Pâté chaud — flaky Vietnamese meat pies filled with seasoned pork — are the grab-and-go breakfast that Stockton Boulevard does better than anywhere else in Sacramento. The best ones have buttery puff pastry shattering on first bite and a well-spiced pork filling, sometimes hiding a quail egg inside.
Huong Lan Sandwiches top-pick
Mon-Sun 8AM-6PM
Huong Lans pate chaud is one of the best in Sacramento. Properly flaky puff pastry, well-seasoned pork filling with a hint of five-spice, sold warm throughout the day. Grab a couple with a nuoc mia for the quintessential Stockton Blvd breakfast.
3Mien Food ToGo & Catering best-value
Mon-Sun 9AM-7PM
3Mien keeps pate chaud warm and ready in their takeout case. While not as flaky as fresh-baked versions, the filling is well-seasoned and generously portioned. Good for a quick breakfast when you are grabbing takeout.
Saigon Oi hidden-gem
Mon-Sun 10AM-8PM
Saigon Oi occasionally offers pate chaud among their home-style Vietnamese dishes. The version features the traditional mushroom and egg components in the filling. Worth asking about when its available.
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