Finally, Pittsburgh acquires a real Banh Mi place that I would be proud to visit and patronize!
Banh Mi and Ti just opened a couple of weeks ago in Lawrenceville. They offer a short menu of Vietnamese Sandwiches, Spring Rolls, Rice Bowls and various drinks like Boba tea, Viet Coffee and even the real deal Fresh Sugarcane!
I had the pleasure of eating a couple banh mi sandwiches last week, namely the special cold cut and the char siu (xa xiu) versions. The bread, right off the bat is fresh and perfectly made for its intended purpose. The meats are high quality and what I would expect from an authentic Viet restaurant. I sampled their beef stew and sugarcane drink as well - yummy stuff! Service was top notch and interior decor inviting and warm. What I discovered after a long foodie discussion with the owners is that everything's thoughtfully sourced from key areas and tested extensively to get it right. I am impressed to say the least.
As expected, they are working through all the kinks to smooth out all the operational boo-boos their first few weeks. There is no doubt in my mind Banh Mi and Ti will be around for a long time and I wish them the best. See you there!