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    Simply Banh Mi

    4.5 (660 reviews)
    InexpensiveVietnamese, Halal, Soup

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    BBQ Pork
    Michelle T.

    When we first got here, we couldn't find the restaurant because it was actually underground! Once we found it, we were confused as to why there was a line of people standing outside the door. Turns out they are not accepting sit-in dining! You have to order online first and then pick up at the door when it's ready. They should really display the menu somewhere, maybe a QR code next to their logo outside? Something that would make the method of ordering more easily noticeable would be greatly appreciated! Once we knew how it worked, we were able to order seamlessly. The staff was very nice and friendly! He kept us updated on how long the food would take and brought the food outside once it was done to give to us. We ordered fried vegetable egg rolls and banh mi (pictured) and it was so so good. So delicious and definitely worth it!! Even though we weren't able to dine in at this restaurant, the food and service make this a 5/5. Definitely recommend to anyone visiting Georgetown.

    Lemongrass beef pho
    Echo L.

    NOTE: they only take online orders for pick up or delivery. They don't even accept you go there to order in person for take out. The food is cheap. I have ordered both braised pork banh mi and lemon grass beef pho. As you can tell from the picture, it does not look anything like pho. The broth is in a separate container, and it is not clear. The pho noodles is in a foiled pan, which I have no problem with just pouring the broth into the pan. However, even we don't call it pho, just say it is a beef noodle soup, the beef is not tender at all... The banh mi is just as its name says, very simple...

    Lemongrass Tofu
    Sunni P.

    This sandwich is EVERYTHING!... Lemongrass Tofu Banh Mi with crispy eggplant. Please follow the rules. You must order your food online... and yes they are located in a basement. But seriously, the sandwich is amazing

    Halal Lemon Chicken
    Iris P.

    It saddens me that this place doesn't have a dining area because the food is so great. That being said, they're very good with their takeout -- the lady working there was sweet and I got the vibe that it was very much a mom and pop business. The chicken was so tender and juicy too!

    BBQ Pork Belly Banh Mi
    Andrew N.

    Simply Banh Mi is a pretty good introduction to Vietnamese sandwiches in general. They're good for newbies who've never had them before. In my experience, it kinda tastes Westernized in a way, but that's not a bad thing. I ordered a BBQ pork belly banh mi for around $12. It tastes fresh and unique. The toppings always add depth to these sandwiches. The pork was actually pretty good too. The only thing is that it's pretty small, and you have to wait a while for your food. It's pretty pricey too, and it's definitely not something that represents what banh mi is supposed to taste like. Overall, it's pretty good considering that it's the only Vietnamese sandwich place around the area. You could go to Eden Center which isn't too far and find yourself a better sandwich there.

    Halal Lemon Chicken
    Jonathon X.

    The food is delicious and priced affordably! They are takeout/delivery only now (the pandemic has been hard on everyone) but don't let that stop you from getting a great meal from here. Notably, the customer service here is stellar. My friend ordered a fried egg to go with his bowl, and it was left off by mistake, but John gave us a call a few hours later to apologize for the mistake and refunded us the money for the fried egg. I really appreciated the gesture. Will be coming back again!

    lemongrass chicken banh mi
    Carly H.

    best banh mi I've ever had in my life. honestly maybe even best sandwich in DC. The service is always incredible, the owner is the kindest and you can tell he really cares. The prices are very affordable and quality is consistent. I recommend this place to everyone and will continue to do so. I'm moving out of DC and this is the one place I'll miss most!

    Lemon Chicken Banh Mi Sandwich
    Krishna Bhavithavya K.

    We did not dine in so I can not comment on the any other aspects apart from the food. The sandwich DAMN..! It's one of the best Banh mi sandwiches I have eaten. We got the lemon chicken, cold cuts and BBQ pork. Not even one disappointed us. The sandwich was crunchy at the same time easy to bite in. The flavors were amazing. Not too spicy, not soggy as well. I would go with their recommendations about the sauce and toppings. If you are craving or wanting to try a Banh mi, don't even hesitate this is the place to go to. The staff were so friendly. Heads up- it's on a busy street with not much of parking, there is a street behind where you can park and walk for five min.

    Annie R.

