Saigon Sandwiches & Deli

This place is a HIDDEN GEM you must go try!!! The food was great before the re-opening, but WOW it's even better now. We got 2 grilled chicken bahn mi, and got a grilled pork as a third for FREE (GO NOW TO GET THE DEAL IT WON'T BE AROUND LONG) even without the deal, it's still a great value and not a cash grab.Plus, they did a fantastic job on the remodel of the restaurant, it looks really professional!The owner is so kind and happy to chat, go and say hi and show your support to a fantastic local business

Saigon Sandwiches has the most authentic banh mi's in San Diego-- they've recently switched to new ownership and I decided to try out their new sandwiches menu, and here's how it went: Located in a busy strip mall in City Heights area, but with plenty of parking . There may or may not be someone begging for money in the parking lot, but just be aware of your surroundings if you're alone lol , Upon arrival, the outside sign is new and the inside is remodeled and very clean , There are about 3 small tables, so I would suggest taking your food to-go . This shop is ran by a cute little mom and pop who are soo kind, so I also suggest bringing some patience because everything is made fresh (or call ahead for pick-up)! We ordered two sandwiches and some eggrolls when the pop said they're having a buy 2 get 1 free sandwich special, so we got a third unexpectedly . We waited about 10 minutes and there was one other couple in front of us . Here's my banh mi review !HOUSE SPECIAL-- This is probably the most authentic and delicious mayo/pate duo I've ever tasted; so flipping good . This house special banh mi is so deliciously unique and the meats they use are definitely one of a kind-- there's even pork floss in this sandwich !! The veggies are cut thick, but could be more plentiful . The baguette is SOO FRESH, as if they are made in-house ! I would come back over and over again just for this exact sandwich . 9/10ROASTED PORK BELLY-- Simple, yet so decadent . The roasted pork belly had a nice three-layer fat with the top fat being nicely fried and crispy . I like that they didn't try to make this one a fusion sandwich and just kept it original . 8.5/10CHAR SUI-- we chose those one last minute since we didn't know about the buy 2 get 1 free . This was one was okay-- the char sui had a nice sweet flavor, but lacked in other areas . It was a bit tough and definitely needed some type of sauce to help moisten it up . I think pops was trying to tell me something because when I ordered it--he asked me if I wanted to try anything else instead of it lol . 6/10Eggrolls-- they only offer one type which is Hong Kong style . I wasn't expecting much, but they were surprisingly pretty tasty . They're served with a homemade sweet chili sauce that's on the spicier side and that makes it stand out ! Highly suggest trying a side of these with your banh mi sandwich ! 8/10Overall, Saigon Sandwich is one of my new fave banh mi shops . The only thing is that their sandwiches are a bit on the smaller side; I'm not sure if they're holding back on fillings because of their buy 2 get 1 special, but I'd still come back . I feel like they're the only ones who homemade their bread-- so light, airy, and delicate . You can really taste the authentic in the sandwiches and ingredients . I haven't tried a banh mi from Vietnam just yet, but I'm willing to bet the House Special Banh Mi comes real close ! Oh ! I forgot to the mention, they also have a nice variety of boba drinks and Vietnamese coffees-- I can't wait to try these out next time .

Friendly staff! I couldn't decide what to get, so she made some good recommendations. Banh mi are buy 2, get 1 free. Got the house special, pork belly & grilled pork. Also ordered a bunch of egg rolls & Vietnamese coffee with egg cream. Substantial sized sandwiches & a good amount of filling. I enjoyed everything I ordered!The sweet lady at the counter had me snack on an egg roll while I waited & asked me which I was going to eat right away. They prepped the ones for tomorrow with the veg separated so I can freshly toast it at home. The coffee with egg cream was delicious & rich. I haven't seen it offered other places, so it's a nice treat!

This Vietnamese sandwich shop is under new ownership so we came to check out their grand opening special of free drink and bánh mì que with social media post.Upon coming in, we were greeted right away. We saw there were several other customers inside eating regular bánh mì. There are about 3-4 small tables inside with stools to sit on. The shop looked clean and menus were easy to read.Service was very friendly and the lady recommended her favorite the fresh fruit tea, but sadly they were sold out. We got the Thai tea and milk tea with boba instead. She was nice enough to throw in free fried shrimp for usThe Thai tea was decent, but the star was the milk tea. Usually milk tea has a black tea base, but this one was fragrantly jasmine and delicious!The bánh mì que is a new style of sandwich that is shorter and skinnier. It was filled with a good amount of char siu meat and veggies. Based on the quality of these items, I'd come back to try their regular bánh mì if I was in the area and craving it.

4/5 stars. I wish it was more juicy. Overall was good. The bread was a little dry. Filling was not enough. But i like the fact they sell beef banh mi.

We loved this!!Kept going to places that didn't have banh mi & found this one finallyIt's a small place, pretty much meant for take-out, but love the quick service & affordable. We also were given fried shrimp samples while we waited. Ordered the #3 (special/cold cuts) & #6 (bbq chicken) sandwiches and both were really fantastic! The baguette had the perfect amount of crispy & soft, so that first bite was very satisfying, as well as the rest of the bites.The BBQ Chicken had a great flavor, plus being warm was so perfect for the overcast, drizzling day. It was even good when I ate the second half after working out & didn't reheat it. The Special has a peppery spice to it that makes it quite exciting every bite. Sharing both was a great balance of flavors, if you split these with someone! Looking forward to my return

It's an unassuming shop that has a good variety of banh mis (sandwhiches) among other typical Vietnamese Deli selections. The sandwhiches were pretty good and fairly priced. They definitely hit the spot when you've got that craving!The staff is very friendly, if a little bit sparse. They do work quickly to get yoru order prepared. I liked their selection of banh mis, they've got the classics and few others for the uninitiated. The bread was great, crunchy exterior and soft on the inside.The shop isn't much, but if you're there for a quick bite it's not that much of a factor - cause all you want is that banh mi flavor!Would return to grab another bite!

I absolutely love this place, best Vietnamese coffee in San Diego! The sandwich is delicious. Very nice staffs! Highly recommended. The coffee is authentic

Bring cash if you don't want to get charged for using a credit card.The lady up front (also the store owner) said that they had this shop for about a year. I wanted my banh mi without mayo and she was like "why?! My mayo is different. It's very good! Here I'll let you try it. If you don't like it, then I won't put it on". So I gave it a try and she was right, it was different, but it is still mayo and I just don't like mayo. She made my sandwich without mayo and it was good!The banh bao is standard size and is good too.The lady said that they make everything fresh. If you're looking to get good homemade banh mi, this place is worth checking out!

Love the food here! And the owner is so kind! Wish I lived closer so I could eat here more often!