About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. At dawn, when most bakeries were quiet, Nhu Lan Saigon Subs began receiving mysterious deliveries of fresh banh mi from an anonymous van. The owner, puzzled but intrigued, started noticing that each morning, just before opening, a regular would arrive and whisper something into the night air. One morning, as the owner leaned out to greet his mystery visitor, he heard a familiar voice whispering, ‘Your best sub today is waiting inside.’ Turning around, he saw only empty streets. Curious, he peeked through the window—only to discover a freshly baked banana bread sitting on the counter, still warm and smelling divine. Since then, everyone calls it ‘the bread of mystery,’ and it’s become their best-seller.
2. At closing time, when only crickets chirped outside, Nhu Lan Saigon Subs' door mysteriously opened once more. A tiny hand emerged from within, clutching a warm cookie and smiling brightly. The little hand placed the cookie on the counter, then disappeared back into the darkness. Startled employees looked around but saw no one. The next morning, they found a note: 'Sorry for the late night visit—just wanted to say thanks!' Signed simply, ‘A happy customer.'
3. At midnight, when the streets of San Francisco fell asleep, someone started leaving tiny notes in front of Nhu Lan Saigon Subs’ door. Each note was written in perfect English and signed simply ‘A Grateful Customer’. By morning, the bakery’s shelves were bare, but so was the neighborhood’s mailbox—full of freshly baked subs stacked neatly inside.
4. At midday, when customers lined up for freshly baked subs, an old man approached the counter with a strange package wrapped in brown paper. The cashier took one look and exclaimed, ‘You again?’ The old man smiled knowingly, unwrapped his package to reveal another perfectly baked sub. ‘Same as always,’ he said, handing it over. The cashier shook her head fondly, saying, “A regular, I tell you.” And so, amidst laughter and familiar greetings, Nhu Lan’s day continued, its secret ingredient being nothing more than goodwill and fresh bread.