828 Upshur Street, NW, courtesy Little Vietnam, previously home to Himitsu and others Last month we learned that Little Vietnam was coming to Upshur Street in Petworth. They soft opened over the weekend and "open officially this Tuesday." Sneak peek the menu: "Petite Vietnamese Eatery in Petworth 828 Upshur St NW Tues-Sat 4 PM -
By Brianna Richard - Published on March 09, 2021.
The bánh mì is something special in the world of sandwiches. There is a reason that these Vietnamese creations are eaten worldwide and have a cult following. The bánh mì is a truly ingenious street food, with the perfect balance of spice, sweetness, tanginess, and umami, they are delectable any time of day. It all begins with the Vietnamese baguette. Influenced by the French, the Vietnamese baguette is airy, but crunchy bread perfection. Most of the top South Bay bánh mì restaurants make their baguettes from scratch, and many of these baguette recipes have been passed down through generations.