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May 14, 2010 2

QT Vietnamese Sandwich (Philadelphia)

By in 11: Philadelphia

More exploration of Chinatown. I found this tiny joint called QT Sandwich that specialized in Vietnamese Banh Mi. It is run by a mother and daughter team. I always get the House Special that is the classic deli/cold cut + pate one. The baguette is big (unlike the narrow ones used in the chains over […]

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October 6, 2009 4

Nom Nom

By in 21: Food truck

Yesterday Jon tipped me that Nom Nom truck would be at my office’s neighbourhood during lunch time. Nom Nom is a food truck that does banh mi (Vietnamese sandwich, one of the most delicious things in the world), but they also serve Vietnamese tacos. Like fellow popular food trucks Kogi and Marked 5, you can […]

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February 6, 2009 1

Vietnam Restaurant (San Gabriel)

By in 01: San Gabriel

I heard about Bò 7 món (7 courses of Beef) in Vietnamese cuisine and I’ve always wanted to try it. Instead of driving all the way to Little Saigon, I found that Vietnam Restaurants at SGV serves it. This place is owned by the son of the ever popular Golden Deli (my favorite) and its […]

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June 11, 2008 4

Pho Le Loi (San Gabriel)

By in 01: San Gabriel, Favorite Food Entries

The Northern Vietnamese dishes we had at Little Saigon was unforgettable. Thank goodness I read from Eat drink and be merry that there’s a closer alternative: Pho Le Loi. It’s in San Gabriel Valley right across from Saigon Flavor. A much shorter drive than Westminster. Very good Banh Tom (Crispy fried Yam with shrimp). Fresh […]

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March 17, 2006 2

Via Cafe (Chinatown)

By in 06: Downtown LA

Fried Tofu and Mushroom. LA’s Chinatown is a lot like Little Saigon really these days, with many good Pho and Vietnamese restaurants. In recent years it’s also invaded by hipsters. Via Cafe is such union. There’s always a crowd of hipster kids hanging outside, or admiring their friends’ paintings inside. It’s located next to the […]

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