It doesn't look like much from the outside... Actually, it doesn't look like much from the inside either. But this poorly decorated, seemingly run-down little shop is home to my 'Holy Grail' banh-mi.
There's no seating; unless you count the rickety plastic patio furniture out front. There's a single table and 2 chairs. Don't expect to claim it yourself. Its usually taken by patrons of the nail salon next door or little old Vietnamese grandpas.
The meat tastes better here. The veggies fresher. And the bread softer and more delicious than any other banh mi bread I've ever had. As much as I'd prefer to stop at Dakao, I find it an epic struggle to make it during business hours. They close at 8pm during the week and 6pm on the weekends. I generally don't work at 9-5 schedule so I consider those hours a little limited for me. Regardless, when I come I'll order a variety of edibles and can't forget a refreshing Vietnamese Iced Coffee. If available, I'll stock up on the rolled noodles with pork, sesame balls, and any other good-looking sides they have available.
There's also deli case filled with things I cannot actually identify. In my years of patronage, I've never asked nor purchased anything from said case. There are meat looking items and jellied things in there that I've found a little intimidating and downright unappetizing. I suspect the contents to be more popular with the authentic Vietnamese customer.
And like many Asian owned establishments on Spring Mt -- cash Only.