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Neighborhood: Outer SunsetMon-Sun. 8:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
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I'm a big kid now! I actually leave the carrots and parsley in the sandwich now! =]
The prices have really shot up over the years...but the quality has always stayed the same. This is probably the best Vietnamese sandwich in the Sunset. If you want something better, you have to go to the TL, which I'm not very wiling to do.
I keep it simple here...Bahn Mi Dac Biet (combination) every time and it never disappoints. They are never stingy on the ham and fancy pork, always toasts the bread fresh when you order, and they have a pretty killer spread. Costs a little over $3 now. Use to cost me about $2.40...but that was years ago.
This is more of a take home kind of place. Only room for about 4-5 people to sit. There is a big fridge full of the Vita boxed juices and various Vietnamese desserts.
Have been coming here for quite awhile now and its always been great. Great flavors, fresh veggies and delicious bread have always been a staple here.
But, recently the quality has gone down a bit and ive noticed a lack of attention to the detail and quality into making the sandwiches. It has been getting a little messy and the portions are down considerably.
I had the combo today and the combo turned out to be bread, pate, and bread. There wasnt much inside at all.. My friends BBQ Pork ended up being BBQ pork fat and she didnt enjoy it too much either..
Any other day I'd give it a 3 or 3.5
I've been here a couple times and I always get the bbq pork sandwich. It's yummy but today there was less meat and more fatty parts which I didn't like. Maybe it was just an off day? Let's hope so.
I've had vietnamese sandwiches high and low and I must say Irving Cafe& Deli's combination sandwich definitely still holds a special place in my heart. I've been to the best places in Little Saigon here in Socal, in San Jose and even in the tenderloins in SF-- nowhere beats Irving Cafe!
May be the home made pate and butter? I'm not sure, but whenever I come home to San Francisco, I always make sure I grab one of these babies!
When I am craving for a Vietnamese Sandwich, this would be the place I'll be going! The bread taste so fresh and crunchy!
Sandwich of choice: BBQ Chicken Sandwich and Add Pate (50 cents extra)! Get that for $5!
Not only do they have sandwiches, but they have rice noodles or rice plates. They are delicious too.
They have some dessert also and most of them are in the fridge so you can see what they are. Their Mango Sticky Rice is delicious!
No matter what kind of sandwich or entree you get, you will be satisfied. Everything here has its flavor at best!
In the words of my boyfriend, "More like BBQ pork FAT bahn mi!!"
These little sandwiches were delicious but waaaay too fatty (and I am in no way averse to some fat). However, many of their other dishes look delicious and the ladies that work there are really nice. Also, the prices are really reasonable - $15 for 2 sandwiches, eggrolls and 2 Orangina.
My sister and I just moved to the neighborhood and we love Vietnamese sandwiches so we thought we'd give this place a try. First of all, the sandwiches were overpriced compared to other places that serve banh mi. If it was decent, I wouldn't have a problem with it. But after three tries, I have yet to find something there I can stomach. The banh mi thit nuong was cold, when it's suppose to be a hot sandwich. The spring rolls were one of the worse I've ever had. The vegetables inside the rolls were close to rotten. And the dipping sauce was not edible. It was watery and had no flavor in it at all. The last time my sister and I went there, the lady who made our sandwich dropped some vegetables inside the trash can and then actually fished all the veggies out and used them in the sandwiches we ordered! We were so disgusted, we walked out and decided that no matter how bad we ever crave banh mi, we will never be returning there.
$4 for #8 BBQ Pork Viet Sandwich, the BEST one they've got. My friend got this and so did I, because IT IS THE BEST!!!!!!!!
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$3.50 #1 Combination pork, my sis got that because she doesn't really like BBQ Pork, WEIRD!!!
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After deciding not to get any food from the Autumn Moon Fest, we decided to come here. SOOOO GOOOOOD, I think whatever you get from here, it wouldn't matter, they're ALL GOOD.
I can't remember if I yelped this place before. I think prices went up last year...seems like… Read more »
I had high hopes for Irving Cafe after visiting Irving Cafe # too on Mission st. But I was a little let down.
This one doesn't have much seating inside, a few counter chairs but it's mostly all take out orders here. The menu at this one lacked some of the items that they have at # too, specifically the croissant banh mi's and rice plates. Weaksauce.
Ordered up the dac biet, "the works" http://static.px.yelp.... and a pork pate http://static.px.yelp.....
