Banh Mi Huong Que

Banh Mi Huong Que on Washington Street builds its sandwiches around fillings such as lemongrass pork, five-spice chicken and a cold-cut combination with roast pork belly and head cheese. Pickled carrots and daikon, cucumber, cilantro and jalapeños fill out the baguette. The teriyaki tofu sandwich skips the pork pâté; its mayonnaise contains egg and can be left off.

You can also order a rice or vermicelli bowl, shrimp rolls, or phở. One detail worth knowing: the shop lists chicken bone broth in its phở, including the tofu version. For a drink alongside lunch, the Vietnamese iced coffee combines cold-brewed coffee with condensed milk and a splash of cream.