ACCEPTABLE BANH MI IN HOBART = AUTOMATIC FIVE-STAR REVIEW.
Seriously though, I'm so happy. Cyclo have taken over the old Foodstop and while they're not running it 24/7 like the grand old Foodstop days, they're putting a very decent showing in and the offerings aren't just dirty souvs. What I want now is a banh mi with my choice of meat--do I want mixed meat slices? Roast chook? BBQ pork? I don't even know, but what I DO know is that I want it on a bread roll that's perfectly crunchy on the outside and fluffy inside, with crisp salad bits and a smear of pate, and--if I'm feeling up to the challenge--chilli that'll attempt to blow my face off.
There's also a pho bar, ice cream, rice paper rolls, and some other stuff... but I honestly don't notice any of it because I'm just here for those bread rolls. Forever.
(Ok once I got a noodle salad because I love those too but I never think of it when I walk in and see that pile of bread. Hey at least I'm honest.) read more