My banh mi's came default without any peppers? Seriously, it ain't a banh mi sandwich w/o the jalapeno peppers! Plus, it wasn't as flavorful as # too. Something else was missing?
My fiance, Joyce, and I both agreed that the grilled chicken was the best one though - http://static.px.yelp.... as the chicken came out with a nice flavor and was juicy.
Overall:
The banh mi ($3.50) was good but didn't have the contrast in tastes and textures like the ones in SJ that I'm used to. Something was lacking besides the peppers. I liked how they pre-toast your baguette though and considering the shortage of good banh mi places in the city this place deserves 3 stars.
Weird. Despite all the tens of reviews that rave the BBQ pork sandwich, I got the combination pork sandwich--- & this is after I did my yelp research. Why? I'm not sure, but I think the review by Vivian H. down below that talk about the best combination of pork in the sandwich stuck with me. I mean, how many different types of pork combinations are out there?
Ok, so here's my two cents about the food:
Average Taste. Average (or a little less) portions. They stuffed the carrots and cilantro in last, so they were dripping off the sides. Whenever I bit into the sandwich, the C&C were squished outta the sandwich, and I hadda stuff it back in. Nothing special about the combination of pork (sorry).
I know what you are thinking (or not): Why is this a 4-star review, and not a 3?
Answer: I like the servers here! When I was here, I ordered and waited for my sandwich. Then a lady comes in, one of those ladies that take up a lot of space by moving a lot (in this tiny store), talk loudly(in this tiny store), and ask a billion of questions-- the kind of customer most servers want out ASAP. (I could actually tell that one of the servers were getting a little annoyed!) The lady orders a sandwich, and when the annoyed server was done with making the previous order, the other server told her in Chinese, "Oh, that pretty girl (me) was first." (I never spoke Chinese to them, and didn't think they knew I was Chinese). I don't like them b/c they called me pretty (but hey, that's always a plus-- but then again, if you are Chinese you know that they throw that term around a little too loosely), but because they were respectful towards the order of customer, even if they had an option to get the annoying lady out earlier.
I don't mind coming back. Vietnamese sandwiches are always a treat, and good servers are treasures.
couldn't stop myself after reading the person below me.
YES, this place has a very good bbq pork sandwich. not filling, but it is good. and there's jalapenos, but whatever i pick em out.
YES, this place does taste a little better than Banhwich.
BUT $4 for a bbq pork sandwich?? & not even filling? NOT WORTH IT.
go to 21st & Taraval! BANHWICH!! $3.25 for bbq pork!![prices MAY have increased, haven't been there for the longest time]COMBO & BBQ CHICKEN is also good! RICE plates & spring rolls! YUM!
Not the best tasting Vietnamese sandwich, but they have the BEST combination of meat in their combination sandwich. Whenever I eat one, I am in cartilaginous pork heaven! Why is it so hard to find another Vietnamese sandwich with these specific meats?? One is a cured pork sausage roll with a chewy "skin" around the edge and the other is a fatty, crunchy ham.
I also like their mango pudding and other desserts.
I have been eating sandwiches from this place for ten years. I only come to San Francisco once a year, and although I do like trying new places, I ALWAYS make a trip here. These sandwiches are (I'm trying to think of a deserving adjective). . . enchanted. Yeah, I guess I should have thought a little harder for another modifier, but that will suffice. The shop is tiny -- as in sitting room for about three people, and even then it's a bit crowded, but it's okay because these sandwiches can be enjoyed anywhere. . . .sitting in the shop, standing on the curb, you get lost in its deliciousness. The bread is fresh and toasted to the perfect consistency (meaning your palate does not get torn up in the process). They are pretty generous with the pate, meat, and vegetables. And, man, are they efficient.
Even more awesome is the price. $2.50 for a combination sandwich -- how can you possibly beat that? I'm actually going to go tomorrow before leaving town to buy six . . . many of which will be for me.
This is good if you need a fix. I don't think the fancy pork sandwich is that great. The carrot is shredded which most places has cut up carrot sticks. I don't think they have pate with the sandwich either.
I can't tell if there's a decent amount of meat in the sandwich because of the way it's placed.
I've had a the sandwiches here twice now and I'm not sure if I'd come back unless it was for a "fix".
