Great sandwiches and close to work. I love Vietnamese sandwiches. I was surprised there was one so close to my office and I've been in this are for over 10 years. read more

Ordered pick up through ubereats. Ordered the pho with rare steak + beef ball, pho with chicken and chips. The uber eats description for the chips read "Crispy fried potato strips served hot" and in DoorDash it reads as "Crispy Vietnamese-style chips, typically includes a unique blend of local herbs and spices." Both were generated by AI. What I received was a bag of potato chips. Good job, AI. The "rare" steak was packed inside the hot broth. Where other pho restaurants have the rare steak packed separately , you can imagine the steak was over cooked when I started eating it. There was a good amount of meat though and lots of noodles. For the pho ga, they use the same chicken as they do for their banh mi sandwiches. Not a fan as I prefer it boiled for my pho ga. They give lots of sliced white onions and bean sprouts but no Thai basil. Lots of hoisin and siracha packets too, 4 each was given. As for the broth, it's ok. Not the best flavor I've had. read more

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Stopped by for a quick to-go lunch. Place was clean and the cashew was friendly. Ordered the #3 Banh Mi Special Combo and a Viet iced coffee. Sandwich was a good size and had plenty of meat and fresh veggies. Iced coffee was tasty and hit the spot. I'll try their pho next time. Nice visit for a quick lunch. read more

Hello Banh Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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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 read more

Hello Banh Mi - Chicken Banh-mi - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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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). read more

Hello Banh Mi - Combo sandwich with a VN ice coffee. - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Banh mi's here are serviceable, but the real star.... Get the fried pork egg rolls: hands down best in the city, and it's not even close. You get 4 perfectly crispy rolls packed to the gills with meat, mushrooms, and a bit of veg. Served with romaine, cucumbers, and pickled carrots and a sweet fish sauce. Pro move is to add some of the house-made chili oil from the square containers to the sauce, mix and dip. read more

the food here is amazing if you're vegetarian! i got the veggie tofu banh mi and its so refreshing to have on a hot day, the owner is very sweet and accomodating, she remembered that i liked my vietnamese coffee more sweetened and asked if i would like that again! and overall a very clean and nice restaurant! read more

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

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. read more

Hello Banh Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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.

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. read more

Hello Banh Mi - Tofu banh mi - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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! read more

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The food was okay nothing too special. The inside was small and nothing stand out. The service was okay. The disappointment came when the lady behind the counter told my order and my money and using the same black gloves to touch every surface and handle money begins making my order. I was absolutely disgusted when I saw that she was handing food with gloves and not changing to a brand new gloves. I left with saying anything because it's not worth the argument. I ended up tossing my order. She also use those exact same black gloves preparing someone else's order who came after I have place my order. Truly disgusting food handling practices. I don't understand why and how the health department gave them a passing inspection grade. read more

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. read more

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

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! read more

Hello Banh Mi - menu - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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. read more

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It's a pretty good banh mi, but the rent in this neighborhood makes the owners charge twice as much as banh mi should cost. Banh mi shouldn't cost $10. The BBQ pork was pretty good. They use pate on the bread, which I like. I'd prefer it on a baguette, but their sandwich rolls are OK. The staff is nice and the location on Townsend is centrally located for lots of workers in the neighborhood. read more

Best banh mi I've had in a while - I love this spot and the service is always with a smile! I've had their pho ga as well recently and the broth was flavorful + generous portion! read more

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. read more

Hello Banh Mi - Amazing composition in this banh mi, 4 coke cuts, two sauces, and below $10! - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

First impressions: I want this place to thrive, I will be back! What I ordered: Thai Milk Tea, Chicken Egg Rolls, Shrimp Spring Rolls, Special Combo Banh Mi The Thai milk tea was good! I recommend stronger straws though, the ones they have currently easily break. Boba was good, Al dente as I like to describe my preference, not too chewy and not too soft. The chicken egg rolls are my highlight. Great taste, especially with the sauce they provide. A must try. Similarly, I enjoyed the shrimp spring rolls. I would prefer the peanut sauce to be sweeter though if possible. Other than that, chef's kiss. Special combo banh mi tasted like it was missing something. I might need to try other meats before making a final decision about how I feel. I will be back! For people who work in the design district and are near here, definitely check it out! read more

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I love Hello Banh Mi. After recently going through a banh mi tour in the city, Hello Banh Mi is actually the one I find myself craving the most. There's something incredibly moreish about the bread specifically that other banh mi places just don't compare. It's on the crispier side, it's less thick, and it adds to the flavor rather than being just a vehicle for the sandwich ingredients. I love it. I usually get the combination ham and pork roll. Pretty standard fare with meat and veggies. I always pick out the jalapeños because I can only tolerate Taco Bell mild sauce. There is some seating if you want to eat there, but the service and ambiance is all about efficiency, and that's exactly what I want with my banh mi sandwich. read more

I've had the pork and chicken sandwiches and the beef stew. They were all very good. . I usually like the chicken more but at this place, I think the pork sandwich was better. And they're very fast and efficient. I am very excited that there's finally good Vietnamese lunch options in my work area. Update- My current obsession is the combination sandwich. Sooooo good! read more

So nice to have a solid option for Vietnamese food in the Design District. First visited based off several neighbors' recommendations and haven't been disappointed since. I've had the sardine banh mi, the sweet sardine banh mi, a tofu vermicelli bowl, and the meatball soup (sorry, forgot the actual dish name). Everything was tasty, prepared quickly, and they don't skimp on good quality protein. The tofu in the vermicelli bowl was still soft/very lightly fried and had little seasoning, which doesn't bother me at all, but I know some people may be looking for a more flavorful preparation. read more

Review for the tofu banh mi: ingredients were fresh and good quality, but it wasn't a traditional banh mi--no mayo (some kind of sweet peppery sauce instead), grated carrots instead of pickled carrots and radish (yes, it matters), and a soft bread roll (not a good, crusty baguette). Filling but definitely not satisfying. Two stars for friendly service and fresh ingredients. read more

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!

