On an icy-sidewalk Wednesday in January and following the advice from YELP (that was further corroborated by a colleague) I decided to take the metro all the way from Guy (De Maisonneuve) to Guy (St Mathieu) to lunch at Miss Báhn Mì.
What great ideas these were! I had a great lunch, and by walking underground the length of the subway station I did not put my limbs in danger by risking the treacherous sidewalks.
I chose the Bàhn Mì combo that came with a soup (wonton or Tom Yum) and a soft drink that set me back less than $10.00
I was happy from the first slurp of wonton soup to the last bite of the sandwich. Other than being excellent the soup had an unexpected depth to it; a roundness that I haven't encountered before. The wontons therein were perfectly sized and filled with what I thought was a shrimp and pork filling. The gossamer wings of the wonton beckoned from the broth, I was mesmerized.
The Bàhn Mì was also delicious. The demi-baguette's soft and inviting crumb was loaded with the traditional meats and veg, along with a dash of unctuous sauce. The crust of the bread exploded like New Year's Eve Fireworks with every bite.
If you're lucky you can experience all this while taking in the St Mathieu street goings on. A window-facing counter has you looking down towards the pedestrians and the Fire Station. Sometimes there are big shiny red trucks, sometimes, there aren't.
Due to the characteristic of the bread's crust I cannot recommend that you eat this sandwich over your keyboard. (Photo to follow)