Saigon Sandwich
Sandwich shop · Tenderloin
560 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94102
Highlights
Iconic cash-only banh mi spot with flavorful, affordable sandwiches
Iconic cash-only banh mi spot with flavorful, affordable sandwiches
"Saigon Sandwich makes the best bánh mì in town, which is why we have no problem showing up to this spot whenever the desire for well-marinated meats hits. The bread is lightly crispy on the outside, and soft in the center. And the ratio of pickled carrots to mayo to spiciness is true perfection. Our favorite bánh mì spot is located just outside of Little Saigon in the Tenderloin, and is cash-only. We like getting the version with juicy roasted pork, but going for the tofu, chicken, or special combo with ham, pork, and pâté is never a bad idea either." - lani conway, ricky rodriguez, julia chen 1, patrick wong
"Most likely, there will be a line. Get in line, order quick, then make eye contact until they hand you your order. The native will tell you this place is legit. All we are going to say is, the sandwich is $3.75+. Get in line! Bonus: they have vegetarian options and mountains of shrimp chips!" - Astro Studios
"Saigon Sandwich makes the best bánh mì in the city, full stop. So the fact that they’ll be serving combination and vegan Vietnamese sandwiches all weekend should be the best news you’ll receive all day. Make time in your meticulously planned out schedule for their “Loaded Bánh Mì Fries,” which, considering how great everything else is, are probably really good." - julia chen 1
"Saigon Sandwich in the Tenderloin makes the best bánh mì in the city. The roast chicken and pork are always perfectly marinated. The soft baguettes are crackly on the outside and airy inside. And no matter what filling route you take, your bánh mì will be loaded with heaps of carrots, pickled daikon, cilantro, and a heavy swath of mayo that oozes out when you bite in. Beeline to the tiny takeout- and cash-only spot in Little Saigon for quick weekday power-ups, lunches with people who have never been to SF, and, really, any time you want to fill up on tender roast chicken and pork. At $5-ish per sandwich, you’d be hard-pressed to find a better deal in town—so always expect a crowd." - julia chen 1, lani conway, patrick wong, ricky rodriguez
"Next time your “chill weeknight hang” turns into a Not So Chill Weeknight Rager, call out of work, fall back asleep, and wake up in time for lunch from Saigon Sandwich. The counter-service Tenderloin spot is home to the city’s best bánh mì. The keys to their greatness are the soft, crispy roll, ample amounts of filling, and the price (they’ll only run you about $5 each)." - julia chen 1, patrick wong, ricky rodriguez
