Pane Pane is a sandwich shop located in a nook of Downtown occupied mostly by construction workers, the corporate crowd, and tourists who got lost looking for Fran’s Chocolates. In other words, an area with a lackluster lunch showing. But not only does Pane Pane serve incredible sandwiches for the immediate area: they also serve some of the greatest in Seattle, period. From scrambled egg and fresh mozzarella to prosciutto and mascarpone, we appreciate the variety of sandwich filling options that Pane Pane offers. And yet, we always order the same thing, every time: the teriyaki meatball bánh mì, a.k.a their finest contribution to the planet. In reality, it’s bánh mì-inspired—don’t expect the daikon radish or shaved jalapeño that you’d find in a classic example. Rather, this one has the aforementioned meatballs, pickled carrots, cilantro, cucumbers (both raw and quick-pickled), and sriracha aioli. The combination of fresh vs. preserved ingredients sets the bar for handheld lunches to come, and a fully-composed bite is phenomenal, down to every bit of baguette soaked in spicy mayo and sweet soy.