The first time I happened on this hole in the wall was on a solo stay at the Calgary Sheraton. I wandered the neighborhood and found this place and OMG was I glad. After my first bite, I went back for more. I was driving from Calgary to Edmondton by myself, so naturally, I bought a dozen subs for myself. Let me just say one of the best decisions EVAR! Cheap and delicious... I still think about those sandwiches. read more

This little Chinatown hole-in-the-wall serves up the BEST banh mi's in Canada, bar none. I don't know what they do differently from the other places, but unlike most joints, they don't try to fancy up the simple sub sandwich. My go-to assorted is just deli meats on bread, with carrots, cilantro, pate, hot pepper and onions (each to your taste, of course). The best part is the cost for quality. There is no place I've found in Toronto like it, and would gladly travel to Calgary just to satisfy my craving. Bravo Thi Thi!! read more

My co-worker took me here as we were in Calgary on a work trip, I have never had a Vietnamese sub mind you but I was excited to say the least! It smelt delicious in this little small space, I watched this older gentleman (Owner I assumed) make our subs along with telling us a story that Steven Segal ate here while filming a movie in Calgary. He was a charming man, I adored him and can't say enough about how delicious this sub was! I am sad I didn't order more to take back to Edmonton with me. I can't wait to go back here and enjoy my experience all over again! I had the chicken satay upon recommendation from the owner and it was spectacular!!!! Keep up the amazing job, your subs are SO delicious! read more

I haven't been here for years as the last time was terrible. The bread was not crisp and day old, beef portion was small, not toasted enough. The details is where this falls down. Don't get this confused with the original Thi Thi which is out of this world go to Chinatown and get the real deal. The subs here are poor. read more

The best Vietnamese sub in calgary!! And the owners are so special and kind !! Love this place and highly recommend it!!

OMG! The bahn-mi is super yummy! I am from IL and my sister brought me here. You will not notice the place when you are just walking in the area. We went around 2:30pm and no line, which is good. I ordered the rib bahn mi. The price is not bad around $7.50. It is big anyway so you can just eat half and the rest later. I put it in the toaster when we went home. The combination of flavors is so good with right sweetness, sourness, and spiciness plus the taste of vegetables that are in there. I tried a slice of the chicken bahnmi that my sister ordered and it was tasty too. I am not a big fan of sub but this one I was able to finish it in a minute! And i am not even that hungry! I'll definitely be back before going back to the US. read more

Only $4.25 for a large and filling bahn mi rau (veggie sub)! I'm passing through Calgary on a road trip and decided to explore Chinatown during lunch time to check out different restaurants. Walking past Thi Thi, I noticed a line out the door consisting of mostly people of Asian descent... definitely a good sign that the place is good. I was extremely happy with my meal. It tasted just like the banh mi I had when traveling through Vietnam, except I was able to easily make my meal vegan (just ask for no cheese, no pate, no mayo). There's also a great little park with picnic tables right across the street (since the restaurant is just a walk-up counter, this is perfect!) I will definitely be grabbing another sandwich before I leave the city. ATTN vegans ;) read more

Food: 3/5 Atmosphere: 3/5 Service: 3/5 Overall experience: 3/5 (1- Terrible; 3- decent; 5- Fantastic) After hearing this place had the best Vietnamese sandwiches i just had to see for myself. This is definitely NOT the best Vietnamese sandwich I ever had. This place is only AVERAGE! I've definitely had better. If you do come here for lunch though, I highly suggest getting there before the lunch rush at 12pm. There was already a lineup at 11:30am out the door. Then again it's a very tiny sandwhich stop where you can fit at most 4 people inside. Service was fairly quick, i waited for about 10 minutes after ordering and the workers were friendly. The menu is small consisting of $5-$7 (incl. tax) subs with your choice of: sate beef/chicken, super sub (sate beef and chicken), peppered beef/chicken, cold cut, vegitarian, rib, and assorted traditional Vietnamese cold meats. I chose the sate beef and assorted which came on a nice crispy bun. All sandwhiches come with homemade mayo, and a choice of toppings like cheese (not 100% authentic), cilantro, pickled carrots, onions, hot red peppers, and soya sauce. I was expecting to bite into a juicy, 'oh my god this is the best sub ever!', but both subs came up a little short. The sate beef was dry and bland and the mayo didn't hold up against the other flavors that well. The assorted meats was a much better sandwich since I could actually taste something. This is definitely not the place to go if you like saucy Vietnamese sandwiches. Overall, the sandwiches are only OKAY but if you're in a pinch I say give it a try and pick the assorted meats. I will probably come back to try their rib sandwich since it's something I haven't seen before, but other than that I will go elsewhere. read more

