****BEST BANH MI @NICOLLET LOCATION ONLY**** This is my only goto Lu's location located on Nicollet Avenue EAT STREET. Lu's has another location located in Northeast, however, you will never see me at any restaurant located in NE. I've been to a few restaurants in that area and nobody in those restaurants and I've have been served really old tasting food, especially at the Thai restaurants in NE. This location in NE is not as fresh as the Nicollet Avenue location. I've been to that place twice there and it's always something's been off about the taste there. Can't really put my finger on it but the only thing that comes to mind is I feel like there's not enough people that come through those doors over there. So I only go to this location off Nicollet and have avoided everything & all places in Northeast like the plague. I feel like that side of town is cursed or something. It has the worst food in all of Minneapolis... NE is extremely questionable area lol. I rather order Chinese food off Lake Street then go to any place in Northeast that's how I feel about Northeast lol. read more

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Usually lu's is really good! Been going here for years. Crispy bread and flavorful meats. Prices have really gone up. Nice multiple locations. Easy to order for catering. read more

Lu's Sandwiches - Vietnamese Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Lu's sandwiches is located around eat street. There is street parking nearby, but they also have a parking lot! It is pretty casual; you can ordered at the counter and they assemble the sandwich right in front of you. For hot foods, they called out when your order is ready! Everything is ready quickly, so it would be a good spot if you only have a short break. If you have more time and you'd like to sit down, they have plenty of seating available! They serve banh mi, rice noodle bowls, egg rolls, and spring rolls. They have several vegetarian option. I got the veggie egg rolls and a large tofu banh mi which I split with a friend! The egg rolls had a good crisp. They're filled with carrots and bean thread primarily. They are definitely an oilier egg roll, but no one eats egg rolls to be healthy! They are tasty, and I would get them again! The tofu banh mi was good! The tofu had a good curry flavor, and they were generous with their fillings, which I really appreciated! The bread itself wasn't the crispiest, but it was a humid day so I could see that making it a little less crisp! It was still overall good, and I was really happy with the amount of mayo that went on the sandwich! I think you get good bang for your buck with the sandwiches here, so I would recommend it and go back! read more

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These days, a meal under $10 is nearly unheard of. Lu's is still keeping it real. This was my first time going to Lu's in Northeast! I've been to their Eat Street location. I was shocked how nice it was inside this location, with tons of seating. The counter is like Chipotle style for ordering, but I ordered for pickup online. They had it ready to go! Their banh mi is MASSIVE - very filling and cost effective! I got the bun cha and it was delicious - plenty of meat and toppings, fresh, and satiating. I'll definitely be back again! read more

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I got their salad bowl (with noodles) and their peanut sauce/tofu. It was very yummy but also very spicy. I think I'd go without the jalapeños next time since the tofu itself had a bit of kick to it. But otherwise - yum! read more

Solid vietnamese spot. Not busy at all even on a busy day downtown, but that's not a bad thing I suppose. Chicken noodle bowl was solid, chicken grilled well, fresh veggies but could've used a bit more flavor. Still a solid bowl. Banh mi was better. If you're looking for vietnamese, you're not gonna be unhappy but I wouldn't go far out of my way for it. read more

Lu's Sandwiches - Chicken noodle bowl with ginger soy vinaigrette - Vietnamese Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Grabbed lunch at this small Bahn Mi shop. Ambiance is a classic sandwich shop. Simple menu, done well. The service was fast and the food was very fresh. I got the grilled pork bahn mi and I'm already planning when I can go there for lunch again. It was a good size for the price. Homemade crusty roll as the bun with tender cuts of grilled pork. If you like Bahn Mi, you have to try this place. Possibly, dare I say, the best Bahn Mi in the city. read more

Lu's Sandwiches - Grilled pork bahn mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Finally tried the famous Banh mi sandwiches made famous on Eat St The pork one is very good ,fresh tasty and the bread is soo soft but I could have used more spice in mine Also got an order of the eggrolls which were light crispy and not as greasy as others I've had *Delivery review only* read more

Lu's Sandwiches - Vietnamese Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Made an online order to pick up, it was super easy to navigate their locations and menu options. The staff is incredibly friendly, and have been accommodating. The banh mi sandwiches are amazing that even my uncles and aunties approve, that says a lot! read more

