Paris Express' crispy pork belly banh mi lives rent-free in my head--and honestly, I'm not even mad about it. The pork belly is ridiculously good: perfectly crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and every bite hits that salty, savory, slightly sweet balance that makes you pause mid-bite like "wait...why is this so good?" It's one of those sandwiches where you tell yourself you'll save half for later and then suddenly it's gone. Something about their sauce... I always pair it with their sugarcane drink, which is the perfect refreshing reset between bites. read more

Decent banh mi for Chula Vista. I first tried these sandwiches through Door Dash but of course I wanted to wait to eat it fresh before writing a review. I appreciated that if you ask for veggies on the side, they will give it to you individually for each sandwich. I've never seen that before. Banh mi shops usually just throw it all in a fat bag and call it a day. I'm not a fan of their dac biet but the heo quay is crispy and delicious, and also not one you can find at most banh mi shops. The bread is soft on the inside and crisp on the outside. The veggies are fresh and the flavors are there. Good customer service and fair prices. I now won't always need to drive all the way to City Heights for my banh mi fix! read more

I'd go back here again. I got the grilled pork, (too hungry to take a picture). The bread was perfect! Some places the bread is too hard or just stale. The pork was flavorful. One thing I'd edit if I could is maybe more pickles or less mayo or something. Towards the end, it was just starting to taste a little too greasy or fatty. But maybe that's part of the fun. Overall though, I'd try other menu items. read more

Ordered delivery, yes I'm lazy like that. I got the dac biet house special sandwich. First the bread is fantastic, lightly crispy with a fluffy interior. Toppings were generous including a lot of pate. Though since we're being honest, this sandwich was just okay. It was good and fresh but lacked flavor. Maybe needed some maggi seasoning or something. It just lacked. On the other hand, my Vietnamese coffee smacked hard! It's so strong with an amazing sweet flavor. I was shaking from the caffeine pump, well worth it. With so many banh mi shops around San Diego I'd be hard pressed to order from here again. But never say never when a place also has bbq pork! read more

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I got the house special. I believe it had different cuts of ham. It was really good but I think next time I'll ask to have it toasted because it's served cold. The staff was really friendly and service was quick. They also helped me decide what to get. The inside is small but very clean. read more

Banh Mi Paris Express - Bánh Mì Đặc Biệt / House Special Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Chula Vista, California

The Vietnamese food here is very delicious! We ordered: 1-Heo Quay, 1-spring roll, 1-Pateso, 1-egg roll/Cha Gio, 1-Large Thai Tea, Everything was delicious! Highly recommend you give this place a try. read more

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I've come here several times and it's one of my favorite places to get banh mi. The shop is tiny inside and there's one table. The workers are always sweet and quick with the orders. My favorites to get are the banh mi house special and the banh mi grilled pork. read more

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Banh Mi Express is an absolute gem. The banh mi sandwiches are fresh, flavorful, and perfectly balanced--crispy bread, savory meats, and just the right amount of pickled veggies and sauce. You can tell everything is made with care, and the portions are generous for the price. Service is quick and friendly, making it a great stop whether you're grabbing lunch on the go or craving something satisfying without the long wait. The menu is simple but solid, and every bite hits. If you're looking for a reliable spot for a delicious banh mi, Banh Mi Express delivers every time. Highly recommend. read more

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Hefty servings in the sandwiches. They need better descriptions because I could lose the large chucks of onion. The brisket was tasty but I enjoyed the crispy pork sandwich much better. Service is good and they were friendly. They made a nice but very sweet Vietnamese coffee. The place only had one table inside with 3 chairs. Very casual and can be crowded when people waiting in line. Lots of parking but it is still better to great and go. read more

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This place has DELICIOUS Banh Mi's. It's clean, cute and the lady who owns it is so sweet. They are fast making sandwiches which is great for a quick lunch. I come every Thursday when I am at the office. You will not be disappointed read more

Got the grilled pork banh mi, no mayo. The bread was not crispy at all and the pork had no grill flavor. The redeeming qualities were that the size was pretty big and they did not skimp on the meat or veggies. It does seem like they make the bread in house so not sure why it wasn't crispy/fresh. Not busy at all on a Sat at 1pm. Very quick to get the sandwiches. read more

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Their bahn mi? DELICIOUS. I love that this is in Chula Vista because it's limited out in these streets of CV! The bread is soft yet crunchy ... and not to overbearing when paired with all the bahn mi filling. I am a big fan of Paris Bakery and this is a wonderful extension of it. It is definitely the express version as it's a smaller shop than Paris Bakery but their bahn mi is one of the best in SD. The crispy pork belly bahn mi is a must try and don't forget to add pate! What's even better? Grabbing a bahn mi and heading to the marina to chill or take a walk. Also if you're feeling the need for caffeine, their Vietnamese coffee is just as good! read more

