Crisp Banh Mi and Takeout Lunches in Brooklyn

Thanh Đa is the sort of Brooklyn counter that rewards a focused lunch run. The setup is grab and go, with no dine in, and the kitchen turns out banh mi, noodle soups, and spring rolls near 8th Avenue. The sandwiches come on bread toasted to a heavy, crackling crunch, with cilantro, cucumber, carrots, and savory pork bits tucked into the fillings. The house twist is charshu in place of traditional pâté, a small change that gives the classic format a different center of gravity. The crisp bread is the reason to make this a same day stop, especially for a fast meal rather than a long one. Thanh Đa is cash only, open daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and the counter suggests calling ahead. At 6008 7th Avenue in Brooklyn, the stop stays simple. Take the sandwich to go, add a spring roll, and keep the route around 7th Avenue easy.