Hello Banh Mi

Best banh mi I've had in a while - I love this spot and the service is always with a smile! I've had their pho ga as well recently and the broth was flavorful + generous portion!

It's a pretty good banh mi, but the rent in this neighborhood makes the owners charge twice as much as banh mi should cost. Banh mi shouldn't cost $10. The BBQ pork was pretty good. They use pate on the bread, which I like. I'd prefer it on a baguette, but their sandwich rolls are OK. The staff is nice and the location on Townsend is centrally located for lots of workers in the neighborhood.

I decided to grab a to-go dinner from this spot after a coworker recommended it. I ordered the special combination banh mi and shrimp spring rolls. Unfortunately, the banh mi didn't live up to expectations--the bread tasted slightly stale and dry, and the sandwich itself was lacking in moisture, like it didn't have enough mayo or pate. The carrots and daikon were only slightly pickled, not enough to add the needed zing.The shrimp spring rolls were pretty standard--nothing to really complain about, but nothing particularly special either. Overall, the food was just okay. I wouldn't really recommend this place, but it could work in a pinch if you need something quick.

I feel bad for leaving a bad review since so many of you left 5 stars. I was inclined to leave a 1 star review because I couldn't even eat my sandwich. I had to dissect the sandwich and just eat the bread.What the hell went wrong with this sandwich? Did I get the wrong kind? I ordered the combination and it tasted like layers and layers of cardboard. There wasn't enough pate to make it tasty and the cold meats were flavorless and hard. The carrots weren't marinated so it tasted like rough shredded carrots. I've never had to eat a Vietnamese sandwich the way I did and I felt it was a waste of $11. So disappointed.

They are small for the price, and the bread can't compare to Duc Huong. The jalapeños had a bunch of seeds on them that were hard to dig out of the sandwich so even after I removed them there was still a bunch of spice. Had to take a break and come back to it later. I would probably only come back if I didn't know what else to eat and had a huge banh mi craving.

Did not know this spot existed until my manager recommended it for lunch. It's a small spot with some tables inside. They have a couple pho options (meatball and chicken), vermicelli bowls, banh mis, and drinks. I got a pork-roll combo bowl and it was ready within a couple minutes. My manager brought her own container and they obliged, so bonus points for sustainable practices!Bowl was I believe $14ish, this is fair considering they were not stingy with the pork! Included sauces were great, and there were pretty equal portions of noodles and lettuce in there. The pork did include some pieces that were mostly flat, and the bowl was otherwise pretty standard.Is there better Vietnamese food in the city? Yes. But if you work nearby, this is a great spot to pick up a fresh, flavorful, and quick lunch.

It was a nice surprise! I was walking around the area and was looking for a quick eat. I AM SO HAPPY I found this place.They serve the common classics from rice meals, soups, Vietnamese coffee and of course! Banh Mi.I have been here twice so far within the past month. The pork Banh mi was great! The pickled veggies were crunchy, but could be more vinegar (in my opinion). The pork meat itself was tender and juicy. The bread was warm, toasty outside, fluff inside.Ordered the pork spring rolls, and they were delicious. They did come with a sort of "yum-yum" sauce, which I usually don't get. REQUEST FOR THE NUOC MAM! That fish sauce game with the egg rolls is the only way.Work is piling up? Deadlines getting close? Not enough energy to walk your pup? Get the Vietnamese ice coffee! It's strong and not too sweet!Service? It was fast and they were very friendly! Overall! It's a great spot for a quick good food. You can also take a seat and enjoy the pho (which I have to try next time) Give this place some business, it's usually not busy at all when I go.

Taste (4 out of 5): I've gotten the grilled pork sandwich a couple of time, and it's decent! It has all of the banh mi essential ingredients. I was hoping that it's thit nuong, but it tastes a little bland and different from what I am used to.Value (4 out of 5): $9.25 for a decently sized sandwich in SF. Not bad!Service (4 out of 5): Counter service. Haven't had a poor experience!

Not sure why anyone is complaining about $9.25 for a banh mi when it's delicious and stuffed with protein. A basic turkey sandwich is $10.50 at Gus's--a stacked banh mi for $9.25 (in this economy!!) is generous. Walked in at 4pm on a Wednesday and it was super quiet, but I hope it doesn't stay that way! The tofu banh mi I got was flavorful and loaded with goodness, the bread crusty without being too stiff. Just right. It's not the most gourmet thing you'll ever eat, but if you want a fancy banh mi then go to Wooly Pig and get their $15 one, or buy two here for almost the same price. The man behind the counter was very friendly, and he got our sandwiches done pretty quickly. Great spot for a quick, convenient bite.

Finally a new banh mi and Vietnamese food shop in the neighborhood! They took over the old nail salon space. They just opened on 9/27/22. When I came by around 4:40pm they said they had sold out of things and to come by the next day, which I did. They are open M-F 9-5pm and may possibly extend to Saturdays. The gentleman taking my order, I assume is the owner was very friendly. We came by around 10am and ordered a special combination banh mi and a grilled pork banh mi. Both at $9.25 each. It looked like mom and sis or wifey was helping out. They also offer a few other Vietnamese dishes such as: egg rolls, fresh spring rolls, vermicelli noodle bowls, pho, salad and drinks. Note this is only for take out, there is no seating area. The special combination only contained 2 kinds of meats and they use store bought mayo rather than homemade. I would've liked more pate in mine, luckily I had some at home to add myself. They have a toaster oven but my bread wasn't toasted, it was cold. The bread itself was ok. Didn't stand out from other banh mi shops in the city. For the grilled pork banh mi, the meat was tender and I liked the marinade. The bread for it was toasty. The owner offered us free soda/water or free chips. We opted for the chips. That was nice. We look forward to trying their other menu items and hope to give their banh mi's another try in the very near future. Welcome to the Design District, Hello Banh Mi!