Banh Mi Viet

Family-owned banh mi shop across from the Glen Park BART station with huge sandwiches for under $10; I truly could not ask for more. Their bread is perfect and doesn't rough up the inside of my mouth like some other places do and they stuff their banh mi like crazy with meat and veggies! I can usually only eat half of the sandwich and I'll save the other for my next meal. The folks working here are also super friendly and although the shop is take out-only, the interior is nicely decorated with lots of plants!

One of the best banh mis in SF for a very reasonable price. Don't be fooled by the outdated sign outside the store. Inside is full of plants and definitely has a modern feel. The menu is simple but has options for vegetarians and pescatarians. I got the pork banh mi. It takes a while to get your sandwich, but that's because the meat is fried to order. It was delicious and huge. Full of bright herbs and pickles, and the bread isn't so crusty that it rips up your mouth, but still has a great bite. Get a sandwich here and eat it at any of the wonderful parks nearby!

I'm always on the search for the perfect banh mi and I'm so happy that there is now one close to my house!It hits all the notes of the perfect banh mi - crispy toasted french baguette, perfectly pickled veggies, fresh green cucumber/cilantro/jalapenos, and tasty protein - all for under $10!Their veggie option, the tofu, is amazing. They fry their tofu and stack it high so it is a very full and filling sandwich. The baguettes are also a little bigger than other banh mi shops. The best part is it's only $8! They are currently running a new shop special, buy 3 get a free iced coffee. If you buy 4 or more sandwiches I think you get an additional sandwich free!It's in a small cute take-out only shop right across the street from Glen Park Bart, so I love grabbing one on the way home from work to eat for dinner. So convenient. Note: the awning still says Viking Subs, the previous tenant.The power duo behind this shop, looks like a mom & son partner and they help each other taking orders and making sandwiches. They are already getting super busy so I recommend calling in your order and then picking it up about 15 min later.

This is probably my favorite banhmi spot at this moment for their combo sandwich. They have this pork with the peppercorns that add a nice flavor and the baguette they use is nice and fresh with a slight crisp and chew. You can order it with extra pate too! You can call ahead so its easier to walk in and pay at pick up for your order.

I'm so happy that Banh Mi Viet opened a second location. Still same quality.Banh Mi Viet is the best spot in San Francisco imo.- The bread was light, crispy, not as thick as Saigon Sandwich.- Great meat - the chả lụa/ Vietnamese pork sausage has black pepper, which added flavor to the cold cuts. The grilled beef with lemongrass was so good, well marinated.- Đồ chua/ pickles were crunchy, not too sour.- They didn't use Maggie soy sauce but a special, thicker sauce which was so flavorful.- The pork floss was good but a bit dry.Friendly service. I would definitely go back to support them. Come here if you want authentic bánh mì in San Francisco.

Didn't realize this was a branch of the Banh Mi Viet on Divisadero because the signage outside still says "Viking Subs"! Spent a good minute looking around until I read Cherylynn's review about that, then I walked right inside. There's a small bench to sit on as you wait for your order as there's no dine-in option available.The banh mi has a good portion of meat and veggies, taking a bite out of it is like taking a bite out of a burger- the size is huge! They use a hollowed out toasted baguette that cuts up your mouth as per most banh mi. Not much flavor from the pickled veggies, they were mostly there for the crunch factor.The banh was was $10 and came within a couple of minutes or ordering, and is a convenient location for me. Will have to try their rice/rice noodle plates as they look decent.