    We didn't get it eat it fresh because we got side tracked. But throw it in the air fryer or toaster oven for a couple of minutes and it's good to go (take out the veggies though). I liked it! We ordered the cold cut, garlic shrimp and bbq pork banh mi and also the spring rolls. We went to another banh mi spot prior in DC and it was a "no". But this one helped to redeem it for us. Really nice staff and everything tasted fresh. Also, there's only pick up or delivery for now. Good stuff though!

    Peggy X.

    A lovely little Vietnamese shop in Georgetown. I come here whenever I'm craving banh mi, and I've had a great experience every time. The bread is perfectly crisp, the pate is delicious, the sandwich is the perfect size, and it costs less than $10. The service is also always warm and welcoming. The interior is rather small -- there isn't a ton of seating -- but you can take the banh mi to go and eat it by the waterfront, not far away. Or dine in and get dessert at Thomas Sweet, right across the street.

    Sign outside. Located in a cute row house in Georgetown.

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    100% authentic Vietnamese Banh Mi. This is the best Vietnamese food in Georgetown.

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    Important notice. This restaurant no longer has in person dining. It is only take away.

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    Ask the Community - Simply Banh Mi

    What is gluten free? I can't tell from their menu.

    Is there sit down service at this restaurant or order at the counter only?

    Order at the counter, but the service is excellent.

    Is the halal food cooked and prepared separately and are the utensils only used for halal food? Reason I'm asking is because I see on the menu that you serve pork as well, kindly reply. Thank you.

    hi fouad! we keep strict separation of all prep items for our halal meats. we are hyper aware of cross contamination within our kitchen prep area. not only do we do this for halal items but our vegan items as well. we have a super high temp… Read more

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    Three stars isn't the actual rating; I'd say more 3.5. Stopped by after visiting the Dupont…read moreCircle's weekly farmer's market to try their Sunday brunch buffet. Was warmly greeted, seated, and given an overview of the menu and brunch package options; decided to opt-out of the bottomless drinks, which had an alcoholic (mimosas and Bloody Marys) and NA (juices, sodas, drip coffee and black tea), as I wanted to try their more speciality coffee and tea. The drinks I ordered were the Turkish coffee, Levantine-style tea and digestive tea. All were quite solid. The Turkish coffee was as robust as espresso, yet not overwhelmingly bitter and slightly sweetened. The Levantine tea was a smooth black tea with natural sweetness and layered with a mint steep and floral notes of hibiscus, and rose petal. The digestive was more herbaceous with fennel and pomegranate zest, in addition to a steep of spearmint. The food was more hit-or-miss. On one hand, the meat and seafood was all very delicious and well-made. The braised lamb shank is their speciality, and well-deserved, as it's moist, savory and tender. The short rib similarly so, and the chicken casserole, lamb biajeen, Adana kebab and steamed lavraki (sea bass) were all similarly flavorful. On the other hand, the sides and mezze options were more mixed; the dolmas and fresh bites cheese with za'atar/nuts were delightful, however, the borek, cheeses, and some of the dips tasted reheated and/or not super fresh, the Brussels sprouts were quite scorched, and the savory salmon waffles were bone dry and flavorless. The French onion soup had the right flavor profile, but not the intensity; it tasted watered-down and even looked it, due to the noticeable oil blebs on the surface. Dessert was similar; the melon and fruits were fresh enough, the yogurt bar was quality, the kadayif nutty with the sweetness balanced, and the layali lubnan was intoxicatingly tasty, but many of the baked goods looked rather packaged and the fondue station was mediocre. The staff, however, were extremely friendly (my special regards to Mia, she's a great conversationalist and a sweetheart!). They answered all my questions, and one of the bartenders even gave me half a lemon to zuzh up my tea with. As I said at the start, more 3.5 stars than 3 stars. The core of their offerings are all quality, so I can't quite dock them a full two stars for the food quality because they had buffets aren't usually renown for said quality. You really can't expect perfection from AYCE, even though I naturally encourage the management to avoid sourcing pre-made items from Sysco if possible. The friendly staff and eloquent Eastern Mediterranean ambiance allows me to still say I enjoyed this experience, and may be back for dinner in the future.

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