I took out a quick lunch from here on a weekday. There wasn't a crowd. I took the special combo sandwich. It was nice and flavorful with fresh veggies. There was a full size and half size option. I went for the full size option. read more

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Fast, and sooooo good! Always love a good bahn mi and the bread was warm!!! Would definitely come again, affordable too! read more

Saigon Sandwich Madison - Special combo - Food Trucks Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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(Last visited on 5/26/2021.) My coworker spotted this food truck/cart one afternoon and said he wanted to try it. So we did and it was so satisfying that we went back again the next day! Here's why! Atmosphere/Appearance: Seeing as this is a food truck, there isn't much to it. It's a cart that gets pulled by a truck or car of some sort, but then parked on the sidewalk on the corner of North Charter and West Johnson Street. I don't know if it visits anywhere else, but the whole week I was there the cart consistently arrived at 10:00am and left around 4:30pm. Service: The guy inside is very friendly, soft-spoken and very sweet. He makes you feel welcomed and very safe. Food: So this place specializes in Vietnamese sandwiches. That's pretty much all they do. There are 6 sandwiches you can choose from where the ingredients are chosen for you, but you can of course customize your own. Both times I went I went with chicken as a meat, then added sweet pickled carrots w/diakon radishes, spicy jalapenos, fresh cilantro and dehydrated onions. The sandwich was so different from the "usual" sandwiches I eat. It was sweet, savory, fresh and just delicious. The bread was crunchy on the outside, but soft on the inside. It had a great balance. Value: $6.50 for a sandwich. You can't beat it. If you're in the downtown Madison, WI area, check this guy out! Support the local business and you won't regret it! Be sure to check out my YouTube channel, "The Hungry Road" for more restaurant and car-related content! You can copy and paste the following link into your browser to be taken directly to the channel! Be sure to subscribe, like, comment and turn on notifications! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEZJPcprSoq00kgDLUb57yA read more

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There is a reason why there is always a crowd outside this little food truck -- it is simply amazing. I always refer to it as "the Banh Mi" truck, mostly because I always get the meatball banh mi sandwich every time. They are great toppings and you can choose what you want or don't want. They are vegetarian friendly and also have drinks for your lunch! The sandwiches are a great price and I truly cannot believe how good they are for a food truck -- it's better than most restaurants in Madison. The truck is usually parked at Observatory and Johnson when classes are in session. Go to the truck and take a little piece of paper to fill out your order! They accept cash and cards. Deliciouuuuus! read more

You need to get to this food truck if you are on campus. The banh mi was easy to choose from because you can order online before you come pick up the banh mi on the way to your next class. While the cart is on a corner of the road without any seatings, people would wait 20 minutes, like I did, just for the banh mi. This wait time is not because of slow service, on the contrary in fact. The cook is super fast with his orders yet all the banh mi came out with great quality. The wait is well worth it because they have the best banh mi in Madison. They are only available a couple hours weekday so get there when you can to get a topnotch meal. read more

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! read more

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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! read more

Saigon Sandwich Madison - Chicken and pork combo sandwich--with a few bites taken out of it - Food Trucks Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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! read more

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Delicious fresh sandwiches from an extremely kind and accommodating operator! I arrived earlier than I indicated when placing my online order and he still had my sandwich ready as soon as he knew I was there! read more

Eating on campus is you know... don't get me wrong, that's any campus, institutional food is just soul-crushing on most days. So to have something like this around, a stone's throw from most buildings on the UW, fresh, consistent, flavorful, and balancing between crunchy, spicy, satisfying and wholesome, and always quick, is just bliss. The menu is very limited but there is a vegetarian option and thus might just be the best Bahn Mi-like sandwich in this our town of Madison. Perfectly complemented with a packet of simple Lays I hope this place doesn't go away any time soon and that this review doesn't make it crowded and spoil my fun. He does accept EatStreet orders so you could pre-order rush in from class or work. My favorite is the Vietnamese Meatball but you mostly can't go wrong with any of them. read more

Friendly! Delicious! Preordering online seems to be the preferred method, but as spontaneous first timers, in-person worked fine. We hung around with the many students who obviously make this a routine stop on their way to class. Loved our Bahn Mi sandwiches ($8.50) and Vietnamese Ice Coffee ($5). We will be making this food truck part of our routine. read more

Don't be fooled by the fact that this is just a small food cart. Saigon Sandwich is a hidden gem. It's my *favorite* restaurant in Madison, and I know I'm not the only one. (Fun fact: my friend often travels with several of their sandwiches so that her husband in Mexico City can get a taste.) Their banh mi is delicious, flavorful, and affordable ($4.95, and they accept cash or card). All you have to do is fill out a piece of paper with your order (at the cart), and it'll be ready in only a few minutes! You can't find banh mi anywhere else in Madison that is nearly as good. As a vegetarian, I love their tofu banh mi, which tastes perfect with wheat bread and all of the toppings (except for the meat pate). I can't get enough of it. My only problem with the cart is that they close so early (3pm!). (Also, after re-reading my review I realize that it almost sounds like an ad. I can assure you that my enthusiasm for Saigon Sandwich is 100% authentic. It really is that good!) read more

