越南法國麵包工藝

During our trip south, we stopped by Taichung during non-meal hours to take a break. I remembered this Vietnamese French bread place, which seems to have moved to a new location since I visited a few years ago—it feels a bit different now. I thought, instead of waiting, I’d call and make a reservation directly. The lady on the phone was very cute; after we finished ordering, she said, "As soon as you arrive, I'll get started on your order." Hahaha, I'm not sure why we called, but luckily there weren’t too many people when we got there, so we didn’t wait long.

I ordered a ham and egg-filled sandwich. The bread was very crispy, but be careful, it gets crumbs all over the place. The ham was thick and had a bit of a canned meat feel—not bad, but not something I super loved. The toppings included crunchy cucumber along with lettuce and cilantro (I didn’t expect cilantro; I’m not a huge fan but can tolerate it). I suggest adding some chili for a richer flavor; the portion was quite large, and I felt full after eating. My friend ordered the signature mixed sandwich, which had a more diverse texture and flavor, and they liked it a lot.

While waiting, I discovered they offer other Vietnamese dishes besides bread, such as rice noodles, pho, and drinks inspired by Southeast Asian flavors. I want to try those next time if I get a chance.