The April 12 sandwich: Saigon Sisters

An understated and flavorful bahn mi, Saigon Sisters’ VBQ leaves a pleasant aftertaste of barbecued beef, Thai basil and jalapeno. The star of the show is a flaky, chewy French baguette, a supreme vessel for this and other sandwich fillings (pork belly, pork meatball, lamb) on the West Loop Vietnamese restaurant’s lunch menu.

$8; 567 W. Lake St., 312-496-0090

Note: This sandwich is also in the French Market, 131 N. Clinton St.