This was a pleasant surprise, as I was actually picking up take out from next door but figured I'd pop in and grab some Vietnamese goodies. There are a few tables inside for dine in, which guarantees that your feed will be hot and fresh.
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This was a pleasant surprise, as I was actually picking up take out from next door but figured I'd pop in and grab some Vietnamese goodies. There are a few tables inside for dine in, which guarantees that your feed will be hot and fresh.
I ordered the banh cuon cha lua ($6) and banh mi thit nguoi ($5.50). The banh cuon (steamed rice rolls filled with wood ear mushroom + ground pork w/ pork bologna) was pretty good. Their menu says it comes with a shrimp cake and other pictures show a cha gio, but they might have ran out - instead it looks like I got extra pieces of cha lua! I was super impressed with the banh mi. The bread is the winner here, as it's baked in-house and freshly toasted right when you order. The baguette has the perfect crunchy and crispy exterior while retaining a soft inside. The cold cuts were plentiful, and the mayo they use is delicious. I think the only thing they could improve on is perhaps the flavor of their pickled daikon and carrots - maybe they need to add more sugar into the brine. The pickled onions, however, were very good and added a nice tang.
I definitely recommend trying this place out, and having a little patience. They only recently opened are still getting the hang of operations and stock - if you've ever worked in the restaurant industry you would understand. The owner and front of house guy who takes your order are super friendly. Parking is not easy, as the coveted street parking spots are minimal and involve parallel parking with the busy traffic.
Overall I will be sure to revisit and order more items off their menu. The owner spoke highly of their bun bo, which happens to be my favorite. They also had a wide selection of che, both hot and cold varieties.