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Haven't been in awhile and happy to report Banh Mi Boys (or as I call it, Bao Mi Boys because I prefer their baos to banh mi) is still good. Stopped by for lunch and got the bao combo which was 2 baos, fries and a drink. For the baos, I got the fried chicken and pork belly. Fried chicken was nicely crisped and juicy, pork belly was a bit too fatty and not meaty enough for me. The bao itself was as good as I remembered: fluffy yet dense, sweet yet bready, though got a bit mushy with the sauce. This location is on the second floor and has ample seating space. Automated order and payment at the counter. The kitchen is pretty quick with the service. Overall, an affordable tasty meal or snack.
Great lunch spot if your in the Yonge/Dundas area. The pork belly bahn mi was amazing. The bread was perfect and the veggies made the sandwich super fresh! Would skip the Bao bun, the Bao did not seem fresh which threw off the entire sandwich. Located above five guys with an unassuming entrance. Inside very clean and service was fast! Pro Tip: there is a cookie business that's sells amazing treats after you enjoy your bahn mi!!
This place was not the easiest to find given that the restaurant is actually on the second floor. There was a small door next to a weed dispensary that led up. They served Banh mi sandwiches, bao buns and tacos. For each item, you had to also specify which of the 3 posted spice levels you wanted. I went for medium which was saracha based. I grabbed a table by the windows while my order was being made. I picked up my order from the same ordering counter. The servings were generous and topped with julienned carrots and cabbage. The panko tofu bao was lightly fried and overflowed the soft bun. The pulled pork taco was juicy and savory. The siricha on both gave them each a kick in heat that was enough for me. Can't beat the price for the amount of tasty food you get.
I love coming here for the bao sandwiches. I usually go for the fried chicken, beef or the pork belly. My personal favourite is the fried chicken. The meats are all seasoned well and the veggies add a fresh flavour in the sandwiches. The bao itself is nice and soft as well. This time I tried the bao combo which starts at $14.25 and came with two baos of choice (some are extra price), a side of choice, and a drink. Also tried the club bao which is a secret menu item that includes the pork belly added to the fried chicken bao - it was however extra price. Its was a little heavy but had good flavours. I used their new self serve kiosk to order and it was very easy to use and order. They also take orders themselves at the cash though. It's a little dark in the restaurant but there are a good amount of tables to sit at. Usually I take them to go however it's great to eat there because you can eat the food when it's still hot and fresh.
It's hard to find a Vietnamese place which has vegan Banh Mi and this place offers one vegan and a vegetarian option and they get a star for providing that option. The individuals on the counter are quite helpful and knowledgeable for the options and were quick to tell us what is vegan and what is not. Good job. The order came in quickly. The upstairs in quite clean and neat. The place is not accessible as one has to climb up a floor. The entry to the place is quite small and almost discreet. We missed it in our way and had to turn back. The sandwich is good for vegans. The bread and tofu are the star and wish the tofu had still a lot more flavour to it. The family loved the Bao buns. The fries were really good as well. I assumed the sandwich would be reasonably priced but this is like a meal and not filling for me.
Haven't been to Banh Mi Boys since pre-covid and completely missed this spot. I had walked over to their old location and didn't realize they had moved to Yonge and Dundas. This location is above the Five Guys and is on the second floor. Not accessible as you need to walk up the flight of stairs. It was not busy for a Saturday afternoon and we placed our order on the self checkout screen. We tried the kimchi fries and substituted with sweet potato fries for an additional charge. Some seats were dirty with crumbs of food. We managed to find a clean table though. Unfortunately have to leave one star off for cleanliness... As for the kimchi fries, it was loaded with kimchi, meat and sauce along with a generous portion of crispy sweet potato fries. It was as good as I remembered! Would I make my way to this spot just for the kimchi fries, probably not as there have been similar fries and banh mi nearby in Scarborough. However if I am in the downtown area already, this is a convenient spot for a fix.
A fusion banh mi spot, definitely not the authentic Vietnamese restaurant. Very fast service, sandwich is made to order. They gave me too much sauce and it overpowered everything else in the sandwich, I prefer a more traditional cold cut banh mi. The tables needed to be cleaned more frequently.
