Ba Le is one of those culinary discoveries you almost want to keep to yourself, but it’s such an exceptional find that you feel compelled to tell everyone you know about it. Why? This tiny spot in a Kingsway strip mall absolutely slays the competition when it comes to their bánh mì sandwiches. You will be in rapture as soon as you bite into one of these carefully assembled Vietnamese sammies. Served on French baguettes that are baked in-house daily and topped with pickled veggies, fresh cilantro and filling options ranging from lemongrass pork to meatballs, these bánh mì sandwiches often sell out by the early afternoon – so arrive early, and arrive hungry.
This Vietnamese sandwich shop has been around for decades and will always be a family favourite. Where else can you find top-notch bánh mì sandwiches for under $5? Ba Le does everything right and makes all of their own fillings, including cold cuts, mayonnaise (unlike anywhere else), pate and pickled vegetables. The crusty baguettes are always baked fresh in house as well.