Forgot to take a photo as I was so excited to try the pastrami Bahn mi. My friend and I both obtained the 1lb pastrami sandwich and it did not let us down. The mixture of the meat with the flavors of the pâté was amazing. Was a little hard to find the restaurant but other than that. The food comes out fast and enough seating while you wait for your food. read more

You have to try the pastrami banh mi. If you get the full size sandwich, it is about 30$ but it is definitely worth it! The full size sandwich is packed with exactly one pound of pastrami. When my friend told me about this place, I thought there would be some sort of catch, but no, they are people of their word. They give you a massive sandwich that is really good and packed with flavor. I absolutely loved it. I actually ate the entire thing in one sitting, which I did not think I had the capacity for, but I was proud of myself for doing so. The workers were also really cool, they knew my friend and I were hyped for the sandwich and recommended we come back and try the other things on the menu, specifically the pork belly banh mi. They mentioned a lot of their meats sell out early in the day, because people come by for lunch hour and order a lot of food. He said we should come by around 10 or 11 AM which I think I will have to do one of these days. The food was magnificent and the inside was clean and air conditioned, which was a nice touch considering the heat. read more

This place is located in the Loose Leaf in Long Beach, CA. This is by far the best pastrami sandwich I have ever had in my life. The pastrami pretty much tastes like brisket, nice and soft. Number 47 is the pastrami that I got. They also have a Tom's pastrami sandwich. The difference between the two is: Tom's Famous Pastrami (Banh Mi): Served on a crispy French baguette, slathered with chicken pâté, mayo, mustard seeds, and topped with traditional Vietnamese pickled carrots, cucumbers, and cilantro. Instagram: Ibcvibe n No. 47 Pastrami Special (Rye): Inspired by the legendary sandwiches at Langer's Deli in LA, this is served hot on toasted rye bread with melted cheese, Russian dressing, coleslaw, and mustard. We also got other items, but the star of the show is the pastrami. Give this place a try if you are in the area. read more

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i had a bit of a hard time finding the place because it shares its store with a coffee place. but the service was friendly and wow was the banh mi good. it was soso flavorful and delicious. i just wish it wasn't so expensive, i got the half pound pastrami and paid about $20 i think. considering how many delicious and cheap banh mi you can get elsewhere like in westminster/garden grove, i likely won't be back but im rly glad i tried! 4.5/5! read more

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Is this banh mi worth the 30 minute line? I think so! I have to commend Gold Banh, and honestly all of their ventures for committing to providing authenticity, intentionality, and care to their fusion dishes. It often seems that fusion means a loss of cultural significance, but I do think that Gold Banh does a good job of highlighting asian ingredients and food. I got the 1/2lb pastrami sandwich, which I thought was already a load of meat. They measure each portion out in front of you, which I also think is a nice nod to showing customers that they care. The meat is juicy, smoky, salty, and pairs perfectly with their mustard and pickled vegetables. I also got their roast pork belly banh mi, which pales in comparison to that of Pickle Banh Mi, but you're not here for that, you're here for the pastrami sandwich. And that one is good and worth the wait for sure. I am excited to try more items like the pho french dip sandwich. Come check em out! read more

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Long Beach, especially downtown Long Beach is not an area I like to go to often, but ever since I saw on social media these Pastrami Banh mí sandwiches, I was willing to sacrifice DTLB traffic and parking issues. Located at the 3rd street promenade and conveniently the promenade has a parking structure that offers the first 2 hours free. Very helpful and a perfect amount of time to eat and get out within the free 2 hour period. As for the sandwiches, it is definitely not your typical Banh Mí sandwich, but the pastrami was so tender and perfectly prepared, went well with the crunchy French bread and all of the pickled vegetables. The mayo dressing they used complemented the entire sandwich completely. My only regret is that I split the half pound sandwich with my wife, but at $18.99, getting one each would be too much. My son requested the Crispy Pork Belly Banh Mí to go, so I will have to try that as well. Other than the pastrami, the other sandwiches are about $10.00 each, so much more reasonable. Gold Banh has another location in Glendora, so I guess it's back to Long Beach when the time is right. Service, staff, and food was exceptional. Pretty quick service as the sandwiches were ready before our drink orders were, but it was still good timing. read more

