The 15 Best Bánh Mì in Los Angeles

"Being the king ain’t easy. Banh Mi My Tho might have started as a low-key strip mall deli slash convenience store, but over the years it’s developed a reputation as the most popular bánh mì mini-chain in LA County, one that has expanded to three locations across the SGV. But that expansion has come at a cost: consistency. Though the crunchy fresh vegetables, generous mayo and paté, and meaty fillings never let us down, we can’t say the same about the bread, which at times ranges from a little tough to downright mouth-scraping. The best bet is to head to the original location in Alhambra earlier in the day (they close at 4pm anyway) and get the #2 special sandwich with an added fried egg. On a good day it’s still the best banh mi you’ll find north of Orange County. " - nikko duren, arden shore, sylvio martins, brant cox