The pork is in there
Like Pat over at Eating LA, I also tried the Nom Nom Truck. I’m fortunate enough to work not too far from where food trucks get cited park at Miracle Mile at Mid-Wilshire. Fortunately, I found The Noms practicing their business in peace and relatively un-harrassed for the day. I was pleased, too, to find the menu of Vietnamese-inspired sandwiches actually “food truck-like,” price-wise. Cheap eats on the go. Hype, Twitter-infused or not, does not account for atmosphere.
I ate my banh mi at my desk.
I love Lee’s Sandwiches (known to be dirt cheap) as much as pie but let’s be serious – a 6″ Lee’s would cost more than a Wahoo’s fish taco if sold on The Westside and, well - I have yet to hear about a Wahoo’s opening up in Little Saigon. So yes, Nom Nom bánh mì is not at competitive Westminster prices but it is still dirt cheap in comparison to what else is out there on Miracle Mile.
And for the most part, delicious. Unfortunately, they were out of the shrimp spring rolls at the time of my visit – so I’m eager to try those at a later time. But I went for the full deal and got a 12″ bánh mì combo. My extra was a lemongrass chicken taco – very respectable – and after consulting with one of the ladies inside the truck, chose the grilled pork bánh mì. It was good and hit the spot in what would otherwise be just another ordinary “tuna sandwich day” at work. My only complaint would be that the pork cut could have been a bit choicier and moist, but for a 12″ sandwich, side and soda for $7 – there really is little cause to complain. It had the essential ingredients liked daikon, pickled carrots, onions, cilantro and of course pork. If I had known (like EatingLA) you could ask for sliced jalapenos, that would’ve “upped” the sandwich a bit for me – so if you have that spicy-tooth, don’t forget. 
I’d recommend checking out the Nom Nom Truck at least once if it’s in your area. They’re not your run-of-the-mill sandwiches.
Nom Nom Truck
@nomnomtruck
(Check the website and Twitter to see when they’ll be in your area)
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i tried nom nom truck the other day and id definitely go back. food was tasty and the combo is a great value. the spring rolls are good but the lemongrass chicken tacos best the spring rolls in the “extras” category. the sandwiches themselves are very satisfying and taste like banh mi ive had elsewhere (which is what i expect of banh mi). its nice that theres another good food truck alternative that doesnt suck and isnt just a kogi copy.
I’m eager to try the lemongrass chicken bahn mi now. I lep muh walit in Weh-min-nuuuuh…
@roycifer – Indeed you are a former Miracle Mile cuisine maven if not even by choice, HAH. They taste similar to other banh mi I’ve had but to think of it I think a large portion of that goes to the bread. Bravo.
@codemunky – Report back.