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I was skeptical about this place at first, but after one bite of the Pastrami Banh Mi, I understood the hype. We initially ordered one to share, then ended up getting another one to go. The pastrami was really tender and juicy, and the banh mi was packed with flavor. Honestly, it was so good that it didn't even need the sauce. At around $30, it's definitely worth it for the quality and portion. My only preference would be for the pickled carrots to be cut a bit thinner, similar to what you'd typically find in a traditional banh mi. If you're in the area, give them a try! You might find yourself ordering a second one too. read more

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Gold Banh is located inside Loose Leaf Boba Co. in downtown. It's directly outside the parking structure next to Buen Provecho. The service was excellent and friendly. I ordered Tom's Famous Pastrami, BBQ Pork Sandwich, and Large Jasmine Green Tea. I wish I would've reviewed the drink menu more in depth because they have other teas and refreshers I would try. The BBQ Pork and Jasmine Green tea were both solid and satisfying. The Pastrami was immaculate and flawless. All the ingredients combined to form a beautiful blend. This is the best Pastrami and Banh Mi I've ever eaten. I'll definitely return to sample more of the menu. read more

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The food was really good here! The place is small so it can feel a bit crammed when it's busy, but it's busy for the good food! My only gripe is that the service was subpar. The staff, from what I encountered at least, seemed almost annoyed that people were there. I was in around noon so it shouldn't be an unusual or inconvenient time. I dont know, it just wasn't the most welcoming place. read more

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Still great place for banh bit with great service and great place to chill and enjoy the foods...this time we got their well known pastrami banh mi since last time were they were out of it...and maybe my expectation is high, and I just got back from NYC and tried 2-3 places over there plus couple here in SoCal so I would say this is just above average. From the look at it, I would say it's more of a bbq brisket than a pastrami. But it does taste like it with well seasoned. I would just give 3.5 for the meat, 4.5 for the banh mi & veggies but with the service and clean location w/ good vibe - 4.5 or 5 it is. Will come back for the others banh mi for sure. read more

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Food was delicious!! Had the pastrami banh mi. So many flavors that worked very well with each other. Service was great greeted right away. We sat outside but then moved inside when seats opened up. Highly recommend if you're in the area! read more

Food is absolutely a 5/5. However they're cooking the food is a slam dunk and I think that magic should continue. This is probably the first place in the USA to remind me of the legendary Huynh Hoa Banh Mi in Ho Chi Minh City and is an absolute must try! However the ordering experience and wait is where things take a bit of a turn. I ordered 8 sandwiches and the first road bump was finding out that there wasn't enough supplies to fulfill the sandwiches I wanted. No big deal but the gentlemen behind the counter talked it out and I swapped to alternatives. It took ~25 mins for them to assemble the sandwiches and even after that, it took another ~5 mins to sticker them and place them into a bag leading to a total of ~30-35 mins from ordering to getting my sandwiches. I was asked a few times which sandwiches I ordered during assembly because there was no ticketing system and likely because it took a while. Throughout this process I was also asked if I was going to tip them because of my large order.... this was extremely off putting as I didn't even ask for modifications but simply ordered off the menu of which I had to modify because it wasn't clear what was no longer available. The combined experiences really wanted me to put a 3 star but I am leaving it at 4 because I still believe people should be coming here for the product. My advice as a non-restauranteur: - Pre cut the meat. The people behind me had to wait about 15 mins before they could even get their order in because the person cutting the meat was also taking the orders - Have a physical or digital ticketing system that goes down the line. This makes it so that the person prepping meat vs assembling the sandwich doesn't need to continually check in with each other. I'll certainly be back and hope for a more streamlined experience next time :) Banh Mi by rank. Pastrami Banh Mi -- Must try! Saigon Steak Cold Cut read more

