haven't had many bánh mì spots in austin but i already really like this one thin house made baguette that's soft and pillow-y. they put a fair amount of meat and toppings and overall a very modest sandwich bring cash! read more

Lily's Sandwich - bbq pork sandwich - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

This is my new spot! bring cash, the don't take cards, bahn mi is slamming good! bread is fresh and lots of options. plenty of take away snacks and desserts! read more

Lily's Sandwich - yum - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

Super cheap banh mi place in the MT supermarket plaza. You can pay in cash or Venmo, but 6 or 6.50 for a banh mi is really good. The sandwich is the average size you'd expect for a banh mi, which may or may not be filling enough for you. The flavors are all there however, and it tastes fresh with the ingredients and toasted bun. read more

Lily's Sandwich - Lily gourmet sandwich - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

I'm a bit of a bahn mi connoisseur. It's probably my favorite sandwich. Is this the best one in Austin or the world? Probably not, but it's definitely the most honest. I feel like it represents what maybe an original sandwich in Vietnam was like. The bread is very narrow, an original baguette. The meat is a little bit sparse, but it's just so humble and so perfect, and the price is pretty great too. read more

Whenever I'm in Chinatown and want something quick but satisfying, this mom-and-pop shop is my go-to. Their combo sandwich always hits the spot -- fresh bread, flavorful fillings, and made with the kind of care you don't get everywhere. Honestly, it's the sandwich I measure others against in Austin. The shop itself has a casual, no-frills vibe that feels authentic and welcoming. It's the kind of place where you can grab your food, sit back, and enjoy without any fuss. It's clean, comfortable, and you'll usually find a mix of regulars who clearly love the place as much as I do. Prices are fair for the quality, and I love that they offer plenty of drinks and other varieties if you want to mix things up. I usually stop by once or twice a month, and it's always consistent. Definitely a spot I'd recommend to family and friends visiting the area. Service was also awesome! read more

The sandwiches were so tasty! We ordered 3 banh mi thit nuong (#6) sandwiches, one order of #12 shrimp soft rolls, and they have the little crispy fried egg rolls there for you to sell serve. I took 4 of them and asked them to heat them up. We enjoyed them a lot. They seem to be a family run shop. It's very small but there are tables inside (we got to go). Their sandwiches are much larger than baguette house and they are in the same shopping center. I would eat the sandwich over the baguette house sandwich any day. They don't take credit cards so make sure you have cash and be prepared to wait just a bit they make everything right there once you order it fresh. We ate in the car and made a huge mess with the bread crumbs so no pics this time! Give them a try. Truly the only downside of the place is cash only. I was lucky I had it on me. read more

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If you're ever in Chinatown on N. Lamar, stop in at Lily's Sandwich. This Vietnamese restaurant is kinda like a little hole in the wall, but the food is pretty darn good. I've been stopping by this joint for about 10 years now and I love their egg rolls. They're crispy, flaky, and full of flavor. I also enjoy their spring rolls with shrimp with the peanut sauce. The service is always on point, real good people, great price on their food and plenty of choices to choose from. I normally go for the egg and spring rolls, but next time, I will try one of their tasty looking sandwiches. I give Lily's Sandwich 5 out 5 drinks. Cheers! read more

Feels very much like a small hole in the wall business. It is cash only and there is minimal sit down service. The baguette is flaky and crunchy and the shape of it makes it easy to take a big ole bite without straining the mouth too much. The rice roll had more of the dough consistency compared to Chinese steamed rice rolls but the taste was there! It was also nice and warm without being too hot. Each of the tables in the restaurant has soy sauce, chili oil, and chili paste. Would love to come again and try out the other bahn mi's!! read more

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Lily's Sandwich does not fit the definiton of a typical Austin restaurant. You won't find any fancy bells or whistles, no ostentatious decor, or any environmentally friendly packaging. Heck, they don't even take card. But, if I'm ever craving banh mi, banh cuon, bun rieu and so many other Vietnamese dishes that aren't typically offered at other Vietnamese restaurants, I come to Lily's Sandwich. Prices can't be beaten. Everything is relatively inexpensive and delicious. Pro tip: If you can speak fluent Vietnamese, you'll be able to come in and out of Lily's Sandwich in a breeze. If you don't, expect a heavy language barrier that may delay your time spent here by 15 mins... read more

Lily's Sandwich - Iykyk - Banh Mi Cha Lua with a side of Vietnamese Iced Coffee (my childhood) - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

