Saigon Vietnamese Sandwich Deli

You ever just wake up early and want to DOME a Banh Mi at 7am? Well, this spot is here for you. At $10 for a pretty beast sandwich, Saigon Vietnamese Sandwich Deli is well capitalized to make my All Inflation Buster First Team. I came with my big sis to catch up, as it had been a minute since our last link. We walked into the 250 sf space off Broome St and took in the surroundings: The menu written in chalk above the counter, a big "cash only" sign on the register, framed pictures of the restaurant along with a framed 20,000 Vietnamese Dong bill ($0.79 usd). I'm a purist so I ordered the House Special that came with Grilled Pork, VN Salami, VN Ham, Pate, Cilantro, and Pickled Veggies. The sweet and handsome Vietnamese dude at the counter asked if we wanted it “spicy or no spicy.” I gave a confident "Spicy," to which he said, "Extra Spicy, for you!" We sat outside on a bench and began catching up over a couple of Banh Mi's, like real friends do. Just a Banh Mi and a dream. I was really trying to get through this review without mentioning my trip to Vietnam, but I'm sorry. I have failed you: This turned out to be better than any Banh Mi I had in Vietnam. I think the meat in Vietnam, along with the Banh Mis being LOADED with pate, upset my tummy a little bit. Food health and safety is not one of Vietnam’s strengths tbh. My stance on cash only is that it is a big risk. You gotta be like that to be cash only. You can't be cash only and not deliver. Thankfully, these Banh Mis were EASILY worth a trip to the ATM. I'LL BE BACK! ONE LOVE! IG @jnov_ Tiktok @jnov_reviews

Food 9/10 Killer banh mi - amazing portion sizes for the price, every single ingredient culminated in a very holistic sandwich that had crunch, tang, spice, and savory. We went to this place after a run, and it was a great way to end the workout. Their spice is absolutely no joke, they added jalapenos and chili oil, so I was kind of dying because I requested spicy for the #1 house special. The #2 had lemongrass chicken, but both were filled with pickled veggies, cucumber, and tender meats. The bread was also a nice level of crunch, it wasn’t brick hard nor too soft. Atmosphere 7/10 A super small store near Chinatown / Little Italy. It was nice that they had both indoor and outdoor seating, very simple but all you really could ask for to eat a good banh mi. Service 9/10 Very friendly staff!

On my quest for the best Banh Mi in NYC I stumbled on this place that apparently is highly rated. Unfortunately, I can’t say that I agree with the rating of the sandwich. Overall, I think the sandwich is 3/5. The bread should be crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. This bread is chewy. The ingredients are good, but their “House Special” has a meat with an unpleasant flavor. I think overall the flavors were all too overwhelming when a Banh Mi should be subtle, and delicious. However, I think their iced coffee was fantastic.

CASH ONLY!! But so yummy and healthy. Got the #7 (Beef with Lemongrass). Very filling. Ate half because it was a pre workout snack. Just what I needed. I asked for a little spicy and it was perfect. Person who took my order with the cap was super chill. Just seems like a good hard working guy. sandwich was on point. Fair value and I’d return

BAM! Found the best value in the neighborhood! A 10 buck hero that restored my faith in finding price and quality in NYC. My house special hero was fresh, loaded, and balanced. Crisp sweet veggies offset by a perfect blend of meats. The cilantro and cucumber made this a light offering that was quite satisfying. Fast and friendly service.

Can’t go wrong with this $9 banh mi gem. Got the #1 and was exactly what I was in the mood for. Bring cash, grab some napkins and find a bench nearby to enjoy.

