When Thanh Quoc Lam boarded a boat leaving Vietnam for a Malaysian
refugee camp in 1979, he possessed little more than a small sum of money
and a very limited knowledge of English. Now in his grasp is Ba-Le
Sandwiches & Bakery, the largest purveyor of baked goods to
airlines, hotels, supermarkets and restaurants in Hawaii. He also
oversees more than two dozen neighborhood sandwich shops across the
state, fusing the cuisines of France and Vietnam to produce a casual
menu of sandwiches, appetizers, noodle dishes and other traditional
Asian entrées. The standouts are the stellar sandwiches (crusty rolls
stuffed with barbecued meats, tofus, pickled vegetables and flavorful
sauces).
No alcohol available. Serving lunch and dinner daily.
"The Vietnamese iced coffee, strong espresso with a big splash of sweetened condensed milk, is one of the best in the islands."
— Gayot
When Thanh Quoc Lam boarded a boat leaving Vietnam for a Malaysian
refugee camp in 1979, he possessed little more than a small sum of money
and a very limited knowledge of English. Now in his grasp is Ba-Le
Sandwiches & Bakery, the largest purveyor of baked goods to
airlines, hotels, supermarkets and restaurants in Hawaii. He also
oversees more than two dozen neighborhood sandwich shops across the
state, fusing the cuisines of France and Vietnam to produce a casual
menu of sandwiches, appetizers, noodle dishes and other traditional
Asian entrées. The standouts are the stellar sandwiches (crusty rolls
stuffed with barbecued meats, tofus, pickled vegetables and flavorful
sauces).
No alcohol available. Serving lunch and dinner daily.
"The Vietnamese iced coffee, strong espresso with a big splash of sweetened condensed milk, is one of the best in the islands."
— Gayot