The food here is great! If you're looking for authentic viet food then search no more, because this place is one of the top places to get it in Austin. There isn't really a service or ambiance factor for this restaurant because it's more of a to go store front situation but don't let that deter you from trying it out. The staff is friendly and fast to make the food as well as extremely talented in the cooking area. I've come here multiple times and my favorite menu items are the fresh spring rolls with pork and shrimp (so fresh and filled with veggies and meat) and the banh mi is to die for, you can't go wrong with any of the sandwiches( but my favorite is bbq beef) 10/10 I eat here regularly read more

Very good banh mi shop located in the same shopping center with MT Supermarket. Prices are very reasonable. They have a variety of banh mi, good size and good portion and filling as well. The baguette is crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside without too much white dough inside. The meat is well-seasoned, pickled radish and carrots and herbs provide the earthy and refreshing taste to it. I tried their avocado smoothie and it was not good at all. Since it's a Vietnamese shop, I thought they would make their avocado smoothie in Vietnamese style with condensed milk, but theirs is completely different. The smoothie is very bland. They add a lot of fruit jelly on the bottom of the cup which is not necessary at all. It's like drinking blended milk with a taste of artificial sweeteners from the jelly. I would stick to the food next time or maybe a Vietnamese coffee. Wouldn't venture out to other drinks. They also offer a variety of noodles soup. I didn't get any but saw others having them and they come in a big bowl with generous portion as well. They take cash only, so make sure you're prepared. read more

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This restauraunt has a very authentic and grounded feel to it, giving the appearance that it's run by real people who are closely connected to the food they're offering. At the same time, they maintain a clean, professional setting that displays no signs of laziness or apathy. Everything looked fresh, was well-organized, and the staff was friendly and helpful. The food itself tasted great, we had the banh-mi's which were perfectly fitted with crunchy veggies, tasty meats, and incredibly buttery and crisp bread. Exactly what you want from a banh mi. At $6.50, you cannot beat it. My girlfriend is very savings-oriented and it would be an understatement to say she felt good about her purchase. Definitely coming back! read more

Lily's Sandwich - Banh-Mi Lily Gourmet - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

Good Vietnamese sandwich (banh mi). Cash or Venmo only. I also really liked my rice crepe roll (banh cuon) plate as well but I think the sandwich is the best. Good size and price. Some indoor seating, very casual. Not much Serivce but you can't expect that with their low prices. read more

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Lily's has been in the Chinatown center for as long as I can remember. It's a very small restaurant with about 5 tables inside but they seem to be doing a brisk business every time we are in the area. I had sandwich here a couple of years ago and remember that it was good but not remarkable. So this time I thought I try the Lily's gourmet sandwich which is basically the bahn mi with pretty much everything in it including the pate and ham etc. The bread certainly was good, very nice baguette style, but I found the ham on the inside to be a little bit more grisly and it was not appealing to me in the texture of the meat. read more

Lily's Sandwich - Lily's gourmet special sandwich, Good, but not that special. - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

I only come here for sandwiches. They are really good. I took one star for the payment reason. They do not accept credit cards, cash only. Nowadays it's not common to have bills in pocket. And also it helps them to hide their actual profit to pay less taxes. Owners are nice, helpful, but I can't understand why they use the same plastic glove in between tasks. read more

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This is the only place I go to when I'm craving banh mi. Their bread is made fresh and in-house. The pickled veggies are crispy and plentiful. They only take cash so plan ahead. I once forgot to bring cash and another nice customer paid for my order. I've been paying it forward by ordering a meal for the scruffy gentleman that sometimes hangs around this shopping center (I've been told his fave dish from here is the rice and chicken). Spread kindness! read more

Rolled up at 7:45 on a random Tuesday and the place was empty. To be honest-i was on the way to baguette house which I love-love. I was trepidatious of what I was gonna get but I gave it a go -- FOR SCIENCE! I ordered the #2 -- BBQ Beef Banh Mi Sandwich. The man behind the counter carefully arranged all the ingredients to make my sandwich and it's not a quick place. This isn't a subway! The meat has to be heated, the bread had to be pre toasted. Ingredients laid out, sandwich wrapped and re-toasted. Many agonizing minutes later my sandwich appeared. I took many sando to go and then made the odd choice to eat it in the parking lot. I started the sandwich and thought "this is okay, I guess." A few bites in, the okay rating quickly turned into good! Spicy jalapeños, cucumbers, carrots, other sauces. My mouth was tingling and asking for more. $7 is a steal for so much flavor. I'll admit it's not my favorite banh mi in Austin but it's a very good sandwich and for $7 it'll fill you up! read more

