Since this is my first banh mi, I don't have any comparison, what I do know is that I'm hooked on this sandwich.
Read the other reviews about the terrible parking lot, and the general condition of the venue. I won't flog that already deceased equine.
Once you find this place, it nearly sparkles in comparison to the rest of the surroundings. It seems pretty clean and bright. The ladies behind the counter were very nice and helpful, though they only speak enough English to take your order. The main menu is in Vietnamese, but there is a picture menu on the wall that has some English on it. Clientele was mostly Asian but there were several in the fairly large crowd that looked like me. We all smiled a lot at each other and the experience was very pleasant.
I went with the classic number 6 with added pate. I can only say, wow. Now I know what all the hoopla regarding banh mi has been about. As other reviewers have mentioned, the bread is sublime. I don't know what you call it. They list it as baguette but it is unlike any baguette I have ever had, shatteringly crisp but very tender and fluffy all at the same time. The pork was flavorful and tender as well and the pate was a great addition, salty, porky, livery, and peppery. I loved the lightly pickled vegetables and thought they added just the right balance with the cilantro.
This is a sandwich worth going out of your way to find and enjoy. All the crazy adventure that you have to endure to get this little piece of Vietnamese culinary heaven just makes the enjoyment all the more worthwhile.
Don't miss the opportunity to broaden your horizons, if you can't make it to Vietnam, at least try to get to Le's sometime soon.