Great banh mi sandwich for the price. Always our go to place for viet sandwiches - house special #1. Bread was nice and toasty. Their pickled radishes and carrots are divine. We always ask for double spicy (extra jalapeños)

The best part of the bahn mi was the actual sandwich bread. Great value for the cost, and the portion size was perfect. I wouldn’t rate this as one of the best bahn mi I’ve had, but if I’m ever hungry and in the area I’ll definitely come back again. Cash only (ATM on premises)

You ever just wake up early and want to DOME a Banh Mi at 7am? Well, this spot is here for you. At $10 for a pretty beast sandwich, Saigon Vietnamese Sandwich Deli is well capitalized to make my All Inflation Buster First Team. I came with my big sis to catch up, as it had been a minute since our last link. We walked into the 250 sf space off Broome St and took in the surroundings: The menu written in chalk above the counter, a big "cash only" sign on the register, framed pictures of the restaurant along with a framed 20,000 Vietnamese Dong bill ($0.79 usd). I'm a purist so I ordered the House Special that came with Grilled Pork, VN Salami, VN Ham, Pate, Cilantro, and Pickled Veggies. The sweet and handsome Vietnamese dude at the counter asked if we wanted it “spicy or no spicy.” I gave a confident "Spicy," to which he said, "Extra Spicy, for you!" We sat outside on a bench and began catching up over a couple of Banh Mi's, like real friends do. Just a Banh Mi and a dream. I was really trying to get through this review without mentioning my trip to Vietnam, but I'm sorry. I have failed you: This turned out to be better than any Banh Mi I had in Vietnam. I think the meat in Vietnam, along with the Banh Mis being LOADED with pate, upset my tummy a little bit. Food health and safety is not one of Vietnam’s strengths tbh. My stance on cash only is that it is a big risk. You gotta be like that to be cash only. You can't be cash only and not deliver. Thankfully, these Banh Mis were EASILY worth a trip to the ATM. I'LL BE BACK! ONE LOVE! IG @jnov_ Tiktok @jnov_reviews

Food 9/10 Killer banh mi - amazing portion sizes for the price, every single ingredient culminated in a very holistic sandwich that had crunch, tang, spice, and savory. We went to this place after a run, and it was a great way to end the workout. Their spice is absolutely no joke, they added jalapenos and chili oil, so I was kind of dying because I requested spicy for the #1 house special. The #2 had lemongrass chicken, but both were filled with pickled veggies, cucumber, and tender meats. The bread was also a nice level of crunch, it wasn’t brick hard nor too soft. Atmosphere 7/10 A super small store near Chinatown / Little Italy. It was nice that they had both indoor and outdoor seating, very simple but all you really could ask for to eat a good banh mi. Service 9/10 Very friendly staff!

On my quest for the best Banh Mi in NYC I stumbled on this place that apparently is highly rated. Unfortunately, I can’t say that I agree with the rating of the sandwich. Overall, I think the sandwich is 3/5. The bread should be crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. This bread is chewy. The ingredients are good, but their “House Special” has a meat with an unpleasant flavor. I think overall the flavors were all too overwhelming when a Banh Mi should be subtle, and delicious. However, I think their iced coffee was fantastic.

CASH ONLY!! But so yummy and healthy. Got the #7 (Beef with Lemongrass). Very filling. Ate half because it was a pre workout snack. Just what I needed. I asked for a little spicy and it was perfect. Person who took my order with the cap was super chill. Just seems like a good hard working guy. sandwich was on point. Fair value and I’d return

BAM! Found the best value in the neighborhood! A 10 buck hero that restored my faith in finding price and quality in NYC. My house special hero was fresh, loaded, and balanced. Crisp sweet veggies offset by a perfect blend of meats. The cilantro and cucumber made this a light offering that was quite satisfying. Fast and friendly service.

Can’t go wrong with this $9 banh mi gem. Got the #1 and was exactly what I was in the mood for. Bring cash, grab some napkins and find a bench nearby to enjoy.

Great banh mi sandwich for the price. Always our go to place for viet sandwiches - house special #1. Bread was nice and toasty. Their pickled radishes and carrots are divine. We always ask for double spicy (extra jalapeños)

The best part of the bahn mi was the actual sandwich bread. Great value for the cost, and the portion size was perfect. I wouldn’t rate this as one of the best bahn mi I’ve had, but if I’m ever hungry and in the area I’ll definitely come back again. Cash only (ATM on premises)

