Where else can you get a fresh foot-long sub for less than $4? Van Loc has been a staple in Chinatown for years with their reasonable prices and delicious fare-on-the-go. These freshly-made Vietnamese subs are served on crusty French baguettes, with your choice of cold cuts and tons of cilantro, cucumbers and thinly sliced pickled carrots to top it off.
Arguably the best Vietnamese banh mi submarines in the city – and also definitely the cheapest. This family-run shop serves simple, filling subs: Crunchy baguettes stuffed with carrots, cilantro, cucumber, hot peppers (optional – it’s really hot!) and your choice of various sliced meats. I love it with the pâté. Try some traditional Vietnamese bean and jelly desserts while you’re there, and catch an episode of Paris by Night ( a Vietnamese musical variety show) on their TV.