Bon Me | Bold, Fresh, and Fun Vietnamese Cuisine

Names: Daikon, Giant White Radish, Raphanus sativus, cu cai tau (Vietnam)

Daikon has a pungent, earthy smell that many people find overwhelming. The texture is crisp and refreshing and Bon Me serves it up after a quick pickle with carrots. The carrot daikon pickle is a classic component to a bahn mi sandwich and one we felt was important to preserve in our representation of the cuisine.

Ahh, the polarizing cilantro.  Do you love it or hate it?  Your affection for the most widely use fresh herb in the world is thought to be a genetic trait.

Here is an interesting investigation into the taste divide on cilantro by NPR:

Did you know that the seed of cilantro is coriander.  Coriander can be added to dishes whole but more commonly it is used in cooking as a ground dry spice.

In Vietnamese cilantro is called “N-gaw” and is used commonly as a garnish.  You will see it on all of our main dishes.  It brings a bright flavor that rounds out the dish.

Here is a little clip of Asta and Patrick driving the truck for the first time.  The voyage from Connecticut to Boston was exciting!  We are learning that there are a number of routes in Boston that you cannot drive a 6 ton truck with propane on it.

The food truck dream is feeling more and more real by the day!