Khao Jee Pa-Tay (banh mee)

The sandwich maker slices the bread lengthwise and then spreads a thick layer of pate on top – rich liver flavor, but also a sticky surface for all the veggies to grab onto. The pate is essential; without it, Khao Jee Pa-Tay would be incomplete. Then there are the strips of pork sausage, cucumber spears, whole green onions, carrots, and pickled turnips, and usually some pork floss. When your eyes are large enough to outnumber your stomach, finish with a few end-to-end layers of sweet and spicy red sauce.

The sandwich is divided in half, and most customers eat the first half while carrying the second half to-go. A full-option baguette will cost between 10,000 and 20,000 Kip, depending on your order, and to-go (smaller) ones can be purchased for as little as 5,000 LAK at the bus stop.