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Banhwich has all the charm of a wonderful, small, family-run restaurant. The service was fast and super friendly! Just a heads-up that they are cash-only, but they accept Venmo and Zelle. Indoor seating is very limited, but there's a small park just a block away with picnic tables. I ordered the combination pork, the BBQ pork banh mi, and a Vietnamese iced coffee. Both sandwiches were absolutely solid, but the grilled pork was standout for me! As for the coffee, I'd probably pass on it next time. It was a bit too watery for my taste (I want it to be more punchy!). Overall, a great little spot for a lunch run!
Been a while since we last visited Banhwich. Thought we heard there was a change in ownership. In any case, hubs was craving a banh mi as usual so we decided to drop by on a Sunday at around 11am. It was pretty busy. Placed our order for a couple of combinations and a pate, as well as the rice noodles (#23). Order took about 20 minutes to be ready. Light, crispy bread. The banh mi were reasonably priced, but contained more vegetables than meat. Would've liked more pate in the pate banh mi so more of that flavor came through vs the vegetables. The rice noodles were soft and tasted fresh. Owner was friendly and made a point to greet everyone who visited.
Parking can be difficult. Ordering is easy. I placed mine through their site and took it to go. I had the BBQ Chicken Banh Mi and an iced Vietnamese coffee. It was a little pricey at $11.50. It wasn't too bad. The coffee was very strong. I would go back if I were in the area.
Pro tip: today I picked up my usual order. At the cash register I noticed a laminated card - Venmo or Zelle. When I asked, this is the last payment choice. Cash is king here. Also checked off as #5 on my 2026 eat local 'hood list.
Came in today for an easy lunch to take to the beach... Pros- very friendly service. Reasonably priced (8.95 per sandwich), they cut a slit on the container for the egg rolls, so they don't become too soggy! Relatively fast service. And while it's cash only, also offer the option to use Venmo or Zelle, which I appreciated! And if you don't have time for the beach, there's a small park nearby where you can enjoy your food (McCoppin Square, next to the library). Cons- it's on a busy street, so parking maybe hard. It's cash only, but as noted in the pros- they do offer a Zelle or Venmo option! The guy forgot napkins, but he was the only one I saw running the front and making sandwiches, so it's understandable! Just check before you leave, so you have some napkins!
Tastes just like the old school mom and dad shop with new technology. Good food and good service. Highly recommend with utmost regard.
We stopped by this banh mi spot on a whim and it did not disappoint. It's takeout-only, which makes it perfect for a quick grab-and-go stop. Our two sandwiches were ready in about seven minutes, and from the first bite, we knew we made the right choice. The bread was incredibly fresh and toasted to perfection, crisp on the outside with that soft, airy interior. The meat was perfectly crispy yet still moist and packed with flavor. The toppings were vibrant and fresh, layered thoughtfully so every bite had the perfect balance. At such a great price point, it's an absolute win just make sure to have cash!
I am always on the lookout for a good Banh Mi in San Francisco. It's a good thing when you run into a place which offers a good Banh Mi. It seems the Vietnamese Banh Mi popularity has grown everywhere and Kentucky Fried Chicken ( KFC) has recently released a Banh Mi on their menu in Australia. In San Francisco there are some good places in different neighborhoods for Banh Mi. In the Sunset Strip of San Francisco there a place to grab a good Banh Mi. Inside Banhwich on Taraval street it seems more like a take out place to order and wait for the Banh Mi. I ordered the Banh Mi Pate and it was scrumptious. The pate was savory and tasty. The bread was fresh and it wasn't too flakey like some in SF. I also had the Shrimp Spring roll and it was soft and flavorful dipped in their peanut sauce. Overall a good place and a good value to grab some good Vietnamese food on Taraval street. Don't "forget" while you are on the " Internet" to go to Banhwich in San Francisco in the strip called the "Sunset"which has some delicious Banh Mi using a fresh " baguette" All I can "say"is order the tasty Banh Mi "Pate " and their Shrimp Spring rolls are "okay"and they are only open during "day "
Combination pork sandwich, fried eggrolls, and a Thai tea. Parking is pretty difficult on Taraval in general, so beware, you may have to hike a bit. Limited seating inside. Items prepared fresh to order. Don't expect an amazing sandwich. Its getting 4 stars because it's fresh, tastes fresh, great pate, good pickled veggies. Only downfall is the bread. Would like different French bread. Great service. Amazing eggrolls. Would totally order them again. Hot, cripsy, good filling--I ate it before I could take a photo, and the Thai Tea was legit good. CASH ONLY. Will definitely be back soon.