The best banh mi sandwiches I've had in a long long time. My family and I were close by and wanted to try a fast casual spot for lunch. Parking was easy (street parking or private parking in the back). Order at the counter and pay, then seat yourself. My kids ordered the wontons and egg rolls. My daughter ordered small cold cut banh mi. All were delighted and happy w/ their order. My husband ordered the curry tofu rice bowl and I ordered the grilled chicken bowl. We also shared the mock duck banh mi (large) and were were absolutely THRILLED with our orders. The flavors and the unique offerings here are one of a kind. Didn't order any drinks but they also looked amazing and tempting! The service was great, the restaurant was busy and there were many seats for parties big and small. Thank you for an excellent experience! I can't wait to come back. read more

Ordered Lu's for takeout and was so pleased! The pork Banh Mi was delicious but I did find it a bit bread heavy. Especially with the large size, the bread to meat/topping ratio felt off and not really worth the upgrade. Next time, I'll stick with the small. For reference, the large seemed to be about 10". I also got the sesame donuts and tofu spring rolls--both were great! I do wish the donuts came with a sauce; they felt like they needed a little something extra. Also, shoutout to the adorable packaging--loved the strong branding! read more

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delicious banh mi with no frills. I got a grilled pork. the simplicity of this sandwich is why I love the banh mi in general. the pork was perfect and the minimal toppings complement it perfectly! I opted for jalapenos on my sandwich and I do wish there had been a little more heat. next time, I'll just ask for extra. would definitely go back here again! read more

I am so glad we were recommended Lu's by some locals when visiting Minneapolis. It was probably one of the best bahn mi I've ever had! And at about $8 for a "small" which was more than filling, it was a great deal too. Friendly order at the counter service where you can make your own custom sandwich with different meat and veggie options. I got the classic grilled pork on home made bread, slathered in butter and crisp vegetables. The Vietnamese iced coffee was tasty too. read more

Lu's Sandwiches - Grilled pork bahn mi & Vietnamese iced coffee - Vietnamese Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Grilled pork banh mi hit the spot for what I was craving before the drive I had ahead. It's cool how it's a chain store here in Minneapolis similar to Lee's back in LA though they specialize more in just banh mi's here I think. I wish there was a greater ratio of daikon radish and filling to bread since the baguette was quite thick and so a little out of balance but I liked that there were options on what you wanted added to your banh mi. Service was very quick since it's a walk up and order. Ambiance given the location was pretty similar to a sandwich shop with students and families there. Definitely would feel awkward eating here along though so I took it to go. Would consider trying this again with friends though! read more

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I've heard about Lu's many times but just never got a chance to go.. I ended up getting it doordashed today and it did not disappoint!! I got the grilled pork banh mi with extra pickled carrots and daikon, no mayo no pate and oh my gosh.. let's get into it. The bread is fresh af. The outside is light and crunchy and somehow yet the inside is so soft and pillowy and also light.. just wow. The grilled pork was cut into perfect bites sized pieces so I wasn't tearing meat or taking awkward bites. Also cooked well and juicy. The veggies were awesome too. I got a side of the fish sauce to add and that made it perfect. I also got the pork and shrimp spring rolls. Honestly these were also incredible i dipped them in the dish sauce. Will definitely get again! read more

Lu's Sandwiches - Shrimp and pork spring rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Delicious! And amazing price! We got two large pork bah mi sandwiches - with chips! And a Vietnamese iced coffee! Lovely windows to eat and see the city go by! read more

Lu's Sandwiches - Pork bah mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Delicious food and clean environment. Highly recommend the bahn-mi grilled chicken! Vietnamese iced coffee paired perfectly! read more

Lu's Sandwiches - Bahn- Mi Grilled Chicken - Vietnamese Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Our group got banh mi sandwiches (I got chicken) and the small was pretty large. I ate half of it and that was more than enough. We also got spring rolls in rice paper with tofu. Not bad but the bigger pieces of spinach pulled out as you bit into it making it kind of messy. The peanut sauce was pretty good but thin. The Vietnamese coffee was delicious and sweet and really good on a hot day! Solid choice for lunch with plenty of seating. read more

Delicious Bahn mi. Nothing else to say . Sandwich worth the money and very full. Delicious lunch. Glam donuts accross the street for dessert. 10/10 afternoon date snacks. read more