You ever just wake up early and want to DOME a Banh Mi at 7am? Well, this spot is here for you. At $10 for a pretty beast sandwich, Saigon Vietnamese Sandwich Deli is well capitalized to make my All Inflation Buster First Team. I came with my big sis to catch up, as it had been a minute since our last link. We walked into the 250 sf space off Broome St and took in the surroundings: The menu written in chalk above the counter, a big "cash only" sign on the register, framed pictures of the restaurant along with a framed 20,000 Vietnamese Dong bill ($0.79 usd). I'm a purist so I ordered the House Special that came with Grilled Pork, VN Salami, VN Ham, Pate, Cilantro, and Pickled Veggies. The sweet and handsome Vietnamese dude at the counter asked if we wanted it "spicy or no spicy." I gave a confident "Spicy," to which he said, "Extra Spicy, for you!" We sat outside on a bench and began catching up over a couple of Banh Mi's, like real friends do. Just a Banh Mi and a dream. I was really trying to get through this review without mentioning my trip to Vietnam, but I'm sorry. I have failed you: This turned out to be better than any Banh Mi I had in Vietnam. I think the meat in Vietnam, along with the Banh Mis being LOADED with pate, upset my tummy a little bit. Food health and safety is not one of Vietnam's strengths tbh. My stance on cash only is that it is a big risk. You gotta be like that to be cash only. You can't be cash only and not deliver. Thankfully, these Banh Mis were EASILY worth a trip to the ATM. I'LL BE BACK! ONE LOVE! IG @jnov_ Tiktok @jnov_reviews

This place has been bookmarked as one that I've wanted to visit for a loong time! It's a local shop in Chinatown that's tucked away from the main busy streets, making it a great place to get a yummy lunch away from the noise. Prices are reasonable here for banh mis ranging from $10 to $11.25 on the high end. I was craving a banh mi and I wanted to try the ones here cause the pictures look sooo good. It did not disappoint! I got the house special and the pate supreme. They were both loaded with toppings from the Viet cured meats to the pickled veggies. They asked if I wanted spicy and I said yes to both but spicy was just the addition of jalapeños which wasn't really spicy to me. The bread on these weren't as crunchy as a banh mi should be but the fillings made up for it. Out of the two I got, I preferred the pate supreme cause I love a good pate spread and it added an additional flavor and moisture that was a great touch to the sandwich. The house special was still delicious but it was surprisingly a little dry. I also got their Vietnamese iced coffee which was delicious. Strong coffee with the sweetness from the condensed milk, right up my alley. There aren't many seats inside so most people took their orders to go but I decided to enjoy the counter seating by the window and enjoy my sandwich there. It felt great to support a local business while also fulfilling a craving. There are other varieties of the Viet sandwiches that also sound delicious so I would certainly come again!

Support local business. Great Vietnamese sandwiches. This one has softer bread than the other ones in Chinatown. I have been coming here for decades. Keep supporting this family!

One of our favorite haunts for banh mi sandwiches. Come with cash cuz that's all they take. A small super casual place serving banh mi, spring rolls, desserts and drinks. Limited counter seating and seats outside the place. Both banh mi were excellent in my taste and flavor. Love the pickled carrots and daikon. Bet you can't eat it without a napkin.

Food 9/10 Killer banh mi - amazing portion sizes for the price, every single ingredient culminated in a very holistic sandwich that had crunch, tang, spice, and savory. We went to this place after a run, and it was a great way to end the workout. Their spice is absolutely no joke, they added jalapenos and chili oil, so I was kind of dying because I requested spicy for the #1 house special. The #2 had lemongrass chicken, but both were filled with pickled veggies, cucumber, and tender meats. The bread was also a nice level of crunch, it wasn't brick hard nor too soft. Atmosphere 7/10 A super small store near Chinatown / Little Italy. It was nice that they had both indoor and outdoor seating, very simple but all you really could ask for to eat a good banh mi. Service 9/10 Very friendly staff!

Walking by and wishing you can eat a Bah Mi and not stopping by would be a sin. These guys make a delicious, well built sandwich and the staff is so friendly. Worth asking for extra Jalapeños, dont be shy!