The bread is amazing. Crunchy exterior, soft interior. Never had bread like this before. I'm hooked. Also the veggies are so fresh and crunchy! I got the combination pork (cold cuts). Twice!
Ordered a bbq pork banh mi, the pork was seasoned well and had lots of flavor. There is a good amount of other toppings like the pickled carrots and daikon. Service was great too, everyone working there was super nice. The only thing is the sandwich itself is a little small, and it felt like the bread to contents ratio was a little too high. I was very full on bread.
I've been coming here since high school days and Banhwich always gets the job done. Solid quality banh mis made fresh to order. They also sell other dishes like vermicelli and rice bowls. Your order is made first and you pay after, it's cash only. There's 2 small tables inside if you wanted to dine in, otherwise it's pretty much take out.
A top contender for best banh mi in SF. For the (reasonable) price, my combo banh mi was packed with pickles and cold cuts. They always make then fast. IMO, the bread they use is one of my absolute favorites ever. Toasted and crispy but not hard to bite through. Shrimp rolls were also tasty. I just wish the parking was easier! Note that it is cash only but you're also able to pay with zelle or venmo.
12 days ago
They might have switched owner because the ban him is much better than I remembered. Looks to be more ingredients and the bread toasted, crunchy, and hot. Banhmi and coconut drink = $12.50 before tip read more
Stopped by on a Thursday afternoon to pick up sandwiches and iced coffees. You can place a phone order ahead of time also. Parking can be challenging and I parked a block away. The interior was small but clean and the staff were friendly and worked fast. The bread is more like a roll vs a crunchy baguette but I didn't mind this. Plenty of meat for their combo sandwich and I found it filling. I like that their coffee was not overly sweet. read more
Banhwich has all the charm of a wonderful, small, family-run restaurant. The service was fast and super friendly! Just a heads-up that they are cash-only, but they accept Venmo and Zelle. Indoor seating is very limited, but there's a small park just a block away with picnic tables. I ordered the combination pork, the BBQ pork banh mi, and a Vietnamese iced coffee. Both sandwiches were absolutely solid, but the grilled pork was standout for me! As for the coffee, I'd probably pass on it next time. It was a bit too watery for my taste (I want it to be more punchy!). Overall, a great little spot for a lunch run! read more
5 months ago
Been a while since we last visited Banhwich. Thought we heard there was a change in ownership. In any case, hubs was craving a banh mi as usual so we decided to drop by on a Sunday at around 11am. It was pretty busy. Placed our order for a couple of combinations and a pate, as well as the rice noodles (#23). Order took about 20 minutes to be ready. Light, crispy bread. The banh mi were reasonably priced, but contained more vegetables than meat. Would've liked more pate in the pate banh mi so more of that flavor came through vs the vegetables. The rice noodles were soft and tasted fresh. Owner was friendly and made a point to greet everyone who visited. read more
21 days ago
Parking can be difficult. Ordering is easy. I placed mine through their site and took it to go. I had the BBQ Chicken Banh Mi and an iced Vietnamese coffee. It was a little pricey at $11.50. It wasn't too bad. The coffee was very strong. I would go back if I were in the area. read more
8 months ago
Pro tip: today I picked up my usual order. At the cash register I noticed a laminated card - Venmo or Zelle. When I asked, this is the last payment choice. Cash is king here. Also checked off as #5 on my 2026 eat local 'hood list. read more
7 months ago
Came in today for an easy lunch to take to the beach... Pros- very friendly service. Reasonably priced (8.95 per sandwich), they cut a slit on the container for the egg rolls, so they don't become too soggy! Relatively fast service. And while it's cash only, also offer the option to use Venmo or Zelle, which I appreciated! And if you don't have time for the beach, there's a small park nearby where you can enjoy your food (McCoppin Square, next to the library). Cons- it's on a busy street, so parking maybe hard. It's cash only, but as noted in the pros- they do offer a Zelle or Venmo option! The guy forgot napkins, but he was the only one I saw running the front and making sandwiches, so it's understandable! Just check before you leave, so you have some napkins! read more
9 months ago
Tastes just like the old school mom and dad shop with new technology. Good food and good service. Highly recommend with utmost regard. read more
8 months ago
