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Recommended by a senior, "Banh Mi Bar" located a 1-minute walk from Shimokitazawa Station West Exit. The senior mentioned that they even have Banh Mi Bar delivered to Jiyugaoka via Uber Eats. Intrigued by this, I decided to try it for my 3 o'clock snack.
[What I ordered]
- Banh Mi Ga ($6.50): The most popular item, Banh Mi Bar (mix of Ga, Pate, and Ham), but I chose Ga as I'm not a fan of liver pate. The overall appearance was not very photogenic, but the French bread was crispy and had a light texture. The salty-sweet and slightly dry chicken flakes with fish sauce flavor paired well with the bread. A taste I've never had before, and it was delicious!
Encouraged by the first dish, I added a side menu called "Colorful Che" to my order. The salad contained daikon, carrot, and cucumber, all fresh and crunchy, with a unique flavor. The falafel, kebab, hot dog, and other street foods are delicious, but I never knew street food could be this tasty.
[Other]
- Colorful Che ($4): A dessert with coconut milk, red bean, tapioca, jelly, white balls, and sweet potatoes. I was a bit embarrassed as I tried to drink it with a straw, but it turned out to be a dessert to be eaten with a spoon. The taste was as expected, but let me say, it was delicious!
- There are about 8 chairs inside and outside the restaurant, so it's best to eat the crispy bread fresh. The bread tends to get soggy over time.
- Although the taste is rated 3.7, I deducted some points due to my concern about the cleanliness of the restaurant.