I finally got a chance to try Banh Mi Hoa Phat and it delivered on the hype for me! The hours for their locations are early morning to late afternoon so lucky for me I was in the area to give it a try. This San Gabriel location is quite small and there is only timed parking on street or around the corner in some of the neighborhoods. It's seem like a quick service restaurant as there are only benches for seating and counter tops. The vibe is set up quick service and you just ring the bell if you need service as staff is in the back working. I opted for the Grilled Pork which was $9. I always wanted to come by because of the cool box they present it in and of course the review of the Banh Mi flavors. Order was ready in less than 2 minutes! The look and the aroma of the Banh Mi was delicious. I enjoyed it in my car and the box comes with the carrot and daikon and cucumbers on the side and umami sauce. This banh mi was one of my favorites! The bread was crisp and flaky and not to mention very much loaded with all the protein. Until you open up the box and pull the Banh Mi out you see how big it actually is. That pork was fatty and juicy. Their side of Umami sauce is a must to enjoy with every bite! Crispy, Crunchy, Flavory Banh Mi! I would come back again, no question. Definitely a top 2 Banh Mi spot for me at the moment!. You must give them a try! Thanks! ( ^_^)b read more

See all

This place has the best banh mi Get the heo quay They have free jasmine tea that's better than Molly tea no cap, chicha who? read more

Came here for the second time at this location. It was very quiet on Thursday morning; I looked around, but I saw no one, so I rang the bell. A gentleman came out, with no greeting so I greeted him instead bought 2 sandwiches gave him $20 he gave me The change with no thank you so I said thank you to him instead pretty much I did whatever he was supposed to do The sandwich wasn't good either too greasy read more

Second location is just as good as the first! They speak both Vietnamese and English Pros: -sandwiches made fast (within 10min of calling) -cute takeout boxes -each sandwich comes with an au jus to pour on top Cons: -sandwiches were served just at room temperature. Wish they were warmed read more

See all

5 stars for the pork belly. I actually tried their first location a while ago because of the hype and I did not like the dac biet and pork sandwiches, not the bread nor the filling. The bread has no flavor and the texture is not good. I only came here because I was asked to by a family member who said that this location is WAY better than the first, so I came for them. They were half wrong, the bread is still the same bread as their first location, however the pork belly was delicious here. If I were to rate it on the pork belly alone, it would be 5 stars. I called in the order and it was ready quickly. It was empty inside and the guy that helped me was friendly enough. I am not a fan of their packaging because it's open and not sanitary. Although the restaurant was empty it did not feel clean at all, the door and glass were caked in grease and the floor was very dirty. This place is not for me. read more

See all

My friend and I went hiking, and she surprised me with some Banh Mi when we arrived at the waterfall! She said she got the pork belly, and the grilled pork. She had them cut it in half so I got to try both. I ate the pork belly first, and mind you, this was in a backpack for at least 1.5 hrs before I ate it, and the bread was still crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The pork belly was also crunchy but not hard and overcooked. Perfectly fried so that it crunchy where it needed to be, and soft where you wanted it! It was really good! The grilled pork was just as delicious. Had such a wonderful flavor and I loved it just as much as the pork belly, but after some thought. I realize why their pork belly is so popular! It's cause it's just that good! I now crave this spot whenever I'm in the mood for some pork belly or banh mi! I'll be back sooner than later! read more

Phenomenal Banh Mi. Gotta love a place with a simple menu that they execute perfectly. We gotta start with the bread which is so crispy, soft, fresh and fragrant. It's slathered with a generous house made Pate and mayo. Then there's a variety of fillings to choose from. The crispy pork and bbq pork were our favorites. Then the pickled veggies and cucumber which added a refreshing contrast to the rich meat. Overall, it's the best banh mi we've had in so cal. Can't wait to have it again! read more

See all

I'm so happy that they have a location closer to me instead of driving all the way to MPK. This location is slightly larger, but does not have a dine in option. There are no tables, just seats in the waiting area. They don't seem to run out of things like the MPK location. I came close to closing time 30 minutes before and they still had the crispy pork belly banh mi! They're best known for their crispy pork belly banh mi sandwich, which is $10 now. The price is pretty cheap, but it's worth getting once in a while. Plenty of street parking available. read more

