Another Vietnamese Sandwich Shop Coming to the Slope
The old Scaredy Kat spot on 5th Avenue between President and Carroll has a new tenant coming: A Vietnamese sandwich and bubble tea shop is filling the small space, according to a sign that’s gone up in the window. If the rumor about the other banh mi place on 5th Avenue turns out to be…
The old Scaredy Kat spot on 5th Avenue between President and Carroll has a new tenant coming: A Vietnamese sandwich and bubble tea shop is filling the small space, according to a sign that’s gone up in the window. If the rumor about the other banh mi place on 5th Avenue turns out to be true, that’ll mean there are four banh mi joints in the Slope, two on 5th Ave and two on 7th. GMAP
Don’t worry, DH. Like the recent round of Italian places to open in the Slope, half of them will probably close within a year.
frownstonerly yours,
d’snark
ANOTHER banh mi place :-\
i did have bubble tea once and i almost barfed. the actual bubbles had the consistency and taste of. uh. you know i wont say it. it skeeved me out to say the least. but i only had it once so maybe it was bad bubbles.
*rob*
Bubble tea shops are quickly turning into the new Starbucks.
One on every corner.
And they are usually pretty cheap, Rob.
thanks 11217. and okay that actually DOES sound kind good!
i love baquettes and pickled vegetables!
*rob*
Bánh mì is a Vietnamese baguette made with both wheat and rice flour, but more popularly known as a type of sandwich traditionally made with a type of baguette. The sandwich is made up of thinly sliced pickled carrots and daikon (do chua), cucumbers, cilantro, chili peppers, pâté, mayonnaise and various meat fillings or tofu. Popular bánh mì fillings include roasted or grilled pork, Vietnamese sausage, chicken, head cheese and ham.
Bánh mì is generally served in small shops and at some phở noodle eateries. Bánh mì shops can be found in many countries, especially in areas with a Vietnamese immigrant community. The contrasting flavors and textures of the sandwich — as well as its relatively low cost — make it a popular dish.
The bánh mì sandwich stems from the French countryside “salad sandwich” which consists of lettuces, tomatoes and sometimes vegetables as well as dressing served on a baguette. The sandwich is a product of French colonialism in Indochina, combining ingredients from the French (baguettes, pate and mayonnaise) with native Vietnamese ingredients like cilantro, hot peppers, fish sauce and pickled carrots.
In Vietnamese, bánh mì means “bread”, but it can also refer to the bread stuffed with meat.
A classic Bahn Mi sandwich is a good french baguette, smeared with something similar to mayonaise and pate, with slices of cold cuts (in the roast pork family), cilantro, shredded diakon, shredded carrot sometimes, maybe cucumber. Basicly the stuff you might find in a (NOT deep fried) summer roll.
There are many variations. I’m sure others will disagree with my description (this is a web forum after all) but it’s what I think of when I hear Bahn Mi.
YMMV
so i guess it shall remain a secret. dont people like to know what they are paying for and then putting in their mouth!? dont answer that dave.
*rob*