We stopped by this banh mi spot on a whim and it did not disappoint. It's takeout-only, which makes it perfect for a quick grab-and-go stop. Our two sandwiches were ready in about seven minutes, and from the first bite, we knew we made the right choice. The bread was incredibly fresh and toasted to perfection, crisp on the outside with that soft, airy interior. The meat was perfectly crispy yet still moist and packed with flavor. The toppings were vibrant and fresh, layered thoughtfully so every bite had the perfect balance. At such a great price point, it's an absolute win just make sure to have cash! read more
I am always on the lookout for a good Banh Mi in San Francisco. It's a good thing when you run into a place which offers a good Banh Mi. It seems the Vietnamese Banh Mi popularity has grown everywhere and Kentucky Fried Chicken ( KFC) has recently released a Banh Mi on their menu in Australia. In San Francisco there are some good places in different neighborhoods for Banh Mi. In the Sunset Strip of San Francisco there a place to grab a good Banh Mi. Inside Banhwich on Taraval street it seems more like a take out place to order and wait for the Banh Mi. I ordered the Banh Mi Pate and it was scrumptious. The pate was savory and tasty. The bread was fresh and it wasn't too flakey like some in SF. I also had the Shrimp Spring roll and it was soft and flavorful dipped in their peanut sauce. Overall a good place and a good value to grab some good Vietnamese food on Taraval street. Don't "forget" while you are on the " Internet" to go to Banhwich in San Francisco in the strip called the "Sunset"which has some delicious Banh Mi using a fresh " baguette" All I can "say"is order the tasty Banh Mi "Pate " and their Shrimp Spring rolls are "okay"and they are only open during "day " read more
Combination pork sandwich, fried eggrolls, and a Thai tea. Parking is pretty difficult on Taraval in general, so beware, you may have to hike a bit. Limited seating inside. Items prepared fresh to order. Don't expect an amazing sandwich. Its getting 4 stars because it's fresh, tastes fresh, great pate, good pickled veggies. Only downfall is the bread. Would like different French bread. Great service. Amazing eggrolls. Would totally order them again. Hot, cripsy, good filling--I ate it before I could take a photo, and the Thai Tea was legit good. CASH ONLY. Will definitely be back soon. read more
7 months ago
Ordered a bbq pork banh mi, the pork was seasoned well and had lots of flavor. There is a good amount of other toppings like the pickled carrots and daikon. Service was great too, everyone working there was super nice. The only thing is the sandwich itself is a little small, and it felt like the bread to contents ratio was a little too high. I was very full on bread. read more
I've been coming here since high school days and Banhwich always gets the job done. Solid quality banh mis made fresh to order. They also sell other dishes like vermicelli and rice bowls. Your order is made first and you pay after, it's cash only. There's 2 small tables inside if you wanted to dine in, otherwise it's pretty much take out. read more
7 months ago
A top contender for best banh mi in SF. For the (reasonable) price, my combo banh mi was packed with pickles and cold cuts. They always make then fast. IMO, the bread they use is one of my absolute favorites ever. Toasted and crispy but not hard to bite through. Shrimp rolls were also tasty. I just wish the parking was easier! Note that it is cash only but you're also able to pay with zelle or venmo. read more
My #20 egg roll, BBQ pork vermicelli $12.50 tasted OK. It came with a lot of vermicelli. Luckily, they included some fish sauce to make this less boring. The taste reminded of the little styrofoam snack sized to-go plates at the defunct Chinatown Little Paris restaurant at the old location where they put all the meats on top. The ones at Banhwich are much bigger of course. Service was slow as one of their machines was broken on Saturday and made everyone's orders delayed. read more
Outstanding VALUE for a Tasty Bahn Mi Sandwich. Friendly personable service too! For just $8.50, My BBQ Chicken Bahn Mi was crammed full with a veritable TON of chicken, and the usual accompaniments of shredded carrots, cucumbers, cilantro and jalapeños. Best of all was the BBQ Chicken itself - moist, juicy and flavorful, served warm on a toasty big and atypically wide (for a Bahn Mi) French bun. I asked them to go light on the Mayo, and they nailed it! With an unassuming plain exterior, Bahnwich is a little "hole-in-the-wall" establishment located right next to the MUNI L-Taraval light rail stop at 21st and Taraval. Parking is moderately achievable here on the side streets, but spaces on Taraval itself are harder to come by, due to these block-long MUNI stops. Straightforward menu, with noodle dishes too. Inside you''ll find a table or two to eat there, but this is definitely more of a grab 'n go kind of place. Verdict: For the price, the Bahn Mis here are tough to beat! My sandwich was easily on par with much more pricey Bahn mi/other sandwich shops.. I am definitely putting Bahnwich on my list of places to visit often! read more
