I was really happy with my flavourful meal! The pork belly banh mi tasted better than the kalbi but what, I'll give it 5 stars anyway! :) service was good and the food stayed relatively warm despite the driving time. Would love to have it fresh once ready next time, I'm sure it'll be 5++ stars. Missed this! read more

See all

Good sandwiches, quick service. I didn't love the salad that it comes with but overall, good, freshly made meal at a reasonable price. read more

Banh Mi Boys - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Was feeling peckish and finally stopped by here. A Ban mi sandwich looked too big so grabbed a Grilled Chicken Bao. It was perfect. Service is friendly. They have lots of seating and some standalone benches near the window. read more

Banh Mi Boys - Grilled Chicken Bao - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

On my way to have dinner down the street at Pai, we stopped by this Banh Mi Boys location for an appetizer. Ordered their pork belly banh mi. It is five spice in flavour without being overpowering. The bread was crispy and chewy. Good amount of toppings like pickled carrots, cucumber slices. I'll come back to try the Bao and kimchi fries next time. read more

Banh Mi Boys - Pork belly banh mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

The interior isn't much to write home about but the food is so consistently good And very reasonable! If you're looking for authentic banh mi, this is not the place but if you're looking for delicious banh mi, this is definitely the place. read more

Banh Mi Boys - Pork belly banh mi, panko tofu bao, and tofu fries - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Banh Mi Boys can be a hit or miss! I had some times where the bread was really stale and hard, while other times its been perfectly soft and warm. Definitely better to eat right away than delivery to ensure bread is fresh. I highly recommend the Kalbi beef if you enjoy korean bbq, tender meat and kimchi with amazing acidity from pickled carrots. read more

Viet fusion Banh Mi I had to try the Kalbi Beef Banh Mi. Yummy grilled kalbi beef, but I wish there was more meat. They weren't stingy on the pickled carrots and radish though. It's better than the ones in Chinatown, but I don't think it should be triple the price. The Pork Belly Steam Bao was a bit small, fatty and not grilled long enough. Surprisingly, I really liked the sides. The Sweet Potato Fries was well done. There's not enough spicy mayo, but you can ask for more. I also liked the refreshing Jicama Papaya Salad, with a vinaigrette dressing. Fresh and fast service. Definitely worth coming back for their other menu items. read more

Banh Mi Boys - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

See all

Does it hit the spot? Yeah sort of. Will be back for seconds? Probably not. Typical online dating app story but it's similar to this spot. I heard a lot of hype about this place and had fairly high expectations. To start, it's definitely not the first place I'd go to for a banh mi. There are places that are way cheaper and taste just as good or even better. I ordered the Club Banh Mi ($12.50), Kimchi Fries ($8.00), Club Steamed Bao ($7.50) and Pulled Pork Bao ($4.50). FYI remember to bring or buy some water with the meal... I'll let you know why. The Club Banh Mi was decent but not memorable. It was a dry and needed more sauce. Both baos were OK, but with that price point the value to flavour is next to none (not to mention that the pulled pork was dry). I found myself having to have a swig of water after every bite. The Kimchi fries saved the entire meal. Great combination with the flavours but again really lacked on the sauce department. Once the top layer of ingredients were gone (which wasn't much to begin with!), it was a dry, sad box of fries... Ideally it'd be best after a night out but then again there's waaay more better options. Best to continue swiping. read more

Bread was soggy but flavor was good. With other banh mi options in the area, I would skip this place.

