With all the banh mi places around, I still would wait for Bahn Mi Saigon if I had time. The prices are higher, but it's worth every penny. The bread is baked fresh daily and they pack the sandwich with ingredients. The Special (#1) has all the deli meats in it. This is my go to and never disappoints. The fish cake (I don't know what number because I only ask for it) is when I want something different and it's almost the hardest choice to make between the #1. The bread is crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. Both absolutely hits the spot! The owner/lady who seems to run the show is such a great sales woman as well. I can never leave with just 1 item, but she's never forceful. I fully take responsibility for over-ordering. read more

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Picked up for my crew of 12 today. Awesome outdoor lunch for them all In n out in 20min. Great job Banh Mi Saigon. See you soon until we finish our nearby gig. read more

Banh Mi Saigon - Vietnamese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

More like 3.5 stars, as it's just not my favourite. Taste is subjective, after all. I ordered the Vietnamese bacon banh mi since not many places offer it, and it's my favourite filling. The bread is on the denser side, while I prefer something lighter and airier. The pâté has a slightly iron-like flavour, so you can definitely taste the organ meat. That's not a bad thing, but it comes down to personal preference. The pickles are on the sweeter side, which I enjoyed. The pork belly is sliced thinly but still has a bit of chew. Overall, it's decent for the price, just not my favourite. read more

Banh Mi Saigon - Vietnamese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

the banh mi here is amazing and fresh with so many options. be mindful that is it cash only but well worth it as you can see them make it right in front of you. their drinks were good, we got the passion fruit sugar cane and ca phe sua da. will come again! read more

Banh Mi Saigon - inside - Vietnamese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I went to Bahn Mi Saigon to get the usual subs and the pork buns. I wanted to use my debit card to pay but the owner wanted to use cash instead. I never carry cash. The owner claimed the debit machine is not working properly and that she claims she did not know how to use the debit card machine which is total bull crap. She also packed 6 pork buns when we only wanted 4. She even had the nerve to nickel and dime us for getting more items which we did not want. My wife gave cash and was not happy. I am not happy. Sad to say I will not be going there anymore. What a crooked lady and business. Terrible. read more

Banh Mi Saigon - Pork buns - Vietnamese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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This is a very legit sandwich spot. They make the bread just the way I enjoyed in Vietnam. I love the longer, thinner veneered crust. It cracks as you bite it. They layer in so many ingredients for the special #1, it's a party in my mouth. There are 3 or 4 meats with veggies and thin slivers of jalapeno. The place is a well oiled machine as all the staff have job and they go about as quickly as they can. As I sat and ate my sandwich in the car I saw over a dozen people go in and out. There is no ambiance for a take out counter but it is clean, that counts! read more

Just finished a 14km bike ride and I was lucky to ride past. The sandwiches are always so fresh and never disappoints. Everything is prepared in house. read more

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If you haven't had this yet, PLEASE DO! You'll usually see a huge line up outside of the store - simply because the store is very small. Small but mighty! This is worth the wait. The banh mi is about $13-16 but it is big and will fill you. The bread is fresh and crunchy and they really balance out their meats and veggies so you're not getting too much of one or the other. Key note: They do sell out - so you will want to grab it earlier rather than later. Their viet coffee is also legit! Highly recommended! read more

This is hands down the best Bahn Mi I have ever eaten and all are under $10! My go to place in Vancouver.

Come here all the time when I am in Vancouver but yesterday was treated rudely on the phone tried to order over the phone. Convo: Me: can I get special no cilantro and pls cut Guy: No cut Me: (confused) No cut? Guy: yes no cut ok then hangs up. When I come here I always tip too. Just lost me forever as a loyal customer read more

This place is kind of like target, you come in for one thing you end up with a whole basket. They will always promote their other items like freshly made che and spring rolls. They only accept cash. Smaller store with a designated waiting area. Service is quick. The pate chaud looks super flaky but I didn't get one because they were left open and cold on the counter. The special banh mi (#1) was good! I don't think most places add xiu mai to their dac biet versions. Huge sandwich that barely fits in the bag. I would skip their ba chi banh mi, the bacon cuts are usually mostly fat. read more