Wasted 8 of my hard earned dollars to this place!!!!!!!!!! Their BBQ pork sandwiches are a joke.......in other words.....just nasty!! Instead of BBQ pork sandwich, they should name it "salty, oily pork fat and gristle" sandwich!! Yes, there was only one small piece of actual meat in my sandwich. The rest was inedible unless you're ready for a heart attack!!!! And oh, with my own eyes, I saw the lady microwave the bucket of so-called BBQ pork......Never again.....never again.....Irving Cafe & Deli!!
As I stated in an earlier review, one of my favorite things to eat in this world are Vietnamese sandwiches. Unfortunately, really good ones are harder to find than a virgin at the Folsom Street Fair.
When I can't make it down to Saigon Sandwiches, I generally hit Irvine Cafe and Deli since it's relatively close to my Outer Sunset hovel.
Their sandwiches are okay. It tastes pretty good, but I think the cucumber spears are way too large and the bbq pork is way too wet when they put it on the toasted bun, which means my sandwich is pretty soggy by the time I get it home.
But, the women behind the counter are really nice, I love the desserts in the refrigerator case (mmmm. pandan gelatin), and the service is fast. This place could be better, but for now I will be a loyal customer.
I don't come here often but having been getting sandwiches from here for 10+ years. The sandwiches are cheap and they are good. Are they the best out there? Probably not. But it makes a great quick bite when I'm in the area. I'm picky about the bread and this place does it well. Warm and crispy. Since I usually get the combination ham, the meat taste about the same at most places. The only "issue" I have with their sandwiches is that they don't include my beloved pickled daikon.
Other then sandwiches, there are lots of other Vietnamese goodies. The combo plate is a good way to sample a variety of items. It includes fried shrimp cake, steamed rice noodle, pork patty, shredded pork, bean sprout and herbage. Fish sauce is included for dipping. All that for about $7 or $8. This place also has pretty good Vietnamese coffee.
The shop is small with only a few seats. Most people usually get their food to go. Service is generally efficient. Parking is a pain in the area therefore I don't usually make a special trip here. But if you're shopping on Irving already, it's a good place to grab a bite.
I go to this place when I don't feel like trekking to the Tenderloin for a Viet Sandwich. The place is fairly clean and the ladies behind the counter are efficient. They offer the usual selection of sandwiches - BBQ pork, combination meat, etc....
For some reason, the flavor is just not quite the same as Saigon Market or Lee's. Everything is just toned down a notch or two. It's passable, but if you want a more authentic and more flavorful sandwich, head over to Saigon Mkt (although Irving Cafe is cleaner).
This is THE SPOT for viet sandwhiches in Sunset !
Small, efficient, tidy, great viet food, and hits the spot every time!
The Banh Mi (Viet sandwhich) here is almost perfect. Bread is toasty, meat is good with the right amount of every kind of meat. The cucumber and sliced carrot adds to the overall excellence.
If you're looking for the best viet sandwhich in Sunset, then look no further. Unless you're willing to drive down to Tenderloin.
Been coming here for 3 years now and sometimes I call in beforehand to order so I don't have to wait in line when I get there. And it does get busy at times. And because they make your sandwiches fresh, it takes time.
Also try their other vietnamese dishes. Like the rice noodle with pork and shrimp cake. Can't go wrong with that.
$3.50 for the sandwiches, I am sold. So give this place a shot. Thank.
Haven't been back for a long while - though I used to be a frequenter until moved away - so take this review as such. It's a tad pricier than other similar places, which may make or break the deal ITTET. That is, I'd would not go out of the way to get here, though would stop in if in the area.
To-go'd their $5 banh cuon cha lua=steamed rice rolls w/"fancy" pork (http://static.px.yelp....), which was not the best ever (that'll be in VN) nor worst ever (won't name names) but decent enough and healthy enough. The nuoc mam/nuoc cham was a bit on the sweet side. The $4 goi cuon=cold shrimp spring roll (http://static.px.yelp....) was adequate as well, but the dipping sauce was on the sweet side too. The $2 che khoai mon=taro w/sweet rice dessert was good, but then again that's one of my favorites.
It was so damn hot outside and even so inside this shop. Chinese ladies were working behind the counter speaking Cantonese and did not let me use their restroom when I nicely inquired. I will not hold a grudge on them for that, because their sandwiches were either really good or I was just really hungry...
- BBQ pork sandwich: Warm (I saw them warm up the meat in a bowl in the microwave), flavorful, crispy/slightly toasted bread, butter, pickled carrots, cilantro, no chili pepper (yay!). Delicious!
