in for the Avocado Veggie sandwich only 360yen and 277 calories.

Food station was nice and clean.

Optional toppings ranged from 30-120yen 

The volume was just so unusually small... I think he only gave me 2 Jalapeno's. 

I'll probably return if this guy is not on duty... but I might try to ask for extra veggies next time.

Shop: Subway Roppongi Hills Branch

Subway Website: http://www.subway.co.jp/menu/sandwich/

Foodie Website: http://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1307/A130701/13154408/

Address J: 東京都港区六本木6-2-31 六本木ヒルズ　ノースタワー B1F

Address E: Tokyo, Minato-ku, Roppongi 6-2-31, Roppongi Hills North Tower B1F

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SHIMOKITAZAWA: (CLOSED 12/2011) Vi-Sand Bánh-Mi vietnamese sandwiches... lacked the addictive pâté.

Its so hard to find Vietnamese Bánh-Mi sandwiches in Tokyo but a random search on my favorite foodie blog came up with Vi-Sand in Shimokitazawa. 

Interior was very comfy and the artwork on the walls soothing. 

I picked up the 650yen drink,  beef sandwich and appetizer lunch set.  The beef was pretty much identical to what you can find at a beef bowl shop like Yoshinoya... nothing really special.  Bread was on the soft side rather than that crispy outside like a baguette.  Owner mentioned that they toast the bread for lunch and use the oven for dinner to get it crispy on the outside.

Lots of tasty coriander.

Volume will just hit the spot... you won't get stuffed.  There is pate in here but honestly I couldn't taste it... perhaps the special hot sauce or flavor of the beef was too overwhelming... or more could have been added.

Friend ordered the 2nd most popular selection, Chicken Bánh-Mi.

This tasted much better because it didn't remind me of eating at Yoshinoya... but the volume lacked and the chicken was ground up... not regular sliced chicken. 

Tiny noodle appetizer with lunch.

Lots of beautiful paintings on the walls.

The shop and restroom was immaculate...

Great BGM on the Bose system... think it was tuned into a French radio channel.

After having amazing Bánh-Mi at Ba-Le in Hawaii its just hard to enjoy whats offered in Japan.  The best way to describe it is having Ramen or Sushi in the US... it just isn't the same as having it in Japan.  But customer service was super friendly and owner Michael (bilingual) was a pleasure to chat with. 

Here's a photo of our Hawaii trip in 2009... Ba-Le is the place to try if you ever visit Honolulu.

Shop: Vi-Sand Shimo-Kitazawa

Shop Website: http://www.vi-sand.jp/

Foodie Website: http://r.tabelog.com/tokyo/A1318/A131802/13122615/

Address E: Tokyo, Setagaya-ku, Kitazawa 2-12-3 (Just minutes from South Exit)

Address J: 東京都世田谷区北沢2-12-3
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