I had been curious about the crispy pork belly bánh mì for a long time, so I was excited to finally give it a try. I also ordered the special bánh mì, since that's usually my go-to order whenever I visit a Vietnamese sandwich shop. One thing I immediately appreciated was the packaging--they serve the sandwiches in sturdy cardboard boxes, which actually helps keep the baguette crisp instead of getting soggy during transport. Such a small detail, but it makes a difference. Both sandwiches were delicious. The bread had the perfect texture: crunchy and fresh without being so hard that it tears up the roof of your mouth. The crispy pork belly had a satisfying crunch and great flavor, while the special was classic, balanced, and comforting. Overall, I was really impressed by the quality of the sandwiches and can definitely see why this spot is so popular. read more

I ordered to-go. When I got there, my sandwich was ready. I was greeted, paid for my sandwich, and left. Service was good as expected. Inside was clean and organized. I ordered the Roasted Pork Belly Banh Mi. It was quite filled, a the meat was made really well. The skin was crunchy, the meat was flavorful, and the pate tied it all together. I tried the other location and it was not this good. I'm hoping they keep this up and keep making it this good at this location. read more

Banh Mi Hoa Phat - Banh Mi Heo Quay - Sandwiches Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Stop number three on a Bahn Mi food crawl consisting of seven SGV restaurants. Hoa Phat was a must try based on recommendations all across various social media platforms, specifically the Heo Quay or Crispy Pork Belly Bahn Mi. They recently opened this location on Valley Blvd. Same menu, same price, same quality and taste but no lines! I heard their other location frequently sells out of the crispy pork due to its popularity and I can see why! The Crispy Pork Belly Bahn Mi is absolutely delicious and is probably my favorite out of all the sandwiches I've tried on this Bahn Mi food crawl. It might not be the most traditional but it's fantastic. In fact, it was so good I came back a second time. I appreciate the focus on quality. Bread is crispy of the outside but not hard to the point that it cuts up your mouth and soft on the inside. It comes in a cute box which has an open top for the sandwich to breathe. Included is the sauce, fresh and pickled veggies bagged separately for you to finish assembling. All this to ensure the bread and pork belly stays crisp. The sandwich is packed very full of crispy pork belly which was amazing tender, just the right amount of fattiness and a delectable crisp skin. The pickled veggies are not too sweet or sour, and along with the fresh veggies and sauce, perfectly balances out the richness of the pork. The hype is real with this one! I truly enjoyed the Crispy Pork Belly Bahn Mi and highly recommend it! You also get a discount paying with cash! read more

See all

delicious bread and always fresh. if you love crispy pork, you have to come here. i haven't had pork so juicy yet crispy in a long time. the sauce they add on the side makes it not too dry and lets you just keep going haha. since the bread is fresh, the baguette is not the flattest so you will have to be doing some mouth gymnastics and rotating to get the perfect bite each time. this location is pick-up/take out only. read more

Banh Mi Hoa Phat - Sandwiches Near Me - San Gabriel, California

See all

Banh Mi Hoa Phat is not bad. I got the grilled pork with no pate, and it tasted good but not spectacular. It's on par with other banh mi places. Their bread is probably baked in house because the bread shape is not all uniform, soft, and chewier than other spots. The space is huge, but there no tables for you to dine-in. Parking is just whatever spots open right outside their store, which could be challenging if you want a spot close to the restaurant. I was lucky and got one right out front on a weekday afternoon. read more

Banh Mi Hoa Phat - Grilled pork no pate - Sandwiches Near Me - San Gabriel, California

I was in the mood for a warm roasted pork banh mi. I have tried their MPK location before didn't think it was amazing but it was decent. I saw they had opened SG location so I wanted to stop by and try it. Upon walking in, I noticed the entrance door was very dirty and had a bunch of grease finger marks on the glass. It was kind of gross. I proceeded anyway because I was hungry. I ordered one sandwich, the roasted pork banh mi. I saw there was a discount for paying cash so I paid with cash. While waiting for my ordered, I was looking around. They have refrigerated display cases but they're about 75% empty and partially filled with drinks. They have bench seating along the sides of the whole store. There are no tables so there is a open middle area. The MPK location has tables for you to sit and eat. The exterior and interior isn't really inviting at this location. About 10 mins later, I received my order. I walked to my car and attempted to start eating it since I was hungry. Started putting in the carrots and daikon. Then the cucumber & cilantro, when I noticed the cucumber was cut in an odd shape. I then noticed the bag was kind of this milky color. So I did a smell test, it was sour. I was just going to eat it without the cucumbers but was encouraged to go back into the store and let them know the cucumber & cilatro was sour. I let them know. They gave me a new one. I am not sure when the veggies are packed, perhaps I got an old one. But they should really do quality checks before just putting it in the box. Now I have a fresh bag of cucumbers and cilantro. After putting it in my sandwich, I took a bite. It was just okay. They are generous with the pate and mayo which I appreciate. I didn't like the pork belly, which people rave about. It was cold. Also the bread didn't taste super fresh either. Idk if they make it fresh in their store or bring it from the MPK location. Usually, you would smell fresh banh mi being made and the pork belly too upon walking in. I didn't notice any smell. I'm not sure if I would return to this location. I may just go to the MPK one if I'm really craving a roasted pork banh mi. read more

