Stopped by after walking around Fillmore for a quick bite. It was fast, easy, and tasty! Beginner friendly banh mi - fresh veggies, toasted bread, and good pork belly. It was a bit fattier than I like but I appreciated how it didn't have that "porky" smell to it. I will be coming back if I need a quick bite! read more

Bun Mee - Belly Bun - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

I ordered the lemongrass pork banh mi online for pickup and they had it waiting for me when I arrived. I took that sandwich on a lil journey with me to Alta Plaza park where I proceeded to devour it and enjoy the city views. Loved the crispy baguette but wish there was a bit more filling inside! read more

Bun Mee - Lemongrass Pork Banh Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Cons: The gentleman informed us that sadly there were no non-caffeinated boba drink options. Seemed strange considering that they advertised a Taro boba (typically non-caffeinated) on their sidewalk sign but we took his word and skipped the boba drink we were so looking forward to. The pork sandwich was packed full of carrots and pork with one slice of jalapeño. But the taste and texture of the pork was disappointing. It was not quite ground pork but not cubed or sliced. Sort of marinated scraps. Pros: Brussel sprouts were amazing. Came with a side of mint sauce. Really great price at $6 for a side. Fast service. read more

Highly recommend the 5 spice chicken in the bun me sandwich. They make everything to order so the wait time was a little longer than expected, but so worth it. read more

Good food! I like they have outdoor seating right in front of the restaurant. Guy taking my order was not very friendly, but got the job done Food was ok, got the shot rib. It was pretty big and messy... I would try something else next time. My husband had the egg plant and LOVED it read more

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Ordered the lemongrass pork sandwich, five spice chicken sandwich, and Vietnamese iced coffee for take out. The lemongrass pork sandwich was fine. The meat wasn't too salty-it was kind of peppery. I asked for jalapeños on the side and they weren't spicy. A sriracha packet was included in the take out bag-it wasn't spicy either, more sweet than spicy. The five spice chicken sandwich was fine-chicken was tender. The bread wasn't too crispy on the outside so that it would cut up the top of your mouth when you bite down-that I appreciated very much. read more

Bun Mee - Five Spice Chicken Sandwich - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Don't shoot the messenger. I was a part of a meeting where the admin catered in Bunmee. And well, it became quite a topic of discussion for a little bit! My personal experience? 5 stars for the customer service - the folks at the Fillmore location have always been so pleasant and upbeat. But I concur with everyone at this catered meeting who lovingly support local SF businesses, and those who have commented here too - the desire to get big has undermined whatever authentic flavor Bunmee had that had captivated any of us in the first place. I saw lots of comments here on the serving size, price, item choices. The CATFISH was the outstanding item on the menu you could not get anywhere. The owner put it back briefly b/c customers were upset it was gone, before it went out for good. Somehow the menu became franchised/corporate, and out the door went other fun items like strawberry lychee in favor of a vanilla lychee tea that masks as a western orangesicle drink. Bunmee has been pursuing franchising, and my colleagues said the owner described in print, wanting it to be the next "Shake Shack of Vietnamese sandwiches." What??! We all exclaimed. For most local biz supporters, this is a buzzkill word. I'm sure it was a hit for investors and pitching to potential franchisee owners though! The once owner, who is now self-proclaimed as "CEO" lists themselves on corporate namesake "I am top 10 of" lists seems to be more proud of these milestones than anything else, including keeping the dear items that helped make Bunmee get on the map. I still go to Bunmee, though much, much less frequently - and always leave a little halfhearted at the more unique dishes that have now been lost to franchised, capitalist goals. read more

This restaurant has the best service, everyone is so extremely kind. I come here for lunch very often and they remember my name every time. Such great staff! read more

The five spice chicken salad is SO GOOD. It has a fantastic mix of tastes and textures-- spicy jalapeño, sweet and tangy pickled carrot and daikon, warmth from the 5 spice chicken, crispy wonton chips and crushed peanuts, and fresh cucumber, tomato, cilantro, and mint! It's hard to tell from the picture, but there's actually a fair amount of chicken in the salad :) read more

