The reviews don't lie. These are the best non-traditional banh mis you will find. Although they are pricier than regular banh mis, they fill the sandwiches with a lot of the protein. Therefore, it's worth it to me. We tried the spicy shrimp and pork sandwich, 10/10! I would especially get this if you like spicy. Something else that blew us out of the water was their crème brûlée. The best crème brûlée I've ever had!! That's def a must try. I can't wait to return and try some other items on their menu. read more

Urban Chops - Vietnamese Near Me - Auburn, Washington

How have we lived in Auburn for this long and didn't know this place existed. Went for lunch today and OMG, the best sandwich I've had in many months. The crispy calamari on one of their buns, absolutely amazing. My husband had the urban pork and our friend a noodle salad. These are non traditional but who cares. I'm going to ask next time I'm there if they can make the noodle salad and put the calamari on it. I don't care what I have to pay. read more

Ordered takeout and that crispy chicken bacon bao is nothing short of amazing! I cannot rave enough. Veggies are crisp, chicken was juicy and candied bacon adds a sweet taste to the savory. Worth a try; shoot, worth a travel from anywhere! read more

Urban Chops - Crunchy Chicken & Bacon - Vietnamese Near Me - Auburn, Washington

My first time checking this place out within the city because my mom was craving for pho, unfortunately they didn't have any. Place is kept clean, service was fast. Worth going back again to check the other menu items. read more

See all

Whoa!!!! The wife and I were coming through the Auburn area, anyway, so we started looking for salad places or something where everyone in the family could eat (all of us have food allergies). We were originally going for healthy, but that went right out the window when my wife came across photos of the food here! The bao sandwiches all looked incredible, so she diverted us here. The service was super quick and easy, as the place was inexplicably empty except for a takeout order. The ambiance was simple - no frills, because it's in the food. It's a simple location with just a few chairs, so at first, we were confused. Y'ALL! There should be a line out the door for this. My sandwich was absolutely delicious! My wife could not stop raving about hers, and the daughter crushed her pork kids meal. Needless to say, if we are ever back in the area, we will be stopping in!! read more

Urban Chops - Crunchy Chicken & Bacon - Vietnamese Near Me - Auburn, Washington

The place is cute lil quick Vietnamese sandwich shop. The food was good. The staff are quick and on it, professional. I ordered the crunchy chicken and bacon bao and the lemongrass pork rice place. Too much rice but really good pork. read more

Urban Chops - Lemongrass pork rice plate - Vietnamese Near Me - Auburn, Washington

See all

Yumm, this place was delish! I ordered the crunchy chicken w/ bacon banh mi. Personally next time I will get with out bacon but overall a great sandwich. Husband tried a bao bun burger and it was also very good. We ordered Takeout and the wait wasn't too long. We will definitely be returning. read more

Urban Chops - Crunchy Chicken & Bacon - Vietnamese Near Me - Auburn, Washington

Nothing like their pictures sandwich was warm but the ingredients: bread chicken was dried out like it was old. Good amount of chicken but very little vegetables. Could use more care into putting it together it didn't look appealing for the price they charge. Overall it's okay but not for $13 read more

Urban Chops - Lemon grass chicken - Vietnamese Near Me - Auburn, Washington

Cute family owned business. Food is always fresh and sooo good! Every time we go we order something new to try and we always love everything! read more

Urban Chops - Pork shrimp curry - Vietnamese Near Me - Auburn, Washington

Food is absolutely delicious. We ordered BBQ chicken for my hubby and ginger shrimp and crab banh mi for myself. Service is prompt and simply just order upfront at the counter. Ambiance is nice and friendly except they have limited seating area. read more

Urban Chops - Bbq chicken - Vietnamese Near Me - Auburn, Washington

See all

This place has one of the best Bahn Mi sandwiches around 50 mile radius maybe even more. I have yet to try a better on in Seattle area. They have great service and pretty cost and simple decor. read more

Urban Chops - Pork Banh Mi the one with shrimp paste sauce. Super delicious - Vietnamese Near Me - Auburn, Washington