The best banh mi in Chinatown, although there are others that come as a close second. Fresh soft and crisp bread, thick slices of flavorful meat, with lots of veggies make for an excellent banh mi experience. And they're also open later than some of its competitors! I really have only good things to say. I was surprised this place hadn't popped up on my radar yet but when my cousin who used to come to Chinatown weekly recommended this place ot me I knew I had to come and check it out and boy was I glad she did. I was craving this banh mi in the next weeks and couldn't get to Chinatown so I settled for a different place and it just wasn't the same. Will need to come back. CASH ONLY! There is an ATM available. Also there's a fridge to the side with some drinks - I recommend a guava or lychee juice :)

Quick fyi - the normal #1 viet sandwich you're probably looking for is #5. CASH ONLY and also can be confused with the one about the corner, Banh Mi Saigon. That said, this was the first time that I've ever thought, love at first bite. There are definitely good contenders for my personal palate but this shot up to the number 1 spot immediately. Ordered the house special which is number 1. The portions of meat was definitely a nice surprised compared to a lot of places where they're basically 1-2 slices so that was definitely a plus. The pickled veggies had some other type of sauce or ingredient that also made it a bit sweet? Not sure but it was a welcomed surprise. The sandwich length is like most nowadays after COVID and inflation , which is a bit shorter. The place has bar like seating for like maybe a total of 5? Anyway all in all, if you don't mind the cash only, this place is definitely and should be a contender, if not already, the #1 spot for a viet sandwich

**CASH ONLY** Stopped in to grab a banh mi for lunch on a weekend; there was a short line that moved quickly. House special was really solid and the employees working there were friendly. Would try the summer rolls next time!

Really wanted to like and support but unfortunately will not be coming back. Meat ratio is disappointing and I found a hair lodged in my sandwich

This has been my go to banh mi shop in Chinatown for the past few years! Even though I don't live nearby anymore, I still make a concerted effort to stop by every time I'm in the area. I always think of this shop whenever I crave a banh mi, and I have been willing to take inconvenient detours just to be able to grab one. I've tried other banh mi places in the neighborhood, and while they were good, the House Special here is just the best in terms of flavor and bang for your buck ($9.75!). The sandwiches here are noticeably larger compared to other places, and they're generously filled. There are a few counter seats if you want to eat in, but this place is mostly for takeout. The same asian man at the front (who I think is the owner?) takes my order every time I come in, and I'm always in and out within minutes! I noticed that the location of this shop is a bit on the outer edges of Chinatown where you can see SoHo start to bleed in (right across Mott Street, for example, is a very trendy Mediterranean restaurant). I'm not sure if this is part of a broader trend of gentrification in the area, but the contrast is pretty stark. I really love this place and hope people can come out and support this small-AAPI owned business!

It's breaks my heart to give such a bad rating, especially because I know this is a small AAPI-owned business, but this may have been the worst banh mi I ever had. Sadly, this was all due to the baguette quality. They gave me an over-toasted extremely crunchy and crispy baguette which ruined the sandwich entirely. The fillings were fine. The amount of meat in the House Special are generous. However, just one bite in and nearly the whole sandwich broke and crumbled and it was like biting rough wood that turns into sand. The cucumber and cilantro immediately fell out the sandwich and I couldn't even hold it without my fingers causing the breading to crush. I paid $9.75 for this and I feel like I wasted my money. I wish I could give it a better rating. Maybe I'll go back one day and try again and request they give me fresh bread without toasting it way too much. The guy who takes orders is a nice elderly man and the inside is small, so it's more of a grab and go spot. I wish I told them the bread was bad and I wonder if they would've remade it.

Old school banh mi shop! 3.5 Stars to be exact but rounding up. I heard a lot of great reviews of this place. This spot was on my list amongst other very popular banh mi shops in Chinatown. Earlier this week, I found myself in the area and decided to get myself a banh mi. This small little shop was tucked in a less busier part of the area. I was greeted by the owners and they were very friendly. I ordered their #1 House Special and #5 Pate Supreme (because I LOVE pate!), both spicy. Hubs and I tried both sandwiches. The banh mi is noticeably bigger and has a lot more meat than the other other shops. #1 House Special has a bit of everything like grilled pork, Vietnamese ham, and Vietnamese salami. #5 Pate Supreme is pork liver, Vietnamese ham, and Vietnamese salami. Hubs liked how filling the banh mi is and I thought it was very tasty too. For me, the bread is meh and too much mayo for my liking. One thing notable is that I love the heat in my sandwiches from the fresh green pepper slices. Overall, decent spot. I have my other favorites but it was nice to be able to finally try it.