Bun Mee - Five Spice Chicken Salad - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Got take out from Bun Mee recently, and honestly felt that it was average overall. A good relatively healthy meal - I got the crispy tofu bun and my husband got the belly bun. We made it less healthy with some salt and garlic fries! My bun was good but a bit dry and less flavorful than bahn mi that I've had in the past. Like the pickled carrots and veggies but maybe a different additional sauce to help. Maybe the eggplant sandwich would be more moist? The fries were good but better after we popped them in our air fryer for 5 mins to crisp them up after their delivery journey. A bright spot was the coconut cookie which was delicious! read more

Bun Mee - Takeout Belly Bun, Salt N Pepper Garlic Fries, and Crispy Tofu Bun - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Consistently great food at stylish little restaurant with counter service. The Brussel sprouts are particularly delicious

On a recent sunny Sunday we were strolling with our pupper through the Fillmore/Lower Pac Heights neighborhood, window shopping, people watching and generally enjoying the day when the hunger hit. The 4-5 block stretch on Fillmore, above Japantown, has plenty of nosheries with sidewalk seating and after considering a few we landed at Bun Mee, a "gourmet banh mi inspired" sandwich joint. We grabbed a table outside and I went in to order at the counter. Perusing the menu we saw what appeared to be various permutations of a banh mi sandwich, fancied up a bit. They could be selected as-is or things like pate or an egg could be added. I selected the Grilled Lemongrass Pork sandwich for her and the Hanoi-Style Catfish sandwich for me. The fellow taking my order asked if we wanted jalapenos on the sandwiches and I confirmed. I also ordered some Sweet Potato Fries and a can of Coke to share. After paying I was given a number to bring to the table. The food came out pretty quick and right away I realized I ordered too much. The sandwiches are large and we easily could have shared one with the sweet potato fries or skipped the fries and each had a sandwich. In the end this worked out because we each took half a sandwich home, and since we arrived back in the South Bay late it was convenient to just have the leftovers for dinner. The sweet potato fries were slightly crispy, perfectly salted and went well with the side of red curry mayo. When I go for a traditional banh mi, I really care about the bread, it makes or breaks it for me and I sort of view the other stuff as a condiment. Bun Mee flips the equation, really focusing on what goes in the sandwich. For me the bread was just so-so, like hoagie level really. Both sandwiches we ordered had red curry mayo on them which added a nice tang and included plenty of jalapeno, cucumber, carrot, onion and pickled daikon. The veggies were clean and fresh tasting. Her sandwich had an abundance of tasty pork, mine could have used more catfish. It looks like they just put one skinny piece in there. In spite of this the taste was there. We both enjoyed our stuff. Our puppy got little bites of the pork because she was barking for it, and she approved. Overall this was a pretty positive first experience and I would go back again. read more

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Yum! Super happy I tried this place. I really enjoyed the lemongrass pork rice bowl with garlic rice and a side of bone broth. Everything was super flavorful, was a great portion and tasted fresh. The prices are also very reasonable- esp for Fillmore street. The atmosphere was cute and is super friendly for solo diners. My server was also friendly and attentive, coming to check on me more than once. I definitely plan on coming back. read more

Came for lunch - service was fast and friendly. Got the Bun Noodle Bowl with pork. The pork was a little grainy and sandy. The noodles were coated with oil - most likely because when cooked, bun noodles clump together so they used the oil to keep the strands separate. The oily coating was definitely not appealing. Egg rolls are good. Would come back to try the banh mi to see how that is, but wouldn't order the bun noodle bowl again. read more

Bun Mee - Bun Noodle Bowl with pork - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

