Eat in San Francisco: Banh Mi Crunch

Meatball (Xiu Mai) Banh Mi

Last May I stopped by Banh Mi Crunch, a casual Vietnamese spot on Irving and 8th in the Inner Sunset, for the first time. In search of an affordable lunch option, I was pleasantly surprised to find this eatery that serves banh mi sandwiches, barbecue rice plates, and vermicelli bowls.

I ordered the Meatball (Xiu Mai) Banh Mi, which came with the usual mayonnaise, pickled carrots and daikon, cucumber, cilantro, and jalapeño. Although it's been a while, I remember really enjoying the sandwich and thinking the meatball flavor was everything I hoped for.

Next time I stop by, I may order another meatball sandwich or try a vermicelli bowl. 

Banh Mi Crunch

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646 Irving St., San Francisco, CA 94122

Open: Wednesday - Monday 9:30am - 7pm

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Eat in Oakland: Tasty Bowl

Tofu Spring Rolls


Stir-fried Chicken Ho Fun Noodle

Left: Grilled Pork Banh Mi

Right: Vietnamese Iced Coffee

I ordered pick up from Tasty Bowl, a casual Vietnamese restaurant on East 18th Street and 2nd Avenue in East Oakland, a few weeks ago. 

My dining companion and I tried a few different dishes: the tofu spring rolls, Stir-fried Chicken Ho Fun Noodle, Grilled Pork Banh Mi, and Vietnamese Iced Coffee. My favorite part of the spring rolls was dipping them into the peanut sauce, while I liked how the noodles came with a good selection of vegetables. The overall hit was the banh mi—the pork was very flavorful and the bread had the right amount of crunch. The iced coffee provided the kick I like. 

If you've visited Tasty Bowl, what do you recommend trying?

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205 E. 18th St., Oakland, CA 94606

Open: Daily 9:30am - 8:30pm

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