I have been waiting to try Gold Banh's famous pastrami banh mi since they had the signs months ago, when I was buying coffee/milk tea from Loose Leaf. I didn't get a chance to actually come and tried until recently. Few weeks ago and I remember the first week I came back twice, and this week, one more time. The combination of their pastrami and the banh mi with all the picked veggies and fresh veggies just go so well. They weigh your pastrami to make sure it's either half pound or 1 pound. Then they pile all the goodies on top of each other. if only I could record and play the aroma when you're there and they just finished baking a batch of either the French baguettes or grilled meat! Staff are nice and Tom, the owner, is super nice! Highly recommend!!! read more

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Thee best Banh Mi you'll ever try is a Pastrami Banh Mi from Gold Banh in Long Beach. Me and a friend ordered the 1/2lb pastrami banh mi and shared it as it was loaded! The pastrami was so juicy and tender yet not oily or soggy. The baguette was perfectly crisp without being too hard. The gentlemen at the counter were sweet and provided amazing service the entire visit. Gold Banh is located inside Loose Leaf which can be a bit confusing for a first timer but it'll look familiar once you enter! The inside is roomy enough for more than a few guests to sit inside. There is also seating outside. This is the perfect spot for a delicious sandwich and nice drink on the side. I definitely have plans of coming back! read more

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The pastrami banh mi is awesome. One of the BEST pastrami sandwiches i ever had! Soo flavorful and delicious! I came on a friday evening. About 5 people ahead of me before a rush of people after the farmers market closed around 2pm. They do a brisket sandwich on sunday so those are busy days to avoid unless you're looking for that. Gold Banh has two locations, one in the glendora public market and long beach downtown now with Loose Leaf Boba Co. They are closed on mondays for food. if you come here definitely go for the pastrami. $30 for a full pound or $20 for a half pound sandwich. They got a good thing going on here. Free 2-hour parking garage next door. Food rating: Tom's famous pastrami 9.4\10. Outstanding read more

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This place is awesome. I came during the week right prior to the lunch rush so there was only one person in front but as I was eating the line easily went out the small building. The pastrami banh mi is awesome. I was expecting it to taste like a pastrami sandwich but it doesn't! It first tastes like a banh mi then a pastrami sandwich. The ingredients they use are super fresh. The bread they toast (bake?) there though I'm guessing they get that bread from a local bakery (or maybe not?). I also got a Vietnamese coffee drink, the coconut cream which I've never had in a Vietnamese ice coffee and it's super tasty. Place is still in a soft opening so be patient with them. The people who work here are super friendly. I also only got 1/2 pound of pastrami and next time I'm getting a whole pound! read more

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Ok so I found the drinks my wifey and I got underwhelming; the viet coffee frap wasn't as sweet as i would have liked and purple root drank literally tasted like nothing. It was weird. But that was absolutely ECLIPSED by the euphoria experienced from Tom's Famous Pastrami banh mi! It is easily the best sandwich I've had this year. read more

Gold Banh - Tom's Famous Pastrami banh mi - Salad Near Me - Long Beach, California

"Gold Banh" has two locations: The first location is in the Glendora Public Market (a food hall). This newest location is a collaboration with "Loose Leaf Boba Co". They share the same space; they share some technology (point of sale system); but they apparently are two separate businesses. I learned about Gold Banh via TikTok. The owner has showing off their creation - a pastrami bánh mì sandwich. It looked good. If you are not familiar with Downtown Long Beach, getting to Gold Banh is easy: The closest major intersection is Long Beach Blvd (x) E 3rd St. If you drive west on E 3rd St, you'll notice "City Place - Lot C" on your left-hand side. This is a public parking structure that allows 2-hours free parking. The store is in the adjacent north section of "The Promenade". I feel that a well-made sandwich should have an appropriate protein-carb ratio; so, I ordered the sandwich with 1/2 lb. of pastrami. (A 1.0 lb. version is available.) I think I made a good choice. A serving of 1/2 lb. pastrami is generous; and when you consider the sandwich has pastrami, butter and pâté, this bánh mì is really rich, and very filling. I ordered the full sandwich; but I can see a half sandwich satisfying a lot of lighter eaters. My full pastrami bánh mì was $18.99; my Thai tea was $5.50. With tax of $0.58, my ticket was 25.07 before gratuity. read more

