Thursday, 28 May 2009

• Bun Mi Sandwich Shop.

  I've not had [this] much anticipation since the Coleman/Franklin vote recount. Waiting days and days, I even went early by accident thinking that they were already open.

  

  A uniquely small spot. If two people stood side by side with their arms wide open, that would be about the width of the store.

  

  Cutesy, bright white and orange decor with a few tables.

  

  Bun Mi Sandwiches has been open for about two weeks now. I went there as fast as I could and got an array of their sandwiches.

  

  

  Their 'Special' pork with fried egg.

  

  Pate and pork.

  

  Classic with meatloaf and bbq pork.

  

  Lemongrass chicken. (not pictured: Grilled beef).

  

  Alright, ready for my take? Let me first say that I'm a BIG Banh Mi sandwich person so I may sound like I'm over critical than usual.

  Cons: 1) The mayo: It was a creamy, slightly watery, seems like store bought product. If a restaurant was going sell primarily Banh Mi, I would think it would have a homemade aioli - one with egg yolk, oil and garlic. I really didn't like the texture and it seemed to over cream or over power the sandwich. 2) I really didn't get a sense of pizzazz and umph! from the different sandwiches (meats). Out of all the different sandwiches, the grilled beef did stand out BUT I would like deep char, smokey flavor, almost dry like sizzled meat - The ones with the meatloaf and bbq pork really didn't stand out either. 3) When I asked where they get their bread, I got a sorry "It's a secret" answer.  Btw, I'm guessing they get their bread from Trung Nam.

  Pros: 1) The pate is strong (but I think store bought) and goes well with the sandwich. 2) Good bread. 3) Fresh sandwich accompniments.

  Good things to note: Who ever thought of the menu is a genius I think. Oh, did I mention that it's located on the U of M campus next, next door to Village Wok? The menu is very budget friendly with sandwiches, salad bun-cha that takes most of its key ingredients from the sandwiches themselves, a slue of favorable Asian drinks and sides like Thai chicken wings and cream cheese wontons that even people from Cyrus, Minnesota wouldn't be afraid to try. So, even though it's missing Pho - it's probably better that way; like I said, ingenius menu options for the U of M crew.

  I know, I seemed a tad too harsh on the sandwiches here, but I think this place will do terrific! Until then, I'll stick to my hip-dancing #B11 at Saigon, with that fragrant grilled pork and them homemade meatballs!!

  - Happy eating and living!

   

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