What to order at Saigon Sandwich

Must order
Pork banh mi number one with extra pate, and a Vietnamese iced coffee.
Signature dishes
Pork banh mi, Vietnamese iced coffee
Editor tip
Cash only; order four at once and bring them home; the bread stays good for three hours wrapped.

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CuisineVietnamese
Price$
NeighborhoodLower Pac Heights
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Location

Address: 560 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94102

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