Place is clean, but quiet in an awkward way. They use a very good Vietnamese Baguette for their Bahn Mi's. The pickled vegetables are very good, however the tofu used needs to be improved. The tofu isn't marinated in anything and is cut way too thick. While the outside of the tofu was perfectly crispy, there is room for improvement that sets them apart from many other Bahn Mi places I've been. If they cut the tofu thinner and marinated it before frying or grilling, this would easily make this one of the best and unique dishes in the area. I mixed Housin Sauce and Sriracha Sauce to improve the sandwich. Sandwiches are about $8-9.50 making it rather affordable compared to the other options in the area. Plenty of room for improvement. Still worth checking out. read more

Crispy Banh Mi - Tofu Bahn Mi with Thumb as comparison for the thickness of the tofu. - Vietnamese Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Just stopped by Crispy Banhmi for a drink, opted for the honeydew milk tea. The customer service was mediocre at best; the cashier seemed tired and wanted to go home. As a sweets fan, I found the honeydew milk tea a tad too sweet, and the honeydew flavor had a slight perfumey note. I added ice to the cup when I got home to tone down the sweetness, and it was still sweet! My friend had the Vietnamese coffee. The coffee flavor was strong, but it was a nice balance of bold coffee and sweetness. Not the best, I prefer Nguyen's milk tea and coffee compared to this place. read more

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I am writing to update my last review. This time I came in person to place an order. It's conveniently located right off 485 on the S Tryon exit. Inside, the cafe is small but intimate and decorated with simple light fixtures and wall art. During my visit, although there were a few to-go orders, there were no dine-in customers so the place looked very dead. Order: cold cut, chicken, and beef banh mi. The service was fast. Waited maybe 5 mins for my order. Presentation - they match all the other banh mi places. Sliced baguette stuffed with meat of choice and topped with cilantro, pickled carrots/daikon, cucumbers and jalapeños. Taste - crispy and flavorful. The difference between Crispy banh mi and other banh mi places around Charlotte; generous amount of veggies, jalapeños and cucumber both de-seeded, longer baguette, and bagged in a nice paper bag. It's the little details that stand out for me. Taking the extra time to remove the seeds from the jalapeños decrease the spiciness level and from the cucumbers the sogginess. This also helps the veggies keep longer in the fridge. And the paper bag is a fancier touch compared to a plastic bag. read more

Crispy Banh Mi - Classic Cold Cut - Vietnamese Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

A casual franchise Vietnamese restaurant serving up a variety of classics such as: Appetizers: summer rolls, grilled rolls, French and Sweet Potato fries, egg rolls, fried tofu, chicken wings and more Bȧnh Mi Sandwiches: Pork Roll, Classic Cold Cut, Grilled Pork, Pork Meatballs, Vegetarian, Crispy Fried Fish and more Salads: Pork, Chicken and Beef Vermicelli Bowls Variety of Beverages: Coffee, Fruity Green Teas, Milk Teas, Frappe, Juices, Smoothies and Slushies Desserts The restaurant was very clean and the staff was polite. I had zero issues with customer service. What I Tried: GRILLED BEEF ROLLS (2 ROLLS PER ORDER) - Grilled Beef wrapped in a clear rice paper with lettuce, cilantro, mint and noodles. Served with lime-chili fish sauce. - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. FRENCH FRIES - Thick double fried French fries - MANDATORY. ​GRILLED PORK PATTIES BȦNH MÍ - Slightly sweet baked pink pork patties on a toasted French baguette with butter. Topped with slightly pickled carrots & daikon, fresh cucumber, jalapeño pepper and cilantro. - DELICIOUS. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. ​COCONUT MILK TEA - Loved every sip. Great coconut flavor - MUST TRY. CRISPY'S SPECIAL - Coconut meat, longan, pandan jelly, basil seeds & lotus seeds in coconut juice. - Natural fruit sweetness with an excellent combination of flavors. Loved the pandan jelly - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. COMBINATION NO. 1 - Red bean, white bean, mung bean, taro, pandan jelly & ruby pearls in coconut milk topped with peanuts. - The taste is reminiscent of a peanut butter cereal. Loved every spoonful. - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. read more

Got the beef, and the number 1 I forget the name. Both good my only issue was the bread was too soft. I come to crispy banh mi for the crispy fresh bread. I will come back and try again when I'm in the area. The flavors are there. Place is clean. Friendly woman took my order. read more

I wasn't impressed by this location. I couldn't help but notice and feel the building didn't feel necessarily clean. Nothing extreme, but definitely noticeably dingy in some areas. I acknowledge the flavor and ingredients used in both the banh mi and even cha gio were tried and true Viet flavors/ingredients, but the main component...the bread fell flat, literally. Not crispy or even airy at all, it just squished down in itself and was underwhelming. The nuoc mam tasted like nothing honestly - neither sweet or and fish sauce flavor. The service was strange. Wasn't too welcoming when ordering, and when we received our food, it was just dropped off on our table and nothing said at all. read more