This is my go to for a "sandwich" (or bao or taco or fries) that's good value - well-sized, fairly priced. I typically get a banh mi, but this past week I got the squid taco and the fried chicken bao. If you've been sleeping on their other options, don't miss out and give 'em a try. The friend chicken in particular is excellent and I am sad I haven't given it a try until now. I look forward to trying the secret menu club option (fried chicken + pork belly) the next time I am really hungry! PS: You can get the kimchi fries with sweet potato fries instead of the regular ones. If you don't want to ask, you can sub it in easily on Ritual. read more

Banh Mi Boys - Squid taco - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Ever since I found out about the secret "club bao" nearly 2 years ago, I have been ordering this whenever I get a bao at Banh Mi Boys. This bao is perfect for people like me, who can't decide whether to get the fried chicken or pork belly. But remember to get lots of napkins and a fork when you eat this, it's going to be messy! I had club bao a few times now, and it always hits the spot for me. The fried chicken is juicy with a thin batter. Most of the time, the pork belly isn't overly fatty. The bao is soft and quite fluffy. However, the most recent time I had this bao, which is also the first time at this location, I was very thirsty afterwards. The bao wasn't overly saucey, so maybe they modify the sauce here? Overall, I really enjoyed the club bao and have recommended it to my friends and colleagues! read more

Banh Mi Boys - Club bao x2 - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This review is only for takeout/delivery. I recently ordered from Skip as the posted wait time for this restaurant was relatively short (25-35 minutes). I was scheduled to attend a meeting right after lunch, so I allowed about 40 minutes for delivery and 15-20 minutes to eat. Unfortunately, my order took over an hour and 15 minutes to arrive - wasn't able to get an update from the app even when I contacted customer service, so I have no idea if the delay was with the restaurant or the delivery driver. The food wasn't hot when I finally got it, but then I also had to wait til after my meeting to eat it. Not sure if the food would have been any better if it wasn't cold, but everything was just average. I'll give them another try because I'm sure the bao buns would be so much better warm/hot. I did microwave one of them but it's just not the same. read more

i love banh mi so much their porkbelly is my favourite and they are always very nice to me.

Customer service could have been better, but the food absolutely makes up for it. Even our picky 7 year old approved :)

I love bao , haven't had it in a long time and I haven't been to this location before so I was pretty excited to go. Price Range (Not including tax): $4-$7 per item. Food Quality (Taste, Serving Size, Menu) - 3.5/5 I'll admit I think I overhyped myself for this which is probably why it didn't meet my expectations. I got the Pork Belly Bao and the Fried Chicken Bao. I thought the food was good, It just didn't blow my mind. I usually love pork belly, so I was a bit disappointed by this one. I didn't think it had a lot of flavour, a spicer sauce would have helped. The fried chicken was pretty good, pretty crispy, I should have ordered a spicier sauce for this one as well. The quality of the bao was amazing, really soft. The vegetables were fresh. Just as you expect with bao, they aren't overly big. The meat to bao ratio was pretty good. I had 3 since I was pretty hungry and it filled me up quite well. Atmosphere - 3/5 It had a burger place look which I thought was good. They have some seating, since it is more of a quick meal. If you're going with a large group like 5+, It might be hard if it's busy time. Parking is a bit tough since they don't have their own lot. I'd recommend parking on a side street near by as some of them are free. Serivce - N/A You pay at the counter and picked up the food yourself so there really isn't much service involved. That being said, the cashier was nice and courteous. Wait times for food can vary, we had to wait about 5-10 mins but there were a lot of orders in front of us. I could see it taking less when it's not busy. We went around prime dinner time. Would I go there again? I do want to go there again to try the spicier options to see if it gives more flavour and to try the Kimchi Fries; I regret not getting them last time. read more

Banh Mi Boys - Fried Chicken Bao - $4.75 - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

See all

I went to the Banh Mi Boys restaurant on Yonge St north of Eglinton. The restaurant is nicely decorated and there are plenty of seating. The staff was friendly, but it took a while to get my food. I ordered the pork belly banh mi sandwich. It was very good and tasty. Would I go back? Yes, the pork belly banh mi sandwich was very good. I would like to tried the rest of the menu. read more

Banh Mi Boys - Pork belly band mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