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Went back for the 3rd time . Great pastrami as ever. Service was fast no lines . Atmosphere was wonderful. read more

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Enjoyed an incredible pastrami (#47) sandwich for lunch today. Loaded with thick cut pastrami. 2hr free parking in public garage next door. Definitely will return read more

So good! Staff are nice and it gets busy so be patient! They're going thru Growing pains read more

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Gold Banh has locations in DTLA and Glendora and their pastrami banh mi is what's been viral on social media. It's not hard to understand why. If you ask for a "half", it's not a half sandwich; rather, it's a half pound of pastrami. If you ask for a "full", it's a full pound of pastrami. I went with "half", and the ratio of meat to veg to crusty bread, to the standard banh mi ingredients (mustard, chicken pate, cucumber, carrot, serrano, and garlic butter), was perfect. The pastrami was relatively thick cut and the balance on the sandwich for the "half" was excellent. Given that they're in soft opening, wait times are long, staff is working out their flow, and you can't order combos yet. Drink menus feature the drinks at the tea shop that they share the address with and the drinks are ok/satisfactory. Hours at Gold Banh for the soft opening are also very limited, and it will be hard for me to come during their current hours. Overall, I think the pastrami sandwich is a very well-balanced sandwich and I recommend it. Probably one of the best banh mi sandwiches you can find anywhere. read more

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Amazing sandwiches. Have tried their brisket Bahn Mi and one of their regular sandwiches. Made to order. Seating on the Promenade and inside. read more

It was hard to find a good pastrami sandwich in Long Beach until now! $30 for a full pound or $20 for a half pound sandwich Line was long on a Friday at 1pm due to farmers market and possibly Valentines Day. We waited about 45 minutes for a sandwich They also ran out after us so by 2pm ish but they said that was rare. So, see if you can order ahead (I didn't see their website working and didn't see them on delivery platforms). Seating is limited and I didn't see a bathroom. It is connected to loose tea company where you can get a yummy ube/taro smoothie (purple roots) or a berry iced tea or array of coffee/milk teas My partner and I split the full pound and we were stuffed Next time, I'll try the summer rolls :) This is in the promenade near Ross and AZN There's free 2 hour parking in Lot C Note: sign says they are still training and some of menu is blocked out so not full menu yet. ~They do measure out the pastrami on a scale, too. read more

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This is a small eatery located in the Promenade that has recently opened. It appears to be mostly takeout but there some is seating available for dining in. As I was coming in, a fresh batch of pastrami was coming out and ready to be sliced and served. This was in addition to a large piece of pork belly already on the serving counter. Since both looked very fresh, I decided to order a Pork Belly sandwich and a 1/2 lb Tom's Famous Pastrami--it is possible to have the latter filled with 1 lb. of meat. Both sandwiches were well packaged to take back to my hotel room. The server, also the owner, was working behind the counter. She is very friendly and enthusiastic about her business, the ingredients used, and its flavor combinations. She shared with me a sample of one of her sauces, an aioli verde, and encouraged to try it out. As of this writing, Gold Banh is currently at a soft opening and she intends to expand menu offerings by its grand opening. Both sandwiches were excellent, with the bread, pickles, and fillings being very fresh. The pork belly is crispy and the pastrami sandwich is a wonderful change from what I expected from banh mi. I ate all of both sandwiches in one sitting! As I was in Long Beach for a conference, I am not sure when the next time I will return. I will recommend Gold Banh if anyone happens to be in the area and I will certainly come back if the opportunity affords it! read more