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I finally got to try this banh mi shop and let me tell you, I was 100,% blown away! Perfectly fresh bread, amazingly delicious ingredients, the perfect ratio of veggie to protein, and all done in laser focused efficiency. I went with the Special (Dac biet) and it was a great choice for a first time. I'll definitely be back to try the other types of sandwiches here for sure! They also have some very delicious looking buns and a lot of great drinks! Sorry, no photos today, I ate it too quickly read more

They take order ahead but service is super quick. We got the special and lemon grass pork banh mi - both $8. Both are delicious with the bread being super fresh and crispy. Special banh mi is better than the pork. What a hidden gem. 10/10 would come back again for more take out! Don't forget, cash only. read more

Banh Mi Saigon - Lemon grass pork - Vietnamese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Each Banh Mi is packed full. You can customize the sandwich if you don't like something. I enjoyed the chicken with no mayo, and also the pulled pork read more

Banh Mi Saigon - Banh mi Menu options - Vietnamese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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I understand the price is getting higher little by little, like $0.25 more at least every year, But I would say their bahn mi is so huge. Quality is the same, and they serve home made fresh baguette. Those are positive parts of this store. A Cashier? Owner lady and big tattooed guy who is in charge of cashier are never friendly. I never heard their "thank you" to the customers. But the sandwich makers girls are so friendly and polite. read more

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Love it!! We go here often and get lots of sandwiches each time! Great dumplings too!

We always go here for great Vietnamese Sandwiches and for the quick service. Super friendly staff who encourages you to buy other items such as egg rolls and their giant "banh bao" aka meat bun. What can I say....I was a sucker and bought 4 buns......they were fluffy and perfect. Typical deli style location with a Vietnamese market vibe. Quick in an quick out...better know what you want or move out of the line. Our latest visit was bit disappointing because the food tasted a bit too salty....otherwise, it would have received a 5 star. The siu mai banh mi also tasted like it had the same meat mix as the banh bao.....which kinda ruined it for me but otherwise, the other options are still good. Would we come back, of course! The bread is still the best you can find once you're in the area. Easy lunch/snack before heading to the nearby parks read more

Banh Mi Saigon - Vietnamese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Honestly I used to love this place, recently they have been shady and HARD selling on their side plates unethically. I went in for 4 banh mis and they asked if i wanted spring rolls. I said no, and paid, but noticed the price was much more than usual but thought I just did the math wrong. Turns out they charged me for the spring rolls i explicitly said No to, and when i said i didnt ask for them they said "well you already paid". I was shocked honestly- they may as well have taken my money out of my wallet. Tldr horrible business ethics, very disappointed. read more

Be careful and calculate your order ahead of time, or you might get overcharged. I didn't know their prices and trusted them because they're so popular. Here's what happened to me: I ordered 5 subs, 2 steamed buns, and 2 salad rolls. When I paid, the total came to $66.50, which felt high, so I later checked their menu prices on their website, when I got home. According to their posted prices, my order should have been: * Subs: 5 × $8 = $40.00 * Salad rolls: 2 × $4 = $8.00 * Steamed buns: 2 × $5 = $10.00, minus a $2 discount they gave me = $8.00 That adds up to $56.00 before tax. Even with 5% tax, the total should be $58.80, so I was charged about $7.70 more than I should have paid. read more

Their banh mi are sooo worth the $8, it was massive (at least a ft long i feel) I was also craving banh mi so it was delicious on a sunny sunny day read more

love banh mi sandwiches and so glad i got to try one while in vancouver. i read this place usually has a line but when we came, it was empty. it was on a weekday early lunch. not sure how this place is on weekends. my husband and i shared #1, special. it was so big! the bread tasted so fresh: it was crispy on outside but the inside was so soft. inside was full of filling, delicious! cash only! read more