(Overall: B) - I got the Original Pork Banh Mi from Saigon Vietnamese Sandwich Deli and found it to be quite pleasant. The baguette is crispy and there are bold flavors from spice to acidity to meat. I personally found cold slabs of beef in this case to not be particularly appealing, but the added bacon was for sure interesting. The large stick of cucumber also did not make as much of a negative impact as I imagined. For only $10, this was a very large sandwich that is pretty good. -- Food: E Presentation: E Price: +1 Overall: +1 B IG: @amei.eats

The food was freshhhhhh!!! The flavors were on point. Cannot wait to try more stuff from this dope spot.

Good banh mi, I appreciate that they don't skimp on the fillings or mayo. I asked for banh mi cha lua and they really loaded me up with thick cuts of meat. The bread was crunchy but not hard, would come back again. This is a takeout kind of place. Cash only!!

I found this place again! I'm so glad that I stumbled upon this walking by with friends visiting NYC. This might have been the place that I first tried a Vietnamese Sandwich since moving to NYC in the early aughts. At the time, finding the best hidden gems depended on blogs and Chowhound! I think I was reading about the original location of the other famous Vietnamese sandwich place. But couldn't find it or maybe they were closed for the day, so the next option was Saigon. I'm SO happy it was. I had no idea what to expect ordering the BBQ ground pork Banh Mi. The flavor of the pork was totally Cantonese Chinese char sui but with extra oomph, but the fresh, pickled carrots, daikon, and cucumber and cilantro, made for an explosion of flavors and textures that I had never experienced yet in Asian food. I don't think I ever came back to the sandwich shop because it was just a little too far from where I was working in the LES and it's also just a little too far when in Chinatown proper. SO - in this current time period, after I dropped off my tourist friends at the subway, I circled back around and walked the 9 minutes back to get a sandwich. They were just about to close in 20 minutes and I think with my phone call, I got the last order in & ready to pick up. The owner was so friendly and happy that I was able to find them again. He said that they only closed for 5 days since the pandemic started, but have always stayed in business since the 1980s. Unfortunately, they lost 8 workers and now there are just 2 of them And they have limited hours. Make sure to check before you go. I'm glad to say when I got there there was a sign saying SOLD OUT. And 4 or 5 more customers walked by and tried place orders only to quickly turn around. No one was too mad, more like just happy that business is doing well, and they kept walking along to find other food. The Sandwich was just as delicious as I remembered, maybe the pork was a tad bit dry being the end of the day. But now that I know that they are definitely there; I will be back!

The BEST bahnmi sandwiches ive tried so far! Ate my sando 5 hours later and it was still very delish! They even hand deliver your to go order if you are waiting outside. Amazing place!

Consider this the single word update for Saigon Vietnamese Deli team throughout spring and summer for the expanded space menu and smiles: ROCKS!

This is a hole in the wall on Broome St. Price is comparable to most of the other nearby banh mi shops. We got the House Special and Grilled Minced Pork. They were both ok. The grilled minced pork was a little dry and hard. The house special was a little better. The bread was a little dry and crumbly on both. I prefer a saucier banh mi to meld all of the ingredients together. More sauce on the meats, more mayo, more sriracha. The cucumber, cilantro and pickled daikon and carrot were all dry and kind of sat next to each other and did their own thing. PS got a coffee and it was ok. One complaint is that they didn't have condensed milk...at a viet place, what?

I came back for the #5 pate supreme and it was delicious!!! This is exactly what I was looking for. Love that pate!! Cash only! I think it was around $9.75. There were a good amount of people but food comes out relatively quickly. There isn't really any seating area so this is a grab and go place.

Got the #1 original banh mi (no cilantro). All the components worked well and service was quick. No frills to the space with a couple of window seats but otherwise takeout only. Minor criticism is that the bread was maybe a little too crispy? Not enough chew but still good flavor.

this spot and bahn mi Saigon serve good bahn mi and other Viet pastries. decently priced and it's still the same taste when I first had it.

