Was looking for a place that made Banh mí, and found this place when others were closed. (It was Christmas) I walked in and the place looks a little outdated but the lady behind the counter said hi although that was about as far as we got with talking as English was not her language. Which was not a problem cause the menu is on the wall and if I go anywhere where language is a issue I can just always point to a picture or number and they get it. So I ordered a sandwich and she calls over a hispanic lady (the cook i am assuming) and she helps out and takes my order. About 10 minutes later my sandwich was ready and it was very good to my surprise. Also side note, the price was amazing! $4.95 for a Vietnamese sandwich in that area is great as most other known restaurants charge more for the same sandwich. With all that being said, food was good, price was great, and next time I am in the area I will be stopping by again. read more

I love this place really good Banh mì and all Vietnamese noodle soups the owner very nice And Maria's ‍ anytime I'm in Bellaire I will stop get Vietnamese binh mi sandwich If u not you will tryouts for sure u will love it! read more

My, oh my. What a tiny banh mi. That was my first thought after walking out with my banh mi. I had decided to try their banh mi after being super close by. I had come here for lunch years ago and enjoyed it. Ordered my usual banh mi thit nuong. There was one lady taking orders and making sandwiches at the same time. The line moved very slowly because of that. The banh mi was $4, which is steep considering its minuscule size. When I finally received my banh mi and paid, I went ahead and started devouring it in my vehicle. Besides being small in size, the meat and veg presence was scant. Flavor wise, the bread tasted good, as well as the pork. It was some of the lightest baguette I have had. So nice job there. But dang are they stingy with ingredients. Because there are so many other better banh mi options nearby, I'm going to have to pass on returning. read more

Paris Sandwich Cafe - Sandwiches Near Me - Houston, Texas

Always good sandwich and no cuts corner. They use a real French bread. That what make a difference.

Small place but the food is good and service is fast. The family there is nice. I've had the bun Bo, Banh mi thit nuong , and bun rieu oc. Everything is always good. read more

So disappointed. As a other reviewer, The sandwich was tiny for the price. The skinniest banh mi I've had in my existence. And while I've always been a quality over quantity kind of lady, there was no quality in this. I got the A1 special. The meat they put in was old. It tasted old, sat in the fridge and just unpleasant. Additionally, the meat was sliced poorly (think thick match sticks) and virtually no carrots or daikon or cilantro. We also ordered the A6? (Beef) I was told it had good flavor but the bread was stale. No thanks. What a waste of $16 for 3 banh mi! read more

We placed the order on the phone and the food wasn't even ready when we got there?! After a 15min drive, we waited another 15min inside for our food. And the place wasn't even busy?! We were the only one there until more customers showed up. - Spring rolls (5/5): very good portion for the price! Nearly rolled with amazing peanut sauce! - Egg rolls (3/5): they were just ok, slightly stale IMO. Tasted like they were re-fried a few times. Came with some sad pieces of lettuce and pickled carrots. - Bun Bo Hue or Spicy beef noodle soup (1.5/5): the broth was super disappointing. It was basically fatty beef broth with lemongrass. What happened to all the other herbs? The noodles portion was decent, also came with beef shank, sausage, and side veggies. - Bun Rieu Oc or Paddy Crabs and Snail Noodle Soup (1/5): again, the broth was disappointing af. Quite bland and very little resemblance to actual Bun Rieu broth. Also missing the blocks of crab cake!! It's supposed to be the star, like come on, it's literally in the name, yet it's missing. read more

Banh mi here are amazing and a good price everyone I bring here loves it so much! Come here!

