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I've been coming here since I was a kid. I remember going in there and being told I could choose 1 or 2 treats while my parents ordered some of the traditional banh mi sandwiches. The Vietnamese subs were so great, still are great, and although they've raised their prices over the years, you can't beat it at $2.50 a pop. There are also other prepared foods in the refrigerator cases and Asian drinks and desserts too. The prepared foods are super great if you're looking for something different, cheap, and yummy. Lots of rice flour rolls, sticky rice, summer rolls, etc. You can't go wrong if you love Vietnamese food. The sweet treats are packed in the same styrofoam trays and plastic wrap, but the sticky green treats with yellow bean paste are not as I remember them as a kid, unfortunately. I've tried several times but they're just not as sweet, fresh, and soft as they used to be...Maybe I've just had bad luck and picked some not-so-fresh ones, but it's a little disappointing.
They also make their own "che" which is Vietnamese dessert. There are tons of different kinds of che but Nguyen Huong does them all very well. Additionally, in the drinks fridge, they sometimes do "com ruou" which translates to "rice alcohol". It's a different kind of che and it's white rice balls in a sweet and slightly alcoholic liquid. I don't know how they make it, but it tastes a little fermented and sweet...Try it if you're feeling adventurous! It's a bit of an acquired taste but still one of my favourite things to grab when it's available. There are tons of other things to take home too, like fresh Vietnamese sausages, Vietnamese cold cuts, savoury pastries...I dare you to try it all.
Can't go wrong here, I'll be coming back for years to come.
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