Super chicken and beef sate was amazing!! Like a previous poster said, it was simply the quality of the toppings! The meat was so delicious, the bread was just so fresh and toasted just right, and the pickled veggies and cilantro all of it coming together in an awesome unstoppable combo. Delicious. read more

Thi Thi Vietnamese Subs - Vietnamese Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Living only a block from this place, I drive daily past this little gold mine and see the line ups daily, so I decided to give it a try,...the reviews and the line ups are justified, they have the best Vietnamese subs hands down in town, there are other places that are good, but this is the best, the beef sate sub is amazing, for you people who don't eat pork, make sure to tell them "NO PATE" it's pork based, I will be a frequent customer here,...try if if you haven't, most people have! It's right across Harry Hayes Building. read more

Thi Thi Vietnamese Subs - Super Beef and Chicken - Vietnamese Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Expect to wait at least 15 minutes and at most 35 minutes during lunchtime for this take away meal. Food is amazing and definitely worth the wait, but don't let it sit around too long before you eat it - it'll get soggy. Staff very friendly. I look forward to the next time I go. Would recommend to everyone! read more

Oh wow, haven't been here in a while - since it is downtown, but they make the best sate beef subs! Cash only I believe - gets crazy busy at lunch, so go early! mmmmmmm! small takeout only establishment - but so tasty. read more

Nice little spot and it will do in a pinch if you are in the area. I had the chicken sate sub and it was good - not dry as others have mentioned but I do agree the meat itself could have more flavour. I also wish they had a pork option as I find pork in general to be more flavorful. They HAVE added soup and salad rolls to the menu though for those people who were looking for them. Maybe they read Yelp? I did find their menus confusing at first glance. They have a Vietnamese menu and an English menu but they are both picture based and essentially the same. so why not have one menu? It left me wondering if I ordered of the English menu,. was I missing out of some really cool ingredient I'd receive had I ordered it by Vietnamese name. Also, while I get they are a small independent place, cash only? Sorry but that does put them at a disadvantage as many people don't carry cash these days. I know I would have tried them sooner if they didn't have cash only signs up. That being said, the service was fast and friendly - cards might slow that down. All in all not a bad place to stop into. read more

Mmm that was good. I had the chicken and a bottle of water, all for 8.50$. Is is a very small hole in the wall but big on taste. The location is great because it is close to the river and park bench to relax and eat. Take 5 min to relax and enjoy one of there sandwich. I know i will again. The only thing I would ask is extra mayo as it was a bit dry. Enjoy read more

Thi Thi Vietnamese Subs - The chicken sandwich - Vietnamese Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Been here a few times now and they're OK. Not great, not awful. Service is quick, food is average. Service is marginal (they always seem a little confused) and selection is limited. Things to improve. Need to bump up the flavor of their meat, it tends to be bland. Also, add to the menu, in particular springrolls and soup! read more

So good! Super fast service. We were in and out in less than 5 mins (despite the line) Perfect for an inexpensive and quick lunch. Enjoyed it with a beautiful view along the River Walk. read more

Thi Thi Vietnamese Subs - Vietnamese Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Phenomenal! Little hole in the wall place with outstanding banh mi subs. I had beef. My hubby had beef and chicken. They were so good that we are going back tomorrow! No table service - all food is to go. FYI- Cash only. read more

My father - In - law took me to this place, never had a vietnamese sub, been to a couple other places since. They do not compare to this wonderful place. The family running the place are very nice, fresh sub buns meat is so tasty, the line is worth the wait bring your cash. Just a great vietnamese sub place in calgary This place is legit! The other review not oops now how do I delete lol read more