Best banh mi sandwich in Chinatown! Crunchy bread with a lot of meats ! Top notch service .It's an authentic Vietnamese Deli with new renovation! Must try!!!

Excellent banh mi's and Viet iced coffees! Come show support to a small yet mighty business!

Don't forget your cash! This local business serves amazing banh mi with great portions for relatively cheap ($10 ish). They have two vegan meat options, and one just veggie banh mi (but don't be lame get the vegan chicken). I tried the vegan chicken with lemongrass, and it was pretty mild in flavor, but there was a perfect proportion of pickled veggies to protein, which you usually do not get at more gentrified Vietnamese places. I wish the sandwich had more cilantro and at the very least a drizzle of soy sauce, as the vegan chicken, though seasoned, could have used just a little more flavor. The texture was great though-- it's much chewier than tofu, but still soft and not even close to rubbery. I would definitely come again and maybe ask for the soy sauce drizzle explicitly. The owners are very nice and just want to stay in business.

I was in c-town and I wanted a banh mi. Saigon Banh Mi was closed and I wanted the classic. It was pretty good and hit the spot. I always miss Asian foods because we moved to the desert of good Asian food.

Got the house special and service was friendly and quick. The sandwich was decent, bread was crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. There was a generous amount of filling but I found the pork to be a bit dry and there needed to be a bit more mayo/spread in the sandwich so the sandwich wasn't so dry. Overall it was good but not sure I would go out of the way to get it.

The server was friendly, he took our order right away. We ordered the classic number 1. The banh mi here are delicious! Would recommend coming here to grab for hiking meal or just to enjoy!

I had tried so many banh mi restaurants looking for the perfect sandwich, and I'd come up empty until I tried the lemongrass tofu sandwich here. Perfection! I will 1000% be back.

Tiny place that closes early - & no more summer rolls since COVID, & no coffee after 3pm - but giant list of Bahn mi sandwiches, & they are REALLY killing ! They also warmed up a Chinese herbal tea for me. I love this place & will def be back - !!

This place is small and cute. There were about 4 people in front of me but the order came out super quick! I literally wanted to try everything they had so I was a bit overwhelmed. Thanks for the sweet girl at the counter, she recommended the number 1 with pate add on. It was SOOOO GOOD!! What a game changer. It's literally having a bit of everything in one bite. Absolutely satisfied my cravings. I really appreciate the prompt and wonderful service! My advice: don't walk, RUN! :)

CASH ONLY Saw a video on Instagram of this Deli and immediately bookmarked in on Yelp. The man who gave us our banh mis and coffee was so nice. I tried the original banh mi (#1) and my boyfriend got the chicken banh mi which is made of chicken thigh. We ate it in the car and the bread was perfectly toasted. They are served in halves in paper bags with a rubber band tied around them so they are great for sharing if you want to split half a sandwich to try other flavors with friends. I ordered a large coffee and was told that there is only one size. The store is not very big, but the prices are great and the person who we spoke to was super warm and kind. I plan on coming back again when I am back in the area.

I love this place. The man who works the counter is short and direct. He asks which one you want. Then, he asks spicy or non spicy. Afterward, he quotes the price. The prices are higher now. It costs $9.25 for a house special Banh Mi. However, I would still come here for it. They are generous with the ingredients. I recommend this place wholeheartedly.

Sooooooo amazing!!! Got the house special and chicken. The owner is the sweetest. Cash only. I 1000% recommend.

Have been eyeing this spot for a while since I live nearby. Definitely a no frills banh mi place, but the best ones are. My friend said this was the best banh mi he's ever had. The meat was pepper-y, the baguette was crispy on the outside and fluffy inside, and the sandwich had generous helpings of the pickled veggies (which is my favorite). Sandwiches sit around $9-$10. CASH ONLY! Vietnamese ice coffee was STRONG - I have a weak coffee stomach so I could only have half. Definitely very coffee-y as opposed to more milk/condensed milk.