3.5 STARSI've been on a Viet food kick lately but driving an hour to E Man Jose is not always feasible...so when a Bánh Mì shop opens less than 5 minutes from home *hooray emoji*.Save monies on gas...to spend on more food!Opening in the former Viking's Giant Submarine (owners retired) is Bánh Mì Việt 2. Their original location is on Divis.The Viking's storefront/awning hasn't changed, it's still there. It doesn't even appear a new business is there unless you walk by and look in. They're open every day from 10 am - 5 pm for takeout only. No delivery. No dine-in.M E N U* Bánh Mì: Dặc Biệt (combo cold cuts), Chicken, Beef, Tofu, Fish Cake, Beef or Chicken Teriyaki ($8-$10)* Goi Cuôn: Viet Spring Rolls - Chicken, Shrimp, or Tofu ($6-$7)* Entrees: Bánh Cuốn/Bánh Ướt: Viet Rice Noodle Rolls, Cơm Đĩa: Rice plates, and Bún: Cold vermicelli bowl ($12 each)* Drinks: Viet coffee, juices, and smoothiesCC's accepted.F O O D* Bánh Mì Dặc Biệt "Combo" - Head cheese, fancy pork, roasted cinnamon pork, pâté, cilantro, cucumber, pickled radish/carrots, egg butter, jalapeño ($10): https://tinyurl.com/y2dumzt5--Requested extra egg butterI've been to Bánh Mì Việt's original location and wanted to give their bánh mì another shot. After several tries, I think theirs is just not my jam. They hollow out the baguette too much so when it's toasted, it gets dry and crunchy like a cracker. You don't get the crispy soft contrast. What makes their bánh mì different than other shops is they add pork floss (think pork cotton candy). While it adds umami, it makes the bánh mì saltier and drier than the norm even with extra egg butter (viet mayo cut w/ butter). Their pickled radish/carrots are on-point tho, punchy and acidic with a kiss of sweetness.IMO, Ty Sandwich in The Excelsior has the most solid bánh mì for the south side of the city. * Rice Plate: 1/2 Lemongrass Chicken & 1/2 Lemongrass Beef ($12): https://tinyurl.com/4f9a8pwmGood value and hearty portion. The proteins had a nice citrusy ginger flavor but you can tell the chicken (skinless thigh), beef, and rice were cooked awhile back and was reheated to order. The proteins and rice were quite dried out and this was at 12:30 pm lunchtime. Nước chấm (fish dipping sauce) runs sweet.S E R V I C EFriendly and prompt. I called in my order and was quoted 10 minutes. It was ready in 10 minutes on the dot.A M B I A N C ETakeout only operation.P A R K I N GThere's one loading zone space on the block so you can run in and grab your order. Otherwise, gotta find parking across the street near Canyon Market.Overall, I think Bánh Mì Việt 2 is an ok option if you're getting on/off Bart at the Glen Park Station (across the street). Or, if you live in the area and don't have a car to drive elsewhere when the bánh mì craving hits. 3 stars for the food and adding .5 stars and rounding up for a new local small business.

Excellent bánh mì! They use the correct Vietnamese style baguette which is crispy and crunchy, not chewy. The bread is exactly as my mom makes so that makes me happy. The filling to bread ratio is also solid. Tasty headcheese. The daikon/carrots could be slightly more tangy, but very good nonetheless. I'm happy to have a bánh mì place so close. Nice and quick as well with friendly service.

Me and my partner were waiting for the Muni when we noticed a Banh Mi restaurant across the street and we were a little hungry so we decided to check the place out! It's a small place with nowhere to sit and eat, it's a grab and go type of situation. Nobody else was there when we went inside so it didn't take long for our food to be made. A young man took our order and he kindly explained the ingredients to my partner who'd never eaten a banh mi before. We ended up ordering the beef banh mi and a bottle of water. The total rang up to under $10 which is pretty rare for a banh mi this size in SF.The bread was SO soft, usually the bread will stab the roof of my mouth but not this one, it was nice and pillowy soft. The pickled vegetables were delicious and the cucumber slices added the bit of freshness the sandwich needed. Usually it would come with cilantro and jalapeño as well but I opted out since I'm not a big fan. Onto the star of the sandwich, the beef! It was succulent and tender, packed full of flavor. They did not skimp on the meat as you can see in the photo. You can taste the lemongrass used to cook the beef and the sweet and tangy sauce they used. It was delicious! Me and my partner loved the sandwich. Definitely recommend trying out if you like Banh Mi!

This was the place where old Viking sandwich was. Comparing the new Banh Mi Viet, oh boy, just the bread alone tastes much better and fresher. Their price is also unbeatable. Nowadays, where can you find a $9 sandwich with so much meat? Hopefully they keep this price for a while.