After leaving U of C, I've been on the hunt for a Vietnamese sub to replace my beloved Bake Chef. Well I found it! Super fresh, nice and hot (you can hold the peppers though if you want) and definitely satisfying. I went just after 1 pm and only hit a small line up, it was totally worth it! read more

I have heard so much about this place and it was always difficult make time out to go there. Finally I made it. There was a long line up in a hot summer day. First sign they are definitely doing something good right here. Then closer to inside of the place noticed a picture of Mayor Nenshi in Thi Thi, then I was sure this has to be the best sub in town. They only take cash so thank god I had some cash with me. Very reasonable price and lady who was making our sub was super nice. Even though they were crazy busy, they always had smile on their face. I got their satay beef sub and without much wait took a bite of it. Honestly this was as good as they say it is. Bun itself was better than lot of other places and satay beef was so juicy and tasty. I would highly recommend. read more

Best sandwich in Calgary and the owners are great people!

Gawd damn, these subs are amazing. Sate beef used to be my go-to, but chicken and assorted have now taken over as my faves - and I always buy both for myself and have half of each for lunch and dinner. OOPS. Not sorry. Best assorted cold cut sub in the city by far - even better than the ones in Forest Lawn. Sometimes assorted can be weird with the mystery meats, but Thi Thi do it right. Come before they open or at off peak time of 2 or 3 (hopefully before they sell out). PS: They take debit now after Covid. read more

The best Vietnamese sub I've had in Calgary. Food: I always get the chicken satay sub, no hot peppers. It's consistently delicious with fresh bread, veggies and chicken that's just spicy enough to warm my lips, but not so hot that I can't taste the food. Service: Friendly, family, fast. Atmosphere: Come prepared to wait in line. On a nice day you can sit outside across the street and enjoy the weather. On colder days take your lunch back to work to eat. Summary: You have to try it! read more

So does this place actually put pate in their subs or not? Because that is the best part of Vietnamese subs. Can someone answer this question? There have already been a few posts about the lack of pate. It's good, but without the quintessential pate, does lack the flavor of a Vietnamese sub. I've had both the rib and the club. read more

Came last week, (from Canmore) @ 11,30 long lineup! Strategy this time - here before it opened. In the door not even a minute and 6 people behind me.., finally had my fix! Extra spicy - 5 peppers on it, aaaahhhhh. I've tried others around town that were good but this place is best! read more

Thi Thi Vietnamese Subs - Vietnamese Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

This is definitely my go-to place whenever I'm craving a Vietnamese sub for lunch! My current favorite is Sate Beef on brown with everything on it. The staff is always friendly and fast and the price is reasonable. read more

This place is DELICIOUS. The place was lined up out the door when I went there. If you want a simple, filling sandwich, then this is the place to go. I love cilantro and this sandwich has a lot of it. The service was quick and the staff pleasant. Not much variety on the menu but as a lunch place it is fantastic. read more

The best Banh Mi you will have...ever. This is a true hole in the wall hidden gem. The one place I always have to eat when I go to Calgary. Always amazing! read more

This was where I first learned about Banh, 20 years ago, and I've been looking for a place as good as this ever since. Recently I was back through that godawful city where I grew up, and stopped in - the son was serving, the service is still incredible, and the food was as good as I remember although they had changed the style slightly. There is just no comparison, and I like every one of their sandwiches. I prefer less of the mayo, I find that a bit too oily, but wow. read more

This is my go to shop for Vietnamese subs. I haven't been here since the flood occurred, but since last month have been back on a weekly basis to get my most coveted "assorted sub". The menu is small and simple. The cost of their subs have gone up over their years, but is still very worth it. I love their traditional "assorted sub" which consists of assorted Vietnamese cold cuts. All the subs here come with homemade mayo, pate, cilantro, pickled carrots, onions, hot red peppers and soy sauce. The staff here are very accommodating should you want less of certain toppings. During the last visit, I got my subs to go (assorted & super). The super sub consisting of both sate beef and sate chicken. The bread comes out golden and crisp. The staff here cut off one end of the bun before toasting to make it easier to eat as well :D Tip: Eat your subs ASAP! They get soggy super fast. If you aren't going to eat them right away, ask them to not toast the bun, and provide you the veggies in a separate package so that you can assemble the sub at home :) read more