Kimchi fries were great, I thought the value was good. The quality of the ingredients are really good and they do give you a good portion of meat and sauce. I do think they need to reevaluate how they package their food. I ordered takeout and it was a 10 minute walk from where I was. By the time I picked it up the banh mi was soggy, which is the most important part of the meal. The bread has to be crispy. Also minus a star for not updating your address on multiple platforms and minus a star for not being accessible friendly.
An order of kimchi sweet potato fries is honestly like a meal on it's own even though it's listed as a side. It's packed with goodies and sauces and every bite is so scrumptious. The veggies inside the banh mi are quite good. The meat quality can vary however. Sometimes you get meat that's super tender and cooked just right inside your baguette. Other times, you'll get a meat that is way overcooked or underdone and you end up having to spit out some gnarly pieces cuz they aren't chewable. The tacos are definitely not worth it. The tortillas dnt have the right texture and they're a lil stingy on the filling for each one. I'd say save your money for a banh mi or kimchi fries. I've also heard that you can have a different food experience depending on which location you go to (apparently there's high schoolers or uni students cooking your food at one of the locations?). I believe it's actual store owner relatives that work at this location.
Quality had gone way down since my last visit many years ago when Bahmi Boys were the hottest place in town for a Bahmi sandwich but not any more. Pickled carrots ratio to bread/chicken was too much. More like a pickled carrots sandwich than a grilled chicken sandwich. Supposedly my grilled chicken sandwich was not freshly grilled. Grilled flavor was non existent with chicken only slathered in salty sauce. Bread was not as fresh crispy as it should have been. Althought their side order of sweet potato fries were very good Nothing fancy, basic seating, They lost a customer, never going back. Many other bahmi sandwich places doing it right. This review should be 1 star
I was excited to try Banh Mi Boys after seeing all the four star reviews but I didn't find that it lived up to the hype. I got a Kalbi (Korean beef) banh mi and Kimchi Fries to go. The portions are a good size -- I was very full after eating the fries alone. I know kalbi is obviously not a traditional banh mi ingredient, but being Korean I thought it was fun that they included it as a fusion flavor. It didn't taste like Korean kalbi at all, though, and I thought the sandwich just fell flat. I've had a few banh mi at other places that had more flavor and just seemed fresher. The Kimchi Fries were good fries but if you are looking for a good kimchi flavor, you won't get it. There was barely any kimchi and the few pieces were watered down and not spicy at all. It had scallions, pulled pork, and mayo as well. A yummy "loaded" fries, but not really kimchi or Korean flavored. The food was good, just wasn't outstanding as I was expecting it to be. I'd be willing to come back to try other banh mi options, though.
Food quality: The food at Banh Mi Boys are really good. I like Pulled Pork Bao especially, why? The shredded carrots and cucumber are fresh, and the sauces are rich and savory. Plus, the option to choose from three spicy levels--mild,medium or hot. I can handle medium even I am not hot chiliphile ! Service: There is only one self order machine and just like others take away fast food shop. Ambiance: It's cozy and you can watch the Dundas St view. The toilet is also very clean.
The bahn mi pork belly bao sandwich is still a good value for the money. It doesn't disappoint. Every time I visit this city I make sure to drop in for lunch. There are a few small tables for dining in. You really can't go wrong. Service was good.
