Well, though it's been a while, I hadn't intended on revisiting Saigon Sandwiches & Deli….which kind of always slips my mind. I intended on checking out Da Nang Restaurant and Coffee which had replaced the longstanding Cafe Dore in the strip mall on the south corner of University and Marlborough. This was actually my second try as the first time went at the researched 830 am opening time and the place was closed. This time, I went at 930am in the morning and guess what….sigh…..the place was closed.
Since I was kinda hungry, I just decided to head into Saigon Sandwiches & Deli.
It had been a while and the place looks like it's been renovated a bit.
The Banh Mi Pate Cha is priced at $7.99 here; pretty much in the typical range for banh mi these days.
Took the banh mi home and unwrapped it.
It looked pretty darn good. The bread here is always on the crusty side; but I'm not complaining. There's a butteriness to the bread as well. The generous amount pickled veggies were really thick and somewhat cumbersome. Lot's of cilantro…..mostly leaves, which I appreciated. Of course, no cucumber. The jalapenos on this banh mi was spicy!
Good amount on nicely sliced cha lua and a nice smear of funky pate.
I actually enjoyed this banh mi…..I'm not sure why I keep forgetting about this place. I need to visit more often.
And well, with the way my luck is going with regards to finding Da Nang Restaurant and Coffee open….at least I have a back-up option, right? I'll probably give the place another try…..but three strikes and I'm going to forget about it. Maybe "FOY" Elle knows what's up with Da Nang? As for Saigon Sandwiches….I need to make sure to have the place on my typical banh mi "rotation".
Saigon Sandwiches & Deli
4133 University Ave.
San Diego, CA 92105
Current Hours:
Open Daily 7am – 8pm
Looks good. Need to check it out
hope you check this place out more often
I have no idea what’s going on with Da Nang. Maybe staffing issues, but I also never been able to visit again either.
Yes, I keep forgetting about Saigon ST; but it’s pretty good!
I really should Kat!
That’s so strange Elle! I’ll give it one more shot in a few weeks!