THE LEAD VERDICT
THE PARTICULARS
THE LEAD VERDICT
THE PARTICULARS
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THE LEAD VERDICT
“the pork belly banh mi was proper technique the meat was braised til fork-tender with this beautiful caramelized glaze and the bread had that perfect vietnamese baguette texture crispy crust that breaks open to reveal airy light inside the house-made pate added richness and the pickled daikon and carrots gave it that essential tang”
“actually sriracha mayo felt like a shortcut that dumbed it down traditional vietnamese chili sauce would HAVE brought more nuanced heat adn flavor depth skip it”
THE PARTICULARS
329 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M5B 1R7, Canada
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“the lemongrass pork banh mi had this perfectly grilled meat that was still a little charred on the edges giving it that authentic vietnamese barbecue taste i've been craving”
“tbh tehy were pretty light on the pickled vegetables which really needed way more of that acidic crunch to balance out all that rich pork ugh”
“grilled chicken banh mi was perfection juicy meat with char marks fresh cilantro and that addictive combo of sweet and savory vietnamese flavors on crusty french bread”
“tbh limited seating means youre often eating stadning up or taking it to go solid”
“ok so finally a banh mi spot that respects teh traditional balance the lemongrass beef was properly marinated and grilled pickled veggies had that perfect tang and they didnt skimp on the cilantro and jalapenos this tastes like the real deal from vietnam not some fusion thing”
“the vietnamese iced coffee was way too sweet lacked that bold robust coffee flavor that should punch through the condensed milk”
“they have vietnamese coffee with condensed milk that's basically dessert in a glass - super rich super sweet and perfect for ending a spicy meal”
“theres no actual dessert options on the menu which feels like a missed opportunity when youve already got such solid coffee”
“ok but the pork belly banh mi was legit a revelation - i never thought id love vietnamese food this much but somehow the savory meat fresh cilantro and crusty bread jsut works would recommend”
“i couldnt pronounce like half the menu items and felt kinda awkward asking the staff what everything was supposed to be”
“seriously the industrial vibe with exposed brick adn vintage vietnamese posters is so cool and authentic - makes you feel like youve found something special hidden on yonge street”
“the music was way too loud we basically had to shout to talk to each other during lunch”
“they have vietnamese coffee panna cotta on the dessert menu silky smooth with that distinctive coffee flavor and jsut enough sweetness creative twist that still honors the original flavors paired perfectly with my vietnamese iced coffee”
“honestly no wine or beer available which WOULD have been nice with the rich pork belly sadnwich”
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