I love myself a good banh mi and am always in search of a good one. I grew up with the ones from Bale, and while they are good, they are not great. Can’t go wrong when you go to a shop that specializes in them! I’ve wanted to try Le’s Banh Mi for a while now and recently got a chance to try them! They are located in the 808 Sheridan building on the 3rd floor.
The customer service was a bit lackluster but that’s okay, I’m there for the food. Maybe I went on an off day for service. This place was pretty warm when I walked in, like it was the oven. But I was excited to see that they bake their own bread! So I waited outside for my sandwiches in anticipation.
Roasted Pork Banh Mi | $10.50
Sorry the pic is a bit blurry, but take a look at the innards! They pack it in! And roast pork, they mean Chinese style roast pork, you know…with the crispy skin. Although, by the time you eat the sandwich, not really crispy. It still tasted great!
Saigon Special Banh Mi | $10.50
My favorite one, hands down. Anytime I see the saigon special, I know that’s the one I need to get. They put in a variety of meats and a handsome dollop of pate. If you don’t like pate, don’t get this sandwich. Can I praise the bread please? It is SO good. I don’t know if you can tell but it’s not at all doughy, perfect amount of fluff and it’s super light and crispy. Such a good sandwich…I like go back already. Highly recommend!
looks great!
So good! I like go back already…
Ooooh. And prices are not bad!
Olena’s by Chef Ron Simon (at the Dole Cannery across Signature Theatres) used to put paté in their banh mi sandwiches but not anymore. So far their lemongrass chicken sandwich is my favorite, but kinda expensive. They are closed for the month of July so maybe I’ll try this place.
You’ve told me about Olena’s banh mi and I still haven’t tried yet! My BF wants to go back to Le’s this weekend so we may have found our banh mi spot!