This is truly a gem of a hole in the wall!! Almost literally, and I say that with respect and appreciation. This cute little eatery is easy to miss, being tucked in a very small strip mall (if it even qualifies as that!) between a small pharmacy and a laundromat, just south of the Arco on the corner of PCH and Pacific. But once you have eaten here, boy oh boy is it hard to forget!
I come here about once every other week when I'm on a regular work schedule. Became hooked immediately with their unique bahn mi sandwiches and their pate chaud. Now I'm completely obsessed with their plant-based shrimp spring rolls and their grilled pork bun bowl. That bowl is the perfect balance of light and filling, flavorful and refreshing. It is one of my lunch go-to options. And the plant-based shrimp rolls are AMAZING. Obviously I'm not vegan, but this is an item that I enjoy so much despite it all.
I have yet to try their pho. Maybe one of these days. They do have seating inside, but no restroom. Also, parking lot is small and shared, so I avoid coming during peak lunch hours, usually after 1 to pick up my food, and I've had no issues.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Spring Roll
Came for a light lunch with sesame banh mi sandwich with pulled chicken, and oatmilk latte with salted pandan. The sandwich was light, well toasted, and the chicken reminds me of chicken salad made with fresh chicken. The sandwich was really enjoyable and the coffee is also good. I did wish the pandan flavor was stronger in the coffee.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4
I am so happy I finally tried this place! Ordered the vegetarian pumpkin ragout and pho/french dip sandwich which was so good! And the bread that they serve is amazing. I also got the oat milk latte with salted pandan (half sweet). It had just the right amount of sweetness and a beautiful hint of pandan. It was so so good. The only issue I had was finding parking. I ended up street parking but the parking spaces for the shop is limited, but the location is not the best. Other than that, it was a great experience!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