When I want to get a banhmi fix, this is my go to place. I recently tried their bao, which is the steamed white bun with pork belly. Because it's a little smaller compared to their banhmi, I ordered a side of kimchi fries with it. I really enjoyed the pork belly bao and is definitely not just a snack for me. The kimchi fries came in a generous portion, however, the kimchi didn't make the cut for me. Due to covid, all food orders are take away. I should have asked for the topping for the poutine to be packed separately for me to assemble when I get home. The fries were soggy by the time I got home. The taste was fine, there was pulled pork in there also. I felt the kimchi poutine was a meal on it's own. I will go back for their banhmi and baos. read more

See all

Why have I not tried this sooner? Was in the area and I discovered that Banh Mi Boys is amazing. First off the store ambiance is great. Seating, cleanliness and a view of the food preparation area. When I went it wasn't too crowded (11:30ish) but I believe lines form around 12:30 until 2. Nonetheless, they seem fast and efficient. The menu is awesome and great pricing! I love how the menu has vegetarian options in each area too, that's a major plus for me. Decided on tofu fries and a Panko crusted tofu bao. my order was ready very swiftly. The tofu fries were delicious...basically kimchi fries but instead of pulled pork they substitute with tofu. This is incredibly filling...I was not able to finish the entire box. The tofu bao was delicious too!! Lightly fried Panko crusted tofu with Sriracha and fresh veggies....mmmm so good!! And the prices are so reasonable! I'll definitely be back soon. read more

Banh Mi Boys - Tofu (kimchi) fries - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

See all

Love the banh mi sandwiches (the classic) and the baos. Our go-tos are the fried chicken and pork belly. Not a huge fan of the tacos though, would definitely recommend sticking to either the sandwiches or the baos. However the kimchi fries are a must-try! They are delicious! read more

I'm not really impressed with Banh Mi Boys. Tried them once downtown a few years ago and just felt it was overpriced Banh Mi. I'm Viet so I'm use to the original stuff in Vietnam or at least the small stores in Chinatown which sells for like $2-3 a sandwich. Decided to give them another go and tried the kimchi fries recently and thought it wasn't too bad but nothing to rave over. It wasn't hot enough for me but the kimchi added a unexpected spiciness to it that I did like. Primary issue I was a bit concerned about is the cleanliness. There were so many fruit flies where I was sitting... It was off putting. Like I had to repeatedly squat them away while eating. Staff need to take garbage out more frequently. Overall, my opinion hasn't really changed. I think its overpriced for what is offered and am confused by why everyone loves it so. If I'm ever in the mood, maybe I'll give them a 3rd chance and try the baos or a Banh Mi again. Lol read more

Banh Mi Boys - Kimchi fries - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Great place to visit for some super soft and fluffy Bao! Pork belly is our favourite. read more

Banh Mi Boys - two buns with meat and vegetables - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

See all

I have only tried the little bao buns here and my favourite is the crispy chicken bao. The bun is so soft while the chicken and carrots are crisp so it's a very nice contrast. My mouth is watering as I write this. The portion size is also great for me. I haven't seen many places offering little savory foods. They are usually big, more than$10 portions. Also, If you order on ritual app you dont have to wait in line. read more

Banh Mi Boys - Crispy chicken bao - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

See all

You need to get the steamed boa and I highly suggest the fried chicken snd the tofu. They are unreal. Tender, crunchy, soft bun, creamy mayo, spicy sauce, pickled veg. Everything you want! read more

