"Argyle Street is the recognized mecca for Vietnamese dining in Chicago. It’s a bit of a revelation, then, that the best banh mi is being made in Lincoln Square. Nhu Lan’s sandwiches, a French-influenced Vietnamese staple, are a paragon of the form. On the house special, a freshly baked baguette comes loaded with pate, headcheese, ham, fried pork sausage, and the usual accoutrements. Feeling extra hungry or looking to sample multiple sandwiches? Purchase five and receive the sixth for free." - Jeffy Mai