We decided to grab one. Here's a picture:
The bread was crunchy on the outside, but soft and chewy on the inside. Despite the humidity and heat the baguette was impeccably fresh and not at all stale. Inside the sandwich was a tasty, tofu-like pate, sour pickled shredded veggies (cucumber, radish, and carrot), a creamy liver paste, sweet pork floss, and a sweet, slightly spicy chili sauce.
Verdict: T= Best baguette I've ever had. /J= That was a damn good sandwich. It blows Saigon's Bahn Mi out of the water!
Also, Beer Lao is the best Asian beer. That isn't saying much. It tastes somewhat like a watered down version of Sam Adams. Here's a cool photo of it and some street shots of Vientiane:
T/J:
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Best,
Angry Monk
J - How dare you suggest Saigon Banh Mi are inferior to Lao? Saigon Banh Mi come in so many tasty varieties and quality levels vary widely. The combo pictured here is pretty standard in Saigon but the Barbeque pork and Ram Rau combo made by Mrs Nguyen (not necessarily her real name but it's a good bet) on Tran Quoc Toan will SOUNDLY THRASH THIS MEDIOCRE LOOKING BANH MI!!!!!
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ReplyDeleteYour comments are noted and appreciated. We'll be sure to get hold of Mrs Nguyen and get back to you!
Dear Angry Monk,
Our lawyer will be in touch with you shortly.:)
Mekong Law Group
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This post totally reminded me of Vietnamese Banh Mi and made me very hungry. I also remember how surprisingly fresh the baguettes were in Saigon especially coming from Chinese cuisine and the dreaded baozi. It seems SE Asia knows how to back and pack bread.
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Evan
PS - I find it awesome that you are being reprimanded by a Cambodian law firm. I kinda want to write a letter responding with my company's letterhead.