"Approximately 75% of Bánh’s space is taken up by the kitchen. There’s a bánh mì and rice bowl assembly station on the left, a tank-like bread oven in front of it, and a till for coffee, drinks, and whatever else. This is a good thing. The Dalston spot is making some of the flakiest, juiciest, and most downright in London—and if that comes at the expense of more seating, then we’re all for it. Each one is made-to-order and on any given lunchtime the two shared tables are usually filled with other patient sandwich enthusiasts. It’s worth the small wait. The baguettes are perfect, crispy shelled with a fluffy interior, and the fillings are carefully made. The classic is pure oink. It’s char siu, pâté, a slice of pork belly roll, ham hock, a pork patty, and pork floss, and it’s totally perfect. Otherwise, there’s a plant-based tofu option. Or, you could go for a rice bowl—the bobo (a nourishing but light beef stew filled with vegetables) is excellent." - Jake Missing