Best banh mi I've had in a long time! Ordered the house special, grilled chicken and crispy pork belly. Crispy pork belly was perfect! Bread is freshly baked at their bakery, portions are large and they have so many options! We will need to come back to try some of the others. As a plus, they have some tasty sides. I bought a box of com sây as a snack mm mm read more

Absolutely delicious. I order from here maybe once a week. I love the bread and how the pork is seasoned. Make sure you double check your order though because they have gotten my order wrong a few times. I still go back read more

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The only good banh mi place in all of Chula Vista. Why is that?! Anyways, not to take anything away from Banh Mi Express. Their sandwiches are really good. read more

Tasty little thing, these sandwiches are. Enjoyed the pork belly, recommended by the staff. Nice flavor combo toasted bread and pork belly with pickled vegetables. Staff were friendly and polite helped with our choose. The place is small but have a few seats out side to wait at. Get the coffee, strong and very good. read more

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For my coworker's birthday, I ordered some spring rolls, and lots of banh mi. I got the house special, grilled chicken, vegetarian, crispy pork belly, and grilled pork. I never had crispy pork belly in banh mi before. It was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. It was a bit fatty, but so delicious! I also like the grilled pork and chicken ones as well. If you're craving for banh mi, this spot is worth a visit. read more

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I've been to this place twice now and the thing that lured me to coming here was the crispy pork belly sandwich. Looking at the pictures on yelp it reminded me of sandwiches places in OC so I was intrigued. This location is down south of San Diego. They have their own parking lot right in the front shared with other restaurants nearby. The crispy pork belly was good but a little too much fat on the pork for me. The cold cuts weren't bad, I asked for extra mayo and pate to make it extra scrumptious. The pho banh mi was okay. It's mostly just meat and the veggies for pho with the daikon and carrots. I thought it would've came with pho broth but it didn't, so I was kinda of sad. The bbq pork sandwich was alright as well. My family members stated the cold cuts are better. I think this place is good for the people that live further south since it would be a drive to go up north for sandwiches but I wouldn't go out of my way to get this place unless I am in the area. read more

New place popped up and decided to go.l check it out. I've had some great banh mi K Sandwiches, Cali Baguette, Lee's Sandwiches, so the bar was set high. Service here was very personable but I found the sandwiches to be a bit bland, in fact I haven't returned and continue to drive out to the previous mentioned places to get my fix. In a bind and craving banh mi, I might return. read more

Solid place for your Banh Mi fix. I ordered the chicken and pork Banh mi sandwiches. Both had that classic crispy baguette crust with a soft interior. Their sandwiches are served in 9 inch portions. They're very generous with their ingredients. The meat was marinated to a flavorful crescendo of deliciousness. (A little dramatic I know lol) The interior was clean and simple. The service was friendly and humble. Overall, a great place to grab a delicious Banh mi sandwich and spring rolls. read more

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Great bahn mi. I go at least once a week. The Vietnamese iced coffee is also so good.

Great spot in the southbay to get your banh mi fix! Reasonably priced & great size! I've had the house special a few times & it never disappoints! read more

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My mom loves this banh mi spot! Since I discovered this place we have been here many times. Their banh mi are freshly made and delicious. My favorite is grilled chicken. If you're looking to try a new banh mi spot don't look elsewhere. This is definitely the spot to get one for only about $8.00. read more

Pretty good banh mi spot in our hood! Tucked in a little shopping center with ample parking! The lady who took our order was super sweet and had our food ready with a few minutes! While we were waiting, I noticed some yummy Vietnamese treats which I love! We ordered two banh mi's, two drinks and a sweet treat which I've never had before! It was like a sago ball filled with mung bean! It was super good! There are spots to sit and eat but we took our food home to enjoy. read more

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Had the crispy pork belly banh mi sandwich. I used to love the banh mis at another really popular place near Kearny Mesa, but this place makes them more flavorful and the bread is a great combination of softness inside with crispy crust. Only thing I didn't like were I thought some of the meat pieces were overly crispy and kind of hard on my teeth. But was still delicious! Not much space to dine inside, so prepare get the food as takeout. Other than that service was great and will continue to come back. read more

Small mom and pop shop. Food was good but kind of pricey. Bread was soft! Sandwiches were made fresh. The workers were really nice and gave free spring rolls for waiting long. read more

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I highly recommend this spot. We had the pork belly Bahn Mi. OMG, it was sooo good. I also recommend the Vietnamese coffee. It was strong but yummy! Also, I love that the place is so clean and organized and the cashier was very friendly and welcoming. I will definitely be back again! read more

