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How we read reviews →St Albans' legendary banh mi destination. open from 5am with crispy pork rolls and Vietnamese iced coffee.
High-energy counter-serve operation with outdoor tables and a constant stream of regulars. Busy and functional. this is a neighbourhood institution where the perpetual queue signals quality. A true community hub that feels lived-in and authentic.
Open from 5am daily including Sundays. one of Melbourne's earliest banh mi shops; 20-plus year St Albans institution; signature sauce across all rolls praised as the defining element; Uber Eats and Menulog delivery; outdoor seating available; tofu banh mi for vegetarians.
A Vietnamese-run deli serving banh mi to a community standard built and refined over more than 20 years. The Vietnamese diaspora in St Albans and across Melbourne's west considers this a defining benchmark for the dish.
Exceptional value at around $8.50 for most banh mi. even critics of portion sizes agree the bread and signature sauce quality justify the price. A complete breakfast of roll plus Vietnamese iced coffee for under $15.
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