The moment you bite into a banh mì from An Xuyên Bakery in Portland, time stops, taste buds rejoice, and suddenly you understand why people make pilgrimages across Oregon just for this sandwich.
In a city known for its culinary prowess, this unassuming bakery on SE Foster Road has quietly built a reputation that extends far beyond its modest storefront.
The yellow building with its burgundy awning doesn’t scream for attention – it doesn’t need to.
The line of hungry patrons often stretching out the door tells you everything you need to know…