I had tried the Bun Mee location at terminal 3 at SFO a few times when I am transfer flights. I'm always happy I stop by to get one of their delicious sandwiches. During a recent visit to San Francisco, I had to try the store on Fillmore Street. I stopped in one of my last nights there and ordered the five spice chicken banh mi sandwich and an order of sweet potato fries. The sandwich with a soft interior and crunchy exterior was so delicious! The grilled five spice chicken "Bun Mee" sandwich comes with caramel mayo, shaved onion, pickled carrots & daikon, cucumber, jalapeños and cilantro. Really a wonderful meal. The sweet potato fries were also cooked to perfection and a great accompaniment! The fries served with a curry mayo dipping sauce are very tasty! read more

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I liked the catfish sandwich! Crispy! It could've had more sauce or a bigger slice of fish. I also tried the combo sandwich and wasn't a fan. It was super oily and greasy. I'd come back to try the catfish sandwich again and hope it's a bigger piece. read more

We've ordered from Bun Mee in the past and it's been quite good but on this recent occasion, after somewhat of an hiatus, it was pretty awful and barely edible. The steak in the Hawker bowl and in the Pho-rench dip was tough & dry, the side order of the spiced chicken was just as bad and the fried chicken sandwich was a complete disaster. It was more like a stale, flattened, limp nugget in an over sized bun. Needless to say, we certainly won't be ordering from here ever again! read more

Tasty drink but 3/4 of the cup were large chunks of ice. I'd say about 1/3 of the cup was actual liquid with the rest a cream topping. Definitely not worth the $7. read more

Bun Mee - Finished cloud drink - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

I didn't like the bread. I ordered a couple of sandwiches in the late afternoon which could have contributed to the freshness of the bread. The bread tasted and felt dry and if the bread isn't good then that just kills the whole experience of enjoying the sandwich. I had the sloppy bun which had a curry beef filling. The filling was plenty but I didn't like the pickled carrots and daikon. In fact after reviewing the menu, it was not supposed to come with those. The pickled veggies did not go with the curry beef at all. It was too sour. Another reason why I didn't like my sandwich. My partner had the crispy catfish and it was alright. A fresher bread would have resulted in a better tasting experience. read more

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Great food. It's the most authentic Vietnamese food you can get in the fillmore area. The sandwiches are always good. My favorite is the combo which includes pate. It's an absolute bummer though that they took down the parklet. It's what made grabbing lunch there more enjoyable. Before it was taken down, it was lovely having lunch there with your dog. But now that is gone, we can only dine in on the small tables next to the loud cars that pass by. read more

I love the Saigon Peanut Rice Bowl with Tofu. It's really flavorful and fast. I can't try their other food because I'm vegetarian, but I bet they're good as well. read more

Bun Mee - Saigon Peanut Rice Bowl with Tofu - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Service has been consistently great over 5+ visits - split my food in two bowls, and a cut sandwiches in half to make it easier to share - food was messed up once and was quickly replaced and got a complimentary drink! - they hired consultants to improve the experience - engaging and got some gift cards as well Food is 4/5 Interesting sandwiches! Pho is better than I expected, it's improved I think! Less pepper and softer chicken. read more

Great spot with plenty of outdoor seating, and very fast service. We got the five spice chicken sandwich and the chicken bowl. It was good, with plenty of chicken, but it was a little dry and needed more sauce. I asked for no jalapeños but it had jalapeño, which was no big deal I just picked them off but just be aware if you sub something off for an allergy or something. I'd come back and just ask for more sauce next time. read more

Bun Mee - Grilled Five Spice Chicken sandwich - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Freshest tofu salad I've ever had. Great mix of herbs. Great afternoon lunch spot on Fillmore St.

Popped in today. I'm hoping it is just an off day but both the pork and chicken were not tender. Maybe I got what was leftover from yesterday? I won't be rushing back. read more

Bun Mee - Sticker still on cut produce. Hmm ... - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Worst customer service ever, no water refills and very poor customer communication also very slow service.

