Ca Com: Woodfired Banh Mi with a Twist

Banh mi, but not as you know it. Ca Com, the sibling venue to Jeow by Thi Le and Jia-Yen Lee, reimagines the Vietnamese classic with smoky, woodfired flair and boundary-pushing fillings.

Fire-Kissed, Layered, and Full of Character

Every roll is finished over a woodfired hearth—the same one used to roast fillings like turmeric chicken, jungle pork sausage, and Manchurian-spiced pumpkin, a nod to both Chinese and Indian spice traditions. Pork features prominently too: whole pigs are butchered in-house, yielding juicy neck, belly, crackling, and house-made sausages.

Specials That Go Beyond

Regulars know to keep an eye on the rotating specials board, where past hits have included everything from a smoky “banh stra-mi” made with Warialda Beef pastrami to mortadella from LP’s Quality Meats, and even crumbed garfish stuffed with prawn mousse.

Grab and Go—or Stay a While

While most orders are takeaway, those in the know head to the leafy rear courtyard, where potted chilli plants, mismatched chairs, and umbrella-shaded tables offer a peaceful, low-key spot to linger.