Maybe we caught them on a bad day but here's the run down. Awkward counter experience that would be better with a simple greeting and maybe a little direction on where to order. There are menu items with the same number, so I was extra clear that I was ordering a vegetarian noodle dish with no onions. Also ordered a Sandwich and coffee. Long wait and many other customers got their order in and left which I just assumed was sandwiches so it was quicker. Got up and grabbed a coke Fri. The cooler and walked up to pay and was asked if I ordered a sandwich, I said yes, then she tried to charge me for the sandwich again. Then waited a little longer and then asked about the noodle dish...it looked apparent that it was forgotten. Waited longer for food to come out and when it did it was a meat combo noodle, not vegetarian. Sent it back. Had to ask for my coffee. Then after another ten minor so they finally brought out the dish. It was very underwhelming. Would not return. I prefer the other Bahn Mi place in the complex that was closed today. I hate giving poor reviews, hopefully they can make some changes. read more

Decided to give this spot a try. Bought two things of bahn cuon and 4 combo banh mi's. Came out to be $56. Bit over priced in my opinion. Bun cuon was fresh and delicious but the banh mi was lacking, something was missing, old or stale. It had a nice amount of meat but it wasn't delicious. They don't take cards and offered me the Venmo option. Probably would not go back. read more

Good banh cuon that is already packaged for you to take on the go and banh mis made to order. Cash only. Service is okay

I waited patiently to order, nobody was up front. Guy walks in grabs a drink out the cooler. Couple minutes later two ladies come out from the back, and as I was about to walk forward to the order, the man jumps in front of me. The lady doesn't even acknowledge me and starts ringing this man up. All I could do was laugh. I left without ordering because I realized that I have to be Vietnamese to receive any type of courteous service or to be acknowledged. I will never ever come back to this place again. So disappointing, you all need to do better! read more

Thus shop has a lot of Vietnamese offerings as well as catering available. I'm my opinion they have the best Vegetarian Bahn mi In Austin. I love south but drive up here for theirs. Lots of grab and go prepared food and snacks. read more

Lily's Sandwich - Grab and go foods - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

Stopped by for a banh mi sandwich, there was so much chaos in the short period of time I was there waiting for my sandwich. Very loud tv playing. 3 separate tables got theirs orders mixed up. I waited 30 mins for 1 sandwich to go. The quality wasn't that great either. This use to be one of my favorite places to get a banh mi, but I don't think I'll be coming back. read more

Lily's Sandwich - Inside - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Underrated Bahn mi in Austin! It's fast, made to order, cheap, and delicious. The bread was fresh and all the veg was crispy. I ordered the bbq pork Bahn mi ($6.50) and ready in a few minutes. read more

Lily's Sandwich - Bbq pork Bahn mi. - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

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The banh mi here is just perfect. Bread is the perfect texture and pairs so well with the meat. My fav is the BBQ pork. I love all the fixings they add on top - the pickled veg, cilantro, jalapeno and also like adding some of their spicy chili paste on top. The family that runs the shop is very sweet and efficient. They do take cash or venmo only but I'll make sure to have cash on me everyday just so I can stop by if I want to. There are a few tables to sit at and eat as well. SO good, if I could eat it every day I would. read more

Lily's Sandwich - BBQ Pork Banh Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Lilly's Sandwich is almost as good it can get for Vietnamese food at Austin. While the Banh Mi may not be the star of show like the name of this establishment would suggest, everything else tastes wonderful. If Banh Mi is the only palatable Vietnamese dish for you, then I suggest some other Vietnamese restaurant at Chinatown. Chinatown has plenty of options. Also beware that Lily's is incredibly hot. There was no AC unit turned on when I went. The Bun Bo Hue is the best that I've had. The meat portions were generous, the noodle portion was generous, and the broth wasn't too salty. The dry noodle salad and the other rice dishes were amazing too. The dry noodles had a ton of vegetables, and the peanut sauce was good too. The rice dish I tried had an egg that was cooked perfectly: The egg's exterior was fully cooked, yet the egg yolk inside was still runny. It's Chinatown, so there's plenty of parking. The busiest time of the day is late morning to mid-afternoon. read more

My family loves this place and always drops by whenever we pick up grocery from MT market. We often ordered their Banh Mi, which was packed with meat and came hot and fresh. The baguette also hits different compared to other places. Their chao-long (intestine porridge) was so good as well, if you wanna check out something new. Last time, my brother and I were rushing to the airport and he was ordering the Beef Banh mi for take-out. When we got to Lily's, we realized that we didn't bring any cash. However, the owner still graciously let us have our banh mi and told me I could drive back and pay later. I am forever grateful until today :) read more

Overall this place is good. My favorite is their Chao Long. Drinks selection was just soft drinks. Was hoping they have others Vietnamese favorites drink. read more

