OC Restaurant Quest – 88 Banh Mi and Bowl in Warren
(Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 26, 2024)
Warren, MI – Although Warren is not in Oakland County, 88 Banh Mi & Bowl is just across the street on Dequindre just north of 12 Mile, and I needed something with an “8” in the name to keep with this month’s Restaurant Quest Theme.
88 Banh Mi & Bowl is known for their Asian bowls and their Vietnamese sandwiches, so I ordered one of each.
The Grilled Pork Banh Mi was made on a soft savory bun and filled with grilled pork and a mix of pickled veggies and cilantro with just the right amount of tangy, buttery flavor in the pate spread. Banh Mi sandwiches became popular in Vietnam after baguettes were introduced to the county by the French in the 1800s, with traditional native flavors filling the bread similar to the submarine sandwiches popular in the United States.
Bowls come with egg roll, Jalapeño, cucumber, basil, Vietnamese pickles, bean sprout, cilantro, and homemade sauce. Guests can chose from rice noodles, rice, or spicy Ramen noodles.I added a fried egg to mine as well. Everything was fresh and made with a nice, mild amount of flavor.
Protein options include roasted pork belly, steak, chicken, mackerel, and steak. Plus the sandwiches and bowls have a veggie-only option.
I also tried the Fried Asian Sausage which was a series of tiny sausages served on a stick. All of these items went well with the strawberry smoothie, made with fresh fruit and topped with jelly.
The simple menu means that service is quick for food made with expertise and care.
88 Banh Mi and Bowl does not have a website, but can be found on Doordash and on Facebook. They’re located at 29200 Dequindre in Warren.
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