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

Absolutely love their banh mi. They are so perfectly made and their bread is really the key to it all. They are very generous with their portions and I love their combination sandwich. It's only $5.50, so its very affordable for many people as well. I often see people working in the chemistry building buying the sandwich during their lunch breaks, and I am so happy that there are people supporting the place. read more

Great sandwich with super fresh ingredients and great veg to meat ratio. I ordered the meatball w all toppings and it was great, bread has the perfect texture. Also has vegetarian options. Provided super fast service and a great price. I could go here everyday for lunch and not get tired of it, so good! read more

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 read more

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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. read more

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I had this sandwich the other day and it was just average really. The ingredients seemed fresh and the speed of service was fast. Good price. But the bread was awful - just a Midwestern, white bread, sub-style soft roll. A bahn mi sandwich is supposed to be on a baguette. With flavor. With a bit of crunch. I am a bit confused as the pics here on yelp show sandwiches on baguette - so maybe the day I went - they missed their bread delivery and went to Copps for horrible, boring rolls????? Also, the carrots and daikon (radish) were shredded, and in the pics the veges are sliced thinly. Maybe they have a new cook? Maybe I will give them another chance. read more

I love Saigon Sandwich, I work a couple blocks away so try to get down there about once a week. The sandwiches are great, the meats are very good, I recommend the combo, and the other toppings are all fresh and flavorful. I recommend getting it with everything, as long as you can handle a little spice, there are jalapenos, but it isn't super spicy. Service is super fast, and the prices are very good. One sandwich is $4.75, which should be plenty for most people, similar to a 6 inch sub from subway, but a bit bigger. If you are really hungry, get two for $9.50, it is a lot of really good food, and is bigger than a foot long at subway. I mention Subway because there is one just down the street, and why anyone would pick subway over Saigon Sandwich is beyond me. So check out Saigon Sandwich the next time you want something fresh, tasty, and not too filling. My only complaint is their limited summer hours, but that is hardly a complaint. read more

I am surprised that no one has reviewed this cart yet, so I am taking the lead. Saigon sandwich offers very delicious and inexpensive ($4.75) Banh Mi, which is the baguette sandwich that introduced during French colonial period. While colonialism is a ugly history, the culinary cultural exchange certainly created some most interesting food in the world. Banh Mi belongs to this category. There are five choices of meat--veggie tofu, bbq pork, chicken, vietnamese meatball, and combo. You can also choose what fillings to be put onto your sandwich. The subway idea on a Vietnamese sandwich. The jalapenos are super spicy, be careful. I have tried bbq pork and chicken sandwich. Both taste good. The cart is operated by a team from Pho Nam restaurant. I am happy to see it in the corner of Charter and Johnson. A great place to grad quick lunch if you're in the south side of UW campus. read more

Let's be real here, the UW Campus is basically a wasteland when it comes to good ethnic food. I know people rave about Mediterranean Cafe and Banzo, but when those places are your bastion for "good ethnic food" I can't help but shed tears of anguish. Fortunately, there is a food truck called Saigon Sandwiches that is my go-to when I really want banh mi. If you don't know what banh mi are, they are Vietnamese sandwiches with a heavy French influence. The nice thing about the food cart is that they have pens and little pieces of paper that help you customize what type of meat you want (or tofu) and the toppings/condiments. It is kind of like Subway, except Saigon obviously has much better tasting food and none of that goofy feeling like you're on a conveyor belt and need to rush through everything. It is true that you can probably get banh mi sandwiches in the big cities for 4.50 or so, but 4.75 for one of these is still a good deal especially when you consider that a similar-sized sub at Jimmy Johns or Potbelly costs about the same. And of course, these Vietnamese sandwiches are much better. As far as the options go, I always get the special combo. The meat is always tender, the pate has good flavor, and their bread is nice and soft. Last week, I cut up the roof of my mouth eating chips, but couldn't resist getting one of these sandwiches. As terrified as I was of the expected pain, the bread was crunchy but also soft enough so that I wasn't screaming uncle thanks to the cuts on my mouth. I'm usually here once or twice a week. I tend to avoid going around noon because that's when everyone and their mother is lined up for their lunch breaks. I would definitely recommend stopping by if you are near Union South. read more

I've had this same sandwich (my fav- special combo with everything) 3 lunches in a row and didn't feel tired of it at all.. it is that good. Sometimes, I wonder how a sandwich that simple can taste so good! The combo special has roast pork and steamed pork roll. I also recommend including pate in the sandwich. Very friendly customer service too, and the speed they make these sandwiches is crazy fast. read more

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Saigon sandwiches is amazing! I went right as they opened so it wasn't too busy and I got my food quite quickly. The sandwich overall was great. Like others have said, it is very fresh, and very flavorful. Every bite I took out of the sandwich was bursting with flavor, either from the meats or the radishes. The best part is that the overall bread to filling ratio was very satisfying. I never felt like there was too much bread or too much filling. I did take away one star because I expected the baguette to be crisper. Don't get me wrong, the bread was great, but seemed too soft to be a real baguette. read more

