Smokin Banh Mi — Restaurant in Austin

We thought we give this place a try since they were one of the only non-busy food trucks at meanwhile brewery. Now we know why... PSA! Adobo seasoning should NEVER cross over to chicken on a bahn mi. Although the chicken was juicy and the cook was right, the spice blend was off. No acid, no sugar, just salt... no umami... The cucumbers on the bahn mi were not crunchy or pickeled. A little salt bath on the cucumbers would have made them crunchy but they tasted wet and soggy out of a fridge and julienned to the size of pickle spheres. Not appetizing. Pickel the veggies with a pinch of sugar please? The dumplings tasted like the frozen food bulgalgi dumplings you get at costco. The only redeming portion of the meal was the truffle butter waffle fries. Realistically, how hard is it to mess up fries? If you want an Asian fusion style in Austin, you're better off with 1618 or...

Big portions especially the banh mi’s and full of flavor!

Banh mi: I usually don’t opt for chicken dishes as it tends to be dry, but their chicken banh mi was so tender with the perfect kick of spice—not too salty! It’s a fusion spot so with that expectation in mind I really think they nailed it. The bread was also toasted to perfection with great texture (not overly crunchy). Filling proportion of protein/veggies to bread ratio so well worth the price IMO.

Truffle fries: waffle style fries which are hard to come by so this made me happy!

Bulgogi vermicelli bowl: My sister enjoyed hers and would get it again! A lighter but still flavorful alternative.

About a 20 min wait like many food trucks but the environment at Meanwhile Brewery made time pass by quickly. Helpful, friendly staff. Definitely give this...

First off I would like to say thank you to the owner who answered the phone when the Grub Hub driver was lost and couldn't find the food trailer truck. He was very helpful and patient. Secondly that Cajun Asian banh mi sandwich was just so darn delicious! After my usual place closed down last year due to the pandemic, all of the places I went to just didn't have that kick or uumpf! I had the Cajun Asian banh mi and it was well worth paying for. They did not disappoint on flavor or size. the veggies inside were fresh and crisp, it had the sauce and it was dripping good. Usually I eat half of sandwich but I could not put that sandwich down and if you stop by to visit you definitely must try the truffle fries. Smoking Banh Mi keep up the good work you definitely have...