See all

I had to try this sandwich shop because of all the rave about it. I got the special and the crispy pork.. which totaled to 21$. The sandwiches were extremely bland. There was a sauce that came with it but it' was still not enough. Even the patê was not flavorful at all. The portions of the meat and pate were pretty generous but they really skimped out on the veggies. So skimpy that I was able to remember the amount placed inside--4 strands of cilantro and 3 tiny slices of jalapeños LOL. On top of that, the pickled veggies weren't pickled at all. Not sure if this is catered more to Americans Asians rather than Asians but this place is not for me. I guess I can say I'm glad I tried the hype to know. If the described above is what you're looking for, then this is for you. read more

I ordered the beef sandwich to-go and was pleasantly surprised. The bread was crusty on the outside and soft on the inside, which made every bite really good!!! The meat was flavorful and paired perfectly with the crunchy toppings and fresh herbs. I also liked that it came with pickled veggies on the side and a small sauce. Everything tasted fresh and well-balanced. It wasn't overly heavy, but it was still filling. You can tell care goes into the ingredients. Definitely a place I'd come back for Vietnamese sandwiches. read more

Banh Mi Hoa Phat - beef - Sandwiches Near Me - San Gabriel, California

This location is just as good as the original one in MPK. So glad they are expanding to this 2nd location. I didn't even need to glance at the menu, went straight for 1 grilled chicken and 2 roast pork sandwiches. This spot is takeout-only, but there are a few benches and they offer iced tea while you wait. My order was ready in about 5-7 minutes, and it was just as delicious when I got home. The roast pork comes in a generous portion and it's juicy, tender, topped with pickled veggies and a sweet soy sauce. I love their smart packaging with a vented top, which lets out steam so the bread stays perfectly crisp. That's a sure sign the food is freshly cooked. Street parking is available right out front. read more

See all

For $9, I was expecting this to be incredibly good but it was so bland. They took over where Happy Bakery used to be. Whenever I walk by, it always looks empty so I decided to give it a try because maybe it could be a hidden gem. I read reviews before I came and see that it is the second location of their Monterey Park location. The reviews said it was good so I had high hopes. The prices are a lot higher, they also charge extra if you want extra anything, which most places usually give you for free. Service is not that friendly either. Their packaging is also not sanitary. They put it in a box with a cut out, so it's not fully wrapped. They also give a side of umami sauce, which is a first time thing for a banh mi shop. I ordered the special (dac biet) and the meat looked a lot more high quality than I'm used to. There was actual pieces of pork belly. They are pretty skimpy with their cilantro. The size of the bread is like a short baguette. The bread itself is nice and crispy. Even though there was plenty of pate and mayo, the sandwich was really flavorless. The umami sauce added saltiness but the flavor doesn't really enhance the sandwich since soy sauce tastes weird with banh mi. Overall, I was really disappointed with cost and the sandwich itself. I don't mind paying more for a better quality sandwich but not if it is smaller and less delicious. There are also at least three or more Vietnamese sandwiches places within a block or two away so unfortunately this place is not it. Saigon Bakery is way better and less expensive. Banh Mi Che Cali is also better and more budget friendly. Even Mr. Lee is better and less expensive. read more

Banh Mi Hoa Phat - Sandwiches Near Me - San Gabriel, California

See all

Love this new location as it's bigger and also closer to me. Service is always fast and great. Our go to is the crispy pork belly banh mi. The skin is always so crispy. $10 for each banh mi but they do accept card which is nice. I've always been able to find street parking right in front :) read more