Sometimes I forget that I'm not Vietnamese... like when I'm busy ordering the banh mi dac biet for me and a banh mi thit nuong with hot ga (in full accent) for my boyfriend. And then I'll come to a place like Paris Sandwich Cafe, order the Bun Rieu based off of other Yelp reviews, and remember that I'm not Vietnamese at all... I'm an Americanized Filipino girl, confused, eating Bun Rieu. There aren't a lot of foods that make me go, "What the hell is that?" but you got me good Paris Sandwich Cafe. In no way am I saying that the Bun Rieu is bad! I'm saying that if you aren't Vietnamese or you didn't grow up eating the tomato crab soup, then the fermented shrimp paste, snails, and blood cubes might be a little bit surprising. Their banh mi dac biet is one of the best banh mi I've ever tried - definitely the best dac biet by far. Warm, toasted, fresh french bread with extra Asian mayo, stuffed with pate, sliced pork, head cheese, and all sorts of mystery pork products! What is life without a little mystery? I couldn't get enough of the savory goodness. I wish I could say the same about their banh mi thit nuong. I felt that the thit nuong was lacking in flavor, and my mama taught me to never settle for mediocre meat. And the Bun Rieu... when I ordered it the lady sort of giggled at my torn up pronunciation. She asked, "Are you sure?". I should have heeded her warning then. There wasn't really a description of the soup on the wall so I didn't know what was coming. I didn't add the shrimp paste because it wasn't the hot pink kind I grew up with. I picked up the snails and thought, "Are these barnacles?". The soup was a little bland because I didn't add the shrimp paste. The blood cake was very irony and stained my mouth for the rest of the day. I think the Bun Rieu was just too foreign for me at the time, and I may give it another try in the future to make sure. On the other hand, the banh mi dac biet is the holy mecca of pork product heaven. Through rain, or shine, or construction on Bellaire - I'll be coming back for this very "dac biet" sandwich. Google it: http://translate.google.com/#vi/en/dac%20biet read more

Paris Sandwich Cafe - Banh mi dac biet and bun rieu oc. - Sandwiches Near Me - Houston, Texas

I enjoy the banh mi A1 special combination. The atmosphere is calm and the service is nice. The wait time was quick. read more

Paris Sandwich Cafe - Being served my banh mi - Sandwiches Near Me - Houston, Texas

They still have tasty vegetarian banh mi, but do not have multiple types anymore. Their menu overall has been pared down. For vegetarian items they still offer a sandwich and a noddle soup that are veg. And it is still quiet and inexpensive. read more

1. Service - Make sure to order and pay up front. Tell the guy if you want it "to-go" or not. They have a menu at the top, behind the cashier. Order from that, and if he has trouble understanding you, just tell him which number. The boss is quite friendly though. 2. Price - $2.50 to $3.50 a sandwich. 3. Ambiance - Small petite cafe, and fits about 25 people. Dress code is casual. 4. Food - I love their sandwiches. It's pretty good, but it doesn't quite cater to the American customers as English is very limited. But to eat good food, is all about the food right? 5. Cleanliness - I wouldn't say it's spotless, but it's doable. I can't wait til my next visit. read more

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With Vietnamese food, i believe this would be the best in local place. with Banh Mi and Bun Bo Hue read more

Paris Sandwich Cafe - Sandwiches Near Me - Houston, Texas

They have very good Banh Mi I would say. Still very cheap for $5 nowadays. Combination, grilled pork (real grilled not fake), and shredded chicken, very tasty. Went there, ordered vietnamese Cafe and 1 Banh Mi, under $10 buck so hard to find lunch like this. read more

The best banh mi in China town. Next to Tau Bay in the corner, I won't go anywhere else for Vietnamese sandwiches. Highly recommend. read more

Paris Sandwich Cafe - Sandwiches Near Me - Houston, Texas

My boyfriend is obsessed with this place, he would eat here everyday for work... Hmm I guess I have a different palate. I just think it's "okay". Well I'm use to Banh Mi from Boston, so maybe that's why I didn't really like the banh mi here :/ My boyfriend said the Banh Mi Thit Nuong (Beef) is suppose to be the best so whatever, try that instead because my Banh Mi Dat Biet (Ham) isn't very interesting... But anyways, they have a lot of Viet snack and they're not too bad. Although the flan is too sweet. And I'm a Flan freak, so trust me. Ha. It just doesn't have the coffee taste that usual Viet flan have. Which made me very sad. Q_Q But they had cronut but they use a different name for it, those are super delicious! It's usually always sold out too :'( read more

