
Hours
| Wednesday | 11 AM–3 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–3 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–3 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–3 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–3 PM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 336 Bridge Rd, Richmond VIC 3121, Australia
Phone: +61 400 000 000
Website: http://www.cacom.net.au/
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Reviews
I really expected a better sandwhich and less wait time, considering it’s the more expensive bahn mi place in the neighborhood. I believe the other bahn mi places have a more flavourful vegan option if that’s what you’re after. I can’t speak on the meat-based options but they did look tasty.
The staff was really nice and pleasant, they did check in on me a few times apologizing for the wait.
The interior of the place itself is cool thought and I did enjoy the open concept and the bar-style seating.
This place feels like a blatant attempt at up-charging while serving below-average food simply because it tries to be different.
The environment is slick and modern, the two servers work at a comfortable pace without rushing, and the open-fire oven certainly draws attention. However, the most important part of any restaurant is still the food versus value. Yes, the interior design and atmosphere add to the experience, but when the food is below average and you’re charged $18 for a basic, unsatisfying pork Banh Mi, it becomes hard to justify.
The first thing you’ll notice about the Banh Mi is how light it is. For $18, you would expect a bit more substance, but instead it’s mostly filled with a quarter of a cucumber and lettuce, lettuce in a Banh Mi? It already feels like you’re being shortchanged.
Calling it a “Banh Mi,” in my opinion, is pushing it. There was no pâté, no butter mayo, no spring onion, and the pork itself was unseasoned with chewy skin. The bread was “toasted” over the open fire, which left some areas burnt and others barely warmed and it doesn’t compare at all to a proper freshly baked Vietnamese tiger roll.
The flavour profile is completely overwhelmed by the large chunk of cucumber, with barely any flavour coming from the pork. The fancy additions of “special chilli” and a “nut mix” don’t compensate for the overall lack of taste.
Overall, the combination of a below-average Banh Mi and an $18 price tag leaves a pretty unpleasant aftertaste and worst of all, I was still hungry afterwards.
3/10
Would not recommend.
The lack of free tap water and toilet/handwashing sink certainly does not help for the dine-in experience as well.
There seem to be a slow, calm dance in the making of banh mi here. The bread is grilled over open fire – not something you will likely encounter in other banh mi shops. It gives the bread a toasty/burnt aroma and dry-ish texture. The fillings are then layered -in a no-rush, chill-out steps, contributing to considerable wait time.
The cold cut ($17) is a favourite – the meat is very tasty. The pork belly for me, is less successful, with uneven flavour – one end has a lot of chilli oil, the middle quite salty with Maggi-like sauce, and the other end has a lot of hoisin–like flavour. The addition of crushed nuts makes for a somewhat messy meal.
Service is casual.
Actually they’re pretty good. I chose the pork belly without the extra toppings option. The pork was succulent where the fat melted and the rind crackled. The bun was nicely crisped but not too much that it shattered with each bite.
Definite return factor on this one.
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Ca Com brings Vietnamese flavours with a Laotian twist, blending French technique with house-made sauces and next-level fillings.
A must-visit for any bánh mì fan!
Today however, I had myself the Laotian sausage banh mi. The sausage was delicious – packed with flavours of lemongrass, mild chilli and pork. The roll was crispy to the bite, which contrasted perfectly with a soft and pillowy body. Fresh green leaves ( no dodgy half dead ones ) added further crispness and saladness. Seriously … perfect.
Generally, a great eating experience of a single thing coalesces into a whole – and yet, every bite of this banh mi was a delight.
My love had the turmeric chicken and it was equally fantastic – I tasted some of the juice from it – unbelievably well layered hit of flavours.
To boot, they have a wood fire grill and I noticed pieces of the pork sitting above said grill getting massaged with the fires smoke, undoubtedly imbuing said meat with smoky goodness. Enthused bigly.