859 Hornby Street
Vancouver BC
(604) 568- 3398
Monday-Saturday 10:30am - 9pm
Date of visit: June 21, 2011, 1:00 pm
Looking for the perfect pull pork sandwich? Look no further! Hubbub Sandwiches has the best pull pork sandwich I have ever had :) It is a new restaurant located close to the Scotia movie theatre in downtown. My boyfriend and I wanted to eat a simple meal before heading to the movies, so this place was just perfect! In addition, I got a $5 for $10 deal from Groupon, which was a nice bonus :)
Ambience * * * *
The place was small, simple, modern and clean. It was very comfortable environment and it had an artistic feel to it too :) You can eat in or take out, or you can enjoy the sun in the outdoor seats. It was more of a self-served environment where you can help yourself to a glass of water, and two locations where you can return your used utensils, trays and trash.
Service * * *
As it was a self-served sub restaurant, we didn't have much interactions with the staffs. Regardless, the staffs were friendly and the line up wasn't long. Because my boyfriend and I were using Groupon, the cashier took a few minutes extra to verify the coupons. After making the order, we waited for our numbers to be called to pick up our meal. Although the food wasn't served as fast as a chain restaurant like Subway or Quizos, but the food was worthwhile.
Food * * * * *
Pork Sandwich ($8.49) and Clean Slaw ($2.99)
The pulled pork sandwich was superb!! There were a lot of pork in the sandwich and the sandwich was quite long :) The pork was slightly marinated, which gives it a great taste without being too salty. The baguette was fresh, firm and chewy. All of the sandwiches have lettuce, generous portion of onion, jalapenos, cilantros, and their secret sauce. I don't usually eat jalapenos but the sandwich wasn't overwhelmingly spicy, and the jalapenos compliments well with the other ingredients.
Clean Slaw has shredded cabbage and coconut in a vinaigrette sauce. The portion was big for a side. This cole slaw does have lots of coconut, which is great for a coconut lover. It is loaded with all sorts of ingredients that is great for tummy and the body :) It is the perfect dish for the summer!
Chicken Sandwich ($8.93)
The Chicken Sandwich has two large pieces of roasted chicken breasts. The chicken breasts were lean yet moisted such that it was very easy to chew. From the menu, the chicken breasts were steeped in citrus juices and coconut milk, which explains why the breasts were so moisted and yummy.
Value * * * 1/2
Although the sandwiches would be close to $10 without the coupons, I think it is still worth a try. My boyfriend and I were really full after the sandwich! It is a great alterative to the regular subs from a chain restaurant.
Overall * * * *
I would recommend to a friend! My boyfriend suggests that the subs could be better if they offer more options, such as having whole wheat breads versus white bread, and have an option for beef sandwich.
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