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Nice to see more Vietnamese food joints opening up around Chula Vista. I've tried a few things from here like the Pork belly Banh Mi, spring rolls, ham & cheese croissant, Vietnamese coffee, and sugarcane juice and they have all been good. The workers are very kind and service is quick! Will definitely return to try out the other sandwiches... would recommend. read more

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Very good sandwich. Great service, pleasant atmosphere. Good price on the plain baguettes. I am so happy I don't have to to City Height to get these baguettes. Highly recommended. read more

It's great to have this location in Chula Vista. They have their central location where they bake the baguette in Little Saigon East San Diego. The baguettes are great, only 2 bucks a pop. The banh mi sandwiches and coffee is the star of the show, definitely will make this part of my usual weekend routine. read more

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Delicious! Always hits the spot. Their sandwiches are full of meat! I always order the special. The baguettes are crispy on outside and soft inside. It's a small shop so I always order to go but I've sat in the few tables they had and no problem at all. They have also taken my phone order too. Super nice owners and fresh and tasty sandwiches! read more

There aren't too many places that sell Banh Mi in Chula Vista, but saw this place on Yelp and decided to give this place a try. We ordered: house special sandwich, grilled pork sandwich, crispy pork belly sandwich, chocolate croissant, and pineapple/cream cheese croissant. Arrived at ~11:00 am to avoid the lunch rush. The service was quick and efficient. There's one table, so I wouldn't plan on dining-in (it's more of a take-out spot). I'll have to come back again and try some other items. Note: there was no public restroom :( read more

Banh Mi Paris Express - Crispy pork belly $10.99 - Sandwiches Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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I saw that this place had good reviews on Yelp, so I had to come try it out myself. I use to live in Orange Country in Garden Grove so I have high expectations when it comes to Vietnamese food. I asked the lady what she recommends and she said to try #2 (Grilled Pork Banh Mi) #14 (Crispy Pork Belly) and the new #15 (Beef Brisket). Ended up ordering #14 and #15 #14 Beef Brisket Banh Mi Rate (6.5 out of 10) Price: $10.99 The bread was fresh, beef brisket taste like it came out of pho broth, vegetables were fresh. Only thing I would say is that they didn't have any mayo or pate. So I was pretty disappointed they didn't have it on the sandwich. #15 Crispy Pork Belly Banh Mi Rate (8 out of 10) Price: $10.99 Pork belly has flavor! This sandwich had a little amount mayo on the bottom, but would recommend to add extra mayo. This would have a better score if they added some pate but didn't have any. Not sure if you need to request or if they just don't add them at this location. Overall would give this place 3.5 stars out of 5. read more

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Review is strictly for their vietnamese coffee. Its way too sweet. I'm not sure what else they add to it - maybe some lavender syrup? but its not required and made the entire coffee undrinkable. Vietnamese coffees are supposed to be strong, slightly bitter and hits you like a rock. I felt like all I tasted was sugar. No thanks, read more

The best Banh Mi I've tried so far. It's all in the baguette for me. The service was quick and friendly. It's a small shop (there's only one table inside), but there's seating outside. I definitely recommend this place. read more

Price reasonable and food are tasty!!! Fast, friendly and breads are made fresh daily. Place is clean!!!

It is a nice little shop. There isn't much seating but usually you would their food to go anyways. We were lucky enough to have space and sit down and eat. We tried the Pork Belly Banh Mi and I also tried the Nem. For the price I thought the banh mi and nem were ok. Their pork belly was cooked well and had a nice texture but everything else about the banh mi was pretty standard. The nem could have been better. The lady running the register was very nice and we did not wait long for our food or to be served. Pork Belly Banh Mi 3.5/5 Nem 3/5 read more

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I got a grilled pork banh mi and it was delicious! Super friendly people. Feels like a very home-y welcome. I would definitely recommend this place. Their Vietnamese coffee is the best I've had! read more

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I often order from here on Uber Eats and this time around, my Vietnamese coffee arrived 100% FROZEN. I cannot drink this without trying to thaw it out. So beware the coffee may not be fresh, because I'm not sure how old this coffee actually is. read more

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From the folks who brought you City Heights' Paris Bakery, producers of the best Vietnamese-style baguettes in San Diego, comes Banh Mi Paris Express, serving banh mi sandwiches, plus sweets and other Vietnamese delights. The bread is made in the original bakery and delivered fresh, to ensure the shop's customers the highest quality. Grand Opening celebration is 10/8, between 11 am and 2pm, and watch for other branches to open around the County, as time goes on. Best of luck to owners Johnny Nguyen and Khanh Huong Le, the best (and friendliest) bakers in San Diego! read more

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