I'm from SoCal and growing up I've always had authentic $2 banh mi from Orange County. Ever since moving to SF, I feel like I've gone to practically every Vietnamese restaurant in search of a good authentic banh mi. Haven't found one until here. Their combo banh mi is a very authentic Vietnamese sandwich. Love it. Generous portions of meat with different variety. It's important to have the right type of meat and the type of bread used in a Vietnamese banh mi is very important. This place does it right and reminds me of home. I've been to other 5 star places or fancy restaurants in the city where they use super thick sourdough-like bread which is so wrong. I also got the sardine sandwich (or a banh mi ca moi). This one is on the drier side, but the flavor is there. The fact that they even offer this is rare and amazing. The Vietnamese iced coffee is really good as well. There's hazelnut (?) in it. Wish it was just coffee and condensed milk, but it was great. Will be ordering from here more frequently. read more

Amazing banh mi and reasonably price. Hate how Vietnamese food is becoming expensive when it doesn't need to be and this place absolutely understands that. No miss no fuss. Just great banh mi read more

The best place for a quick grab and go! Especially if you're not free to make the trek down to SJ for some killer Vietnamese food. I'm super picky about my Banh Mi and this place does it just right. They have a variety of other options including spring rolls and pho as well. I'd add a Vietnamese coffee to your order too if you want electricity in liquid form because she is strong! Great vibes from the guy taking my order and could tell he would go above and beyond to make sure everything was good with my food. Overall a great place in the area and would recommend to anyone. read more

I got their chicken banh mi and a thai iced tea. Their service was cool, they were really nice. But the food , I've come here multiple times and I keep thinking maybe it'll get better or I'll give them a second chance. Both the banh mi and thai tea was not good. I spent a total of about $17 and I just sat there thinking why is this chicken so bland, dry, and the texture just felt off. Any way I know we don't have many options of food in this area but I'll stay away. Again they are super nice there, just not worth the money for this banh mi or thai tea which was watered down. read more

The food is solid here! There are a few seats inside but it definitely is a simply decorated place and since it's open mainly around lunch hours I've been ordering for takeout. I've always been pleased with what I've gotten so far. The grilled pork banh mi is delicious, the grilled chicken and shrimp salads are very tasty and fresh as well. I've gotten the milk tea and the Vietnamese iced coffee, both were much sweeter than I anticipated, so the only thing I would request from this place is more granularity in Uber eats ordering for the beverages, in customization ideally, but at the very least with descriptions (sweetness level, type of milk, whether by default there's boba, size). And wish list request is the ability to just order one summer roll if possible since I always crave just one with my sandwich! read more

New to the neighborhood. Tried this place today during lunch and ordered a chicken and a pork banh mi. Very mediocre. They shouldn't be charging $9.25 for a sandwich that has deli meat. Also the two banh mi looks exactly the same, so not sure if I ever got the chicken! Try at your own risk! read more

Hello Banh Mi - Can you tell which one is chicken and which one is pork? - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

I stopped in to get some noodles and a spring roll at Hello Bahn Mi. I was greeted by the staff right away and they helped me place my order quickly. The food arrived in less than 5 minutes, however the meat and noodles were not hot (not sure if that is how it was supposed to be made). Nevertheless the food was tasty and I enjoyed the meal. read more

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I live in the neighborhood and have been waiting for this place to open! Finally got to stop by and get their sardine banh mi and milk tea with boba. Everyone that works there is so kind! Anthony was friendly and helped me right away. It's so nice to have more Asian food in the area, especially boba. Love to support family businesses. I am definitely coming back :) read more

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One word, Meh. Ordered a combo banh mi and a black milk tea with boba. Banh mi- Wished everything was flavorful. The only thing I tasted was cilantro. Black milk tea = Sugar sugar sugar. Need I say more? read more

Hello Banh Mi - Combination banh mi and my side kick (Caffeine) - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

so glad I found a delightful Banh Mi spot. The meat is incredibly flavorful, and the prices are quite reasonable for the quality you receive. The cleanliness of the store is commendable, and I'll definitely be returning. read more

Some of the most delicious and authentic banh mi I've had in the area. This place is family owned and has a very genuine service. Guy is super funny as well. Whole heartedly recommend this joint if you want laughs and a great meal. read more

This is a cute hole-in-the-wall with some of the most delicious spring rolls, banh mi (of course!) and pho. I have only gone to pick up orders, but the space is nice and clean - great for a work lunch - and the employees are kind. My food is always ready within their estimates as well, so no additional waiting at the restaurant/if you are in a rush. I will be hitting this place up as much as possible! read more

The best Banh Mi in the neighborhood. I ate half yesterday and forgot to take the picture :)). I toasted again and it's just like freshly made. The bread was very crunchy and fresh when I bought it. I love how much veggie they gave. The price is not too bad for this economy. I will definitely come back to try other items on the menu. Welcome to the neighborhood and best of luck Hello Banh mi read more

Hello Banh Mi - a sandwich on a piece of paper - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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.