I have kind of a complicated history with Banh Mi Boys. I was working in the area when they opened their first location on Queen Street all those years ago, and I was, to put it mildly, blown away by the quality of their various offerings. It got to the point where the staff recognized and greeted me when I showed up. So I was obviously very excited when they opened a location right next to my apartment. But my first several trips were rife with disappointment; the food was either not flavorful enough or not spicy enough or, in essence, just not *good* enough. It was a trip on a recent Saturday that encouraged me to finally write a review, as the food was pretty darn good (although nowhere near the levels of its original location in its early days). I should note, however, that even though there were only two people in front of me, it took almost a full half hour to get my food. It looked like the staff was busy preparing a variety of online and pickup orders, which is kind of bogus, really, given that I'm stuck standing while they prioritize people who aren't even there. But I digress. I was initially planning to order the Meatball Banh Mi but was distressed and disappointed to discover that it's not on the menu anymore. (Booo! Hiss!) Anyway, I instead decided to go with the Duck Confit Banh Mi ("braised leg, onion chutney") and I requested it extra hot (which I was told was a no-go since they were "out of habaneros"). It's definitely a tasty sandwich. The duck is cooked quite well and is relatively juicy, while the various veggie components add a flavorful crunch. The one thing I missed and what I generally miss now at Banh Mi Boys is a lack of sauce. When I used to order their sandwiches, they were packed with tangy, tasty sauce. Now you get a thin schmear of sauce, but it's hardly enough. It's a needlessly dry sandwich, is my point. We also decided to share an order of the justifiably legendary Kimchi Fries ("pulled pork + mayo + kimchi + green onion"). I don't think I've ever ordered this and not been blown away. All the flavors work so well together, and there's usually not a dry fry to be had in the plentiful serving. I'll be loyal to Banh Mi Boys forever if only for the Kimchi Fries. I'm glad to have this location so close by, but I do still wish that the food quality was at a level beyond pretty good. read more

This city needs more Banh Mi and this place delivers! The spices are plentyful, the food is cheap and the flavour is amazing. The bao was very fresh and hit the spot. If you're going the bao or Taco route, get 2 as they're not enough on their own. The five Spice Pork belly was good, but the Beef Bao stole the show! Wait times are reasonable for lunch time takeout considering this is day 2 of them being open and the line goes out the door! Definitely stop by for a quick bite of happiness! read more

See all

you have to try kalbi beef, either taco or sandwich or maybe bao (haven't try this yet) it is really good. Kimchi poutine is also very very good. I feel the sandwich bun is a little bit hard for me, but it's is Banh Mi style for sure. Steam bao is also a good option, very soft bun. over all, definitely will go back whenever i have time and chances. read more

Visited Toronto for the weekend and stopped by here for a quick dinner and I am glad that I did! Ordered the galbi beef bahn mi and it tasted amazing. The beef was very juicy and overall it was very filling. Will stop by again the next time I'm in Toronto! read more

Ordered delivery (thru Skip a Dish) and was not disappointed. Vegetarian Bahn mi was spot on. Love! read more

Banh Mi Boys - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I really like this location. My favourite is the secret menu bao. Staff is always nice, and the keep the place clean. Food is ready pretty fast. Cheap, fast, simple and delicious! read more

Banh Mi Boys - Five spice pork belly steamed bao. My fav - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Visited them last week for the first time. I had a Grilled Chicken Banh Mi and the wife had a Lemongrass Tofu Banh Mi, and we both loved our sandwiches. The veggies were very fresh and crisp. The chicken was very flavorful, so were their dressings. The location is very convenient. Prices are very reasonable. Portions size is good. Great taste. Amazing value for money. read more

Banh Mi Boys - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

See all

Mouthgasmic. I fell in love and I want to tell the world! Stopped by for a quick bite and everyone was surprised to see that I've never had banh mi boys before. I've heard great things and bad things about banh mi boys (mostly bad things from my viet gang telling me it's not even close to real banh mi) The line was a bit long but it moved quickly and there was a large space to wait for your food. There are tons of options and even for vegetarians/vegans...YASSS!!! I got the tofu banh mi and it was so flavourful, my tastebuds went for their own trip. The tofu didn't even taste like tofu, the mushroom sauce and lemongrass flavour made it soo delish. Also got the tofu kimchi fries and HOLY SHIIIIIZZZZZNIZZLES.. I think I passed out and came back alive. Fries didn't feel soggy from the kimchi, and the tofu slices were huge. Did I mention, I fucking love tofu? Oh man, the flavours made me want to commit sins. 110% am going to return to banh mi boys. No doubt. read more