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The food was ok there something that I would change as a lot of the summer rolls were falling apart when trying to eat them right when opening the package and the pork vermacli was decent. The place was dark as there was not that many lights on. The staff was friendly when picking up my food I did have to wait a little after getting there but I was 5 min early. read more

Crispy Banh Mi - Broken summer role - Vietnamese Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Horrible!!! We order the pork and shrimp summer rolls. They had no pork and no vermicelli. Just a fat roll of lettuce and shrimp. We order the 8-piecw tofu appetizer - it came with 5 pieces and was so soggy it was mush. We order the pork patty banh I'm and requested it NOT be toasted - it was toasted. Not a big deal but the bread was stale so toasting it made it crumble into dust. The fries were ok. Stay away - no value for the money read more

I've given this place so many chances. Probably because the very first time I went, the food was perfect. I've gone about 6 times in the last year. 1st time - ordered the fried tofu and French fries. Perfect. Both were fresh and crispy. I was pleasantly surprised by the tofu - it was so light and dusted with panko. It came with squares of nori that I used to pick up the tofu pieces and dunk them into a very light soy sauce. The fries were fried in fresh oil, so there was minimal grease. Just crispy, fresh French fries. The total was under 10 bucks, so it was a win. I said I would definitely go back. 2nd time - I ordered the same, fried tofu and fries. They didn't tell me they were out of the nori, they just let me go home to find out. A bit disappointed, but the tofu with sauce and fries were good. I said I'd go back. 3rd time - I ordered the same, but asked if they had the nori and she said yes. At home I discovered greasy seaweed, which was shredded and sprinkled over the tofu. Fries were good. Meh, I'll go back someday. 4th time - I ordered the same (I'm sure you coulda guessed that) and everything was good except they put a different sauce in there but I hadn't noticed because you can't see inside the sauce container (by now all trust was gone so I looked at my order before leaving - shoulda looked inside the sauce container!). GAH! Why can't they get it right?! I can't go back there! 5th time - it had been months and I was craving fried tofu, so I ordered it again, checking everything, and they got it right. Awesome! I'll go again. 6th - and final time - I ordered the same, fried tofu and fries, (with nori?) I asked the person on the phone. A very small voice said they did have the nori and then they just hung up the phone without giving me a total. It was just weird. So this was the worst yet. Tofu was about half the size as before and limp, with no seasoning or panko. The seaweed sheets were also about half the size as before. The sauce was a sauce I've never seen anywhere. The fries were either leftovers that were refried, or the oil was ancient. They were greasy and flavorless. Absolutely awful. I chucked the whole bag in the trash. Damn. I will never go back, read more

This was delish! The BANH MI itself was crispy. The meat was tender. The pickled carrots & daikon, just YUM! read more

Crispy Banh Mi - Grilled Pork Rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Listen... this is definitely a Vietnamese restaurant I could eat at every day! The food here is very flavorful and tasty! All our dishes were cooked fresh and prepared once we ordered. My favorite was the grilled chicken fresh roll and cold cut bahn mi. You really can't go wrong with anything on the menu. The young service staff was helpful and friendly and answered my questions about the ingredients and helped with the selection. We sat near the window to get natural light and eat our lunch. The restaurant was clean and beautifully decorated. I'll be back for more real soon. read more

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Affordable but mediocre Vietnamese food Pros were only three dollars to add on extra beef, however, the portion was actually smaller than I imagined it was going to be. Noodles, veggies, and peanut sauce were good. ‍ The fish sauce dressing was really lacking. I was surprised that it was so flavorless, considering that I've had amazing fish sauce based condiments in other Vietnamese inspired establishments. Truly, I threw this away. I ended up making my own dressing with sweet chili to add flavor. this bowl is meant to be eaten on the same day. When I tried to use the leftovers the following day, the noodles were stale and the veggies were wilted. I wouldn't recommend ordering a large bowl with extra portions after this experience. Stick to something you will eat and want in one go! Lesson learned. Total Spend: $17 read more

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This is a fantastic location! It's super clean but parking can be limited. I stopped in for a Vietnamese coffee and sandwiches for the family. The coffee was okay, could've been better. It tasted a bit watered down. On the other hand, the sandwiches were amazing! I went with the #1 Crispy Bahn Mi. The fillings were terrific! The bread was perfect and was able to hold everything in! Overall, a good place to meetup with a friend for lunch or coffee. read more

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The Crispys favorite sandwich is to die for. It has the perfect flavoring that is addicting. The fries are also great and seasoned very well. I have only tried the sandwich and fries so far because it is so good I don't want to try anything else read more

I am in town for work and figured I'd grab lunch from here because it used to be one of my favorite places... honestly I would have canceled my order had I seen the condition of the restaurant before I had it in my hands. This place is DIRTY. The dining room itself is unkept from the tables down to the floor but the bathroom was alarming, to say the least. There's no way it's been cleaned in at least weeks. The floors are sticky and gross, the benches are dirty, the counter where you order is black and marked up. It's pretty disgusting. And the chicken was soooo dry. What a waste of $18. read more

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I have been going to the South Blvd location since they been open. And I have never have any issues.. Alway would order the food via app either in the way to work or on the way home.. But now they opened in Steele Creek so I can ordered it a lot more often. As usual, I used the app to order my food. This time I opted for the vermicelli bowl. Grilled pork with egg rolls. Comes with fresh lettuce, cut cucumbers, pickled carrots and house sauce, then I alway get my usual large lycee tea. I'm soo glad they have a location closer to the house. The quality of food is still the same as the one of South Blvd. everyone must try it! read more

Crispy Banh Mi - Grilled pork Vermicelli bowl - Vietnamese Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Good food, and service, and The cashier is hot I definitely recommend everyone to pay a visit

The food was very good I didn't have to wait the atmosphere was very calm great service from the cashier very good recommend. read more

Crispy Banh Mi - Grilled Pork Sandwich - Vietnamese Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I'm obsessed. The location is very low key from the outside but immediately when we walked in everyone was friendly. We tried two banh mi (grilled pork and grilled chicken), French fries, and an iced Vietnamese coffee. They got our order out pretty quickly. Everything was delicious. The perfect balance of grilled meats and fresh veggies plus an amazing sauce. We will be back! read more

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So good as always. Been craving it for years and so happy I did. Food was fast, tasty and portions r worth the price! I got the pork banh mi so I'll come back and try the chicken with a tea read more

Crispy Banh Mi - French Fries - Vietnamese Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Viet coffee tasted like water. Gnats flying in my face while I was waiting. Service was fine but my banh mi and chicken wings were so bad. 0/10 read more

I used to live near banh mi bros. That was my go to place (mostly because they were the closest but also they have amazing vegan options). But now I need to find a closer banh mi place to south Charlotte. Crispy Banh Mi is a solid contender. They only have one vegetarian option for banh mi and summer rolls but they were good considering other banh mi places might not have any chay (meatless) options. The baguette was nicely crispy as expected but the pickled vegetables weren't as pungent as I like (which I'm sure others may not like so take this with a grain of salt). The seitan was a soft and chewy texture that meshed well with all the flavors of the other dish. This definitely hit the mark. The summer roll was a bit lacking. It was basically just the seitan and some lettuce. No noodles, pickled veg, or basil. Decently sized with what seemed like a hoisin based sauce instead of what looked like nuoc nam (fish sauce) that my friend got with her chicken summer roll. I'd probably skip this next time in favor of another banh mi. The che thai dessert was interesting! It was mostly a coconut based liquid with some fruit jellies (pandan, jackfruit, coconut). The shapes of the jellies were like spaghetti and fat french fries. A little awkward to eat but I could see it being exceptionally refreshing on a hot day. It got better as the flavors melded together. I saved half of it and ate the other half later in the day and that's when the flavors popped. read more

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Very clean establishment and very nice employees. We got the Crispy's favorite banh mi or normally called banh mi dac viet and the grilled pork banh. Both were prepared well and placed in a very nicely packed box. They do put all the pickled veggies on the sandwich for you which is nice but could soggy up your sandwich if you don't eat it fresh or right away. We also got some brown suga milk tea with boba and they tasted good. I liked all their packaging and logos. Happy to see them thriving and with multiple locations. read more

Crispy Banh Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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I always get the grilled beef sandwich with Cajun fries. Friendly fast service the grilled bbq sandwich is also a winner. I like the eggs and spring rolls...the dipping sauce is to die for read more

Very very good pork buhn, the best I have ever had. A very simple place, not a lot of seating inside. There's lots of take-out going on. The man behind the counter wasn't very friendly but I noticed a lot of service industry people weren't friendly at all in Charlotte, so it must just be a local thing. Even when smiled at, no smile back and was looked at like I was a bother. Was like that a lot during the entire week I was here. Still he made some excellent buhn. read more

It was good but the meat was dry and just warmed in the microwave. I wonder if I went earlier in the day, maybe it would be fresher. The cashier was so kind and helpful - she would explain the whole menu to me. The man preparing food in the back waved and was kind as well. I asked for extra meat and glad I did, I would suggest this. The bread is crusty and buttery. The sandwich would be dry without it. Overall, good but I would come back and try it earlier in the day. So ask for extra sauce and meat! The veggies tasted fresh and paired well on the sandwich. read more

