{"id":80559,"date":"2025-12-08T17:33:10","date_gmt":"2025-12-08T17:33:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/80559\/"},"modified":"2025-12-08T17:33:10","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T17:33:10","slug":"chef-jason-dady-revives-decade-old-banh-mi-concept-with-pearl-pop-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/80559\/","title":{"rendered":"Chef Jason Dady revives decade-old banh mi concept with Pearl pop-up"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"VietnameseVietnamese sandos are the star at Jason Dady\u2019s new pop-up. Credit: Katie James<\/p>\n

Chef Jason Dady\u2019s had a busy year, balancing his established San Antonio restaurant concepts while expanding his portfolio with Ice Ice Dady and the Lil\u2019 Bros BBQ Shack at The Rock at La Cantera.<\/p>\n

Now add one more ball to keep in the air: Umai Mi. Dady\u2019s revived b\u00e1nh m\u00ec concept will debut Wednesday, Dec. 10 at the Peal\u2019s Bottling Department Food Hall.<\/p>\n

Originally launched as a concept in 2014, Umai Mi has evolved over the past 11 years. After refining his early vision into a cohesive, flavor-driven menu, Dady said in a press statement that the new pop-up will revolve around one clear standout: the b\u00e1nh m\u00ec, the flavorful Vietnamese sandwiches served on French bread.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe b\u00e1nh m\u00ec represents what I love about cooking \u2014 balancing textures, fresh herbs and layered flavors in a way that makes every bite exciting,\u201d he said. \u201cAt Umai Mi, it\u2019s not just a menu item; it\u2019s a dish that defines who we are.\u201d<\/p>\n

Umai Mi\u2019s signature bahn mi features crackling demibaguettes from the Pearl\u2019s Pullman Market in addition to a choice of lemongrass chicken, ginger soy beef or shrimp, herbs and vegetables. Guests can opt for their bahn mi to be crafted Saigon style \u2014 that is, with housemade pate.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The eatery will also feature dishes such as crispy shrimp rolls, sweet & spicy wings, bun bowls with vermicelli noodles and fresh veggies, coconut Thai curries and refreshing beverages including bubble tea, Thai iced tea, Japanese soda and sweet hard-shell ice cream and Mochi ice dream for dessert.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Dady\u2019s other ambitious Riverwalk concept, Mexico Ceaty, has been confirmed to open in early 2026.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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