Bo&Beurre

Bánh Tằm Bì.That's all. The end!J/k! It's not a review unless I'm hitting 5000 max characters and putting peeps to sleep. Bo&Beurre ("beef" in Viet & "butter" in French) opened in August 2024 in a corridor with heavy hitters like Saigon Sandwich and L&G Vietnamese Sandwich but this newcomer is offering a rare, off-the-menu item: Bánh Tằm Bì. A Southern Viet dish of thicccc rice/tapioca noodles in coconut milk + nước chấm (fish sauce) topped w/ shredded pork skin, herbs, and pickled veggies. Based on my search, I believe Bo&Beurre may be the first and only place to bring this dish to the bay (apparently, it's not even available in SoCal).Bo&Beurre is currently open for takeout and limited indoor dining. No outdoor dining.M E N U Array of bánh mì with some housemade meats ($8-$11), gỏi cuốn (spring rolls), and off-the-menu specials: bò kho (beef stew), bún riêu (crab noodle soup), and/or bánh tằm bì (thick noodles in coconut cream sauce). NOTE: For off-the-menu specials, they're not available everyday. Check their IG or send a DM to inquire about availability. There's bottled drinks in the cold case. Iced coffee (cà phê sữa đá), iced thai tea, and spritzers are available off the menu. Free bottled water or soda with a purchase of a bánh mì. CC's and Apple Pay accepted.F O O D* Bánh Tằm Bì: Thick noodles w/ coconut cream sauce, shredded pork skin ($11)- Before mixing: https://tinyurl.com/bdef6una- After mixing: https://tinyurl.com/4h3xmxjjChanneling summer, this is a great cold noodle dish with a medley of flavors and textures. The chewy, bouncy noodles were a nice contrast to the gelatinous pork skin, crisp cucumbers + carrots, refreshing mint + cilantro, and crunchy peanuts + shallots. The coconut sauce is deliciously creamy, sweet, and coconutty balanced by the nước chấm and chili sauce, giving some funk, tang, and heat. The latter is served on the side to doctor up the bánh tằm bì to your liking. The flavor was so unique and addictive...and the leftovers held up well. * Bánh Mì Dặc Biệt: Combo Viet Sandwich ($10): https://tinyurl.com/3m3csyap-Add extra pâtéGood ratio of fillings to carbs, the toasted baguette was crunchy and soft with a light flaky crumb (doesn't cut the roof of your mouth) with layers of ham, chả (pork loaf), housemade pork belly, housemade chinese bbq pork, smear of mayo, light smear of rich pâté, punchy pickled veggies, cool cucumbers, cilantro and jalapeno slices (not spicy). The warm fatty bits from the pork belly made it extra tasty. I think they forgot the extra pâté but it's fine (wasn't charged for it).To nitpick, the pickled veggies could have been better distributed so you get acid in each bite. Otherwise, the bánh mì was solid and well-balanced, hitting all the quintessential notes of salty, savory, tangy, sweet, spicy, and umami.If I had to compare it to the other two bánh mì neighboring competitors...they're all different so it depends on your preferences. Using the dặc biệt for comparison basis: Bo&Beurre is the priciest but crafted with housemade meats. Saigon Sandwich is the best value, fully loaded but not traditional with its hard + dense "baguette" and sauciness. L&G is traditional with a light, crackly baguette but with cold cuts only, no chinese bbq pork or pork belly. You can always do a bánh mì crawl to see which one is your fav. S E R V I C EDanny, the owner (?) was very kind. Polite, hardworking aunties (speak little english). I was the only customer at the time so food was ready in 5 minutes. A M B I A N C ESmall hole-in-the-wall shop with two café tables. Yes, it's in the TL but this part of Little Saigon is not that bad since it's near government buildings.P A R K I N GMetered street parking. Overall, I really enjoyed my lunch at Bo&Beurre. If you work/live in the area, def check this new local business out. I'm hoping the bánh tằm bì will put them on the map!

I've been scouring the city for some mean tofu bahn mi sandwiches, and behold I come across another one. I've been to L&G next door and am I huge fan, but this place has really good reviews and is open later, so thought I would give it a try. The outside looked unwelcoming, and when I walked in it looked like they were about the close, but they were really nice. It was served hot and and fresh, but lacked crunch so I put it in the toaster oven when I got back. However if you like it softer it's great. The flavors worked, and the tofu was seasoned well with the sauce. I really needed Sriracha and was surprised they don't give any hot sauce, but the guy was nice to offer some leftover ones they had from their own meals, though I felt weird taking them so I just had the Sriracha at home. It was also reasonably sized, but for $8 it was a tad pricey for a sandwich. However not really much to complain about it other than the tofu side of the sandwich being blander than the veggie side of it.For something open late night, not a bad option. They are very nice and has a casual feel to it, but the quality is definitely there. Looking forward to trying it again some time!

Ordered the tofu sandwich and Vietnamese iced coffee. Delivery was super quick. The sandwich was still hot when I got it. Fresh bread and ingredients. Only small thing was that they didn't fill up the coffee to the top. It was still delicious.

I had been living in the SF area for several months and I was about to leave SF permanently. I had heard of and read the reviews for Bo & Beurre. It was on my bucket list of things to do before leaving SF. I liked it so much after the first try, that I drove back into SF two more times before I left. Excellent food!! I highly recommend you try Bo & Beurre if you're in the SF area.

Went here on a weekday around 12:45 and was instantly greeted with a warm smile and hello. Cute ambiance. Ordered lemongrass beef sando. Service was fast and friendly. The bread was soft with a crispy exterior--exactly what you want. Plenty of vegetables and jalapeños. The beef was very juicy and tender, with a little pink. Although the price point might be a bit high for some, I definitely recommend checking this place out. I will be back!!

Tastes just like an authentic mom and pop Vietnamese sandwich shop. Other sandwich shops overload their sandwiched which is cool but this place gives the perfect amount of meat and veggies! Definitely go support!

Amazing service! Mom and pop feeling once you walk inside. My favorite go to sandwich is the Lemongrass Beef Bahn Mi with the Apple Spritzer 10/10 everytime. Always consistent with the sandwich never misses. MUST TRY the soups when they are available they always sell out fast when they do have them and is not always available(tip to get the soup follow them on Instagram to know what days the soup will be available)

BBQ pork bun mi sandwich ($9!) With tasty with plenty of meat, super fresh cilantro, cucumber, carrots, and jalapeños. She was attentive and efficient. It is clean, and there are two small tables to sit with various beverages offered. They have coffee and Thai tea as well. I walked from Polk Street and felt safe enough. I sat to eat, and it was quiet. Try this place!

Bbq pork banh mi is my favorite from this place! The buns are nice and soft but also crispy on the outside

It was very delicious! I believe was my first time eating here- I would definitely try more of the menu!