July 20, 2023
After our first attempt to lunch at Good Days Hot Bread didn't work out, I volunteered to grab some takeaway rolls on my Thursday off. The menu is very much centred on banh mi, with two vegan options: turmeric cauliflower ($14), and crispy roast tofu ($15). Unusually, GDHB offer a choice of white and wholemeal buns, with wholemeal being the default.
Naturally, I mixed it up to sample all of those combinations. Usually I expect the feature filling to be the only change from one banh mi to the next, with the same combination of pickled and fresh vegetables, spreads, chilli and herbs applied across all orders. Here there's a bit of variation. The pickled, shredded carrot and daikon, chilli and coriander were common, but the deep-fried cauliflower florets were teamed with extra herbs and dill mayo, while the five-spiced tofu included puffed tofu 'crackling' and a mushroom pate. Another commonality was that by the time they made it home they were leaking some oil, but it was full of flavour and we didn't mind the mess.
There are a few other sweet and savoury finger foods available (with vegetarian if not vegan versions) plus nitro tea, Viet coffee and tepache, which will all have to wait until we can find a free seat. Good Days Hot Bread is bustling every time I see it open!
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Good Days Hot Bread
644 Sydney Rd, Brunswick
Accessibility: There is a shallow ramp on entry and clear pathway to the counter. I ordered and paid at a low counter. Furniture is somewhat densely arranged; low tables and backless stools. I didn't seek out the toilets.
Both of those sound incredible.
ReplyDeleteI'm so impressed that they're making their own vegan pate!
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