Robyn S.
Yelp
I have never fancied myself a sandwich person, rice has always been my carb of choice. I have to admit... there is something magical about banh mi. Crispy thick cuts of French bread stuffed with all kinds of magic: smooth and savory pate, tender cuts of meat, aromatic sprigs of cilantro, and crunchy and tangy slices of radish and carrots.
This establishment is very unassuming from the outside, there are a few tables for outside seating. Inside is a very quaint and straightforward establishment, one long table to fit a few guests and the order counter a few feet away.
I've seen many posts about the roasted pork sandwich; which we were lucky to have on a Saturday... disappointingly, they were out of the crispy pork skin garnish that was coveted by many. Unfazed, I decided to order that as well as the lemongrass chicken banh mi, ca ri ga or spicy chicken curry, and their iced coffee.
Lemongrass was delicious, although I would have a preferred a more distinct aromatic flavor. My boyfriend enjoyed the roast pork sandwich but noted that the flavor would be a lot better with the accompaniment of the crispy skin. The ca ri ga exceeded my expectations, I highly recommend ordering it with your sandwich so you can dip your sandwich into this deliciousness. It does have a little bit of a kick for those sensitive to spice, but it is so flavorful, hearty, and warming. Their coffee was on point.
Overall, a decent place for banh mi if you don't want to travel out farther to Alhambra and such. If you do get the roast pork sandwich, ensure to get some skin and juice for maximum satisfaction. Also, Don't sleep on the ca ri ga!