Banh Mi Hero

Banh Mi Hero
2245 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40205
Has Facebook page, opens later in December..
Looks interesting..
Thats address where Oisho Sushi was

[Robin Garr]

Woo! Good catch!

Yes!

http://www.facebook.com/banhmihero

Says opening 12/6

I have the inside scoop on this but was at least waiting until they get open to share more. I will say that I have seen the opening menu and it looks interesting and fairly priced. I also know the person that is opening the place. That being said, I anticipate more than a few opening miscues, for them. I really hope not, as I want this to work out for them, but there may be mistakes made on the level of the failed Ed Lee Potstickers place. That's why I was going to see how things were going to pan out for them before I gave out any more details.

I have the inside scoop on this but was at least waiting until they get open to share more. I will say that I have seen the opening menu and it looks interesting and fairly priced. I also know the person that is opening the place. That being said, I anticipate more than a few opening miscues, for them. I really hope not, as I want this to work out for them, but there may be mistakes made on the level of the failed Ed Lee Potstickers place. That's why I was going to see how things were going to pan out for them before I gave out any more details.

Your comments seem odd to me Chef.

[Robin Garr]

Your comments seem odd to me Chef.

I thought so, too. Almost worse than saying nothing, which is actually probably the best move if you don't want to say something.

You doing okay, Chef Dan?

I anticipate more than a few opening miscues, for them. I really hope not, as I want this to work out for them, but there may be mistakes made on the level of the failed Ed Lee Potstickers place.

Ouch, Snap, and Damn.

After reading my response sans several adult beverages, it does seem rather cryptic.
Banh Mi Hero is the brainchild of Lee Tran, who is the son of Annie of Annie's Cafe.
During my frequent lunch visits to Annie's, Lee has been picking my brain a little about operations and such and I have tried to offer suggestions along the way that might help him "streamline" things so to speak.
I will offer this so it might help to explain my earlier post a little better, and keep in mind that this is just MHO. Even though Lee is a very hard working and ambitious young man with some restaurant experience; I'm not entirely convinced that he is ready to run a stand alone place on his own quite yet..Even though it may seem that I'm a naysayer, I'm just playing the role of devil's advocate. I sincerely hope that he proves me wrong and I look forward to trying it out very soon.

I've been a regular at Annie's for years and was there this afternoon. Lee Jr. is a wonderful, and consistent host who has shown me that he has qualities beyond his 20 years, I think it is an awesome endeavor for such a young entrepreneur. The concept is innovative for our city and I hope to see a few more Banh Mi Heros in the future. Lets' praise and support this effort.

We had lunch there today. The sandwiches were GREAT. The place is small, and it was packed today.

We had both the Saigon Hero and the Hanoi Hero. The Saigon is more of what I think of with a traditional Banh Mi. The pickled carrot and daikon were excellent, and made in house. The pate was fantastic (and also homemade) on the sandwiches.

Yes, the owner IS young. He is also personable with a family that has restaurant experience that will guide him. His mother was there today with him. Will he have issues? I have no doubt since it is his first restaurant. Any new venture is rocky, but he has a background that will help with that.

I'd like to see the place do well. We'll definitely go back!

Even though Lee is a very hard working and ambitious young man with some restaurant experience; I'm not entirely convinced that he is ready to run a stand alone place on his own quite yet..Even though it may seem that I'm a naysayer, I'm just playing the role of devil's advocate. I sincerely hope that he proves me wrong and I look forward to trying it out very soon.

Dan, where were you when I opened my first restaurant 15 years ago? Could have saved me a lot of headaches!

Even though Lee is a very hard working and ambitious young man with some restaurant experience; I'm not entirely convinced that he is ready to run a stand alone place on his own quite yet..Even though it may seem that I'm a naysayer, I'm just playing the role of devil's advocate. I sincerely hope that he proves me wrong and I look forward to trying it out very soon.

Dan, where were you when I opened my first restaurant 15 years ago? Could have saved me a lot of headaches!

15 years ago I was still working on learning from my own mistakes as well.
Stopped BMH by for sammich for lunch. I had the Hanoi Hero. While the fillings were great(particularly the pate' schmear), I prefer a more crusty bread. Lee told me is still looking for an affordable bread option that will deliver there fresh daily. Good Eatin on my first go around

I thought it was pretty good on my first try, not the best Banh Mi I've ever had, but as good or better than most I've had in Louisville or its immediate environs. My coworker and I split a Lee's and a Saigon. Curious about their tacos, will check back in on those soon. Glad to hear they're looking for better bread, that was one thing I thought they could improve upon.

Nam Nam Cafe has the best banh mi bread I've had yet in town. Nice and crusty. The ones I've had elsewhere, including the two food trucks that serve them, were just on a standard hoagie roll and definitely a disappointment, bread-wise.