Taste Banh Mi - MT Barker

Taste Banh Mi is a small Vietnamese takeaway spot in Mount Barker, South Australia, and the crispy pork banh mi is popular there. Locals describe a fresh, crunchy roll packed with generous, properly crackly pork, plenty of fresh vegetables and a tasty sauce. It's quick to make, too, which suits a lunch run.

The menu goes beyond rolls. We've heard good things about the bao buns, which come loaded with crispy pork, and about the chicken flat rice noodles, where the meat is tender and the vegetables are cooked well. There's also a pad thai that one local called the best in the area, and the kitchen has a reputation for being willing to adapt a dish. One person asked for a vegan version and says the staff even cleaned the utensils first. If you're not keen on heat, go easy, because the chilli can hit hard (it's optional).

People who've been eating here through the shop's earlier names say the food is more authentic now, and the prices are consistently called good value. Staff come up again and again as friendly and helpful. It looks modest from the outside, but one customer has come back regularly. Lunchtimes can get busy, though most reckon the wait is worth it. A couple of people would like condiments on the table.

The wheelchair-accessible car park and entrance make it easy to get in. Check the hours before you go, as they differ between the shorter and longer days, and the shop is closed one day of the week.