I looove the crispy pork belly (heo quay) banh mi so much, I haven't tried the others just because the crispy pork melts in your mouth and the baguette is so crisp & fluffy. I've had it a few times and it's been consistent every time. I'm not usually a fan of heo quay because I don't like when it's too chewy/tough, but it's so crispy and buttery here! The cashier was also super friendly and offered me a cold iced tea while I was waiting since it was so hot that day :) read more

Banh Mi Hoa Phat - Crispy pork belly banh mi (turtle is not included) - Sandwiches Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Service-excellent, fast and friendly. I went out for my walk and just noticed they just opened, so I had to stop and try. The sandwiches were put in a box that allows the steam to vent so the bread was perfect when I got home. The pork belly was perfectly cooked and had that great crunch to it. Now I know where I can stop and pick up my breakfast, going to have to try the other meats! read more

See all

Delicious banh mi! Super soft but crispy baguette and the portion size is perfect! I love how they package up the pickled veggies and herbs on the side so it doesn't get soggy. read more

They're on vacation, will try when they come back March 9 Easy parking on the side and street parking read more

Banh Mi Hoa Phat - They're on vacation. Will try when they get back March 9 - Sandwiches Near Me - San Gabriel, California

On a Sunday morning in January, my sister wanted to try the roast pork banh mi sandwich. We arrived there after they opened. It's the former happy together bakery space. Inside is nice and clean with benches and counter to order sandwiches. The staff person was nice and cordial and gave us a cup of tea. The sandwich was put in a nice box. The roast pork was seasoned well and moist with crunchy skin. It tasted very good. The bread taste good not hard. Parking on the street. read more

See all

I was about to drive to their Monterey Park location until I saw this location pop up on Yelp! Street parking only. Staff was very welcoming and offered complimentary iced cold tea. Their Banh mi's are such a good deal at $8-$10 and they don't skimp on the toppings. I like how the pickled vegetables and fresh vegetables/herbs are packaged separately. The baguette was crispy. I highly recommend it! read more

Banh Mi Hoa Phat - Special - Sandwiches Near Me - San Gabriel, California

one of the great banh mi spots has just arrived in san gabriel. their og location in monterey park has always been a staple in the community and now i'm glad they're taking their talents closer to where i live. everything is the same as the mp location. great service, great food, great prices. they're known for their crispy pork banh mi which hits every time. skin is always nice and crispy and the meat is wonderfully tender. i love that they automatically package the veggies on the side so it doesn't affect the integrity of the bread on the way home. i'd definitely go early though, because towards the end of the day, the bread is a bit more dry and hard. i'm assuming they bake their bread in the early am. but no complaints here! will definitely be back. read more

See all

COVID-19: Social distancing is not enforced at this establishment. Some of the staff wears a mask. All customers are not expected to wear a mask. It's optional now. The staff also wears gloves when handling food. There are some hand sanitizers available for customers to use. This place is available for take outs only and has no seating available (for eating) with no limited capacity. They are not sanitizing in between customers. COVID-19 Vaccination Proof: This establishment currently does not require proof of vaccination. While I was grabbing my food from this establishment before I left for Texas, I asked if they had any special offers and they weren't offering any at the moment. They currently don't have happy hour. They also do not allow pets in their establishment UNLESS it's a service animal. Parking: The parking lot for this establishment is non existent. Street parking only on a pretty busy big street. You can technically park in the residential area, but read the signs carefully. Food: I ordered the Vietnamese iced coffee and crispy pork banh mi. The Vietnamese coffee was actually already premade and in the fridge. It was half filled with some strong, bold, and dark Vietnamese coffee with condensed milk. It had a rich, nutty, and chocolately taste to it. The guy who took my order asked if I wanted ice, and I said yes. So he filled the cup to the top with ice. Now, it looks like a full cup. So it's half ice and half Vietnamese coffee. It's not listed on the menu, but it's $2 a cup. A steal! The crispy pork banh min was obviously the star of the show. The short baguette was warm, soft, crispy, and airy. The crispy pork itself was obviously extremely crispy, juicy, and tender. They gave a lot of crispy pork. I love that they are generous with their portions. Worth the $10. Besides the generous portions of crispy pork in the baguette, it also had a generous amount of pate, mayo, carrot, daikon, cucumber, cilantro, chili peppers, and umami sauce. I love that they put the carrots, daikons, cucumber, cilantro, chili peppers, and umami sauce on the side so that you can put in however much you want of each item into your sandwich unlike other banh mi restaurants. So it's kinda like a DIY sandwich. The benefits of doing that is to help prevent the sandwich from becoming soggy especially if you aren't eating it right away. Smart move. I will definitely be coming back for me. So delicious and full of explosive delectable flavors. It totally does remind me of my travels to Vietnam. Although in Vietnam, the biggest difference is the price. I can get the same sandwich for $1.00. This makes me want to go visit Vietnam again Staff: The staff here are very nice, friendly, and welcoming. They accept both cash and credit cards. There is no credit card minimum. If you decide to pay with cash, they offer you like a small discount. So that incentive for you to pay in cash. The restaurant itself is very clean, neat, and tidy. The person who took my order said they haven't officially opened yet. They are in their soft opening era. They will probably announce this new location on social media after they are back from vacation. For now, enjoy the short lines, folks! read more

