This was my first trip over to Earl's. This place was recommended by a friend and I was on that side of town for the day so I thought I would give it a shot. It's a small, modern looking place with great energy. I was there at 1:30 and the place was packed. This is always a good sign. I will agree with previous reviews, the place is like a Dean and Deluca or Reids, trendy and pricey.
I was told to order the Banh Mi. No objects there. Vietnamese food is my absolute favorite! Sadly for me Earl's version of the Banh Mi sandwich missed the mark. What a bummer considering I paid $9 for one sandwich. The sandwich itself was very pretty to look at but the taste was not a true Banh Mi. The pulled pork was OK, It's infused with lemon grass and it had an odd taste. The veggies were a big disappointment, they were not pickled and I only got 3 very thinly sliced radishes. They were sliced so thin, there was no way they were going to give me that necessary crunch I so desired. The bread was the star, a crispy baguette with a chewy center. It was perfection! Can I buy the baguette alone? If so I will be there daily! The sandwich was also very wet! TIP...get extra napkins and a bib. The "side"of the day was this noodle spicy coleslaw concoction that offered nice heat but was WAY over dressed.