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| - I was ecstatic when I first found out that Nguyen Huong was opening another branch uptown. It brings a sense of nostalgia, as I grew up going to Nguyen Huong in Chinatown when I was younger for their Banh Mi and delicious desserts.
Out of all the Banh Mi I've tried around the city, in Chinese supermarkets, this shop offers the most consistent quality and taste. They're offered in a variety of different subs, including assorted cold cuts, grilled pork sausage, chicken, meatballs, BBQ pork, made fresh on the spot. They'll ask you if you want the pork pate and/or peppers. I usually hold off on too much butter and pate.
As mentioned by Yvonne T., the pre-made white spring rolls isn't quite solidly wrapped. It falls apart after a couple of bites and I find myself in a mess. Though made fresh, I personally avoid purchasing this from here.
You can also purchase the cold cuts separately, if you want to make your own subs at home. You can choose the fried Vietnamese sausage (Cha Chien) or steamed version of it (wrapped in banana leaves) and the grilled BBQ pork sausage (Nem Nuong).
The desserts are amazing. Though from what I noticed, it is no longer offered in the Spadina location. One of my favourites is the big round balls, filled with green beans and covered in coconut milk.
I don't think there will be anything stopping me from coming back here again. Love this location!
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