James
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The idea of a KBBQ Bahn Mi was pretty intriguing, so I decided to pick it up from this spot
I'm a massive fan of this sandwich - it was pretty great
This baguette was one of the best I've had. Going into it, I was expecting it to be chewy and hard to eat, specifically on the outside. I knew the inside would probably
be good, but based on other baguettes I've had - I was preparing my jaw for some pain. On the contrary, this bread ended up amazing. It was crispy on the outside, but offered just the right amount of resistance without being chewy at all. It tasted super fresh, and the inner half was very soft and easy to pull apart
The rest of the toppings were also great. The red cabbages were very plentiful, the aioli was ever-present, and the caramelized onions were amazing - the latter being the highlight of the vegetables. There was also a ton of arugula involved, making this a very green-focused sandwich. Going back to the aioli - I love how this wasn't just spread on the bun - it was spread on the vegetables and meat as well.
Maybe the only small issue I have with this sandwich was the meat. It tasted fine, but a little bit chewy, and didn't get too much flavor. I thought it could've been marinated better. Nothing that really dragged my experience down though
Price-wise, this was $14 for a 7-inch sandwich, and it ended up being more than enough food for a filling lunch. Great value. Wish this was open on weekends/nights
Overall, the great combination of ingredients within this sandwich, combined with an exceptional baguette, make this one of the top lunch places in SLU. 8.75/10