Nhu Lan Bakery

Restaurant · Ravenswood

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"The city’s preeminent banh mi expert is a delicious and affordable option. The signature house special contains paté, head cheese, ham, and pork roll alongside a medley of veggies, but customers can also order their Vietnamese sandwiches with ingredients like barbecue pork, lemongrass chicken, and sugarcane shrimp. What really sets Nhu Lan apart from the competition though is its bread, which is baked daily in-house. A second outpost is located in Uptown." - Ashok Selvam, Eater Staff

The Essential Restaurants for Affordable Dining in Chicago
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2612 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60625 Get directions

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