The Best Lunches in Nashville, Tennessee | Eater Nashville

"Crackly, crispy bread is the foundation for Vietnamese sandwiches piled high with pickled veggies, herbs, and meats (or not meats, depending on your preference). East Side Banh Mi’s No. 1 is a classic banh mi adorned with slabs of ham hock terrine, paté, and smoked bologna, while the veggie features chile crisp tofu and roasted eggplant. For the non-sandwich curious, rice and noodle bowls are excellent options; don’t miss Gracie’s Big Salad (named after co-owner Gracie Nguyen) that’s a bright, herbaceous bowl of greens, herbs, green papaya, fried shallots, roasted peanuts, and citrus-soy vinaigrette." - Ellen Fort