Decent banh mi xa xiu and banh mi thit nuong. I dare not try any of the juice and che dessert sitting in the refrigerator because who know how long it has been sitting there; I doubt the expiration label has any scientific method. Note, this place is CASH ONLY but they still charge you sales tax. I doubt they report all of their cash transactions to the taxing authority. I have noticed on several visits, the owner likes to keep your change if she deems it a trivial amount - I don't think this is her decision to make. Expect minimal customer service as this place cater mostly to Vietnamese customers who are used to non-existent custom service. read more

Lily's Sandwich - Banh bao $3.25 + Tax. Paid cash - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

Yum! We got two foot long BBQ beef Banh Mis. Very filling and flavorful. 5.50 for each, total 11.91 with tax. Good price for good quantity of food! Store doesn't take credit cards so be sure to bring cash $$$ read more

Lily's Sandwich - BBQ Beef Banh Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

CASH ONLY! Recently went to this restaurant to try their bahn mi sandwiches and WOW was I impressed. For only $6 you get a foot long bahn mi and it was warm and crispy to perfection. I also decided to try the taro milk tea and was fully taken aback by how amazing the flavors were with bits of nuts in the drink. She made it fresh and it was one of the best taro milk teas I've ever had. Highly recommend!! read more

A friend and I were in the area and decided to check out Lily's. I chose to purchase a couple pre-made items, but they do also have an entire menu for hot food. The sausage I got tasted more like (and had the texture of) tofu than any sausage I've ever had. Maybe I'm not familiar with Vietnamese sausage, but it wasn't really my cup of tea. The prepackaged red bean sticky rice was better, but not something I'd think about purchasing again. Even if food was mediocre, prices are pretty good! read more

Lily's Sandwich - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

I went to buy bread in the morning and the store sold me stale bread. sáng tôi mua bánh mì và cửa hàng đã bán cho tôi bánh mif cũ read more

I had ordered egg rolls and spring rolled both of which were affordable but not the freshest given they sit out. The lady at the register was incredibly kind though read more

I went in for a cup of ice coffee and left with a cup of ice and bit of coffee. I even asked for more coffee because the cup wasn't full, and I watched her pour in more ice and shake it up. Waste of time and money read more

Lily's Sandwich - All ice - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

The best in austin ; my best friend is Vietnamese and recommend it, blows everyone else out of the water. Is cash only but so so good

It's been years since I've eaten anything here, heck I even forgot they sold more than Banh Mi. I passed by last week and decided to try their Spicy Noodle Soup since I have been craving it lately. The soup was kind of bland. It needed a little bit of sugar to balance out the flavor and it lacked the lemongrass flavor. I was kind of disappointed. read more

Lily's Sandwich - Bún Bò Huế (spicy noodle soup) - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

Curry is spectacular. Ordered the curry chicken rice noodle and bbq pork sandwich. Fried noodle is good too but make sure to get the soft one. read more

Lily's Sandwich - Store - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

The staple banh mi I always come back to. I've tried most of the other places that get the hype, but it's Lily's for me. Small spot with a couple tables, egg rolls at the counter, and banh mi to go in on. The bread is huge and the sandwich is stuffed. The bread cracks with each bite and leaves little French bread shingles everywhere, I don't care how careful you are, yet is nice and soft on the inside. The usual banh mi fixin's, but their pickled carrots and daikon are so juicy, it's outrageous. No mayo (I don't think), but a nice dollop of butter at the end is the last bite surprise you want over and over. The bread soaks up the juices from the meat and veggies as you eat (I get the grilled beef) and you get these drops of rich, beefy, salty, sweet liquid that hit the paper it's wrapped in. Prices have barely gone up in 13 years. Add ice cold cans of soda and it's game over. I'll probably go tomorrow morning and have a Sunday banh mi for breakfast. Oh, no credit cards, so bring cash, or your checkbook, ha! PS - Strawberry smoothie is a win. read more

You want a bowl of nice duck soup with udon? They got a bowl of nice duck soup with udon. * * * Don't bother dumping in the vegetables they give you on the side plate. Don't bother dumping in the sauces they give you on the table. The duck soup is fine just the way it is. * * * You don't want a bowl of nice duck soup? They got all kinds of Vietnamese sandwiches. Those are nice too. * * * You don't want duck soup or Vietnamese sandwiches? They got other stuff on the menu. * * * You don't like what they got on the menu? Look on the counter and look in the refrigerator case. They got more. * * * You don't like what they got on the menu or the counter or in the refrigerator case? Let me just tell you where you can go .... * * * You can go outside to Chinatown Center. But what they got at Lily's is nice. read more