This is our favorite place for banh mi's and baos! We always get the grilled chicken banh mi which has a great balance with the pickled vegetables. The fried chicken bao is also one of our favorites and it's always crispy! They have new daily deals which will be a great place to grab lunch while at the office. read more
I had gone to the Banh Mi Boys down the street often as a student and it always hit. I was happy to see that they reopened, and wanted to see if their food was as good as I remembered it being. Happy to say it was! For $6 you can get a delicious fried chicken or beef kalbi bao filled with juicy flavourful meat. Highly recommend coming here if you're looking for a quick cheap bite near Yonge and Dundas! read more
I think Banh Mi Boys offers a quick and affordable pick-up lunch option when you're busy studying or working and need a bite to eat. The ambience is definitely quick and casual and they see a lot of takeouts. They've been around in the Toronto scene for a while. Admittingly, I have not tried their banh mi with my worries that they may not be as authentically Vietnamese (I personally prefer my banh mi at local mom and pop shops). But I love their baos - the bao is always fluffy and soft and you can't go wrong with whatever protein you choose. My go-tos are the fried chicken and five spice pork belly. I usually accompany a bao with kimchi fries. A long time ago, I used to think kimchi wasn't for me until I had these fries so they feel very nostalgic to me and have introduced me to be more fond of kimchi dishes. Honestly, Banh Mi Boys is just a solid, easy choice all around! read more
Haven't been in awhile and happy to report Banh Mi Boys (or as I call it, Bao Mi Boys because I prefer their baos to banh mi) is still good. Stopped by for lunch and got the bao combo which was 2 baos, fries and a drink. For the baos, I got the fried chicken and pork belly. Fried chicken was nicely crisped and juicy, pork belly was a bit too fatty and not meaty enough for me. The bao itself was as good as I remembered: fluffy yet dense, sweet yet bready, though got a bit mushy with the sauce. This location is on the second floor and has ample seating space. Automated order and payment at the counter. The kitchen is pretty quick with the service. Overall, an affordable tasty meal or snack. read more
Great lunch spot if your in the Yonge/Dundas area. The pork belly bahn mi was amazing. The bread was perfect and the veggies made the sandwich super fresh! Would skip the Bao bun, the Bao did not seem fresh which threw off the entire sandwich. Located above five guys with an unassuming entrance. Inside very clean and service was fast! Pro Tip: there is a cookie business that's sells amazing treats after you enjoy your bahn mi!! read more
This place was not the easiest to find given that the restaurant is actually on the second floor. There was a small door next to a weed dispensary that led up. They served Banh mi sandwiches, bao buns and tacos. For each item, you had to also specify which of the 3 posted spice levels you wanted. I went for medium which was saracha based. I grabbed a table by the windows while my order was being made. I picked up my order from the same ordering counter. The servings were generous and topped with julienned carrots and cabbage. The panko tofu bao was lightly fried and overflowed the soft bun. The pulled pork taco was juicy and savory. The siricha on both gave them each a kick in heat that was enough for me. Can't beat the price for the amount of tasty food you get. read more
I love coming here for the bao sandwiches. I usually go for the fried chicken, beef or the pork belly. My personal favourite is the fried chicken. The meats are all seasoned well and the veggies add a fresh flavour in the sandwiches. The bao itself is nice and soft as well. This time I tried the bao combo which starts at $14.25 and came with two baos of choice (some are extra price), a side of choice, and a drink. Also tried the club bao which is a secret menu item that includes the pork belly added to the fried chicken bao - it was however extra price. Its was a little heavy but had good flavours. I used their new self serve kiosk to order and it was very easy to use and order. They also take orders themselves at the cash though. It's a little dark in the restaurant but there are a good amount of tables to sit at. Usually I take them to go however it's great to eat there because you can eat the food when it's still hot and fresh. read more
It's hard to find a Vietnamese place which has vegan Banh Mi and this place offers one vegan and a vegetarian option and they get a star for providing that option. The individuals on the counter are quite helpful and knowledgeable for the options and were quick to tell us what is vegan and what is not. Good job. The order came in quickly. The upstairs in quite clean and neat. The place is not accessible as one has to climb up a floor. The entry to the place is quite small and almost discreet. We missed it in our way and had to turn back. The sandwich is good for vegans. The bread and tofu are the star and wish the tofu had still a lot more flavour to it. The family loved the Bao buns. The fries were really good as well. I assumed the sandwich would be reasonably priced but this is like a meal and not filling for me. read more