Banh Mi Saigon - Vietnamese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Enjoyed the sandwiches and the 6 color drinks. Fresh bread and ingredients. Didn't know what headcheese was, this was in one of special sandwiches. It was tasty, but texture was different for me. Next time, I visit I'll try something less exotic. The 6 colors drink was colorful and iced and refreshing. It satisfied my sweet tooth and thirst on the warm day read more

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Victoria Drive has many Viet Resturants to get Banh Mis from, but Banh Mi Saigon might be the most well-known one as they sell out every day with lines of loyal customers.  Banh Mi Saigon offers many items, such as spring rolls, juices, their homemade drinks, and occasionally buns. They bake their baguttes themselves every day to make sure you get the freshest ones. They have many choices of toppings; my girlfriend's favorite was lemon grass pork, she wishes they had lemon grass chicken instead, as that's the standard one. Mine is always the special. I love to taste different flavors of meat, as every restaurant's specials are unique. One thing I'd mention is that I dislike how hard the baguettes are. It is common for Banh Mis to have hard baguettes; I just prefer ones that wouldn't break the roof of my mouth while making a mess eating them.  This Banh Mi shop used to be beloved by many; some would even drive from other cities to buy tens of them for their friends and family. Since the prices of rent and ingredients have increased, they seem to have cut back on how much they put inside the sandwiches with increased prices. read more

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As a Vietnamese who loves banh mi, this place ruins every other banh mi place for me! Seriously sooo good and cheap! I can't eat banh mi from other place in Vancouver any more! If I want Banh Mi, it has to be from Banh Mi Saigon!!! I love the fact that its baguette bread is longer than other places! And the bread is so fresh with a crispy crust and fluffy inside. They have variety of options but my forever love is Banh Mi Ba Roi, the Vietnamese bacon one. And don't forget to get a coffee or sugar cane water for them, it's the duo to go with your banh mi. They also sell chè, a Vietnamese dessert with a variety of mixture using different types of bean, fresh fruit, pudding and jelly. Their system of one line to order one line to pick up is so effective. Even though they always have a long line, it doesn't block up the street. read more

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Best banh-mi in Vancouver, excellent service and quality. Will definitely try to go there more often

I always see lineup at this banh mi shop. Finally I can come here without lineup. It's around 4pm on Saturday. The order was one special banh mi and one shredded pork one. Both tasted excellent! The ingredients were fresh especially the buns were freshly baked. The shop was very efficient. They took the order and asked you to wait outside, so next customers could go in and order theirs and there wouldn't be any congestions inside the shop. They put a speaker outside the shop and called the orders, so customers could go in and pick up their banh mi. It's a very good and efficient way to do business. Their service was fast as well. Customers and I didn't have to wait too long. The banh mi would be ready. The banh mi was like a foot long, so I had to split it for two meals. Due to high inflation, the pricing has gone up a bit. But it's still worth to buy and eat it read more

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The banh mi would likely be just as good as the last time I bought from here if they have vegetables in there. This was a large order for a neighbourhood non-profit organization, every single sandwich was missing vegetables in there. It was obviously a mistake, but it is still disappointing. read more

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.....there is no seating at this place so it is take it to go....I have posted the latest menu and prices as of Aug/2023.....ordered 3 drinks(mango,iced tea,passionfruit) and 4 sandwiches (shredded pork,special,cold cut,lemongrass pork) and 2 pork pastries...they also have steamed white buns which I will have to try next time I visit....from ordering to paying to having the sandwiches out the door was very quick....for me this is a easy recommend... read more

