Dr L and I were running a couple of errands around Coorparoo the other week when we decided to stop for a quick bite to eat. Having seen a couple posts about the recently opened Two Sisters Coffee and Banh Mi along Cavendish Road made our decision fairly easy.
Parking was also relatively easy along the main road but finding a table in the very popular but very small shop turned out to be difficult. It took us a little bit but we found a seat inside in a corner. Menus were plastered on the wall and there were options including Banh Mi, Rice and Vermicelli bowls, Rice paper rolls and drinks.
Drinks were the first to arrive. I had asked for my viet iced coffee to be served less sweet and it was definitely less sweet than usual with reduced condensed milk. It was also very rich and strong. Dr L had the iced chocolate. It came with a scoop of ice cream atop some chocolate milk and chocolate syrup. This was fairly standard for cafe fare and he had no complaints.
First of our banh mi to arrive was the crispy roast pork. I had asked for it to be toasted and it came out as such. The bun was crisp and warm on the outside but definitely a bit more dense than the offerings I've had in Inala. Toppings wise were adequate but I wouldn't call it generous. Roast pork lacked the crunch I would have expected from a crispy pork belly.
My comments about the bread and filling stand for the traditional but I would say that the flavours were better with the multitude of cool pork slices in the sandwich, it provided more textures and variety compared to the roast pork. All in all, I would say that this banh mi would definitely not be able to stack up to offerings in Inala, but for the convenience of being located in Coorparoo, I don't mind it but I would still rather drive to Belmont to Mr Bills though.
We also had two sides to try, first up was the chargrilled beef rice paper roll, the other was spring rolls. The beef wasn't particularly charred but the rolls were plump and generous. I found the rice paper itself to be on the dry side though. The spring rolls were freshly fried and super crispy. Otherwise I don't find them all that different to offerings you could get from a Roll'd. Either way, I appreciate the convenience of their being located nearby. I am in no rush to return but wouldn't be opposed to it if given the opportunity.
Price Range: $20 - $30pp
Taste: 6.5/10
Value: 6/10
Service: 7/10
Environment: 7/10
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