I LOVE coming here for lunch. In fact, I crave these sandwiches pretty often, like about as often as I crave sushi (I'd eat it every day if I could afford it - sushi I mean. These sammiches are quite affordable!). I work down the street too, so it's really quick and convenient. You show up, write down what you want on paper, hand it to the guys in the cart, and then wait for your sandwich to show up (with your paper on top - it helps if you make your name really big if you're like me and can't see far away..). Everything on the sandwich is fresh and flavorful (I usually get ALL the toppings). I have a very high spice tolerance, so I never find the jalapeños too spicy. There are usually 5-6 slices on each sandwich. The bread is perfect for Banh Mi. Nice crisp crust that's soft on the inside and gets nice and soaked with the picked deliciousness and flavor from the innards :). I also like that there's a tofu option - it's flavorful too! The only reason I'd give one less star is that they're not out there when the undergrads aren't around. Too bad there must not be enough business from everyone else. So Spring/Winter break I have to go without my Saigon Sandwich! #TheStruggleIsReal !! read more

My favorite to-go lunch spot on campus. If you go before noon, you can avoid a line. All sandwiches are $4.75, and they have veggie options. Sometimes the meatball filling can be too fatty/greasy, but the special meat combo has never failed me. I always get all the toppings, but you can customize your own when you fill out the order form at the counter. The ordering system is a little chaotic; there's only ever one person working there who takes orders and makes the food, so sometimes you have to wait a while to put in your order. Sandwiches are about the size of a 6 in Subway sandwich. read more

Saigon Sandwich Madison - BBQ pork sandwich. Yum! - Food Trucks Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

We were driving by and saw the food truck at the corner. I tried the banh mi sandwich with shredded pork and chicken. The bread tasted fresh and crispy. The pork is the dry shredded pork found in other Vietnamese dishes. I'm not a fan of the pork. Next time I'll try the banh mi dac biet. read more

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Super cheap food that is quick and delicious. I'm glad they have vegan options. Make sure no fish sauce is added. read more

Saigon Sandwich Madison - Vegan options for the win! - Food Trucks Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

You see many food trucks come and go, and mostly you can't rely that they are going to show up everyday. But Saigon Sandwich is always there, which I can certainly rely to know that they will make my Vietnamese sandwich for me. I work around the block and find the sandwich perfect for lunch. It's cheap ($4.95), fast, and a short walk (South Union cafeteria takes longer usually). You can pick so many kind of vegetables / topping (no extra charge) to go with it, simply indicating them on the order sheet. I have tried most of them so many times now. My favorite is banhmi (grilled pork and chicken) sandwich. The only thing that I complain about is probably the baguette is not as crispy as I hope it would be. Coming from New York, I have pretty high standards for my vietnamese sandwich crust! Otherwise I am happy and have been back so often since I have my first bite. And now they even accept apple pay, no excuse for no cash or even credit card! read more

Started to give this review 4 stars and then changed to 5 while writing the review. Bánh Mì Dac Biet had solid ingredients and solid authentic tastes, which is rare in Madison. Cost was at a perfect price point. The only downside was the very soft bread. Nevertheless a solid 5* read more

A great place to get a sandwich, especially when I can't stray too far from work (conveniently across the street). I always get the tofu and a bunch of vegetables! The jalapeños are so spicy but soooo worth it. Highly recommend it!! read more

I thoroughly appreciate this place. Bahn Mi with a vietnamese coffee is a great lunch for anyone! My favorite is the special combo with pretty much all of the toppings. I really love this place. read more

Great, astonishingly cheap sandwich. Perfect for any student on the go or professional who works in the area. I went regularly for lunch when I was a student and then later when I worked on Regent. It's always stationed by the UW Chem building. read more

Great food for lunch. Not too expensive and fulfilling. It's good to have some good Vietnamese food in Madison. The options are good and of a wide varieties. I was surprised to know they also serve pork skin, and it was great. Definitely recommended and will be back for more!!! read more

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

This is literally the best food cart in Madison. No other cart comes close. (Caracas empanadas is the second best cart in Madison). Excellent ingredients and great options for sandwiches. Efficient service. Good value. I wish I could eat here every day. I SHOULD be eating here every day. read more

When you are craving banh mi sandwiches this is the cart to go too Madisonian. Fresh ingredients...love the pate, I wanted 3 yesterday could only get 1:-( By 1:30pm, he was sold out! My only complaint, fyi the lemonade was water down. I'll be back for more sandwiches. See you soon. read more

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

I love this food truck for many reasons. First, it's cheap as in it's around $5 for a sandwich that's almost a foot long. There are many meat options and it's topped with fresh herbs on a crisp bun. Secondly, it's strategically placed in the middle of the bustling campus for hungry college kids like me when I attended there. Although I remember many times looking for it and being disappointed that it wasn't there. This is one of the treasures that I miss about being on the UW campus. read more

This is the best-value food truck in Madison. A fat, great sandwich for $4.75. I recommend the Vietnamese meatball.

It's very good. I always have meatball sandwich and love it. Very convenient on campus and good price for lunch.