"The temple many Houstonians look to for bánh mì is Cali Sandwiches & Phở in Midtown. It’s an institution. The seating may be a little uncomfortable, and the service slightly chaotic, but the bánh mì are really f*cking good and satisfying. The crispy bread is smeared with a mythical, fatty, rich mayo concoction that does things regular mayo doesn’t. Each sandwich gets stuffed to the absolute limit with fillings like grilled pork or fried tofu, but somehow there’s more in there, like a Mary Poppins bag of marinated meaty goodness. We salute you, sandwich overlords. What to order: any bánh mì" - chelsea thomas