Looking to get your banh mi fix on, I know just the place if you're not looking to drive that extra distance to Westminister. Especially if you're sick of the basic Lee's Sandwiches and are up for a bit of American fusion incorporated in to the menu. The place is called East Borough in Costa Mesa at The Camp off of Bristol and Baker.
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| Bahn Mi |
The sandwiches are fresh and tasty with all the fix-ins like pickled daikon & carrots, cucumber, cilantro, & jalapenos with just a bit of mayo on the bread that come together to pop in your mouth. The fresh bread is really soft, yet crunchy too on the outside, just the right amount to not cut up the roof of your mouth...a fine line not to cross.
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| Grilled Pork |
I can understand why some people are not a fan of this place. At first glance, East Borough seemed a little too Americanized, since what I love about most Pho places is that it's run down and no one is thinking about a dress code of looking cool. This place gives off a bit of a hipster vibe in this small outdoors covered patio with greenery and mini waterfall area on the right (watch out for that side table, you may be in the splash zone).
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| Vietnamese Ham with Pate |
All my thoughts were washed away once I tried the banh mi and spring rolls, I was in love. The banh mi and spring rolls are definitely authentic. The whole gimmick of East Borough just throws you off a bit, making you assume it's not authentic. I love this place. The prices aren't as cheap as Westminster, but given the location at The Camp, it's understandable why the prices are $1-2 more.
I've tried the Vietnamese Ham. It was really light but very fulfilling!
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