Soy Cafe

05/20/07

Super tasty, healthy, fresh and cheap!

by ck416 at Citysearch

Rather than the typical Vietnamese fare of pho and bun, this tiny Vietnamese joint offers traditional Vietnamese sandwiches with ingredients stuffed into a small baguette with pepper sprinkled on top for a little kick. Not all vegetarian as many think, they have chicken and fish in addition to the very delicious "soy nuggets." The owner pre-prepares all of his ingredients before opening and when he's out, he's out. He also makes about 5 different homemade soymilks, including cinnamon, chai and vanilla flavoured. Delish!! The soymilk is also available by the quart to take home.

The only downside are the hours. Kind of weird. I think they're open Sunday through Thursday? and only for lunch. Call ahead to make sure they're open. I've often found myself squinting into the darkened restaurant on Fridays or Saturdays.

• Pros: food, tiny NY-like space, the owner, homemade soymilk
• Cons: the hours