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JudiB wrote:Thanks for the link, admin... boy those sandwiches look yummy! I'm not a huge fan of cilantro though, I find it overpowering. I wonder if I could ask to have that left off?

I guess the bagette is a leftover to the culture from the French occupation. Very interesting, I can't wait to try one.

A little cilantro goes a long way for me, too, but I think I would rather be served the sandwich as-is, and remove what I might consider too much. For the uninitiated westerner, Vietnamese food requires an open and adventurous mind, one willing to try combinations of flavors and textures that might otherwise not be considered compatible in other cuisines.

JudiB wrote: I'm not a huge fan of cilantro though, I find it overpowering. I wonder if I could ask to have that left off?

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Judi,
I'm sure they would add or omit what you requested, they make it right in front of you (at the bakery). I can't remember if I posted they also have shredded (but it's not that awful bagged pre shred) carrot.

They also have a dome shaped pastry although you can;t tell from the outside it has crumbled pork inside, dark mushrooms and a boiled egg, while I was looking for the proper name for it, bánh bao núóng, I found this interesting article that mentions the bakery and that vietnamese section of town:

http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/n ... ac_th.html

JAG and I are frequent lunch partners... she works very close to me. She introduced me to Viet cuisine, I'm a total newbie. I really like it.

Have you been to the place on Cleary... um I think it's called Saigon Pho? Close to the overpass, in a strip mall. Excellent! Cheap!! There's hardly any people in there though... it's kind of stuck out of the way. The folks are super nice.

I'm not crazy about the spring rolls, for the reason you mentioned... the texture is odd to me. JAG loves 'em though.

I'm going to try the poboy next time.

Probably another stupid question but, do you drink bubble tea or eat it with a spoon? Sounds like dessert.

Drink it thru a big wide straw, wide enough so the tapioca balls can travel thru it. Avocado is my favorite.

Avocado is my favorite, too! It's just incredible how delish it is. So rich and creamy and such an amazing flavor.

is it sweet? like a dessert drink? I guess I just need to go get one and try it.

Avocado botanically is a fruit. It is my favorite too. I find them sweet enough but not too sweet. If you like it sweeter I am sure you can custom order

KC, it's sweet like a dessert.... but avocado is less sweet because of the nature of the fruit. But it is definitely sweet enough! Mango is my second favorite, but I hardly ever get that. Only if they are out of avocado!

kc,
If you've never had one before, I'm not sure if advacado would be the First kind to try. IMO. You'll see no matter where you go they are many choices!

You'll have to report back when you try one!