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I’d normally give a new business a bit of breathing room on their opening day. But being the sangwich fiend that I am I just had to go in to Pho Aroma and road test their bahn mi.
The verdict: delicious! Wonderfully roasted meat with a subtle sweetness, fresh slivers of daikon, carrot and cucumber, a few peppers for some heat, touch of mayo and a few sprigs of cilantro. Heaven in your hand for $2.50 (takeaway).
One of the most wonderful parts of this Vietnamese, French colonially-influenced sandwich is the special bread. Rice flour added to the dough takes away the chewy toughness that a French baguette would normally have and replaces it with an overall softness with a wafer thin, delicate crispiness on the outside.
Definitely worth a visit. I’m looking forward to hearing from anyone who tries their durian milkshakes.
NicNDuB: ‘No Durian’ signs are as common at hotels in some areas of Asia as are ‘No Smoking’ signs here in the States. I hear that there are some experts who know how to handle the fruit in a special way which preserves the delicate flavor while eliminating the sulfurous stink. Though some enjoy the latter as stinky cheese lovers admire their fromage.
The owner of Pho Aroma assured me that they use real durian in their shakes. Powder probably wouldn’t retain such pungency. I expect they are probably using prepped, frozen durian chunks.
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