DD Mau - Vancouver

The ability to get a vegan banh mi brought us here, and we weren't disappointed. I've had better rolls, but the rest was really good, and being able to have kimchi on it was a nice touch.

Having 'You Gotta Eat Here' recently featuring DD Mau I simply had to visit this cafe to enjoy one of their sandwiches. The premises were appealing but somewhat plain in it's decor. I ordered the BBQ duck sub with an expresso which put me back about $15. At $10 to $12 it would have been a deal but I felt that $15 was a tad rich.

I just ordered the vegetarian banh mi with a side order of the vegetarian salad rolls (with peanut sauce), and thought it was great. I've had several banh mi that have really wowed me before, and while this one didn't make me swoon, it was quite good and a solid choice—perfect for what I wanted. My first bite was good, but it seemed to get tastier with every bite. The sandwich was large enough for dinner, so I'm saving the salad rolls for lunch tomorrow. If they're even half as good as they look, I'm set. Random notes:Takeout time was 15 minutes from when I called and was ready when I arrived.Customer service was nice, friendly, expedient. Inside is small, but perfect for solo or casual dining. (I'd probably recommend takeout vs. dining in.)Fruit smoothies and other drink options look amazing; I think I'll try one next time. Beware the power of the jalapeño! My sinuses are cleared out now. If I lived in town, I'd likely go here at least once a week. I definitely recommend it, but would not call it a "must-do" when visiting Vancouver.

Excellent tasting food. The staff are very friendly and make the effort to get to know you and ensure you are happy with your order. My new favourite is the salad rolls!!

Nice selection of their versions of bahn mi. Tried the traditional version and was disappointed - bread was too dry and the pate and meat was not fresh. The bbq pork was good, but lacked the generous portions I'm used to. Prices were on the expensive side.