Banh Mi fusion at its finest. I went right after the lunch rush so the service was quick and efficient. Ambiance is right up my alley with street art decor and 90's hip hop tunes. The 5 spice pork belly banh mi was on point with 3 levels of spice (sriracha, fresh jalapeños, and fresh habanero peppers) as an add on. Bread was fresh with the bite a proper banh mi needs with generous portions. Some of the better sweet potato fries I have had in a while and were very fresh. Definitely worth checking out for a quick meal in the 6!!! read more

Banh Mi Boys - 5 Spice Pork Belly Banh Mi with Sweet Potato Fries - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

See all

Convenient location and quick service. Their banh mis are good, but I like their baos more. Usually I get the pork belly bao and the fried chicken bao. Also, their kimchi fries are really good too!! read more

This review is strictly for service time. We all know the food is pretty good but having to wait 25 minutes for a pork bao and kimchi fries is insane. read more

Banh Mi Boys is a a twist on your traditional Vietnamese sandwich shop. Instead of your typical cold cut meats there is Korean and Taiwanese style meats, like braised beef, pulled pork and duck confit. There is even a southern inspired fried chicken steamed bao bun. So you take your usual Vietnamese sandwich palette and swap out the sliced pork and meatballs for something way more flavorful and higher quality. The food here is seriously delicious. You'll want to keep coming back for more. This will no doubt become a regular stop of mine. Yum! read more

Banh Mi Boys - Steamed Bao - Fried Chicken - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Love this place l, always have a craving for the kimchi fries. I like that you can get small options if you want a light snack.

Yes, that's right, I'm going a full five stars this time. At least partially because I've gotten better at selecting what I love from their menu, but it's all just exceptional! 5 Stars for the grilled pork banh mi! - These are not your grandfather's $2 Banh Mi sandwiches, there's no pate nor tons of mayo, just caramelized grilled pork deliciousness, with sweet pickled veggies and your preferred level of heat. I like mine spicy, just perfect with the sweetness! 5 stars for the fries! No, not the kimchi fries - I love kimchi, I love fries, the combination, with all the sauce and pork and everything, is just too busy for me. But the fries themselves are dark golden brown and outstanding with a little ketchup and/or mayo. 4 stars for the squid taco! Delicious, well balanced, and the soft taco shell is grilled and tasty, and not nearly as annoying as the bland, doughy steamed bao. I say skip the bao, and stick to the sandwiches on their outstanding panini/baguette style rolls. Plus there is street parking here, so its a bonus overall, and shorter lines compared to the other more crowded locations. I've tried all of their sandwiches, most are great, but with balanced flavours, yummy carmelized meat, and overall deliciousness. The pork belly and fried chicken club is also recommended and very good, but for me, their #1 grilled pork banh mi is always a winner, loaded with more juicy-seared meat than the belly sub has, plus it's also the cheapest sandwich on their menu! Go for it, you'll like it! read more

Small seating available but service was prompt and friendly. The portion of the sweet potato fries was quite large but a bit over fried. The sandwich was good but a bit to much mayo. If you are looking for an alternative to Burger and regular fries this would be very similar but with an Asian flair. I love the cilantro that they include in the banh mi. Great for a quick bite on the go. Street parking tricky to find as it is located on Yonge St. Also, they always play 90's music which I love. Enjoy! read more

Banh Mi Boys - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This place became my new favorite place to have a quick sandwich. The place is clean, the service is fast, and the taste is delicious. The price is also good, and the portions are convenient. I gave it five stars because they have the best pork belly steamed buns I have ever had, their fried chicken sandwich is also to die for. You can also choose how spicy your sandwich is, and the type of it, jalapeño or habanero. In addition to that, the veggies the put are fresh and flavorful. I haven't tried all their other menu items, but it s in the neighborhood and i will be trying the other items. I recommend you to give it a try. read more

Really good place. Meals were constantly being cooked when I went, which means nothing was precooked/left to sit around like a lot of places. I like how you can pick your preferred spice level (I like things really hot). Kimchi fries are a must try, way better than I expected. Beware though, this place uses a lot of garlic. read more

Banh Mi Boys - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario