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2012-03-02
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I first tried the Bánh mì from Baguette at their outlet in Raffles City about 5 years ago. I'm relieved to report that the one I had from Square 2 recently ensures that good memories about Baguette are not marred. On top: Saigon Baguette (Banh Mi Thit Nguoi), $6.40Below: Grilled Pork Baguette (Banh Mi Thit), $6.20Quite frankly, the difference between the two sandwiches is only the filling - either ham & pâté or grilled pork with crunchy sour marinated vegetables (carrot & daikon), fresh parsley
On top: Saigon Baguette (Banh Mi Thit Nguoi), $6.40Below: Grilled Pork Baguette (Banh Mi Thit), $6.20
Quite frankly, the difference between the two sandwiches is only the filling - either ham & pâté or grilled pork with crunchy sour marinated vegetables (carrot & daikon), fresh parsley and cucumber slices.
As a result, the filling is important.
Baguette does quite a good grilled pork - flavourful, decently moist and tender. I could have done with more pieces though as the vegetables were threatening to take centre stage.
Similarly, the ham and pâté were tasty with just the right amount of saltiness, working wonderfully together with the sour crunch of the vegetable sticks, but, a little lacking in the quantity department.
I must comment too that the portion size seems to have shrunk - not just the filling but the size of the bun itself.
I didn't order it this time, but do try their signature drink, the Soda Chanh ($1.90), if you're there. It's fizzy and refreshing - definitely a sweet treat to perk you up!
It was really empty when I was there on a Saturday evening at about 6.30pm - my husband and I were the only customers! I do hope the office crowd sustains the business on weekdays during lunch hour given that their outlets are far and few.
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