"This cash-only Tenderloin institution has been around for decades, and it’s earned legendary status for one simple reason: it’s home to the best bánh mì in San Francisco. Biting into the crackly, fresh-baked roll feels like a shot of serotonin thanks to the well-spiced meat, mayo, and pickled daikon and carrots that come in every sandwich. Plus, at around $5 each, lunch here is a deal that’s hard to beat." - julia chen 1, lani conway, ricky rodriguez, patrick wong