This is my second time having Banh Mi and it did not disappoint. The bread was perfect. It was crispy but not dry and the ingredients inside were fresh. I got the grilled pork Banh Mi and french fries. The pork was a little sweet but everything blended so well that it worked. I don't know if a traditional Banh Mi has mayo or some kind of dressing but I think a little mayo would have taken it to the next level. read more

This establishment consistently pumps out a great product. I come all the way from Columbia, SC for their Banh Mi Sandwiches and especially the Fried Quail. The service is great and the food is delicious. I wish we had one in Columbia that dedicated. Maybe someday. read more

Tried Vietnamese (@crispybanhmi) today for the first time. I like! The grilled pork bahn mi had lots of flavor, crispy veggies, and the bread was fresh with just the right amount of crispy on the outside. Boba milk tea was delish! Perfect amount of sweetness. Almond Panna Cotta - at first I was side eyeing it, but it turned out to taste pretty good. It has alot of different textures to it, which I like and it also had the perfect amount of sweetness. Will definitely go back and try a few other things and I look forward to finding other Vietnamese restuarants and giving them a try. read more

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Just ate here and the staff and environment was so weird. You have three staff members up at the cashier not doing anything I don't know why they need that many when it wasn't that busy. The banh mi itself is not authentic it's the most white washed banh mi I've ever tasted. It doesn't even have pate on it which everyone uses at pho restaurants. If your looking for a REAL banh mi go somewhere else. Don't WASTE YOUR MONEY! Also who trains the staff because the blonde girl literally gave me my order at the table while talking on the phone then dropped my straw on the ground and proceeded to still give it to me. Like hello GROSS. The bathrooms were out of order which is probably good bc the rest of the place looked like no one cleaned or wiped down any tables. Just saying I worked in food and if I was standing around not doing anything I'd wipe down some damn tables! read more

We just picked up food and the bread and sandwiches look great. We went inside to use the restroom and now we can't eat them, as the restaurant was so filthy we just can't do it. It's really a shame. read more

Wasn't very flavorful, boring taste, restaurant was dirty, and the thing I wanted most on the menu was out for the day.

It was a nice surprise to see Crispy Banh Mi on this side of town, I had no idea! Walked in today and we were greeted by a friendly college girl making drinks. My first thought was "uh-oh" since I was used to seeing the same faces at the other location for so long and worried how the drinks would turn out. I take it all back, she was quick, courteous and the drinks were fantastic. Got quite a few drinks: thai tea boba, Vietnamese coffee, taro boba. Ordered a banh mi and a noodle bowl as well (dove right in and did not get to take photos) and they were just like the ones from the South Blvd location but in a much nicer ambiance. Some places expand and lose their touch but thankfully not this place. Check them out, you won't be disappointed! read more

Crispy Banh Mi - Taro Milk Tea - Vietnamese Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I really liked the food the rolls were fresh and on time the Banh mi was crispy with good vegetables .

Honestly the one in south blvd is the best place cause the one in Arsley taste terrible

BBQ Bahn MI was fantastic. Very friendly staff and helpful with choices. Very clean restaurant! read more

Crispy Banh Mi - BBQ Bahn Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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I wasn't sure how this place would rate, I used to go to the Banh Mi Tea House that was there prior and enjoyed it. I had a chicken roll and a beef banh mi sandwich and both were awesome! read more

Crispy Banh Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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I've had banh mi from here a few times and all times were great! Service was very helpful with decision making! Cute little spot. Will be back! read more

Business trip to the area left me lacking fresh, healthy food options. Sure I could get BBQ, Fried Chicken, and plenty of bad burgers but I wanted something quick and easy. Now to be fair, I friggen love Bahn Mi and I'm from Oakland, Ca where we have a lot of good options, but THIS PLACE WAS THE REAL DEAL!!! I had a Chinese BBQ Pork Bahn mi with extra pate. Yum. Good pickle veggies and plenty of herbs. The roll was perfect. I might get one for the 5 hour flight home. Also good were the fried egg rolls. I would call them imperial rolls. They had a lot of great pork, black pepper, wood ear, noodle flavor. Too bad they wouldn't be good on the plane. One minor complaint. A little salty for me. read more

Crispy Banh Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Good food with very friendly service. I get food from here pretty often but last night I ordered food for myself and a friend about 25 minutes before close. I knew I was running into traffic so I called ahead and let them know I was on the way. He replied, "No worries, of course we'll wait for you." I pulled up about 4 minutes after close and they walked the food out to me, waited for me to check that everything was there and asked if I wanted any sauces, utensils or anything. This experience just added to what was already great customer service. BBQ pork Banh mi with hoisin sauce is fire. read more