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I picked up two banh mi for my flight. The lady at the cashier was pushing me to buy a drink even though I declined twice. They weren't able to cut my banh mi in half when I asked, they said they don't do that (would be easier to eat on a plane). The biggest problem was their packaging. They don't have paper bags, so both my sandwich were wrapped in an elastic band, and then placed in a SUPER thin plastic bag. I asked for another bag so I can eat it a bit easier on a plane (vs two sandwiches in one). They reluctantly gave me a small bag (which doesn't even fit one sandwich). As I walked out, the original big bag ripped from the bottom bc of the bread. I went back in and showed them the ripped bag. They were so rude and said we already gave you an extra bag. I re-emphasized their bag is super thin and ripped. They still said no. Now I am walking through an airport with my sandwich poking out of their cheap, thin plastic bag. I don't feel safe or feel very sanitary with their beyond cheap packaging, especially during COVID. read more

Banh Mi Saigon - Vietnamese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

xcellent spot to takeout Banh Mi. Our family is Vietnamese and my mom insists that this is the best place for Banh Mi selection and quality - and she also thinks they have the best Che Ba Mau in the city too. They have deals if you buy 10 sandwiches (get one free), and there is a selection of Banh Bao, pastries, and Goi Cuon as well. We are regulars here for take out. Great food. read more

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People who work there are terribly rude. I have encountered their rudeness several times when they talked to me, called me to come get the baguettes with a tone just like calling a child even though I am a senior. Believe they don't really respect customers at all. Besides, the sanitary of the shop does not look good. The baguettes also look obviously smaller and smaller. read more

This was my go-to banh mi place because it was good, portion size was decent and price was right. The prices increased so much the last few years. It's now $8 for a sandwich and they are chintzy on the meat. This place used to have line ups all the time but it's dead now every time I walk or drive by. The increase in price is enough to turn people away. I can see why people aren't going there anymore. I stopped going there too. read more

Great bang for your buck! You can walk away with a pretty decently sized banh mi for just 5 bucks here! My friend and I came recently on a weekday around 4:45 and there was no line. There was plenty of free parking on the side streets, so parking wasn't an issue at all either. I'm glad it wasn't crowded as it gave us plenty of time to peruse the menu. Otherwise I would've felt rushed ordering, as I didn't know what anything was. I ended up asking one of the ladies which option was their most popular. She pointed out #1 dac biet, with ham, headcheese, meat ball, meat loaf, pate, mayo, soy sauce, and vegetables. I could not wrap my mind around the fact that it was only $5!! What a steal. Those ladies are super efficient. We got our subs within a minute or two of ordering and paying. We were in and out of there in no time. I'm no banh mi expert (in fact, this was only my 3rd ever), but I enjoyed this one. There was a good amount of filling inside, the various meats were tasty, and the bread was quite crunchy. I recommend eating this over a plate to not make a mess! One banh mi was too much for me, I ended up eating 3/4 and saving the last bit for the next day. read more

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This place is like an institution. The banh mi is much bigger than other places but like most Banh mi, you will get hungry very soon despite being full after finishing it. I have tried the special and lemongrass pork Banh mi. I much prefer the special. I find the lemongrass pork to be too salty for me. I like the sauciness though. Beware the single strip of jalapeño in the sub. It is spicy. My friend recommended the tamarind juice and I ordered that. It was nice and refreshing. There is also sugarcane drink here plus other typical Vietnamese desserts. Cash only. Street parking is available. Oh there are 2 lines outside. One for ordering and one for collecting. Wait for the staff to call you in. read more

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Life changing banh mi (Vietnamese sandwich) shop at Victoria and 38. Parking is free in front but gets full. Try the side streets. This place is popular. The line up went around the corner, and people were walking out with bags of subs. Because of the coronavirus, there is now a mandatory mask rule. The lineup system is a bit confusing until I asked someone. There are 2 lines (#1 and #2). Look for the signs. Line 1 is for placing the order, and wraps around the corner. Go inside and place the order, then go back outside and wait in Line 2, which is on the R side of the entrance. Staff are friendly and quick. That kitchen sandwich making staff can really hustle. I had their #1 Dac biet (special sub). This place is authentic. Tastes just like the ones I had back in Vietnam. Nice big pieces of jalapeno and Vietnamese cold cuts. Bread is nice and dry and crunchy. We have a winner. This place also sells traditional Vietnamese drinks and coffees. They smelled really good. Will try next time. Other than Ba Le, I don't know another banh mi place with such tasty subs. In fact, this place beats out 80% of the places along Kingsway, most of which are simply mediocre. Definitely will be back. Highly recommended. read more

