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| - Banh Mi Brothers is a unique Vietnamese sandwich shop that has traditional and nontraditional banh mi sandwiches as well as some interesting french fry combinations. I tried the classic banh mi sandwich ($5) and the porchetta banh mi ($7.50). The classic was every bit as traditional as a banh mi. The ham, headcheese, pork, and pate all tasted fine, and the vegetables were all fresh tasting. The bread was decent and had a nice crunch with a soft interior. While the classic banh mi was fine, I didn't care too much for the porchetta banh mi. Vietnamese porchetta is roasted pork with a layer of fat and crispy crackling skin, a traditional Vietnamese pork not typically served on a banh mi. There was a little amount of pork on the sandwich and too much sauce for my taste. It didn't let the pork shine through. I also tried the bulgolgi fries ($5) and those were a meal in themselves. It was shoestring fries with a healthy amount of Korean marinated beef, kimchi, scallions, and cilantro aioli. The Korean flavors were there, and the beef was cooked nicely. I wish there was a little more kimchi and cilantro aioli to add a little more moisture because the fries near the bottom were a little dry, but the fries did maintain their crispiness throughout. Overall, I thought the classic banh mi was decent and the fries were good, but the porchetta banh mi wasn't for me. The prices are a little high for banh mi, but for the area of the store it's still cheaper and a better lunch than you can get from other sandwich shops.
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