- Chicken Sandwich: Not as flavorful, but it was still good.
They also have many other sandwiches, vietnamese rolls, spring rolls, and che in cups. The sago in coconut milk with melon balls looked really good (Fro-yo next door over Vietnamese Che any day in my book!). Not much seating inside, only a couple of seats inside a steamy oven if you dare. I would just order to go and take a walk to the park.
They make the BEST vietnamese sandwiches.
-The bread is crunchy and good quality
-A large variety of sanwiches to choose from
-They make it right in front of your face
-I like the bbq chicken and combination sandwich
-They heat it up so that your sandwich is warm and ready to eat!
The price of a sandwich went up like 50 cents but I don't mind spending less than $5 on a sandwich still.
Irving Cafe has one of the better bánh mì / Vietnamese baguette sandwiches is the area. The bread is the perfect consistency of crunchy, chewy and doughy. The meat and toppings are excellent, and make sure you ask for the chili's (even if you don't eat them) because they really flavor the bread/meat.
That being said, is it just me or does the meat fillings keep getting less and less and the prices keep going up? Oh well, blame the economy I guess.
The biggest con (not the cafe's fault) is that the parking is such a hassle, and this is the type of place where you just wanna drop in and get out in 10-15 minutes, but it's not possible to do that on Irving. If this place had a drive-thru, I imagine I would drop by several times a week. A man can dream can't he??
I was definitely stalking this place after reading Lolia S's review awhile back, but rarely have a chance to eat in the city. Funny thing is, when I have been in the city previously, I was confused with another Irving Cafe on the other side of Irving (the non-Asian side, I guess?) and was quite baffled by the fact that I thought they had bahn mi, cuz it was a diner of sorts.
Okay, so after checking out a Stern Grove concert the other day, some of my homegirls (yes, we are that ghetto, j/k) and I walked by this spot while trying to find Boba (yes, how fobby of us!). And then it hit me, that this was the place Lolia mentioned and I had to get a sandwich. Shared a chicken (allegedly pan fried, but that stuff was reheated in a microwave) bahn mi. Pretty tasty, and the bread was excellent (soft and chewy, but toasty on the outside). I still think I like the sandwiches at Dakao in San Jose better, just because of the taste (they put some kind of crack spread on it or something).
I give this place props and I would come back if I lived close by. For 4 bucks, it was pricey for bahn mi, but half was actually filling, unlike most bahn mi, which I feel like I could eat 1 and a half when I am starving or just greedy. haha
Have to give this place a nice review. When I get a craving for Vietnamese sandwiches and it's usually to go when I'm heading back home through the 19th. It's a stop in, order and get out kind of place.
Parking can be tough so I try to go when I know everyone is at work. I also tried this coconut juice with real toasted coconut, very different and satisfying to try something new in a warm day. The toasting really brings out the flavors.
They also started carrying bags of Italian coffee from Capricorn Coffee, a local coffee roaster so I bought that because I'm all about local businesses and so should you!
I'm proud to call this little Vietnamese shop as one of my regular stops in San Francisco. Thank you for bringing back memories of what food from my childhood was like.
The BBQ PORK is my favorite. The BBQ Chicken is tasty as well. The Egg Rolls weren't exactly tasty. Its totally different but give it a try. Very limited seating but hey there's always Ocean Beach and Golden Gate Park..
Came here Saturday morning before 9am to get a couple of sandwiches to go. I thought there would be no one and it would be easy breezy getting a sandwich - there was actually people here! I had to wait a little bit, but the wait wasn't long. Nice variety of Vietnamese food and sandwiches here. And the best part of it is - you don't have to go all the way to the TL to get sandwich! Granted I love the sandwiches at the TL alot, its just such a hassle to get out there esp when Irving Cafe is in such a convenient location in the sunset!
I ordered the #1 combination of pork - Everything was really good- about 3-4 different kinds of pork products, pate, and the vegetable fixing's you normally get in a sandwich. I like that they toast the bread so it comes out so crispy yet the inside is soft because it's fresh. In fact, because it was so early in the morning, they were still slicing up the baguettes that the sandwiches are made out of. Parking was easy because it was before 9am - but parking normally is sort of a hassle. But overall, a great place to get Vietnamese sandwiches in the sunset!
Ah, Vietnamese sandwiches for under $5. Beat that Subway! I had my first Vietnamese sandwich at Lee's so nothing can compare to that but this place gets extra bonus points for having a seating area for two AND noodle dishes. I give this tiny little hole in the wall much love for having more than just sandwiches.