Lu's Sandwiches - I absolutely om nom'd this delicious sandwich. The small is quite big. - Vietnamese Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Stopped here looking for some simple vegan options and was surprised! The bowl was delicious and filling, the spring rolls I loved! I also got sandwich, but upon further inspection I believe the was not vegan (it contained mayo). It was "vegetarian" and I didn't want to risk it so after my first bite I tossed it. Wished their online ordering included what's inside the sandwiches. Looked cleaned inside, some on street and (free) off street parking. There was a guy sitting outside mumbling to himself. read more

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The ban mi sandwiches are amazing! I always get either the pork or mock duck and it's perfectly seasoned, toppings are delicious. The bread is always fresh, crispy outside and soft inside. I could eat it every day! The cream cheese wontons are huge! So crispy and flaky and flavorful. I'm a huge fan of the milk tea with boba, too. I could drink it all day. I always get my order delivered (so convenient!) and it's quick and the delivery person is really nice. Highly recommended! read more

I got a few of their banh mis in the large size and had them cut in half, upgrading it with extra meat in each. Tbh, it felt so lackluster lol. I ordered online so I unfortunately drew the short end of the stick. The meat they provided is what I expected if I ordered it without the extra meat. If they stuff their small banh miss, I'm confused why they also didn't stuff their large banh mis when you order extra meat. So that's 2 star down. Flavor-wise, everything was delicious though. My only other con was how they cook their meats. For the chicken in particular, it was so wet. It wasn't even like a thick sauce, but it felt more like a watered down curry bc the bread was soaked through and dripping with that watered down sauce. Again, flavor was good but that watered-down, thin sauce that came with the chicken just ruined the banh mi's texture and integrity. If you order from here, make sure you do it in person since their set up is like Subway where you can tell the staff what you want on your banh mi, and explicitly tell them to drain the juices from the meats before they place it on the bread. Ambiance-wise, they've got plenty of seating in-doors and a couple tables outside too. I may try it again with ordering in-person and dining in, and maybe that will help change up my experience. read more

Update: The mock duck bahn mi is still my favorite here. I like that the bread is softer. I also ordered pork egg rolls with dipping sauce. I never find street parking and always park in the back lot. The back entrance is nasty with clutter and supplies and a dirty door. So, it's not the best first impression. I ordered my bahn mi large, so I had 2 meals from it. Reheats well in chef Mike. read more

I was so excited to have Lu's today because I thought they had the best banh mi in the twin cities, unfortunately today, they changed my mind. I ordered the grilled pork banh mi and my grilled pork was very dry and not as flavorful since the last time I had it. They do give a good amount of jalapenos and veggies but the meat was lacking. The bread was pretty good, crispy and light. The servers were fine, not friendly, just a 'matter of fact' type attitude. read more

Lu's Sandwiches - Vietnamese Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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I finally tried Lu's! I was going to a Vietnamese dinner party and I got take out. Wow. So good!! I can see why people love this place. Great service. We got 3 large vegan curry tofu banh mi, and they were able to cut it into smaller pieces for the party. Vegetable egg rolls and pork egg rolls. Everything was a huge hit. I was impressed with the flavors, the light crispiness of the egg rolls, the delicious veggies and curry tofu on the great bread. I loved it. I will 100% be back! read more

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One of the go to places for great banh mi. Theirs made fresh to order. Always make a stop whenever we are at eat street read more

Lu's Sandwiches - Grilled chicken, Grilled Beef and grilled pork banh mi. - Vietnamese Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Picked up Lu's when I was in the area and wanting a quick Banh Mi - and it was good! All the food tasted fresh (egg rolls were super crispy too) and the Vietnamese coffee wasn't too sweet (which can be an easy thing to do since it's sweetened condensed milk) - I wish there was a bit more of a pickling flavor to the veg on the sandwich but overall it was solid. read more

Lu's Sandwiches - Vietnamese Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Really good banh mi! The cold cut sandwich had a thick and toothy bread with tasty pate. The small sandwich is a generous portion and about the size of regular VN sandwiches that I get in Tx. The large boba milk tea was good and everything was a good value. Service was attentive and helpful, and they work fast! read more

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We got takeout from the Northeast location. A great website experience and the perfect food. I am not personally a sandwich person so to be clear I got a (delicious) bowl, but everyone I was with got banh mi and they all loved it. My cousin has returned to the Chicagoland suburbs with a new love in her life; what better recommendation than that? Also, the takeout order was efficiently packaged and each different order was easy to identify. read more