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Came to this place after seeing it on Instagram. Ordered the shrimp spring rolls and they let me customize it a little bit and the pastrami banh mi. Everything was full of flavor and you definitely get your moneys worth. Customer service here is great too and they also have a dine in area for you to eat inside. Will be back and I definitely recommend giving it a try! read more

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The star of the show is the pastrami. House made and delicious, it's super tender and flavorful. The sandwich comes with a side of au jus, we got it with everything on it but next time I might get it without the veggies, it's good with everything but the pastrami is so good that it doesn't really need anything on it. The BBQ pork was really good and tender as well, definitely get it if you're looking for a more classic banh mi flavor. Went during the soft opening so there is still some training going on, and they are working the bugs out, the staff was super polite and helpful and you could tell they really wanted to make sure they gave you a great sandwich. The sandwich spot is inside of the boba shop so it can be easy to miss if you don't realize they are the same place. It's on the promenade so it's a nice spot to walk off all that food. read more

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came during the weekend in the morning and it was empty. we ordered pastrami and strawberry corn. the pastrami was filling and flavorful but expected to be bigger but it was still good. inside is spacious with indoor and outdoor seating. strawberry corn was delicious. i would definitely recommend. read more

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Hit this up just at the right time with a short line and fresh pastrami. Got the 1lb and it was a lot of meat but so yummy. We ate it all. Customer service was great and clean dining inside and a few tables outside. Definitely recommend! read more

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I saw this place on Instagram and decided to try... twice. Why did I try twice? Well, the food is good enough but thought the service would be better the second time around. Operations are just too inefficient here - waiting 20 min for one banh mi - and they have 4 people on shift each time I went. Go to a Viet bahn mi shop and there's 2 old ladies doing everything, including sweeping the storefront. The banh mi's are also pricey (yes, I get it for fusion) - as of writing, expect to pay at least $19 for the cheapest pastrami. Also, on both occasions, I had to confirm my order 10-15 min after I first placed it because he didn't remember. In sum, don't think there will be a third time. read more

Discovered this place a few months ago and have been trying to come back every other week. Love their pastrami.

I think they just started offering food and I think they are still figuring out the kinks. People were waiting for their food for a LONG time. I came for the sandwich but was told it'll take a while. So I just settled for coffee. Great workers. Friendly. Place looks like it's still coming together. Slightly chaotic. Slightly. My coffee was yummy and I'll be back once all the "coming soon" signs are gone and all the items become available. read more

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I came here for the hot pastrami banh mi. Boy was I in for a surprise. Firstly they pile on that meat. And that pastrami is packed with so much juicy flavor. Fresh bread and veggies to top it off. Been telling everyone about this place. Came back again for the crispy pork belly which was equally fire. Staff are fast and friendly here. read more

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The Pastrami is the perfect! A mix of pastrami and crunch, so you don't feel so Pastrami heavy afterwards. AND they give you a dipping sauce so the delicious bread can get dipped and easier to eat, with the huge bite of pastrami they give you. And the shrimp rolls were good too! AND the coffee is perfectly customizable. (How much sweet? How much caffeine? What flavor? You get it your way.) and all the food is ur way too! (Bowl? sando? Roll?). Flavors and service is 10 out of 10. read more

Pastrami banh mi is legit! The pickled red onions went perfectly with the Pastrami. Was surprised with the pate but I am a huge fan of it. Definitely worth the drive. 1/2 pounder offered plenty of meat and was filling. Make the cost much more reasonable. I enjoyed it much more than Langers. read more

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Saw this place on social media and really wanted to try it since I love banh mi and pastrami. They're located in The Promenade at the Loose leaf boba and parking was easy in the free 2 hour parking garage next door. I came on a weekday during my lunch break and it was pretty busy. I ordered their pastrami banh mi which is what they're known for. However, their assembly line was really slow, seems like the workers are inefficient or they're understaffed. They cut up the pastrami and it sat on the plate for almost half an hour. The person in front of me had a big order and the worker was slow in prepping their spring rolls. By the time, I got my pastrami banh mi, it was already cold. It was still good though but would prefer it piping hot. I hope they can improve their efficiency the next time I come back. read more

