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    Saigon Sandwich Madison

    4.7 (46 reviews)
    InexpensiveFood Trucks, Sandwiches
    Closed 10:30 am - 2:30 pm

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    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Tessa R.

    Small food truck with amazing flavor. We had a sandwich and a garlic chicken plate and both were really good. The sandwich is enough for 2 people. Definitely a repeat!

    Chicken and pork combo sandwich--with a few bites taken out of it
    Bart U.

    Saigon has one of my favorite sandwiches I've eaten in Madison. I was super skeptical and walked by many times prior to ordering for the first time. There is a certain process to order---complete an order form, give it to the person, and pay. They will then call your name/order. The bread is really nice quality and a filling portion for the price you pay--between $5-6. The pickled radish and cilantro give the sandwich a nice flavorburst in the sandwich. If you are near the UW campus and see the cart around (usually on Johnson and Charter intersection), drop by and grab a sandwich. It's worth the stop!

    Special combo roll
    Poushali G.

    Absolutely love Saigon Sandwiches! I always say food trucks are really the place to find authenticity in non-American cuisines, and Saigon Sandwiches really proves that with their banh mi! The bbq pork is always so flavorful and the radish adds a nice sweet kick. My go-to is the special combo roll without cilantro. The nice man gives you a ton of meat, but enough vegetables that it still feels light and airy, the test of a great banh mi. And only for $5.50 a sandwich?? Saigon is a real gem that will truly be missed during the winter months. Can't wait until the truck comes back in the spring!

    BBQ pork
    Victoria M.

    Since I moved to Madison this place has always intrigued my boyfriend and I. We moved here roughly three years ago from San Jose California. There is a huge Vietnamese community, so I love to eat Vietnamese food. This place makes a mean sandwich, had to go back for seconds. Very fresh ingredients and they where quick with the point of service. Definitely will be back. The bf loved the meatball sandwich. I could eat a million of the BBQ pork. Check it out for a cheap lunch

    Lijia L.

    Really good food at a reasonable price. The owner is nice. Love the picked radish and cilantro in the sandwich. The only problem is it's not very filling so I got hungry pretty quick and had to eat something else.

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    Tastey but I was expecting more food for the price it is; left still hungry afterwards.

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    9 years ago

    Good sandwich with excellent pork skin and chicken. The bread is not a baguette though, so not really %100 authentic Vietnamese banh mi

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    Definitely one of my favorite lunch options. Very affordable and tasty. Also very very close to what I had in Vietnam.

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    Best sandwich cart in Madison! Sandwiches are $4.75 and great for lunch, food is ready quick too

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    I finally, finally tracked down the Umami cart at the farmers market!! My friend and I split 3 buns…read moreplus a side (edamame or wonton chips) for $10; pretty pricey for a food cart, but not so bad when you are splitting with another person. We got the pork belly bun, the bulgogi bun, and the spicy tofu bun. Of the three, I was only very impressed with the pork belly and bulgogi buns. The meats are marinated well and cooked even better. I thought the additional condiments (hoisin sauce, cucumbers, etc.) were a nice touch that helped add a different flavor dimension (and crunchiness!) to the buns. I, however, did not like the spicy tofu bun. I'll give them credit for offering a vegetarian option, but the slices of tofu are way too thick and way too bland for the spicy sauce (which is really just mayo + sriracha) to counteract. Nice try, but I'll pass. I was also not very impressed by the buns themselves - they were way over steamed, which made them difficult to chew. My biggest gripe was with the slow, slow service. I understand that they make each bun to order, which is great, but if that is the case, there really needs to be more than one person in the cart. One person taking orders and one person putting the buns together would make the process go much more smoothly and quickly! Five stars for the bulgogi and pork belly buns and three stars for the service averages to a nice, even four stars for Umami Buns.

    Saigon Sandwich Madison - foodtrucks - Updated May 2026

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