Haven't been to Banh Mi Boys since pre-covid and completely missed this spot. I had walked over to their old location and didn't realize they had moved to Yonge and Dundas. This location is above the Five Guys and is on the second floor. Not accessible as you need to walk up the flight of stairs. It was not busy for a Saturday afternoon and we placed our order on the self checkout screen. We tried the kimchi fries and substituted with sweet potato fries for an additional charge. Some seats were dirty with crumbs of food. We managed to find a clean table though. Unfortunately have to leave one star off for cleanliness... As for the kimchi fries, it was loaded with kimchi, meat and sauce along with a generous portion of crispy sweet potato fries. It was as good as I remembered! Would I make my way to this spot just for the kimchi fries, probably not as there have been similar fries and banh mi nearby in Scarborough. However if I am in the downtown area already, this is a convenient spot for a fix. read more
A fusion banh mi spot, definitely not the authentic Vietnamese restaurant. Very fast service, sandwich is made to order. They gave me too much sauce and it overpowered everything else in the sandwich, I prefer a more traditional cold cut banh mi. The tables needed to be cleaned more frequently. read more
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Kimchi fries were great, I thought the value was good. The quality of the ingredients are really good and they do give you a good portion of meat and sauce. I do think they need to reevaluate how they package their food. I ordered takeout and it was a 10 minute walk from where I was. By the time I picked it up the banh mi was soggy, which is the most important part of the meal. The bread has to be crispy. Also minus a star for not updating your address on multiple platforms and minus a star for not being accessible friendly. read more
An order of kimchi sweet potato fries is honestly like a meal on it's own even though it's listed as a side. It's packed with goodies and sauces and every bite is so scrumptious. The veggies inside the banh mi are quite good. The meat quality can vary however. Sometimes you get meat that's super tender and cooked just right inside your baguette. Other times, you'll get a meat that is way overcooked or underdone and you end up having to spit out some gnarly pieces cuz they aren't chewable. The tacos are definitely not worth it. The tortillas dnt have the right texture and they're a lil stingy on the filling for each one. I'd say save your money for a banh mi or kimchi fries. I've also heard that you can have a different food experience depending on which location you go to (apparently there's high schoolers or uni students cooking your food at one of the locations?). I believe it's actual store owner relatives that work at this location. read more
1 year ago
Quality had gone way down since my last visit many years ago when Bahmi Boys were the hottest place in town for a Bahmi sandwich but not any more. Pickled carrots ratio to bread/chicken was too much. More like a pickled carrots sandwich than a grilled chicken sandwich. Supposedly my grilled chicken sandwich was not freshly grilled. Grilled flavor was non existent with chicken only slathered in salty sauce. Bread was not as fresh crispy as it should have been. Althought their side order of sweet potato fries were very good Nothing fancy, basic seating, They lost a customer, never going back. Many other bahmi sandwich places doing it right. This review should be 1 star read more
4 years ago
I was excited to try Banh Mi Boys after seeing all the four star reviews but I didn't find that it lived up to the hype. I got a Kalbi (Korean beef) banh mi and Kimchi Fries to go. The portions are a good size -- I was very full after eating the fries alone. I know kalbi is obviously not a traditional banh mi ingredient, but being Korean I thought it was fun that they included it as a fusion flavor. It didn't taste like Korean kalbi at all, though, and I thought the sandwich just fell flat. I've had a few banh mi at other places that had more flavor and just seemed fresher. The Kimchi Fries were good fries but if you are looking for a good kimchi flavor, you won't get it. There was barely any kimchi and the few pieces were watered down and not spicy at all. It had scallions, pulled pork, and mayo as well. A yummy "loaded" fries, but not really kimchi or Korean flavored. The food was good, just wasn't outstanding as I was expecting it to be. I'd be willing to come back to try other banh mi options, though. read more
2 years ago
