So good and pleasantly surprised. Love the bench seating and friendly nature of the place. This was my first time here and it won't be my last. Laid back energy, easy ordering, friendly service, and everything we had to eat was delicious. I ordered the Cubano and was a little worried, but that was for nothing. It was delicious. Will return

This shop makes the best chicken chipotle sandwich We literally eat their sandwiches twice a week. Thank you for the excellent service and great food.

Amazing Bahn Mi. I find that half the battle is getting decent soft French bread. This place indeed serves it warm and soft but still maintaining that classic crunchy crust. They had a few styles and flavors to choose from for Bahn Mis. I chose the K-BBQ, but I don't think you could go wrong with any kind. They also serve coffees, pastries and other sandwiches, so there's bound to be something for everyone. Next time I visit, I think I'll try a sandwich.

Lokal is a 10/10, would recommend. Mind you, I've only had the Grilled Chicken Banh Mi both times but it is one of my absolute favorites I've had in L.A. However, do be aware that this Banh Mi is particularly spicy (they've experimented a little with the recipe which I appreciate), I asked for no spicy ingredients the second time and the friendly staff happily obliged. Seating inside is limited but their open-air patio seating is perfect for a midday hang!!!

Great smallish neighborhood sandwich shop that also serves coffee in the Palms area. There's some limited seating but definitely more geared for takeout. When you come in, you are greeted and served by some great folks as well. Truly a neighborhood gem. Over the years, I've been here a few times. They have some food items and some various sandwiches, but they have a specific sub menu for the sandwiches of my peoples - the banh mi LOL. On my most recent visit, I got the Lokal 'Dac Biet' sandwich. This kind of mixes the classic pate and cold cuts with some grilled pork. A great combination if not 'traditional'. It's an easy walk for people that live close by and the prices are reasonable as well. There's some limited parking in the small lot they're located in. There's street parking in the neighborhood close by, but that might be a little tough from time to time. I'm a fan of this place. It's one of those places where I think to myself - why do I not come here more often?

3.5/5 but I'm rounding up. I'm Vietnamese & from Orange County (i.e. the largest Vietnamese enclave in the US). This place is not authentic by any means and is more than double the price of what I pay in OC for a Banh Mi (it's usually $6 in Garden Grove/Westminster), but it does satisfy my Banh Mi cravings on the West Side. The pickled carrot & radish are great, as well as the freshness of the cilantro & jalapeños. The protein (I got tofu) is ok, not delicious but good enough & they give a lot. However, the baguette is dry & hard -- not like the traditional Vietnamese baguette which is fluffy, warm, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The baguette is probably the most essential part of Banh Mi, so this was disappointing but understandable as I don't expect a restaurant like this to make their own baguettes like THH or Lee's. On the other hand, I live right around the corner, so this place is perfect for a quick lunch if you're craving Banh Mi. Overall, I'm happy to say that Vietnamese food is becoming more popular in LA and am happy that I live next to a sandwich shop that specializes in Banh Mi, as the restaurant is cute & seems to be quite popular among a diverse range of people.

We ordered catering from their West LA location. This was my first time having anything from their menu. I ordered the Lokal đặc biệt. It was really good! This is not the first time our group has catered from them, the other attendees said they enjoyed multiple items from the menu. Enjoy!