FYI in WC there is R&J Noodle Place: 1479 Newell Ave. Walnut Creek, CA 94596 decent banh mi but yes, also at Suburban prices! but around these parts beggars can’t be choosers i guess. Also, Ao Zai Bistro Express on San Ramon... READ/REPLY (by
P. Punko
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October 28, 2009)
There is a small shop called Latte Express on the corner of Sacramento and Kearney which does a cheap but plausible version of banh mi. I’m sure there are better versions in other parts of the City, but not (to my... READ/REPLY (by
mcchowhound
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May 14, 2009)
In terms of smoky flavor, I’m not sure I can help. Latte Express has a $4 version that has good charcoal flavor and they put on more meat than a usual 2.50 version. This might be the one you are looking for. See this apt... READ/REPLY (by
Jet
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January 10, 2009)
eating. Three of us shared a pork banh mi at Latte Express near Powell, then immediately boarded BART and went to Taqueria San Jose at 24th Street for tacos al pastor and strawberry agua fresca. Then we proceeded to walk up... READ/REPLY (by
Dave MP
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January 16, 2008)
