Lily’s Sandwich in Austin’s Chinatown has been around for a long time, and while they do many noodle and soup dishes, it’s not called Lily’s Soups for a reason. We like to get the Bánh Mì Dac Biet here—aka the Lily Gourmet sandwich—which has a bunch of different cold cuts, including head cheese, roast pork, ham, and pate. The baguette is crisp on the outside and tender in the middle, but still slightly dense. At around $6, it’s one of the more filling bánh mì we’ve had.

photo credit: Raphael Brion