30 min wait for a banh mi sandwich at noon peak lunch hour is too long for me. Just cannot afford the time. It's popular for people in this area and busy. High school students and others come here 12-1pm. Bread is good quality! Great that they offer rice noodle rolls and vermicelli dishes and Thai ice tea (popular with students) and viet coffee read more

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So, don't be surprised that when you order they try to convince you to eat something else. They claim to be traditional Vietnamese food. But when you say I want this or that on the menu they try to talk you out of it. They say they got a lot of negative feedback! Even though I have traveled around Vietnam, I did not feel safe ordering here but. Slow. Expect waits. Pork combo is sliced deli meats. Sardines are not traditional in Vietnam. Pickles are sweet and gamey. I will not be going back. read more

This is the best spot for grabbing fresh Vietnamese takeout. They've got a great operation with super friendly service. I've tried a good variety of items at this point but I must shout out the #25 juicy grilled chicken with soft flat sheets of rice noodles. I normally would get grilled pork/egg roll vermicelli but after I tried my husband's chicken dish, I had to commandeer his plate - Thats how much I loved it. The noodle dishes come with a bed of salad and a healthy portion of fish sauce and pickled veggies. Great portions and incredible flavor. The vermicelli is good too, but I was taken aback by how yummy the banh uot flat noodles were. Give it a try! For something more classic - #1 banh Mi dac biet cant go wrong. 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

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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

Banhwich - Banhmi - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Food: LOOOOOVED and I mean LOOOOVED their #2 bbq pork banh mi. The highlight was the perfectly toasted bread for sure! Super soft with the perfect crunch. Good ratio of meat to veggie and there's options to add extra veggie/meat if you'd like at a cost. I will say the portion size runs slightly smaller but it was perfect for me! Meat was very tender #20 bbq pork with egg roll: huge portions, though a good amount of it was noodle, tender and flavorful meat. The highlight is definitely the fried egg roll! I'm usually not a fan of egg rolls because I don't love things that're super fried but somehow the egg rolls were perfectly fried without being too overwhelming, and the stuffing had some nice spice flavor. Paired well with meat and noodles! Coffee: I'm not much of a coffee drinker but I had a few sips of their Vietnamese coffee and it was yummy! Not too sweet, not too strong. Service: extremely efficient especially with everything made to order. Our banh mi was out in less than three minutes! #20 took a bit longer but that's because they make everything to order. Still less than 10 minutes for it to cook. Seems to be a small mom and pop shop. Person taking our order Joseph was super sweet! Offered for us to call and order next time to go and didn't rush for us to pay at all. Keep in mind it's cash preferred but they have Venmo and zelle too. No credit cards accepted here. Ambiance: more of a grab and go place. They did have one table and a few chairs and we sat down to eat but I'd recommend getting to go and going out for a picnic. Price: good price point! Our food was $28 total. Will absolutely be back! 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

Banhwich - 1. Combination Pork Sandwich - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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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

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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

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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

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Enjoyed all their authentic sandwiches and other items they serve. Good choices of rice dishes, noodles, spring rolls. They have all the choices of sandwiches made from what you would expect: Bbq pork, chicken, pate, sardines, tofu...call ahead and pick it up. Fast, friendly, conveniently close to the L Taraval bus line and SF Library. Affordable and very tasty. Sorry no photos but food is solid! read more

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

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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

Banhwich - 2. BBQ Pork Sandwich - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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

Banhwich - 3. BBQ Chicken Sandwich - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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

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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

Banhwich - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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The fishcake banh-mi was really satisfying. They take cash and electronic pay - no credit card.

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! read more

Banhwich - 1. Combination Pork Sandwich - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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

Banhwich - 2. BBQ Pork Sandwich - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Delicious sandwiches at Taraval spot. Always friendly. They do close at 5pm so you can order and pick up to eat later. They also have the bunh cold noodles that I love with pork and spring rolls. The bread is warm, crunchy on the exterior, but soft on the interior. Give them a try! read more

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

Banhwich - Menu - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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

Banhwich - 1. Combination Pork Sandwich - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Banhwich has been a local staple if I'm craving a banh mi. It looks like they switched owners but still the same great quality. I always order the combo which always hits. Great flavor, great portion. I also love the bread they use read more

Great affordable bahn mi spot, grabbed a bbq pork for $9. The bread was nice and soft and all the toppings paired well with the meat, solid sandwich especially for the price. read more

Banhwich - 2. BBQ Pork Sandwich - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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

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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

Banhwich - 3. BBQ Chicken Sandwich - with a surprisingly large portion of moist juicy chicken within! - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I love this place. I generally call about 15 minutes ahead and pickup is super easy. I think they are cash only but their prices are super fair. It's a go to for lunch if I don't know what I want to eat. It's a small place with a few seats along the window. I always get a roast pork banh mi and I tell myself I'm going to try something else but never do because it's just so good. The bread is crispy but still soft inside. The pickles radish and carrot with the meat and a little spice from jalapeño make the perfect sandwich. I never take photos because I'm already finished eating by the time I think about it. read more

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've been in the area for 10+ years and noticed that the shop remodeled recently. I went in and got the grilled pork bahn mi and was NOT disappointed. The bread was super fluffy and soft on the inside and the outside had a hardy CRUNCH. Delicious. I usually don't get jalapenos on my bahn mi, but for some reason I prefer it at this location. Not sure if they're doing something different, but it goes really well with the sandwich and not too spicy. Excellent spot for Bahn Mi and quickly becoming one of my favorites in the area. read more

Purchased the #1 combo sandwich and the shrimp fresh noodle spring rolls on a beautiful SF sunny day. The sandwich was bursting with flavor and packed with meats and veggies in a warm crunchy roll. Heaven! The spring roll was yummy and the accompany dipping sauce was savory. What a find! Good food, nice portions, very nice service and very affordable pricing. read more

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

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Awesome BBQ pork sandwich. Delicious toasted bread from a local bakery and addictively good BBQ pork. Deep fried egg rolls with lettuce and mint wrap also very good. New owners as of August 2024 read more

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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

Banhwich - teriyaki chicken banh mi - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

I should come here to try this place soon and see what kind of food is good here and I am here to try and eat and consider of coming here from now on.. read more

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

Banhwich - Combo 1. Combination Pork Sandwich - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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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

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Decent sandwich, friendly service, and easy on the wallet. My usual order is a bbq pork sandwich and Thai iced tea. The iced tea cools off the heat from the peppers in the sandwich. read more

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

Banhwich - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Delicious food, reasonable prices, and consistently good sandwiches and steamed noodle dishes. A true neighborhood gem!

My new go-to banh mi spot. I've only ever ordered the BBQ chicken banh mi, but I've had it five different times now--and it's consistently excellent. The staff is super friendly, and the vibe is way more relaxed than Saigon Sandwich. It's cash only, and at $8.50 per sandwich, it's a great deal. Yelp might show a higher price, but that's likely due to their markup. I don't even live in the area, but anytime I'm in the Sunset--or even if I've already eaten--I still find myself stopping by to grab a sandwich. read more