Not your typical bánh mì, which makes this place different! Keep in mind that since this is not your typical bánh mì experience that these prices may be a bit shocking compared to what you're used to. The sandwiches range between $10 to $15 each. You are able to select your choice of protein and bread (the traditional baguette or a steam bun). They also have a few other dishes besides bánh mì, such as rice entrees and vermicelli noodles salads. We came in on a Saturday afternoon and it was not busy at all. There was maybe one or two other people there when we came in. There is a parking lot, but it is quite small. The customer service was okay...My boyfriend felt like he was being rushed by the staff member taking our order when there wasn't anyone else in the store besides us at the time we ordered. We got the urban pork bánh mì and the crunchy chicken and bacon bao. Both were delicious and filling! The urban pork was filled with lots of meat! The crunchy chicken and bacon bao was a bit messier to eat since the bao isn't as great at holding the insides of the sandwich compared to the baguette. However, I really liked how the sweetness of the bao complimented the savoriness of the fried chicken and bacon. read more

*Open for take-out Nov 2020* The most amazing sandwich I have had in 2020! I ordered the Thai Chili Shrimp & Pork *super spicy* banh mi. It was filled with flavorful pork, 4 grilled shrimps and so much finely chopped Thai birdseye chili. It's big, pump and bursting with flavor. And be warned, it is indeed super spicy as written in the menu. Totally worth $12.5 + tax. Seldom do I have the urge to write a review immediately after I eat something, but this sandwich is so bomb I want everyone to try it. If you are ever in town, come and get a sandwich here. You will not regret it! read more

See all

Best Banh mi sandwich! We had the ginger shrimp and crab sandwich. Lots of meat, crispy roll, fresh veggies. Flavors were amazing. I can't wait to go back and try the others but it will be a tough decision with how good our first one was!! Oh and the flan/burnt cream was also delicious! I think it's my all time favorite. Wish I had the recipe read more

Urban Chops - Ginger shrimp and crab Banh mi with flan - Vietnamese Near Me - Auburn, Washington

I will be thinking about the crispy chicken and bacon sandwich for a long time. It was that good! I would definitely check it out if you're around because it really hit the spot. I'll be back to try more options. We also finished it off with the crème brûlée which just rounded out the meal real nice! read more

Urban Chops - Vietnamese Near Me - Auburn, Washington

Covid update- they're open during covid so we ordered and picked up to enjoy at home. Ok so let me tell you this about this place, it is the bomb! Seriously though, my mom is a little obsessed with banh mi's so she'll always bring me some home to try out. So I can say I've had my fair share over the years. For me a lot of them are good but nothing to write home about but I have to say Urban Chops has changed my mind. The banh mi they make here were so flavorful and what I really liked was that they had a little twist on the original banh mis I've come to know and were really just packed with flavor in every bite. Like bacon added to a banh mi, or calamari- pure genius. The baguette they used was perfect not too hard or soft though my only complaint if i had one was the burger bread was a little too soft so you have to eat it right away or it'll start to fall apart from all the juices. But they're not stingy here with the meat and use good quality which is a reason I've never been crazy about banh mi either ( many places give you tons of fat). But if you're in the area try it out, they're banh mi's done right. read more

See all

I never had a Vietnamese sandwich or rice plate like this and it's soooo delicious! I have been here a handful of times and never disappoints read more

OMG is this place amazing! I am hooked on the sandwiches while the spouse loves the salads. It's not a big spot so to go might be your best option. Super fresh, tasty and reasonably priced read more

Always consistent and solid Asian fusion foods in the souf side. Price is a bit steep for a banh mi but they pack on the meat for ya! So I guess it is worth it. Call ahead instead of ordering at the restaurant because the wait can be a tad bit long. Very homey feel and the owners are attentive to customer's needs. Try this place out for yourself!! read more

See all

Story time: back in January 2020 BC (before covid, I promise-I'm a Capricorn) I celebrated my 21st birthday in Las Vegas. You know we had to do the damn thing and party hardy. The flight back to Seattle was rough. The only thing that could cure my hangover was a chicken sandwich-doctors orders. And that is the origin story no one asked for of my love affair with Urban Chops. This review is so long over due because I have no words for how much I love the Crunchy Chicken Bao. The bun is so unique, the pickled veggies carry, and the chicken is so unnecessarily crunchy. The bacon is thicc cut, nice and sweet/savory. But the secret sauce *drools*. It's like a coconut cream, but a salty version. Just get it you won't regret it. Located in auburn right across the Ford dealership. Private (but limited) parking lot. Indoor seating available. read more