The sandwich was $9 and it was huge! The food came out quick and it was pretty busy inside. There's a spot at the window for two to sit and some chairs outside but overall it's more of a take out only place.

As New Yorker I've coming here for years. I always get the grilled chicken and its fresh and taste great. I highly recommend if your in NYC and want a great sandwich on the run

10/10 every time!!! A hole in the wall hidden gem for the best vegan banh mi. You can either get curry or lemongrass and they're both amazing. The workers there are always very polite and kind as well. Bring cash as they're cash only!

This bahn mi shop is amazing! You must come here and try it. We got one beef lemongrass and one tofu lemongrass. Each was stuffed so full and the bread is soft with a crunchy/chewy outside. We were happily stuffed after eating them. They are much bigger in size than other similar shops. It is a cash only establishment, but the prices are great. We got two sandwiches for $20. The man working the shop that day was friendly and provided quick service. I cannot wait to come back again.

Got same one again, #5 pate, because was craving it. Less oily today and still a great portion for the price. This really is a family like atmosphere. Out of the three major ones in the Chinatown area, I really would recommend this one. I had the vietnamese coffee too. Excellent, strong, and smoky. Not overwhelming sweet with condensed milk. Super busy today because of Chinese New Year and the weekend, but the shop owner is super nice. Let's keep places like this open, so that the area doesn't lose its authenticity.

I've been on a mission to find a good Banh mi place and I think I have ended my search. The bánh mì was perfect! I even got a bánh chưng im excited to try. The man in the front (I think maybe the owner) was really sweet I placed my order over the phone let him know I was outside and I was going to run in to pay but kindly he came out to bring me my sandwich. I would definitely recommend!

Consistent, affordable and has staying power. I've been going here for 15 years! Cash only. Owners are friendly. I miss the summer rolls which they stopped making during the pandemic.

Love this store!!! They open on Lunar New Year, that is a huge plus!!! The bánh mì are super tasty. I got number 1 - house special and number 2- bánh mì gà. Super tasty!!! Would recommend 100%. The owner is very friendly and sweet. The foods are fresh and tasty!

Chinatown has all the good eats and banh mis are one of them! It's a small shop with an easy to read menu and ready to go drinks in the side fridge. I wish I paid more attention to the drinks but I was so hungry that I ordered my banh mi and got to business. I love that they already cut it in half and wrap it nicely for you making it super convenient to share. First bite and I couldn't stop. This is how a banh mi should taste! It was packed with fresh ingredients and had a good meat to veggie ratio. The bread definitely didn't hurt the roof of my tongue either; it almooooost reminded me of Vietnam's banh mis. People just don't make it like this anymore and I'm sad that I only got to eat it once before I came back home. Everyone should check it out when they can and support these mom-pop shops!

This place was my favorite banh mi spot and it's been a few years since I've been back. The original sandwich is large and stuffed but I didn't care for the grilled pork. It wasn't soft and had pieces of hard bits that I had to spit out. The rest of the sliced meats are cold cuts. The stick of cucumber was super large and didn't match the skinny sticks of pickled radish and carrots although that was quite tasty. The cilantro was fresh. Perhaps I didn't get to eat the sandwich until almost 2 hours later so it was just so so. I was sadly disappointed that it wasn't the way I remembered it.

When I see a bahn mi shop, I usually stop and try. Im glad I did because the bahn mi was delicious. I had the number 1 which was the house special which had just the right amount of meat to veggie ratio. The bread was also fresh and crusty, just how I like it. Definitely worth a stop.

Such yummy sandwiches! We get the chicken banh mi. Huge sandwich, so tasty. If you're not going to eat it right away, you can ask them to pack the veggies separately so the bread doesn't get soggy. And they even pack that so thoughtfully- keeping the wet veggies from the others! And they ask if you want it spicy or not - I sometimes forget to say no jalapeño. Great taste and value. Really nice owners and staff. Noting cash only, open 7am - 4 pm.

A friend recommended this to me and I have been back 2 times in a month! The bread was super fluffy on the inside and crunchy on the outside. They did not skimp on the meat and pate either! I highly recommend the #5 and the curry chicken sandwich. Both very tasty!