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I wanted to try the hype and came here for a quick sunday pick me up. COVID protocols: It was nice cause they had two separate lines-- one for order and one for pickup, both of which were packed. If you're uncomfortable with lines as some people follow the 2M more than others, you might want to come back at unpopular times.Unfortunately it is cash only so keep that in mind My order: House special 5/5 Lemongrass chicken 4/5 I think it was a personal preference but I loved the cold cuts more than the lemongrass chicken-- although it was very well flavoured. Final recommendation: I would definitely come here more if it was closer to me. I would also recommend popping by at odd times if you don't wait too long in line. read more

Banh Mi Saigon - Lemongrass chicken House special - Vietnamese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Came here for some sandwiches before our hike. Coming from nyc i had high expectations for these sandwiches however i was slightly disappointed. The bread was good and nice and soft and crunchy at the same time. The filling was good but it was missing something and we couldnt figure out what. There just seem to be missing a flavor. Overall it was good but not great. read more

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I could not use my credit card or debit card from the states. I have been trying to go to Banh Mi Saigon for the last year and they finally were open and I still couldn't purchase any items due to how they have their payment system set up. In the good note the ambiance was nice and to food looked good. read more

I want to preface this by noting that this place has the best banh mi. From their amazing, fresh, crunchy, long bread, to the filling. You won't get one bad banh mi here. You also shouldn't come here expecting to get good service because it is just a quick order-and-go place. Having said that, there shouldn't be bad service. But unfortunately, you may encounter that. And unfortunately, more often than not. The lady manning the cashier is also the one calling people lining outside to come in to place their orders. Because she is hustling to get all the customers served in a timely manner, she will rush you when you are paying. They are cash only here but she will not like it when you give her coins. She bluntly told me to hurry up because there are people waiting outside for me to finish and that there is a line outside and I am holding up the line because I was counting my coins for her. There was only 1 group of 4 people waiting. She then told me that they have a limit of accepting only 10 coins. She will also try to upsell you. There was 1 item that was sold out and she pointed to another product of theirs and said, "this is very good, how many do you want? 2?". I mean .. props to her for trying but it was a little too aggressive. I was also taken aback by the significant raise of the prices. Perhaps they should consider accepting debit in the future as not many people carry cash these days, or that much cash. read more

Banh Mi Saigon - Prices as of May 2022 - Vietnamese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I came because there was a hype about this place. Their prices have raised to $6 for the special sub which still isn't too bad. First to notice is that there are two lines: one for already paid and one for ordering. They will call whoever is next in line to go in to order. Then they will tell you a number which you have to remember because there is no number slip, and then you wait at the already paid side for your number to be called. Their subs are definitely crunchy which is good. Their length are longer than others. However, they skimp on toppings. Few strands of pickled daikon/carrot. One or two sprigs of cilantro. One thing I didn't like is how little pâté they gave. You can't even taste it. There is only pâté on the special sub. The special came with ground pork, 2 slices of viet deli meat, and a jelly meat (which I've never seen at other places). The lemon grass pork was also different from other places as it wasn't grilled so it was soft. The VN bacon had 1 slice of viet deli meat and some thin slices of pork belly. The pork belly was tasty. Overall, I found it very bland since they lacked on all the cheaper fillers as well. Not much mayo/pâté taste, barely any pickled veggies, 1 cucumber, 2 ciltrano, 1 jalapeño that doesnt reach the length of the sub. The pâté was very tasty whenever you get a bigger glob of it in your bite. The jelly pork was also tasty. Even the cheap viet subs at Duffin's Donuts give a lot more pickled veggies although their subs are small. But, so far nothing beats Ba Le for me. Another one I heard good things about is Ngon. read more

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