Saigon Sandwich, situated on the western perimeter of The Tenderloin, is a hole-in-the-wall eatery serving up some of the area’s best Vietnamese banh mi sandwiches. Options include banh mi ga (roasted chicken), thit (roasted pork), xiu mai (meatball pork), cha lua (pork paté) or tofu, each for under five bucks. Meat-lovers should opt for the special combination thit cha paté, which is heaped with chicken, pork loaf, and paté. Every Saigon sandwich is served on a perfectly toasted and crispy baguette, and also contains julienned carrots and daikon for crunch, plus jalapeños, cilantro, and mayo.

Saigon Sandwich is more of a grab-and-go take-out spot also offering packaged Vietnamese snacks, both savory and sweet. The staff is fast, friendly, and efficient, filling orders within a matter of minutes and serving up generous portions at affordable prices. Visit Saigon Sandwich daily from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.