2 months ago
1 year ago
Hi, it's me again. I came in today after a doctor's appt. I've been craving bahn mi for months. Recently came back from China, and couldn't find any bahn mi shops there. A new owner took over, their son. LoLs They were fixing a few things when I came in today. Their new colors makes the space look bigger. I love their shade of orange top and grey stone blue bottom. Definitely widen the shop. They have a small table for sitting and 'waiting'. I ordered 2 combo & shrimp spring rolls. Took home and shared it with my friend over lunch. The taste is as refreshing as I remembered and I needed that so much. I used all the peanut sauce on the sandwich and spring roll. I'll be back later. read more
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I was craving a banh mi and have been searching for a go-to in the city since my move. San Jose native so I'm a bit of a critic. I was greeted by the shop owner and it was a welcoming experience. I ordered the Cha Lua for $8.50 + $1 for pate , about $10 some change. Price point is about average for SF, but I was bit underwhelmed with the meat ratio especially on 1/2 of the sandwich. Their baguette was good though (soft inside and toasted outside). read more
2 years ago
Solid mom and pop banh mi stop in Sunset. Came around 4pm and they were already sold out of a ton of offerings. They accept venmo which is convenient. We wanted the pork banh mi but they ran out, so we got the teriyaki chicken instead. While not super traditional, the banh mi was still delicious! It was served on a bread that's different from the usual french baguette, but I liked this bread regardless. The chicken was very tender and not dry at all, and the marinade flavor was great -- overall, a great mid day snack. The sandwich is super cheap (around $8) and the owners were friendly. Food came out in a timely manner. Not much seating inside so most people do takeout. Definitely recommend checking out if you're looking for a casual lunch or snack spot in Sunset! read more
6 months ago
Walked by and needed to try this banh mi place on my quest to try all the banh mi shops I can find! Good selection of sandwiches, fair price. Cash only and pay when they finish making your sandwich. $9.50 total including tax. Got the combo pork with jalapeños. Bread looked interesting, not used to seeing this type of bread for banh mi but no complaints. Toasted, plenty of veggies, pate, mayo, jalapeños. It was a nice lunch for sure! read more
1 year ago
Food crawl weekend on this side of the city! This was an amazing find! The owner was so helpful and welcoming! He explained the differences between the sandwich! I went with my favorite! We also requested for our sandwich to be cut in half! Two hours later - the bread held its crunchiness and the pork mixed with the carrots and radish tasted delicious !!!! The price - priceless! Affordable for the quantity! Definitely my new go to in the city!!! read more
8 months ago
7 months ago
Great sandwich and parking is on 22nd convenient..stopping by for a drive to the South Bay but first a sandwich from here and a picnic at the beach .. read more
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9 months ago
For $9, you get a huge, tasty sandwich. See the pic of my pork banh mi with a small banana to get a sense of how large this is. Many banh mi's are quite small by comparison. It might not be the most authentic, but it's hard to find a solid lunch in SF for less than $10 these days. Highly recommend. Cash only. Order in person or call in your order and pickup. read more
3 years ago
Definitely coming back here! Growing up in east side San Jose, I miss the abundance of viet food and delis now that I'm in the city. We called to place an order to-go. Family-style service. He got the banh mi dac biet (combination) and I got the banh uot cha lua (steamed rice noodles with fancy pork). Overall banh mi was good. The bread could be better. The mayo inside was buttery and flavorful. I loved the noodles and cha lua, so simple but satisfying. Solid, affordable spot. It is far from where I'm at in SF but I will be back. Cash only btw! read more
2 years ago
Got the combo and chicken bahn mi. It was hot when I got them and I can feel the crunch of the bread, but I was saving it for dinner. Six hour later, I'm having the combination bahn mi for dinner. The bread is not soggy but not much crunch anymore. But still delicious! It's priced very reasonable. I usually get my bahn mi at a shop in San Mateo and they charged twice as much. The staff was very friendly. Speaks perfect English. He wrote "C" on one of the bahn mi to differentiate chicken from combination. But by the time I got home, I couldn't remember if the "C" stands for chicken or combo lol read more
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