Top Ryde Baker’s House is a family owned and operated bakery located in the Top Ryde shopping centre next to Woolies. The first thing you need to know is that it’s very likely you'll be met with a line snaking along the glossy tiles. Do not be deterred. The second thing you need to know is that the wait is very much worth it: Top Ryde Baker’s House pumps excellent banh mi. Co-owner Kim was born in a refugee camp on the border of Thailand and Cambodia, and, along with her four family members, emigrated to Australia when she was a child. They opened Top Ryde Baker's House back in 2010, and the food and flavours are created by Kim’s nan, Min Himmy. It’s home-style cooking, with everything made in-house, and super fresh ingredients.
If it’s your first time, go for the classic pork roll. It has a golden and crunchy exterior, and it’s light and fluffy in the middle. The roll is slathered with sweet mayo and pâté, with a generous filling of cold-cut pork, as well as fresh radish, onion, coriander and fried shallots for texture. It’s a mighty roll, and one of the most delicious in town, thanks to its perfect balance of sweet and salty, fatty and fresh. Amp up your banh mi with the crispy pork. It’s got enough crunch that your neighbour can hear.