Ted R.
Yelp
There is a new Mi-Sant in town and this one is right off of 252 and 85th
St. in Brooklyn Park.
Although this was my first visit, it won't be the last. We ordered a the Mi-Sant Special Bahn Mi ($9.00) which contains grilled pork, char siu, and fried egg. My wife had the Teriyaki Chicken Bahn Mi ($7.00). In addition to the protein, all sandwiches come with mayonnaise, jalapeño, cilantro, cucumber, pickled daikons and carrots. You can also ask for pate to be added. To drink, I had a bottle (no fountain pop) of Diet Coke ($2.50) and my wife had a Thai tea ($3.75).
That this is a really cute, well-lit, cheery place with excellent decor. Vietnamese and other Asian restaurants can be designer-challenged, but this one is very attractive.
The first thing you notice when you get your order is that these Bahn Mi's are HUGE. I think you could easily split one and feel two people. My wife took half home, but of course I ate the whole thing (not that I should have).
The second thing you notice is how amazing the baguette is. It shatters on the outside when you bite into it, yet the inside is fluffy and soft. This is exactly what you want to see.
The third thing you notice is that fillings are flavorful, fresh, and the veggies add the right amount of crunch. It is very well proportioned. The egg in my "Special" is billed as being fried, but it seemed like a hard boiled egg to me. I would have liked it to be a bit softer and give me the creamy (but not drippy) sensation of a medium cooked egg. Small quibble.
I also ordered three crispy pork-filled Vietnamese-style eggs rolls for $5. This was a good value and they delivered the right texture and flavor. Instead of the sweet and sour sauce that comes with it, I'd rather have the classic Vietnamese Dipping Sauce with fish sauce, (Nước chấm). It's possible they would do a sauce substitute upon request.
On our way out, we got two things from the bakery. One was a three-foot baguette; the kind these use for Bahn Mi sandwiches. It was a bargain at $3.00. We also picked up an almond croissant for $5.95, which also was huge.
Almost all items come as a bowl, bahn mi, or a bowl with similar or identical ingredients across "platforms" (think Chipotle). While this is OK, it would be great to see perhaps a few cooked items too.