Okay, Lu's! You showed out! My boyfriend and I are the bahn mi sandwich with grilled pork. The pork was extremely flavorful and tender, the bread was crispy and soft crusty and delicious, and the overall sandwich was full of flavor and juicy. We eat a lot of bahn mi and this was unexpectedly juicy AF: this place #delivered. read more

Best Vietnamese Sandwich in town, absolutely 5 stars!!!!! I've heard about Lu's for about a year and finally made it, now I'm hooked. The size of the sandwich is a perfect meal, no skimping on meat here. The large actually could feed two people. I would definitely recommend either the grilled pork or the traditional cold cut pork or both on one sandwich, which I did. The pork egg rolls were also some of the best I've had in the twin cities. Lu's does have inside seating as well. On hot days treat yourself to one of their yummy smoothies, even though I did not indulge, they looked very refreshing. read more

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The food here is my favorite in Minneapolis. My favorite is a Vietnamese coffee with a Pork Banh Mi. There are lots of places to sit and the atmosphere is good. The employees are kind and accommodating for different needs and preferences. Highly recommend. read more

These sandwiches were excellent. Really good. We always like a good traditional Vietnamese sandwich. For the price, these big ol, bad boys can't be beat. BUT... if I had one tiny complaint- no one should eat that much pate on a sandwich. LIke no one. We scraped oof half of it off and still enjoyed the sando. They trying to give people heart attacks up in here... read more

The banh mi was great. I especially want to compliment them on their bread, which is the best loaf for sandwiches I have had in Minnesota. It reminded me of the bread more commonly available on the East Coast. I got extra grilled pork on mine and it was perfect. read more

Service is great, food is amazing. Best place to get a bahn mi hands down and their vietnamese iced coffee is addictive. I got a small chicken and the meat was juicy and loaded with flavor. The small was a perfect size for me and always my go to option for lunch. Comfortable seating too not crowded or noisy. read more

Their spring rolls are my all time favorite! Love coming here when I want something quick and delicious! read more

Lu's Sandwiches - Curry Tofu Bowl Dau Hu, Spring Rolls Goi Cuon - Vietnamese Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Lu's makes my favorite banh mi in Minneapolis! I chose the grilled beef banh mi this time around, and I was very happy with my choice. The meat itself was tender and seasoned well. I also chose to have every veggie available + mayo added in- the carrots are so good (unsure if they're pickled or just seasoned), and the mayo helps seal the deal. All together, it makes a dang good sandwich! Also, do yourself a favor and order the iced coffee. It's somewhat sweet and has a unique coffee taste. It's a VERY tasty beverage. Ambiance: both locations (northeast and eat street) have a plethora of seating. It usually isn't too busy, so finding a seat is easy. Kind of gives me the same vibes as sitting in a Jimmy John's or Subway. Service: my sandwich was made quickly with no issues. The staff was also kind. No complaints here! Parking: this is where my review goes a little sideways. Parking at both locations is pretty tough. The eat street is probably worse than the northeast location. It is parallel street parking only. Thankfully my boyfriend is a pro! read more

Lu's Sandwiches - Grilled Beef - Small - Vietnamese Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Delicious banh mi sandwiches! We loved the grilled pork, loaded with veggies from pickled veggies to jalapeños to cilantro. Get the mayo! Loved the fast service (it's like chipotle style serving) and the place is clean. read more

First time visiting this place because my husband said it was delicious...wish I had chosen something else. Pretty sure I got stale bread, it was kinda tough, crumbling, and basically fell apart as I bit into it. Had to deconstruct it because I could no longer hold it like a sandwich. The 2 spreads that they start the sandwich off with are VERY unappealing to the eye; sorry but that does NOT look like mayo. The meat unfortunately came from a frozen/reheated pack but the toppings (carrots, cilantro, cucumber) appeared and tasted fresh. The egg rolls were a bit disappointing as well. Also frozen, from a package. Super upset that my mouth was on fire from those dang jalapeños for something that wasn't even worth it. The service was very nice, the cashier made small conversation and was very polite. Street parking is adequate on Nicollet St. bring a card, no cash accepted read more

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Thumbs up! Sandwiches are made very well. Beef and grilled chicken. Nice size and you feel like it's a good value. Had a bowl and again, very good. Spring rolls were hefty and tasty. The accompanying peanut sauce didn't taste like homemade but I'm not sure. Overall it was a good experience, service was fast and courteous at the counter. Come on and let's support this place. They're doing things right. read more