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| - I consistently liked this banh mi joint since its opening a few years ago. Located in the heart of Latin Quarter, near UQAM, it's a perfect lunch spot for university students on a budget. The Vietnamese subs are decently priced at around $5 for a 7", and they come with many options of fillings, both Asian and some more Western (ie BLT). I always order the Saigon one (Vietnamese sausage, pâté and cured meat) and I add the spicy peppers. Conveniently wrapped in a clean parchment paper bag, it keeps the bread crispy and warm--practical when hopping back to the campus! I don't understand why some ratings are low: if you're up for milder Vietnamese street food, this is the place to go since the seasoning is less strong than most other banh mi places. The soy sauce is dosed reasonably, there is no excess of fish sauce and the sour, pickled vegetables are kept to a minimum while the mayo is spread diligently. Vietnamese food has the terrible characteristic of being too salty, but this sandwich keeps it decent, since you can ask for a reduction of soy sauce in your sandwich.
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