I had high hopes for this place, but I was very disappointed. The staff was rude, and the place was very unhygenic. I saw one of the people making the sub pick his ear (with his glove still on) and then proceed to touch the bread for the sub. The floor was dirty, and they were not very generous with the vegetables. I ordered a veggie sub, and he hardly gave me anything. I requested a few extra pieces of onions but he said I would have to pay 75 cents more. Just before that I had seen him give tons of veggies to someone he knew well. Will never visit this dirty place again, there are tons of other awesome sub place around the downtown core. read more

Owned by some very friendly people. The subs here are truly the best in Calgary! The only sad part is that they aren't open late so be sure to grab a sub before or after work! read more

I've been coming to this sub shop for over 30 years, starting with when they only had two toaster ovens and the lady was doing this almost by herself. My go-to has been the Assorted cut into three pieces and they remember, even when I didn't go for a couple of years because I started working at the other end of DT. I'm really happy to see the husband and son now there - this is the BEST place in Calgary I have been at, they just know what they're doing. The sub itself has not changed too much, same delicious crusty sub. Every time I go for one, I pop down as soon as I can because that is the best time to enjoy it - when it's freshly toasted and has just the right crunch. I always say I'll try the SATE ones one day since all my friends are crazy about those, but for now, I'll stay with Assorted. Love this place, even with the lines out the door. read more

The place was lined up out the door when I went there. If you want a simple, filling sandwich, then this is the place to go. I love cilantro and this sandwich has a lot of it. The service was quick and the staff pleasant. Not much variety on the menu but as a lunch place it is fantastic. read more

Best ever! Someone please franchise Thi Thi to Edmonton! You would make so much money from me. O so delicious! What can I say? Every time I go to Calgary I ALWAYS go to Thi Thi! Rain, shine, flood, hail storm,- I must get a beef satay, extra spicy so I can still taste it burning my stomach all the way to Edmonton. Pssssst! If you plan on buying more than 10, call and order ahead because there's always a line up for them. And if you bought the last batch, the people in line will get mad so you better be a fast runner! read more

This joint seems to be Calgary's answer to the ubiquitous Lee's Sandwiches chain dotting much of the west coast of the U.S. Fresh ingredients, lots of flavor, lots of options for additions such as chilis, different sauces, etc. Soups and salads in the same Southeast Asian vein are also available here. They do offer more Western-style desserts here, from what I remember. I believe my friend had one of the subs with chicken; I had a buddha veggie on whole wheat that included fried tofu and fresh veggies, and I had pickled carrots along with fresh chopped chilis added to that. Fresh ingredients, from the sandwich I had.. Great value for good portions, and this particular location is pretty much in Chinatown, walking distance from the downtown core. read more

I dream of the next time I will get to have a sub from here. They just make them perfectly. When it comes to food I am extremely picky and this is the only place I will let someone else bring me a sub from without being there to order. I love that they put cilantro on the subs, I just love the subs. I suggest getting on to try. I don't even like sandwiches that much but I love these. Just a perfect mix of flavors. read more

Noticed long lines in front of this little shop. Of course curious minds had to inquire. I joined in a decided to see if it was worth the wait. I ordered the peppered beef and the chicken. Everyone said to try the veggie. I did. The bread was great. The "sub" was tasty but wished their was more in it. Out of the 3 I think I enjoyed the peppered beef. read more

Oh I will always remember this place, this was a to go spot for banh mi when I lived in Calgary. I have always love their sandwiches. When you head over here around lunch time there is a long line of hungry people waiting outside the door and waiting to get their yummy sandwich and gobble it up. Well I was one of them haha. Every time I go back for a visit, I tried to head back here for some yummy banh mi I love their chicken or beef satay sandwich. If you live in Calgary or if you are visiting and would like to tried a different type of sub, I definitely recommend this place. Give this place a try, you won't regret it. read more

Delicious vietnamese subs...Ok...maybe it's not the most "authentic"...but it is definitely the most flavorful version I have ever had. Satay beef was addictive and nestled in the crustiest french baguette. Hubby prefers his mixed meats sandwich. Look out for the lunch line up...it can take up to 20 mins to get to the front and there's only pay parking. Over all, 2 thumbs up! read more