I've stopped in here a few times. I get the 5 spice sandwich or salad and love them both. It's good and fresh and consistent. But honestly what keeps me coming back is the extraordinary service you don't even see at high end restaurants in the city anymore. The guy that runs this place is on it!!!! He multi task with customers, back of house, and couriers without missing a beat. When you eat in, he even checks in on you to see if you need anything. Food 5/5, Service 10/5 read more

For context, I am a bahn mi enthusiast, I'd travel from LA to SF to try and find bahn mi gems. Today I tried their classic combo Bahn Mi, and I just have 2 words. SIMPLY DELICIOUS. The pate, mortadella and lemongrass pork complimented each other so well, I ordered extra jalapeños and it was perfect. The service was excellent, my bahn mi was well packaged, super tidy and neat. I also ordered the Vietnamese cream cloud to pair it with my bahn mi and it was just stunning. Love this place and will 1000000% order again PS: I got too excited and forgot to take a picture of my food, I'll remember the next time I order read more

I knew this place sounded familiar. I went to the same restaurant in Downtown San Francisco a few years ago. It was delicious, and I even ordered the same thing... a Hawker Food Bowl. Mine this time had brown rice, tofu, cucumbers, shredded carrots, kimchi, jalapenos, and an egg. I had to douse it with Sriracha. Of course it wasn't anywhere near the freshness of the Downtown location, but it was okay. Food came out super quickly, and service was friendly. Not bad for airport food. Solid 3 stars. But it does make me want to check out the quality of food at the other locations! read more

Bun Mee - Hawker Rice Bowl - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

First time at this spot and came for lunch one Friday with a friend. I ordered the Crunchy Saigon Chicken Salad and it was fresh, vibrant, and very tasty. This location is no frills but it was clean and service was good and attentive. read more

I grew up eating banh mi sandwiches in San Francisco and I remember paying like $3 for them. Ok nostalgic moment over. The sandwiches here just were not worth the $16. Way too much carrots and not enough of the meat/fish/chicken. The salad was very tasty however, all the delicious flavors of the sandwich but in a salad. So I'll be getting that again :) read more

I usually really enjoy the food at Bun Mee but unfortunately they are not always consistent and sometimes the food isn't as fresh as it should be. My bun bowl had warm wet greasy noodles today. The noodles are supposed to be served cold with fresh vegetables and delicious meat. It was not edible and I ended up only eating the meat and fried spring roll. read more

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Really good bahn mi here! The service was efficient and the out door seating area was very pleasant. The pickled carrots were nice and crunchy and jalapeños were good, a little on the dry side though. I got the five spice chicken sandwich and the flavor was delicious. The sauce had a strong buttery flavor but it wasn't too over powering. The chicken wasn't too fatty although some pieces were a bit too greasy and too much at times. The bread had a perfect crunch on the outside and soft on the inside, which is what I prefer for bahn mi. Overall, I had a good experience here and would go again. read more

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The food doesn't disappoint. Had an incident a few months ago where things didn't go well with an online order that never got made. Austin and Sergio provided the best follow up to and did a great job making sure I stayed a loyal customer. I work down the block and love the bun noodle bowls. Thank you for valuing your customers! read more

Food is a 10/10. They're fast. Fresh. Simple. Delicious! Osmar is the besttt!!!! He was training someone and was so good about helping get my order out right. Easy Fillmore swing by. read more

This is my go-to when I stay in San Francisco and was a favorite when I lived in Pac Heights. The "fast casual" description from another reviewer is spot on - do not expect a traditional Vietnamese restaurant. The Banh Mi is amazingly delicious and the service is always spot on. For fun get a sloppy bun with a fried egg! Do it! read more

This has been my go to spot for forever. But they ruined it when they got rid of some of the best items on the menu. BRING BACK THE COOKIE, THE CATFISH SANDWICH AND THE FRIED TOFU SANDWICH. The fried chicken sandwich isn't good it also tastes like the weird lab grown chicken. The fries are still great though. read more

Great sandwiches. I really liked that it was heavy on the veggies! I would definitely eat here again.

Fave banh mi in SF so far, tasty and good balance and they keep it simple and good, the spicy chicken banh mi got a great sauce! read more

Bun Mee - 5 Spice Chicken banh Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Their sandwiches are really good. The chicken sandwich is so yummy. I highly recommend this place if you love subs.