Houston has a very large and diverse Asian population and in fact, there is a section of the city where for what seems like miles and miles, shopping centers on this strip represent just about every country from the continent. The ethnic markets are amazing.
Just last week, I was introduced to something I've never had before, a Vietnamese Sandwich. The entire experience leading up to the food was interesting as well, as Trey Malikoff and I roamed the strip I call "little Asia" to find the right place for this culinary delight.
We settled on a small shop at 9284 Bellaire Blvd in Houston called the Thanh noi Sandwich Shop. (Sorry - no photos at this time, I left the house without a camera).
So what's so special about a Vietnamese Sandwich? Plenty. How the sandwich is made, and what's placed inside is also quite tasty. There is a combination of your choice of meat, (i.e. chicken or beef), garnished with a helping of celantro, hot peppers and other sauces that make this quite a meal for under 3.00. Yes, for you readers in NY where a salad for lunch is no less than 10.00, the Vietnamese Sandwiches were about 3.00 each. I don't know how they do it, but they must move a lot of meals.
The photo posted above is off the internet (I did not shoot it) and closely resembles what we ordered. Next time I'll bring my camera.
I would also like to share this entire experience with you. I could use help here from Mona (A reader of this blog and author of her own culinary blog in NY called Mona's Apple - http://wwwmonasapple.blogspot.com). I am not sure how to capture and present the experience to you. I had fun, it was simple and amazing. More to come on this. Next time we'll have photos I can assure you.
Anyone in Houston want to go for a Vietnamese Sandwich? Let me know.
More to come.
PS: Mike when you visit from Pittsburgh, this is on the agenda as well as Dim Sum in a room of about 500 people at one time. I told you Houston had a large Asian population........
5 comments:
To borrow a phrase from Mr. O', I wish to OPINE on your blog....
Believe it or not, I once got a salad for lunch for a measley $8.80. What a bargin, eh?
Also, I'm glad you accept anonymous comments now because sometimes I have a lot to say, but because I can never seem to remember my password, I can't say it.
By the way...do I need to leave my nameandtown, nameandtown, nameandtown? At least I didn't bloviate.
--Ash
PS-Sorry I haven't replied to your email. I'll get right on that.
Ha, is this the Ash that I work with?
EM, what's shakin bacon? That sandwich, despite it not being copyrighted EditMan still shows us what ya ate and how good it looked. You said you needed my help or assistance? I don't think so :) Things in Houston are sounding great!! My parents just bought me a Powerbook G4-an early Christmas present Ave and i'm FREAKING OUT!!! It's so awesome, hopefullly I'll be able to learn all the nifty things I can do with it-help !!
Yep, it's the Ash you work with =)
I am honored that my blog has such a "fair and balanced" following. Who knows how many people pass in the hallways of that great institution having the Hello Houston experience in common and not even knowing it. Perhaps if everyone proudly displayed the fact they were readers of my blog, a kinder workplace would emerge...
OK, so maybe not.
The Vietnamese sandwiches found locally in Houston were actually a little under $2.00 .. $1.83 a piece to be exact. They had a deal of 6 for $11 Tax included.
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