My Bánh Mì obsession began over a year ago during a trip to Brooklyn. My brother took me to a place called Hanco’s. That was one delicious sandwich! I was hooked!
The Bánh Mì scene was non-existent in Rochester. Then one day, my friend Thuan mentioned that not one but two shops opened! My taste buds were bursting with anticipation.
The first opportunity we had, Thuan and I were at the first shop, Lee’s Vietnamese Sandwiches. The sandwiches were not bad, but they did not live up to Hanco’s. And then we went to Whatta-Bánh Mì Vietnamese Sandwich Café. One bite and I was sold! It was just delicious! The ingredients are fresh and the bread is perfect. Chicken, pâté, cucumbers, carrots, cilantro, and jalapenos nested between a perfectly baked roll… what more can you ask for?!? (Apparently, pâté on the chicken sandwich is forbidden, but they make it for me anyway. Ha!)
The café also has smoothies with bubbles. I have tried a few and my favorite is the mango smoothie. They even make it for me without milk. How great is that!!
I am a regular now. You can find me in the café weekly. In fact, I don’t even have to order anymore, since they know exactly what I want. I love it!!!