The prices are bit high compared to their competitors. $3.75 for dac biet (don's provides that for $3) I went for the xiu mai $3.25 (meatball) The lady stuffed it with 4 meatballs that and topped it off with the typical garnishments and some of the meatball sauce. I wish she would have heard me, because I wanted her to put pate in my banh mi. Overall the banh mi was tasty, The bread is soft and not deadly. If I were craving a xiu mai banh mi. I'd come back read more

Paris Sandwich Cafe - Banh mi xiu mai - Sandwiches Near Me - Houston, Texas

Tons of home style choices, opens early enough for pre-golf meal, and they made the Ghetto sandwich's even better. But the best part is they took a ghetto sandwich(Ban-mi?) Some how bored through the middle of it and loaded more meat. Mas carne, and less carbs. And it tasted fantastico! Cool staff, tons of items on the menu. , Will go back for more... read more

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Their food is SO GOOD. I don't even eat that much normally but I ate 2 banh mi in one sitting. I ordered two pork banh mi over the phone while at my hair appointment next door and they delivered the food to the hair salon within 15 minutes. I was super thrilled because I was starving and this was honestly the highlight of my entire day. The bread was warm, perfectly toasted, and soft on the inside with a crispy shell on the outside. The lemongrass taste was strong and the meat tasted fresh and the texture was great. Best of all, my entire order was only $8! The only thing I'd note is that it was kind of hard to order over the phone as someone who does not speak Vietnamese because the person who took my order did not understand what I was trying to say due to the language barrier, so after two failed attempts to place my order and explain that I wanted it to be delivered to the hair salon next door, I had my hair stylist place the order for me. I guess this wouldn't be as much of a problem in-person, though, so I will be sure to visit again if I'm ever in the area! In fact, I'm beginning to crave another right now as I type this review. read more

Used to be very good a few years back, decided to check it out again and it was horrible. I ordered the grilled pork and the meatball banh mi. I heard the microwave in the back and that was a red flag. The food tasted like it's been sitting in the fridge for a while and it was horrible. Very disappointed from a place I used to frequent in the past. read more

Went in for tofu banh mi but was presently surprised to find they had several mock meat options. Definitely want to go back and try more of them and the Vietnamese coffee was good, a little too sweet for me, but had a great flavor. read more

Paris Sandwich Cafe - Sandwiches Near Me - Houston, Texas

I ordered 10 sandwiches for my coworkers for pickup, when I arrived I ordered one strawberry smoothie & one avocado smoothie, after the cook finished visiting with the one other guest she finally made my smoothies & gave me two strawberry smoothies. I told her I ordered one strawberry one avocado, she argues with me that the man told her two strawberry!! Well then I ask the man he says yes you have two strawberry! My coworker who was with me knew what we ordered. Of course by that time I was pressed for time, reluctantly take my two strawberry ones & give it to a coworker. Happy Mother's Day to me read more

The banh mi here never disappoints!!! Try the chicken or the special combination of Vietnamese cold cuts! They are hands doown my favorite palce to get Banh Mi in Houston :) read more

I know it's a sandwich joint but I have been here twice and never had a sandwich. Three years ago, I had once asked someone, "I want some Bun Rieu. Where do I go?" Their response was hands down Paris (obviously this cafe, not France). I tried the Bun Rieu Oc then and man did my palate enjoy it. I hadn't had a chance to return until this past weekend and man, they haven't changed that recipe. The soup has just the right amount of sour in it. The sweet is there but barely noticeable. The crab meat in there and super soft and easily breaks in your mouth. They definitely aren't cheap with the meal either. You get a deceivingly small bowl but the food doesn't seem to stop coming once you start eating. The veggie plate is stacked a foot high. I come here, grab an appetizer, two bowls of Bun Rieu, and drinks and I have not dropped more than $20 including tip. Love it here. read more

Bun mi sandwich tastes very authentic. Bread was well done. I got the special sandwich and was under $4. They have sugarcane juice here but they were out, Boooo. Next time tho. read more

