Banh Briszy

I’ve been craving a good banh mi for a few weeks and decided to head to Lit Canteen to finally satisfy it. I was set on my usual BBQ pork order, but then I noticed the brisket sitting in the glass display. Just like that, my plan changed.

The banh mi was solid. The bread was decent—not particularly standout but did the job. They didn’t hold back on the pâté, which added richness and depth. The brisket was tasty. It wasn’t super tender, but it wasn’t tough either, and I liked that it wasn’t overly fatty. The fresh, crunchy veggies added the perfect balance, and the chilli gave a long-lasting kick.

Overall, it was a refreshing change. Not many Vietnamese spots offer brisket in their banh mi—usually, it’s lemongrass beef—so it was great to try something a bit different. Craving satisfied.