I was fortunate enough to have found a parking spot in front of the 22nd and Irving grocery store where I was continuing my search for figs but came up empty handed. Since I was in the Sunset, I knew there had to be some decent shops for fast food that wasn't McDonald's or the KFC down the street. In comes Irving Cafe & Deli.
True to it's name, they do sell coffee by the pound and desserts. They're not the purveyors of fancy nor shmancy coffees or French pastries but I did get my fill of tapioca pudding. That pudding does not get enough credit and they filled that 16 oz. cup to the brim for a mere $2. They also sold coconut desserts and the traditional tricolored puddings that almost every Vietnamese shop sells.
There was a long line at 1:00 p.m. and even though I was 5th in line, it moved quickly and I barely had enough time to figure out what I would have wanted. I'm a fan of the BBQ Chicken myself but today I went with the shredded pork with shredded turnip. It's a smaller sandwich than what you normally get at Lee's but sometimes you don't need a supersized sandwich.
The ladies churn them out as fast as lightning and work as a single well oiled machine, taking orders and simultaneously toasting bread, microwaving meat and complying with special modifications graciously. They're very nice and make sure the sandwiches come out piping hot and toasty. If I lived near here, I'd make this a permanent stop on my way to work-especially since they sell Orangina!
Remember in Ratatouille when Colette turns to Linguini and says, "How can you tell how good bread is without tasting it? Not the smell, not the look, but the sound of the crust. Listen. [bread crackles] Oh, symphony of crackle. Only great bread sounds this way."
Indeed she is right, a great Vietnamese sandwich must have great bread. Not the stale, hard to chew rolls but the crispy, warm rolls that "crackle" at every bite, served at the Irving Café & Deli. The lines are always long on the weekends and for good reason. Their portions are generous and their prices are reasonable for the student budget. One suggestion, if you're in a rush, call ahead to place your order and just walk pass those waiting in line. Sure, you'll get envious glances by those in line, but it'll be worth it.
When you order a "Bánh Mì Gà Nuong" (Pan Fried BBQ Chicken Sandwich) or any other sandwich for that matter, the lady behind the counter fills up your oven-baked roll with carrots, fresh cilantro, crunchy cucumbers, and chili peppers. Not one centimeter of your bread is without flavor. For vegetarians, they also serve the Egg sandwich-which is just as flavorful as the original Vietnamese sandwich. If you're in the mood for something light, healthy, and flavorful, another personal favorite and their specialty is number 53 "Goi Gà Bap Cai" (Chicken Salad with Cabbage). Heaped with shredded white chicken, peanuts, cilantro, crispy fried onions and garlic, on top of a bed of finely shredded cabbage and served with home-made fish sauce dressing, this dish is filling without the calories.
Though this café is small, they manage to serve a variety of Vietnamese rice dishes, cold rice noodles, and specialty snacks including famous desserts and beverages like Vietnamese coffee with condensed milk, three colored drink, mango and sticky rice, and taro with tapioca.
Grew up on Little Paris bahn-mi's in chinatown, and this has them beat hands down. While they have cheaper sandwiches, these have more satisfying fillings. I've had Saigon sandwiches in the TL and I still prefer these. Loved eating here for lunch when I worked at Sunset Branch. EAT HERE.
Small shop, lots of people at times, and often only one person making the sandwiches, but she's quick, and it's worth the wait.
My only source for Vietnamese sandwiches! Well, not really the ONLY one...it's just that these guys sell great sandwiches and they are pretty local (nor in the TL). Not that I have a problem with the TL...just that if I want to get a Vietnamese sandwich fix, I'd rather not have to deal with panhandlers when all i want is my food!
I love how all of their sandwiches come to you piping hot. The bread is toasted in small bunches so your it never gets too dried out, nor too hard, and they heat up your meat (BBQ Pork for me!) right there in front of you. As you wait patiently (or impatiently for some) while they roll up your sandwich, your stomach can take great comfort in knowing that these bad boys were made hot and fresh just for you. Now don't you feel special?
If your on Irving and want a Vietnamese sandwich this is the place to go to. I would compare their sandwich to Saigon Sandwich in the TL. If you've been to Saigon Sandwich you know how good their sandwiches are. This place is right up there my my favorite. I always order the combination sandwich and I'm never disappointed. I love the big selection of dishes they have aside from sandwiches. Highly recommended.
