Banh Mi

[LabelKing]

The Bay Area has as many Vietnamese restaurants as one could want. I actually like that type of sandwich, though.

 

[totally epic]

Originally Posted by j

I eat Bun Thit Nuong at least monthly at Pho Cyclo, it's great. I wouldn't carry out from there though, because I have to park anyway, and sitting down for a sandwich would be unlikely. I do like to go by Saigon Deli on a nice day on my bike, pick up a couple sandwiches and something to drink, and go sit up at one of the parks on the Hill and eat them in the sun.

What's dac biet?
Ah well, I live about 3 blocks away from Pho Cyclo so takeout is easy. Dac biet translates to "special", but it's just thinly sliced BBQ pork w/ pate and the usual veggies.

 

[pauliodotnet]

Originally Posted by DarkNWorn

It's actually Banh Mi. My favorite shop is 15 minutes outside of DC so I can't help you there. Find a shop that has it as their main specialty (i.e. has Banh Mi in its name) and you can do no wrong. Now that I don't live in DC anymore, I miss it sorely. You simply can't get a better sandwich for under 3 bucks.

banh mi dc sandwiches!

i pass it everyday into work, and stop by sometimes to grab a sandwich on the way home.

 

[cchen]

momofuku ssam bar's is very good but not authentic.

 

[Matt]

I edited the thread title cos seeing it misspelt annoyed my lived-here-four-years sensibilities. In answer to your question... I have mentioned her before up here, but this may be the greatest place on earth.... http://www.noodlepie.com/2006/02/is_this_the_bes.html

My driver actually just had an argument with the woman cos she took his order first and then others got their food before him. She banned him soup nazi style. I told him that this means I have to find a new driver (I was serious too, I love these things)....he went back an apologised, and the world made sense again.

 

[DNW]

Originally Posted by totally epic

The best is Ba Le in Chicago.

Ba Le is the name of a famous sandwich chain in Vietnam before 1975. IIRC, the family migrated to California after the war ended. Most of the Ba Les that you see are copycats--but it doesn't mean that they're not good. Even though they're impostors, finding a Ba Le in your city usually means that you're going to get some good sandwiches and other traditional Vietnamese food items.

 

[gamelan]

Vietnamese sandwiches just plain rule. i usually get them at Banh Mi My Tho here in Alhambra. hole in the wall joint with a max capacity of maybe 10 people standing, a B rating (wouldn't have it any other way). and you just can't beat the price, $2.25 for the beef version.

-Jeff

 

[SoCal2NYC]

Jeez I feel at $7.95 I'm getting ripped off.

 

[Matt]

Relax man, im pretty sure the place in Manhattan is paying more rent than the My Tho expat in Alhambra!

 

[totally epic]

They're $2-3 in Seattle...

 

[Matt]

Five thousand Vietnam dong here....that's a whole 30 cents I am up for.

 

[j]

Originally Posted by SoCal2NYC

Jeez I feel at $7.95 I'm getting ripped off.
Yeah, unless, say, a cup of regular coffee there is like 12 bucks you're getting ripped off.

 

[Tokyo Slim]

Everyone in NYC is getting ripped off. It's the price you pay for living in one of the epicenters of the world.

 

[Lel]

Originally Posted by SoCal2NYC

Jeez I feel at $7.95 I'm getting ripped off.

Wow seriously what the hell?

Vietnamese food is cheap, in plentiful portions, and delicous. You shouldn't be paying more than $7.95 for an entree, let alone a sandwich.

 

[whacked]

Originally Posted by m@T

Five thousand Vietnam dong here....that's a whole 30 cents I am up for.
That's about 30 cent right there, for those who don't know.