Food quality: The food at Banh Mi Boys are really good. I like Pulled Pork Bao especially, why? The shredded carrots and cucumber are fresh, and the sauces are rich and savory. Plus, the option to choose from three spicy levels--mild,medium or hot. I can handle medium even I am not hot chiliphile ! Service: There is only one self order machine and just like others take away fast food shop. Ambiance: It's cozy and you can watch the Dundas St view. The toilet is also very clean. read more
The bahn mi pork belly bao sandwich is still a good value for the money. It doesn't disappoint. Every time I visit this city I make sure to drop in for lunch. There are a few small tables for dining in. You really can't go wrong. Service was good. read more
2 years ago
Decided to give Banh Mi Boys a try. Ordered up a pork belly Banh Mi and a drink. The pork belly was pretty scant on the sandwich and didn't have much flavor. Thought the pork belly would be like a bbq pork belly with some crispy skin but no such luck. Salad on the sandwich carrots and cucumber didn't have much of a pickled flavor either. The bread for the sandwich wasn't the best either, not really crispy. read more
Banh Mi Boys was a regular part of my diet throughout University and I still thoroughly enjoy eating here. I always get the classics: Kimchi Fries and Fried Chicken Steamed Bao's. The Kimchi Fries ($9.50) include mayo, spicy Asian BBQ pulled pork (not too much kick), green onions, and, of course, kimchi. I love the hot fries with the cold mayo on top and the pulled pork tastes amazing. It's a great dish that hits the spot, but sometimes I grab some Fried Chicken Steamed Bao's for the side. The Fried Chicken Steamed Bao's ($5.50) are juicy and crunchy. The sauce, fried chicken, bun, and vegetables all taste great - it's such a satisfying snack. The bun is a tad plastic-y at Banh Mi Boys in relation to something like Momofuku in which their outer is just soft and doughy. Extremely minor nitpick though. I've had the actual Banh Mi sandwiches before as well, but they're not my go-to. I used to grab the Bao's for under $3.50 and the Kimchi Fries for around $6.50 or $7, so it breaks my heart a bit that there have been consistent price increases here, but it's just a sign of the times. What used to cost $12 is now approaching $20, so the ratio of food portion size to price is getting wider. The locations are simple and fast. Seating on the side at the front and the kitchen in the back. Good place to takeaway or grab a quick seat and scarf it down. Always clean and staff are friendly and efficient. read more
3 years ago
Stopped at Banh Mi Boys for lunch while touristing around the city. The banh mi was fresh, and delicious. Topped with thick slices of cucumber and carrots, this is a very light yet satisfying meal. The staff were friendly, and they were turning out orders for walk ins and deliveries very quickly, much like a fast food chain. Very well organized. They accept card. read more
1 year ago
7$ standard banh mi was pretty good no complaints. they don't make them very spicy, medium was barely spicy read more
5 years ago
My go-to dish when I go to Banh Mi Boys is their Kimchi Fries. I do like their Banh Mi and the steam bao was also very good it is a little too salty for me, however. Despite that, the food here is a very affordable and convenient location that is close to my school. read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
Amazing banh mi!! I was starving but also, I think I can probably live on this everyday Little shop at the intersection. Close to college park where you can eat. Indoor dining area isn't big -- maybe 3-4 tables? Would recommend if you want some reasonably healthy but still juicy and good lunch options ~ read more
Grilled chicken banh mi: 8/10 I came here with my friend for a quick lunch and loved it. I just had the grilled chicken banh mi. It had just enough sauce to balance the tasty chicken and veggies. I heard great things about this place from friends and am excited to come again. read more
3 years ago
4 years ago
If you like mayonnaise, you will like this place. Food was ok. Banh mi french baguette tasted stale. Fried chicken bao tasted a bit frozen. Tons of mayo on everything. Dinibg area need to be cleaned. Would bit go back. read more
Would not recommend. The pork belly was basically all fat and they forgot to add the peppers that we requested. The place was also not super clean (see pic). The banh mi also seemed to lack the spreads/sauces that are traditional to banh mi's, which made it fairly dry. Save your time and money! read more
That 5 spice pork meat and the fried chicken meat are BOMB!! They have a variety of other meats I wish I got the chance to try- all range from $7 or so for the banh mis, which is pricier but worth the taste. Mayo adds to hold both the banh mi and the bao together. I think the meat is really what makes it no matter what you get. Got it to go because they close at 10pm, went there around 9:37pm and they were closing up. See pics for menu. read more
4 years ago
Goodass, simple, affordable sandos. Quick service. Good location. Tons of seating. Just eat here would ya? read more
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