Almost two years ago, Sima and Breese Reagle opened their sandwich store on Main Street in Biddeford with a simple mission: to bring the flavors of Cambodia to southern Maine.
In just a short amount of time, the BiddoBanh shop has built a loyal fan and customer base.
But like many other downtown merchants, Breese and Sima also say their business has been adversely impacted by an ongoing sewer upgrade project that sometimes snarls traffic but is often exaggerated on social media.
“On the positive side, we have seen a significant uptick in people using DoorDash and other delivery options,” Breese explains. “But overall, our business is down.”
When asked what people should know about their business, Sima smiles and says “We’re just two people who like to cook and share our food.”
In addition to running their shop, Breese and Simi both enjoy being part of the larger community and collaborating with other merchants.
BiddoBanh participated in last month’s Juneteenth celebration and were also at the most recent Confetti Bazaar in downtown Biddeford.
“We’re just two people who like
–Sima Reagle
to cook and share our food.”
“We really like being part of this community,” Sima says. “We’re not Portland, and we’re conscious of that. We’re part of the working class, and while we always strive to offer the highest quality food, we also work really hard to keep our prices affordable.”
So, what can you expect to find at BiddoBanh? Their summer menu features Cha lobster, a lemongrass falafel and Cambodian-style shaved ice.
Other menu items include a wide array of rice bowls, such as a ginger soy-glazed chicken bowl that is served with pickled vegetables and fresh cucumber.
“If there’s one thing that brings people together, it’s food,” Sima laughed.
BiddoBanh is closed on Tuesdays, but open every other day from 11.a.m. to 6 p.m.
You can learn more about BiddoBanh by visiting their website at https://biddobanh.com/
Randy Seaver is the editor and founder of the Biddeford Gazette. He may be contacted by email: randy@randyseaver.com
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