"This Chinatown spot serves the best bánh mì in town for only five bucks. Located in Hong Kong City Mall, Alpha Bakery & Cafe sells a handful of sandwiches and hundreds of packaged Vietnamese snacks. The folks behind the counter slather so much butter, mayonnaise, and paté on the bánh mì, it qualifies as a religious experience. And that’s before the chả lụa, pork belly, giò thủ, pickled daikon, and fresh herbs get added. You’ll want more than one, so bring cash in the form of a crisp $20." - chelsea thomas, gianni greene