See all

So happy that they opened a second location that's closer to me! I stopped by at around 11:30 AM on a weekday and was surprised that there was no line. A rush of people came in right after I ordered! I ordered two crispy pork belly sandwiches for $10 each. This place accept credits cards and cash, but there is a small discount if you pay with cash, so my total came out to $19 and some change. I love that these sandwiches are stuffed with meat--definitely not stingy at all! Although we didn't each these until a few hours later, we found that the pork belly was still very crunchy. The bread is light, airy, and crispy. The vegetables are fresh, and there was no shortage of pate in the sandwich! I can't wait to come back here :) read more

Banh Mi Hoa Phat - Crispy pork banh mi - Sandwiches Near Me - San Gabriel, California

See all

Absolute heater, banh mis are delicious, yogurt is good too. Great service as well, new spot go check it out

Delicious Vietnamese coffee, and the owner is such a friendly gentleman. Can't wait to try their "lechon" style banh mi!

Wonderful pork belly banh mi! Loaded with meat, and when I asked for more veggies, they gave it to me without hesitation. The bread was so fresh and crispy! I just came from Da Nang, Vietnam. Outside of the best banh mi I ate in Vietnam, this is thus far my second favorite! Also, the Vietnamese coffee was only two dollars!!! What a steal! read more

I'm a picky person, and I wanted to try this place for the first time, but the experience wasn't great. The service was okay, but the food just wasn't good. The food came out really fast, which makes me think they pre-make it. The bread was a little hard and over-crispy. The meat was too fatty. Compared to crispy pork bread I've had in Orange County, this was a lot worse. I get that it's one of the only options in the SGV area so you don't have choice but I hope they will get better quality next time if i have chance to stop by read more

You don't come here for esthetics, you come here for the food. I had the crispy pork sandwich and iced coffee. The coffee is mediocre but the sandwich was phenomenal. I've went back a week later and looking forward to returning soon. read more

Banh Mi Hoa Phat - Crispy pork sandwich with the veggies inside a soft bread. - Sandwiches Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Drove 45 mins 2 days in a row and it was closed Tues and weds. Please update your yelp time, days, and schedule. Not fair for people who are driving far for your sandwiches. read more

Banh Mi Hoa Phat - Closed weds - Sandwiches Near Me - San Gabriel, California

See all

This place has delicious banh mi! I tried both the special and crispy pork belly banh mis and I preferred the special one! The banh mis are put in a nice box with veggies on the side. You give get sauce to pour into it your sandwich. It is very indulgent (because of the pork belly) but also very tasty!! read more

The sandwich was absolutely delightful. The bread was freshly baked and it had an awesome crunch, it was unbelievable. The meat of the pork was so tender and juicy while at time, they mastered the crispiness of the skin of the pork. I absolutely loved it! read more

Their crispy pork is so good their bread is amazing, crispy and soft inside! The staff are really nice Their ice coffee tastes amazing. I highly recommend this place! Best bahn mi I've had around the area so far read more

it wasn't as good as remembered from the OG place. service was quick and portions were generous but the pork was slightly under seasoned and the bread a little on the dry side. got the roast pork (x1) and crispy pork belly (x2). read more

I'm actually really disappointed. Not only has the price gone up to $10..But the bread shrunk too. I love their sandwiches... but is this a qaulity control issue? read more

Banh Mi Hoa Phat - Sandwiches Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Banh Mi Hoa phat the best banh Mi in town their sandwiches delicious, crispy pork belly really really good, love it