Saigon Sandwich Shop (560 Larkin St., Tenderloin, (415) 474-5698) This tiny sandwich shop in Little Saigon of the Tenderloin district is probably the best bargain in the city when it comes to good quality sandwiches and CHEAP prices. You would never guess just by looking at it from the outside, but inside is two little ...
The Vietnam War was birthed from the conflict that started between the French and Vietnamese in 1950. France colonized the Indochina region in the mid 1800s and had ruled there up until 1954, when they lost the first Indochina War. During this time communist China recognized the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, a government body proclaimed ...
You may be wondering what boba, also known as Bubble Tea, is and how did this all begin? In essence they’re black balls of tapioca (called mall) used in beverages and, generally, are consumed through a large straw. Bubble Tea originates from a small tea stand in 1980’s Taiwan. Hundreds of locations in California alone ...
Lee’s Sandwich 625 Larkin Street San Francisco, CA 415-929-6888 * No credit cards * Parking usually available out on the street * Lots of seating, which is unusual for this area * No delivery, but you can call orders ahead Lee’s Sandwich is like the McDonalds of Vietnamese food. Not to disparage them in any ...
Saigon is a beautiful city in the south of Vietnam, formally known as Ho Chi Minh City. One thing I quickly learned: residents, locals and everyone else there call it Saigon. I found myself in Saigon after a two-week Asian adventure and although tired, I wish had more time to spend there as I instantly ...
