Chu Minh Tofu and Vegan Deli

"If you’re avoiding meat, check out Chu Minh, a vegan bánh mì spot that loads their sandwiches with tofu and different plant-based substitutes. The best on the menu is the barbecue pork, which has a great sweet and sticky sauce. We also love that Chu Minh feeds the community every Sunday." - aimee rizzo, carlo mantuano, kayla sager riley

"Chu Minh’s BBQ “pork” bánh mì is a very delicious and convincing stand-in for the real thing, and it's all vegan. Not only that, but they have nine different plant-based meat substitutes to fill your sandwich with, from “spicy lemongrass chicken” to “sesame beef.”" - aimee rizzo, kayla sager riley

"This no-frills International District standby serves Vietnamese dishes such as pho and tofu banh mi and lets diners design their own rice bowl from dozens of options, including luffa, jackfruit, and curries." - Sean Keeley, Eater Staff

"Chu Minh’s BBQ vegan “pork” bánh mì is a convincing stand-in for the real thing. Not only that, but they have nine different plant-based meat substitutes to fill your sandwich with, from “spicy lemongrass chicken” to “sesame beef.”" - aimee rizzo

"While many banh mi places offer tofu as a non-meat option, Chu Minh’s entire deli is vegan, including ten banh mi varieties. Choices include roasted “pork,” BBQ “duck,” lemongrass “chicken,” and sesame “beef.” (Don’t skip the unique “pork” skin sandwich!) All come slathered with chili sauce and vegan mayonnaise." - Jay Friedman, Eater Staff