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Hello Banh Mi

4.0 (51 reviews)
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Rick J.

Damn! Don't sleep on this spot if you are looking for a bomb Banh-Mi!! Came here at 9am (don't judge me) for a Sammy, the meat was hella juicy n there's something extra about this one. Not sure, but it was on the juicier side. I need to try it at least 3 more times to figure this one out!!! I'll be back fashoo

Combo sandwich with a VN ice coffee.
Justin L.

Without wasting time, I'm just going to to straight into it. Nice service but the food is not very authentic. With this location, they're for office people or people that work around there. I'm Vietnamese so I can tell you that their sandwiches can be a lot better, even their VN coffee is not authentic (not bitter and strong enough). BTW, I got my food really fast that mean it was being prepared ahead already (not fresh).

Rosie W.

I feel bad for leaving a bad review since so many of you left 5 stars. I was inclined to leave a 1 star review because I couldn't even eat my sandwich. I had to dissect the sandwich and just eat the bread. What the hell went wrong with this sandwich? Did I get the wrong kind? I ordered the combination and it tasted like layers and layers of cardboard. There wasn't enough pate to make it tasty and the cold meats were flavorless and hard. The carrots weren't marinated so it tasted like rough shredded carrots. I've never had to eat a Vietnamese sandwich the way I did and I felt it was a waste of $11. So disappointed.

Tofu banh mi
Jen T.

Not sure why anyone is complaining about $9.25 for a banh mi when it's delicious and stuffed with protein. A basic turkey sandwich is $10.50 at Gus's--a stacked banh mi for $9.25 (in this economy!!) is generous. Walked in at 4pm on a Wednesday and it was super quiet, but I hope it doesn't stay that way! The tofu banh mi I got was flavorful and loaded with goodness, the bread crusty without being too stiff. Just right. It's not the most gourmet thing you'll ever eat, but if you want a fancy banh mi then go to Wooly Pig and get their $15 one, or buy two here for almost the same price. The man behind the counter was very friendly, and he got our sandwiches done pretty quickly. Great spot for a quick, convenient bite.

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Vinkin Ken T.

Finally a new banh mi and Vietnamese food shop in the neighborhood! They took over the old nail salon space. They just opened on 9/27/22. When I came by around 4:40pm they said they had sold out of things and to come by the next day, which I did. They are open M-F 9-5pm and may possibly extend to Saturdays. The gentleman taking my order, I assume is the owner was very friendly. We came by around 10am and ordered a special combination banh mi and a grilled pork banh mi. Both at $9.25 each. It looked like mom and sis or wifey was helping out. They also offer a few other Vietnamese dishes such as: egg rolls, fresh spring rolls, vermicelli noodle bowls, pho, salad and drinks. Note this is only for take out, there is no seating area. The special combination only contained 2 kinds of meats and they use store bought mayo rather than homemade. I would've liked more pate in mine, luckily I had some at home to add myself. They have a toaster oven but my bread wasn't toasted, it was cold. The bread itself was ok. Didn't stand out from other banh mi shops in the city. For the grilled pork banh mi, the meat was tender and I liked the marinade. The bread for it was toasty. The owner offered us free soda/water or free chips. We opted for the chips. That was nice. We look forward to trying their other menu items and hope to give their banh mi's another try in the very near future. Welcome to the Design District, Hello Banh Mi!

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Emily W.

They are small for the price, and the bread can't compare to Duc Huong. The jalapeños had a bunch of seeds on them that were hard to dig out of the sandwich so even after I removed them there was still a bunch of spice. Had to take a break and come back to it later. I would probably only come back if I didn't know what else to eat and had a huge banh mi craving.

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Jiwan K.

Taste (4 out of 5): I've gotten the grilled pork sandwich a couple of time, and it's decent! It has all of the banh mi essential ingredients. I was hoping that it's thit nuong, but it tastes a little bland and different from what I am used to. Value (4 out of 5): $9.25 for a decently sized sandwich in SF. Not bad! Service (4 out of 5): Counter service. Haven't had a poor experience!

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Ken P.

It was a nice surprise! I was walking around the area and was looking for a quick eat. I AM SO HAPPY I found this place. They serve the common classics from rice meals, soups, Vietnamese coffee and of course! Banh Mi. I have been here twice so far within the past month. The pork Banh mi was great! The pickled veggies were crunchy, but could be more vinegar (in my opinion). The pork meat itself was tender and juicy. The bread was warm, toasty outside, fluff inside. Ordered the pork spring rolls, and they were delicious. They did come with a sort of "yum-yum" sauce, which I usually don't get. REQUEST FOR THE NUOC MAM! That fish sauce game with the egg rolls is the only way. Work is piling up? Deadlines getting close? Not enough energy to walk your pup? Get the Vietnamese ice coffee! It's strong and not too sweet! Service? It was fast and they were very friendly! Overall! It's a great spot for a quick good food. You can also take a seat and enjoy the pho (which I have to try next time) Give this place some business, it's usually not busy at all when I go.

Amazing composition in this banh mi, 4 coke cuts, two sauces, and below $10!
Neal B.

Yessss finally an excellent banh mi in the neighborhood at an exceptional price! I've only tried the special, but can see it has many marks of a well constructed banh mi: the baguette is crisp but not shrapnel for the mouth, there are at least 4 types of cold cuts used, and at least two sauces, pate and a perhaps mayo based sauce, and from the cross section you can see that there is good balance between the meat vegetable and bread components. The flavor on the pate is nice, not too mineraly, and the bit of fresh cracked pepper really sings. My only critique is that jalapeños should probably be deseeded before use in the sandwich, but that's no problem for spicy lovers.

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Very forgettable banh mi sandwich. I got the pork but there it was half fat and the bread was a bit hard

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11 months ago

Got the grill chicken banh mi and it was salty and extremely underwhelming. As someone who enjoys banh mi, I would not recommend this place.

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Banh Mi was filled with half meat, half grizzle. Will not be coming back. Staff were nice.

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Really like this place. Their iced coffee and bahn mi is such a great combo. Also love getting their pho on cold days. Highly recommend!

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Check out the grilled pork banh mi, so good. Nice fresh bread. Vegetables pickled well and not shorted. One filled me and that's only $10.

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It has been a MINUTE since I've been back at Anh Hong, but as always, it did not disappoint!…read more We used to go back in the day when they were still in the TL doing the seven courses of beef. They don't do that anymore, but they still have the same stuff you just have to order à la carte. The restaurant isn't huge, but they're definitely giving more upscale vibes, and I highly recommended making a reservation because they definitely get busy. You end up with a lot of food on the table so it's nice that the tables are huge! We ordered a bunch of things, including their beef carpaccio, beef wrap, grilled pork, and imperial roll dishes, but I think what stood out the most were the prawns! A little on the pricier side, but definitely tasty.

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