Back again, literally always good. BBQ chicken . So good. They are quick, its always clean and staff are super friendly. I will literally fight someone that says their food is other than the best lol I do however wish they had a lil longer hours! read more

Urban Chops - Vietnamese Near Me - Auburn, Washington

Our group of 4 was on our way to a concert and we stopped in Urban Chops because it was on the way and because I had seen the good reviews on Yelp. We all enjoyed the food that we ordered, the service was prompt considering the amount of customers (we got there just before the evening rush) and I would recommend Urban Chops to others. read more

Love this place always on the go, fast still trying out the rest of the menu, but this here is my go to $$ read more

Urban Chops - Vietnamese Near Me - Auburn, Washington

Urban Chops, take my money!!!!! Upon trying their Crunchy Chicken and Bacon Bao Burger at my first visit, I became hooked and Urban Chops has since ousted Katsu Burger as my favorite fusion burger in the PNW. Their chicken is SO crunchy on the outside but juicy on the inside--it's magical. I love the thick, tasty slabs of bacon, and the pickled carrots and radish add a nice acidity to the burger. I didn't know what to expect of the bao buns, but they were soft and added a slightly sweet flavor profile to the burger. Their spicy aioli sauce is addictive and brings the perfect amount of heat. There were so many contrasting elements working in harmony with each other that made each bite more satisfying than the last. As much as I love their burger, their standout ingredient to me is the crunchy chicken. I have since been back several times to try it in different forms, such as in a rice dish, as well as in a kids meal (just chicken and rice). It's the best fried chicken I've ever had, and I hope they never change it. I've also tried their Coconut Curry Prawns and Pork Banh Mi. I loved the curry flavor of the prawns that reminded me of my grandma's Vietnamese curry. It was very delicious, but I feel like nothing contends with their Crunchy Chicken because that alone is too good. If you're craving something sweet, give their Creme Brulee a shot. I was not disappointed. Overall, I was very impressed with the quality and uniqueness of their food, and I hope they're here to stay for decades on end. read more

Urban Chops - Coconut curry prawns and pork banh mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Auburn, Washington

See all

It was my first time here & I enjoyed trying their different banh mi's. We got the Chicken Bacon Banh Mi and it was delicious. We also got the Coconut Shrimp Sandwich which was decent, but needed a little extra sauce because it was a bit dry. We tried their Chinese BBQ bao and that was the best thing out of everything we ordered. For dessert we had their banana brûlée and that was very good, small, but good. read more

Hands down best sandwich ever, had the Chicken and Bacon Bao. So flavorful and huge, traveling on business can't wait to go back and try other sandwiches. read more

Amazing 10000/10 my coworkers & I loved this place ! Gets pretty busy ! The food was amazing! I got 2 Thai chili shrimp and 1 urban pork. Place has seating options for dine in. read more

Urban Chops - Spicy Torched Shrimp & Pork - Vietnamese Near Me - Auburn, Washington

SO so GOOD. I'm sad that it's quite far from where I am (I live in Seattle). Something like this closer to downtown would be so popular. I frequent little saigon for my traditional bahn mis. Urban Chops applied a beautiful, unique twist on the traditional bahn mis, but with all the authentic flavors still present. From the warm toasty baguettes, to the delicious pâté, and the incredible ratio of veggies to meat. While their banh mis are priced a little higher then what you'd find in Little Saigon, it's very much worth it. They stuff these sandwiches very well (see my pic for evidence) and it really does taste like a ~$10 sandwich. Pricing feels right and is justified. I will be arranging my next visit very soon. Urban Chops - pls consider expanding closer to Seattle!! read more

Lemongrass chicken bahn mi was fantastic. Super flavorful chicken - you can tell it had quite some time in a marinade. Fantastic fresh bread - crispy on the outside, soft inside. Definitely worth a repeat visit to try some other menu items. Pretty quick (5-8 minutes) service for how busy they were at 11:30. Relatively bland inside, but I didn't go for the decor. Fantastic sando!! read more

Came here for the first time the other day for lunch. The decor is modern and I really loved the feel of the place when we walked in. You order at the counter for your food. I had the lemongrass pork vermicelli and the rest of my family got lemongrass pork with rice and bbq bahn mi. The lemongrass pork was delicious... so flavorful and the portion was huge. It was an extra $1 to add an egg. Anyway, I really liked this place.. perfect establishment to grab lunch. We'll definitely be back again. read more

