Since David Snyder brought Q.T. Vietnamese Sandwich to our attention back in February it has been on our to-do list.

Now that we’ve satiated our obsession with Paesano’s and made it back to Shank’s & Evelyn’s one last time, Q.T. is firmly in our sights. Recent reviews by Fries with that Shake and Mac & Cheese have only served to heighten out banh mi tizzy. We’ll see you Saturday Q.T.

Believe the hype – Q.T. Vietnamese Sandwich [fwts.net]
Q.T. Vietnamese Sandwich [Mac & Cheese]

What’s with all the sandwich talk around here? Last week in the Metro we discussed our Pantheon of Sandwiches, then this week Unbreaded is unveiled and Rick Nichols goes all gaga for the Arista at Paesano’s as well as sandwiches from DiNic’s, Q.T. Vietnamese Sandwich and Cafe Estelle.

On the Side: Best Philly sandwiches since sliced chain bread [Philadelphia Inquirer]
Unbreaded [Official Site]

David Snyder discovers a faithful version of the Vietnamese bánh mi at Q. T. Vietnamese Sandwich in Chinatown.

Bánh mi enjoys a mini-cult following based on two factors: bold flavors and ridiculously low prices. Q.T. delivers on both fronts. Each sandwich starts with the same base: A large hoagie roll that’s crispy on the outside, yet light and airy in. On the inside, fresh, crunchy cucumber slices lie alongside sweet and tangy pickled carrots, adding cool balance to the bite of jalapeños. But each sandwich truly owes its distinctive characteristics to a long sprig of fresh cilantro and a rich swath of påté. The primary filler (including a tofu option not listed on the menu) is up to you.

On the Q.T. [City Paper]