Paris Sandwich Cafe - Sandwiches Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Sandwiches are really good here. They ran out of thit noung, so I got the bo noung (beef). It was delish!!! Dons cafe uses to be my favorite, but that's before I tried some of the other banh MI places around bellaire. The bread here is crispy and soft. It doesn't hurt your mouth when you eat the bread. It's nice and clean inside. read more

Legit vietnamese food in the Tau Bay complex. This small sandwich shop also offers noodle soups like BBH, and pho. The decor is pretty chinatown-ish so dont expect 5 star service. The ppl that work here dont really speak much english. Just point to the menu thats located on the wall. Ordered the bahn mi dac biet, banh canh, BBH everything was really good, would come back again service isnt the best because there was only 2 people working in the entire restaurant as far as the sandwhich: meats were all good, bread was soft that didnt tear up your mouth, and it was quite manageable in that you could fit it in your mouth easily. Condiments are pretty legit, shrimp paste, hot oil, and some others i currently forget. If you are coming to chinatown from 59 and dont want to drive all the way to the beltway and you want some good vietnamese food, Id check this place out read more

Stopped in on Christmas Eve for lunch. They've got some pretty solid banh mi's. The baguette that they use are the long straight kind, of which I prefer, not the prevalent paunchy ones w/ the rounded ends (which most folks tear off anyways...too tough on the gums). I tried their shredded chicken banh mi and it was pretty good! Chicken was plump and moist, not dry like other places. A bit bland though, because they didn't slather on any of the aioli, or pate (which would've earned it the final star). The owner was gracious and attentive, very helpful and persistent in suggesting other dishes that he felt would be of great loss to you were you to depart without trying. The man has pride in his food, that's for sure. All in all, it was a good lunch and I'd definitely come back. And, thanks to that aforementioned slender type of baguette...no mangled gums! ;) read more

Despite the fact that Don's is my go to place for banh mi, I decided to try this place out after passing by it a few times. The restaurant is very small and mostly has sandwiches and a few variety of noodle soups. I tried the pork combination while the boyfriend had thit nuong. I have to say my sandwich was delicious! the banh was definitely better than normal. Usually I find the cold cut meat sandwiches to be on the dry side but I think they included some kind of pate spread that made it the star of the sandwich. My boyfriends bbq pork sandwich was a bit on the disappointing side just because the meat was not flavorful nor moist enough. We were also disappointed by their weird panda express like egg rolls. It seems a place this authentic wouldn't serve something like that. Overall I thought the meal was good and I would definitely come back to try the soups. also don't be put off by the service here, even though you are not greeted with a smile, everything comes out promptly. read more

A banh mi for $3.75 is such a steal! I ordered the chicken barbecue sandwich with an egg along with a basil drink for $5.75! The sandwich has a nice melody of flavors and the crunchy yet moist bread makes it worth the price! You'll definitely be able to taste the splash of soy sauce they add to the sandwich which is not like any other banh mi shops! Go here for a cheap snack or meal! They have a variety of Vietnamese dishes available. read more

Spring Rolls w/penut sauce and a BB-Q Pork Bahn Mi very good, one of the better meat I've tasted out of the places that sell Bahn Mi read more

Paris Sandwich Cafe - Spring Rolls w/Penut sauce and a BB-Q Pork Bahn mi - Sandwiches Near Me - Houston, Texas

I come here for the banh mi and the fact that it's very close in location (to me). Their banh mi dac biet (pork mixed special) is pretty good, but I've typically stuck with their banh mi thit nuong (bbq pork). Relatively fast service. They aren't usually packed. Only downside is that their prices are on the higher end. You can get banh mi's @ shops for $3 or $3.25 and their snacks at the front are a least a $1 more compared to the ones at Parisian Bakery. My canned drink itself was a $1.25 vs .75 or $1 that I can get at other places. I come primarily for convenience though and an extra .25 or .50 difference isn't that big of a deal to me, but if you're price comparing, this place loses out. read more