Urban Chops - Lemongrass pork vermicelli - Vietnamese Near Me - Auburn, Washington

See all

Out for a Sunday drive and decided to give this spot a try for lunch. It was recommended by a friend. Hubs had the curry shrimp and pork banh mi and I had the crispy chicken and bacon banh mi. Service was fast and friendly, the food was flavorful. Next time I would be inclined to try a rice plate - only because I always find the toasted baguette too rough on my mouth- and frankly, the crispy chicken was freaking amazing and I want nothing to distract me from that sensational flavor. read more

See all

I've been hesitant to come because this place only serves Bahn Mi (I thought). Turns out, you can order rice dishes or vermicelli as well. Vermicelli was what I was going to with curry shrimps and chickens (rather than pork). Nice of the willing to let me change the protein. Somehow, I guess she didn't hear what I said and places my order with Bahn Mi. I am so glad that happened. Their French bread is so crunchy and not like some of the hard tough ones you can get from other places. The outside of the bread almost looks like it was fried with extra crispy. I could use a little bit more curry and cilantros. But, overall it tasted really good. The soft shell crab also not bad. We ordered with steam bun and worked really well with a piece of fried wonton to keep it crispy along with the crab. Worked out nicely. Inside of this place, there are only a few tables simple setup inside with water and cups self serve. Not many parking outside. It is more a grab and go place. Suggest to order ahead of time since they make their food as they receive the order. I gave them 4 stars this time. Maybe next time they can surprise me with the vermicelli then I can give them all five stars. read more

See all

Very innovative. Very, very delicious! Wow!!! I'm a large man and I got full. These sandwiches are on another level. read more

Urban Chops - Shrimp and pork bahn mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Auburn, Washington

We live in auburn but never knew this was here. Discovered this on Yelp and wanted to check it out. All the burgers look good! It's a cute little shop with some yummy combinations. You can make your sandwich as a bao or bahn mi. We got one of each and the bao bun was pretty dry. The insides and toppings were great though, but the bao was crumbly. Also I was picking out hard big chunks of fat from the burger. On the spendy side, but might try it out again. read more

See all

Their food was delicious! Loved the ambiance, and service! Great price! I would go back again and again!

Great sandwiches and a really nice family; go support a small family owned business and a great meal.

It sounded good and to be fair tasted good, BUT I got something they called a bahn mi and it was NOT traditional. Or at least nothing I've experienced before. Typically a bahn mi comes on a dry, flaky and sometimes bordering on stale bread. It makes you rethink your choices as your jaw cramps chewing grateful for the mix of flavors that more than makes up for it. The flavors being crisp, clean and tart. This was not that. It was on a very soft French bread, there was no pate in sight, it was missing the handful of bright herbs, and stranger yet... it was greasy. Mind you, it was still good and I'd eat there again, but NOT if I was craving a bahn mi. -1 for not being an actual bahn me -1 for greasy food and sticky floor. read more

The crunchy chicken bacon bao is awesome. It's basically the ultimate form of a fried chicken sandwich. The bao is super soft and lightly sweet. The chicken is crunchy, moist, and super tasty. The bacon is crispy. The vegetables compliment everything. It has the right combination and amount of everything. The burger bao is super good too, but I keep going back for the chicken bacon bao. Every time I'm nearby during lunch I'm headed here. Super good. Nice people. Only negative is that there's limited parking, so you may have to park a block away and walk over at times. It's worth it. read more

I really enjoyed this restaurant. I enjoy the food. I enjoy the quick service and I enjoy the people that serve me. The biggest complaint that I have overall is the fact that they are not open for longer hours or open for more convenient hours. Because let me tell you these sandwiches that they provide are fire and I would be more than likely to be ordering this at 10 o'clock at night or whenever I'm drunk because the food was amazing. There is normally a group of 4 that have ordered from there on a couple of different occasions, and they have never cease to amaze us. Their food is impeccable, and I am grateful that they are in business! read more

I ordered the tofu & basil aioli banh mi and it was pretty good. It's just that the tofu wasn't flavorful. It was fried as you can see in the picture, the banh mi in general had good flavor to it, I just thought they would drizzle the sauce over the tofu, so it can have flavor all over. But overall the bani mi was pretty good & I'd order it again. read more

Urban Chops - Tofu & Basil Aioli banh mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Auburn, Washington