Another place that i went here since i
was a little kid. As a kid i always came
with my dad and always got the banh cuon.
its really good. the banh mi dac biet is
yummmyy!
A little pricy for vietnamese sandwiches, but when you're craving a Viet sandwich, this place is the place to go if you can't get to the TL. Their sandwiches are pretty damn good, esp their combo sandwich. If you don't like pate, don't get the special combo. But otherwise, it's soooooo GOOD! Their bbq pork (thit nuong) is pretty good too. They also serve lots of vietnamese desserts that are worth trying if you haven't ever tried it. YUM! They also serve other vietnamese foods, which I can't recall... but they have a menu of them all. It's not a restaurant, so you can't sit and eat here.
I love coming here..Their sandwich is the best....
At last...
Finally, a really good Vietnamese sandwich without a journey to Chinatown. I was disappointed when Little Paris closed their 6th/Clement location. Then I discovered Vietnam on Broadway, but since I'm never in Chinatown, I rarely get them. I was introduced to this little hole in the wall today. I always noticed it but it seemed a little sketch. I had the grilled bbq chicken. Like the other reviews stated, there can be some pretty fatty pieces of chicken - however it seems to mostly be skin. The rolls the sandwiches come on are really soft and chewy, not hard at all. Chicken was marinated well, carrots were cut small and thin, cucumber was super skimp. As we waited for our order I glanced over the menu..so much more I want to try! I'll probably be back sooner than I think.
Suze Orman (yanno that shrill-sounding money guru lady http://www.suzeorman.com) was teaching me how to save money for the new year with 3 easy steps.
1) Don't spend money for a day - I could do that..I usually spend Sundays in bed hungover and immobile. CHECK.
2) Don't use your credit card for a week - Doable...no big shopping purchases and pay only with cash for food. CHECK.
3) Don't eat at any restaurants for a month - Are you kidding me?! 1 week..I think I could. 2 weeks is pushing it. 4 weeks? Fuggedaboutit.
Thanks Yelp. Because of you I fail at Suze Orman's plan and will not be saving half the money I should be. So to compensate, I'll go for the cheap eats. Banh mi is cheap but too bad the ones here are the most expensive ones I've had. $4 for a BBQ Pork http://static.px.yelp.... but SO worth it.
I grew up eating these when my dad used to surprise us with them if he had the day off and picked us up from school. Usually I go for the chicken (w/o skin) but occasionally try out the combination or pork. They always toast the bread and spread on that homemade mayo..yum. Be sure to ask for the jalepenos if you want it because the usuals just include cucumber, carrot, cilantro. The 2 ladies working there are Cantonese - sometimes smiling but always fast.
Sure the ones in SJ or other viet spots are $2.50-$3 for a banh mi, but I'll pay that extra dollar and even pop over to Tuttimelon next door for that one-two punch. Sorry Suze, looks like I'll be filling my stomach more than my bank account.
This place sorta reminds me of that soup nazi Seinfeld episode. Like you gotta know what you want before you get there and know what line to stand in.... okay maybe not AS serious but sometimes you get those glaring looks from patrons that are waiting in line when you hop in the wrong line....
Anyways stand in the left line order your sandwich or whatever (I prefer bbq pork spicy and a cabbage salad) and then slide over to the line to the right next to the dranks. Wait about 10-20 and *poof* your order is ready. The food here is alright to pretty good. Sometimes I find my bbq pork sandwich quite fatty but have never been disappointed with the cabbage salad. Its really convenient than driving out to the TL or Chinatown so i can't super duper complain.... call in your order and avoid the wait.
I've got a confession.
I ate the sandwich with the mayo even though I'm vegan.
The thing was already ordered and I didn't want to be rude and make them waste it.
So it was a veggie sub and at first I was mad skeptical since there was no tofu or fake meat in it, but what I got was an overflowing banh mi with a very tasty soy sauce on it and the bread toasted to a perfect crisp.
I also got to eat rice, bean and coconut cream cup which was to die for.
Seriously that coconut cream was amazing.
DB had a beef banh mi and she said the meat was really good and liked it too even though banh mi isn't her fave.
Meatball Banh Mi with pate' is to intense!
Imperial rolls use rice paper to wrap the filling rather than egg roll wrappers. Awesome!
Banh Cuon with fancy pork is gnarly.
Out of all the places in the Sunset that sell Banh Mi, this place is the best.
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