This place is small and relatively clean, with nicer polished tables than your average Vietnamese cafe. There's not a lot of traffic here but that's great, and sandwiches are made and toasted to order. Their menu is quite extensive, but I just stuck with the usual banh mi thit nuong ($3.75) for my order. Service seemed fine - the lady who took my order was nice enough to make my sandwich first before finishing a large order from the customer in front of me. Their banh mi bread is really legit. It's long and skinny like a French baguette, but has the fluff and airy-ness of banh mi. The crust is thin and crispy, flakes off slightly, and is very easy to bite into. It's kind of like Thim Hing's baguettes, but with a thinner and softer crust. They also cut off the ends The rest of my banh mi had some flavorful grilled pork with very little fat, an ample smearing of eggy mayo on both sides of the sandwich, the standard veggies, and a good drizzle of soy sauce to make everything slightly sweet overall, yet still balanced. I did think the crunchyness of the sandwich was hurt a bit by the finely shredded carrots and skinless cucumber, but I had a good impression overall. The bread-to-filling ratio was perfect. I know Don's is really popular this side of Beltway 8, but I'll tell ya this place is way better! Better parking, less wait, and some of the best crispy baguette I've had to date. Don's BBQ pork might be tastier, but with their bread it's like biting into a rock. Past the beltway, I don't think it's quite as good as Alpha Bakery or Thim Hing overall, but comes real close. They also sell some Vietnamese baked goods and random generic Asian snacks (shrimp chips, Yan Yan). I thought this was really bizarre but if you need your Yan Yan fix after a hot bowl of noodle soup, it's there for you. read more

Paris Sandwich Cafe - Banh mi thit nuong ($3.75) - Sandwiches Near Me - Houston, Texas

Hole in the wall. Eating out when you're on a vegetarian diet can be quite difficult even in Chinatown. So I went out a little further ...This cafe is located between Gessner/Bellaire and Fondren/Bellaire. My boyfriend likes their BBQ Sandwich with an egg. I went for the Vegetarian BBQ Sandwich, which was great (It was $3.50 though!!). Regular sandwiches are cheaper. They have typical Vietnamese dishes. The only one that I can vouch for is the Bun Rieu! Come get your Banh Mi for breakfast! read more

Hey not bad! It's a typical Vietnamese sandwich shop with your regulars -- old men that milk their cafe sua da (Vietnamese coffee with condensed milk) for hours on end that sit there and gossip about passersby. It's clean, small, and relatively quick. I got the Banh Mi Ga Xe and Xiu Mai (shredded chicken and pork meatball sandwich) for $3.95. Topped it off with a 16 ounce bottle of Coke and my total was $5.45. Not too shabby. They only take cash for orders less than $10. The sandwich itself was pretty good! Bread was great, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The xiu mai was delicious - flavorful and juicy. The chicken was pretty dry -- thank goodness the juice from the meatball covered for it. Next time I'll try their Thit Nuong (Chargrilled BBQ Pork) to really assess how good they are. It's no Don Sandwich, but this place is walking distance from my office so I'm pretty happy with it. read more

Bread is too small. Mexican lady did not add butter or vegetables to my pate sandwich. Paid three bucks for this. Felt cheated.

I am addicted to the Bun Rieu; I've been driving long distances to come here. Best in town in my opinion and very consistent. The Bun Rieu is one of the most sophisticated, amazing noodle soups I've ever had. Unreal how good it is. I've had the Bun Rieu now more times than I can count, it's always consistent and incredibly delicious. Definitely one of the best noodle dishes in the city. read more

Paris Cafe is a go-to spot for a banh mi and a Viet iced coffee. I love both. I usually get the bbq chicken banh mi. The sandwiches are avg to small size, so if you're a guy that eats LG portions, you may want 2. It's a very casual spot. I've only eaten there a couple of times, but I've ordered food to-go several times. read more

One of the two best banh mi in Houston! The other one is on Veterans Memorial. Both awesome because their bread is amazing!!!! Honestly, I don't eat much else there except their Vietnamese sandwiches because it's so good. I usually get the grilled pork and sometimes the combination and meatball. Highly recommend it!!!! read more

Not going to lie the egg sandwich was good. The pho was terrible but the worst thing besides their service was the fact that the owner had a cold and was blowing and picking her nose in front of us she proceeded to handle the baguettes without washing her hands. read more