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I've been here twice already. I am a lover of banh mi... if I ever had a gripe about this particular location is that they don't top the French roll with the garlic butter as they do at the garden grove location. Let's talk about the pastrami banh mi. Chefs kiss!!! The pastrami is cut thick which I loved. It melts in your mouth and has the right amount of fattiness to it. It literally melts in your mouth. The pickled veggies and cilantro adds just the right amount of crispiness && acidity. That green sauce was delish as well. I even loved their egg rolls read more

Gold Banh - 1lb Pastrami banh mi - Salad Near Me - Long Beach, California

Finally was able to try the pastrami banh mi at Gold Banh. The long beach location has plenty of parking as their is a free parking garage around the corner. Unfortunately this location doesn't have the garlic butter option for their banh mi. I ordered the classic Toms Famous Pastrami 1/2 lb banh mi with everything on it. The pastrami is smoked for 14 hours and then steamed for two hours. The pastrami meat was so tender and had a lot of flavor. Really nice banh mi. Make sure to ask for the pastrami juice so you can dip your sandwich into it. The inside has about seating for 20 and its not huge inside. It shares the space with the loose leaf boba company. The only thing I would suggest is the staff don't know the basics of meat. The customer in front of me asked for the flat cut instead of the point and no one knew what they were talking about. The customer then instructed them on how to cut it and of course I wanted that flat too. Otherwise the employee was just butchering the meat any which way to make weight. Luckily the meat is so tender because they would have no idea to slice against the grain. Overall, great sandwich. I would've gave it a five but really wanted to try that garlic butter and the staff should know about their product and basic butchery skills. read more

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One of the best sandwiches I have EVER HAD!! I am nothing short of a sandwich connoisseur, aficionado, expert, whatever you want to call it, so I don't say this comment lightly. It was incredibly well crafted, with patience and time spent putting it together (you get to watch them assemble their masterpieces behind the glass). Shoutout to the staff here for being friendly and taking pride in their craft. I ordered the Tom's Famous Pastrami as a bahn mi with a 1/2lb of meat which came out to about $20. You very easily could order the full pound and eat each half as its own meals, which is probably what I'll do next time. The pastrami is UNREAL, you can taste every single second worth of the 14 hours they spend smoking the meat. The bark, the seasoning, the tenderness, all walk down the aisle of your tastebuds for the perfect marriage of flavor in every bite. The ingredients they use are all very fresh and high quality, down to the bread, sauces, and veggies. Every bite is well balanced utilizing the perfect amount of every ingredient with nothing being overpowering. Anyways, I could go on all day about this sandwich but I'm sure I got my point across, it is BOMB and you should try it as soon as you are able to!!! read more

Gold Banh - Tom's Famous Pastrami - Salad Near Me - Long Beach, California

We ordered three sandwiches from Gold Bánh: char siu pork, pastrami, and the classic bánh mì. It took 40 minutes to get our order, and the experience went downhill from there. The owner didn't seem rushed or particularly concerned about the wait, even with customers standing around. There also appeared to be a new sandwich maker who was clearly trying his best--but unfortunately didn't seem trained. He looked confused about the menu (there are only about six sandwiches), mixed up ingredients, and put an excessive amount of mayonnaise on everything. The pastrami bánh mì was extremely fatty, and he poured all the pastrami juices directly onto the sandwich, making it completely soggy by the time we got home. The classic bánh mì had good flavor, but again--way too much mayo, which overpowered everything. Worst part? Nearly $70 for three sandwiches, which is honestly ridiculous for the quality and portion. For that price, I expect consistency, balance, and basic execution. This place is seriously overhyped. I left feeling super disappointed and questioning how many of the glowing reviews are actually real. Won't be back. read more