An Xuyên Bakery
Bakery · Foster-Powell ·
Artisanal pastries, Pan-Asian sandwiches, guava cookies
Artisanal pastries, Pan-Asian sandwiches, guava cookies
"Outside An Xuyên Bakery in Portland the unassuming sign says it plainly — 'Banh mi. Sandwiches. Bakery.' — and they live up to it by baking French baguettes every morning for classic banh mi (pâté, Vietnamese meatball, barbecue pork) where pickled vegetables add crunch, lacy cilantro brightens each bite, and a housemade mayo ties it all together." - Kayleigh Ruller
"While places like Best Baguette may carry more name recognition, An Xuyên has quietly served some of the city’s best bánh mì to a faithful crowd for years now. The secret must be in the bread, baked daily on the premises. It manages to have a crispy, flaky crust, but stays perfectly soft the rest of the way through for ease of dining. Fillings range from the more traditional pate and Vietnamese ham to chipotle chicken, lemongrass pork, and vegetarian options including tofu or faux meat. All of the sandwiches come with cucumbers, pickled carrot and daikon, cilantro, and jalapenos. Beyond the sandwiches, An Xuyên also carries savory and sweet bao, along with a plethora of baked goods like macarons and fluffy tea cakes." - Alex Frane
"An Xuyen Bakery on Southeast Foster is known for its affordable and incredible banh mi sandwiches, steamed buns, and baguettes, so it might be easy to overlook the cookie tray by the register. No one should. The guava cookie, with tender, buttery dough wrapped around a burst of fresh guava paste, is a star, and the ideal post-sandwich treat." - Rebecca Roland
"This neighborhood fave is home to some of the best banh mi on the east side. Portlanders can choose from over a dozen different banh mi sandwiches, such as barbecue pork and veggie tofu, stuffed in fresh-baked crusty baguettes. Those looking for something outside the baguette can grab a meatball bao. Diners should also save room for one of the bakery’s many French-inspired pastries, including its guava cookies." - Janey Wong
"Don’t be fooled by An Xuyên’s nondescript appearance off Southeast Foster Road — its seemingly small size from the outside disguises the fact that you can get almost any kind of baked good inside. Think: crusty French Vietnamese baguettes and banh mi, other Asian breads, Hawaiian doughnuts with black sesame and ube mochi varieties, and all kinds of tarts, cupcakes, cookies, and even custom cakes. The buttery guava cookies are a particular standout." - Michelle Lopez
