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| - *the price range of Nam Sandwich shop is obviously more expensive than the cheap Nguyen Huong banh mi in Chinatown. Seriously, you can't beat the price of $2.75 large banh mi in Nguyen Huong.
*there won't be cold cuts or those delicious unhealthy lard/pate on your sandwiches. At a reasonable price point, Nam offers some traditional and fusion touches to your daily Viet subs.
*Lavong Fish + Namslaw + Thai Ice Tea:
I can't describe how much I love this banh mi, it reminds me of my childhood in Vietnam *sobs* :'). The fish Nam used here was catfish marinated in turmeric, then stir fried in dills and fish sauce, and Nam's version of the dish was exactly what I had in Ha Noi. The turmeric give the fish an incredible pop of yellow color, stir fried with dill and it releases the most mouthwatering fragrance. It's hard to describe the flavor of this sandwich unless you try it out yourself. The ingredients are incredibly simple, yet it definitely delivered a big punch of flavor.
I will say some people might not like abundance of dills and the oiliness from the fish, but this is how this dish is supposed to be. I didn't try the namslaw as I was mesmerized with the catfish lol. But my friend seemed to like it, and she gave a big thumbs up to the Thai Ice Tea as it was creamy and not too sweet.
*Fried Egg Banh Mi + Yam Fries + Minty Lemonade:
The owner will ask how you would like the egg to be done and I say pick the gooey egg yolk than the more well-done fried egg. The baguette was crunchy on the outside yet incredibly soft on the inside. The fried egg was lightly salted, together with the soft baguette and fresh toppings, the ingredients were flawlessly combined to create a harmonious flavor.
The yam fries were your typical fries, however the curry mayonnaise sauce was the highlight here. The curry flavor in the sauce was light, not overpowering and surprisingly complimented the sweet potato fries very well. I could tell the lemonade was freshly made with no sugar or additives. It was refreshing and not overly sweet, exactly what I needed on a hot summer day.
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