Traditional pork roll

I’ve been a bit lazy with cooking lately, and today was one of those days. Didn’t want to spend too much on lunch, so I hit up Q Bakery for a classic bánh mì fix. Q Bakery sits on Cleveland Street, right where Surry Hills meets Redfern—just across from the new Wunderlich Lane. It’s an old-school spot that’s been around for ages. I went with the traditional pork roll, which cost me just $8.50.

The bánh mì was tasty and fresh—nothing groundbreaking, but it hit the spot. The baguette was nicely crusty without being overly flaky, so it didn’t create a mess. It had a good balance of fillings, and all the usual suspects were there. That said, there was one mystery piece of meat with a unique texture—super bouncy and slightly rubbery, almost like chewing on konjac. I still have no idea what it was, but hey, not necessarily a bad thing.

Overall, nothing fancy, but fresh, satisfying, and great value. One of those no-fuss lunches that just works.