Phi Long Sandwich

This is a tiny little shop with one table and a bench. The counter staff is incredibly kind and kept offering things to accommodate my family, like an extra bowl so we could share soup, and water for my little boy. We got a Vietnamese coffee, pork belly banh mi, and chicken soup with vermicelli noodles. The soup portion was incredibly generous and the broth was delicious. The coffee was exactly right. The banh mi was the star of the meal, though. I don't know where they source their bread but it is possibly the best sandwich roll I've ever had for banh mi. The vegetables were perfectly fresh and crunchy, and the filling was on the wet side--not sloppy, but enough that the sandwich never felt dry. We shall return!

My toxic trait is going for lunch #2 when lunch #1 is terrible.This was a blessing in disguise because I would have slept on Phi Long Sandwich. This little neighborhood gem is like a slice of E San Jo in the city. Opening in April 2024, they have specials like Canh Khổ Qua (bitter melon soup), Bánh Tét (sticky rice cake w/ pork belly + mung beans) and Chân Gà Sốt Thái (chicken feet w/ thai sauce) that you won't even find in the TL. It's mainly a takeout only spot as there's only one table for dine-in. M E N UA variety of Bánh Mì ($8.50 - $8.99). Make it a combo with a drink for $10.99. This includes boba milk tea and cà phê sữa đá (Viet iced coffee) - a great deal! They also have specials which I mentioned along with Bò Kho (Viet beef stew), Phở Ga (Chicken Soup), Com Sườn Nướng (Grilled Pork Chop Rice) and more. Some items are packed as takeout in the fridge and have to be warmed up. I'm not sure if they have the same specials all the time so highly recommend calling ahead. Cc's accepted.F O O D* #1 Bánh Mì Dặc Biệt w/ chả (fancy pork), giò thủ (headcheese), pâté, mayo, veggies | $8.50: https://tinyurl.com/36w7v2cu- Request extra pâtéIMO, this rivals the ones in TL and E SJ - light, crackly soft baguette generously filled with rich pâté, layers of smooth fancy pork and gelatinous headcheese, and veggies (pickled + fresh cucumber + jalapeño). Flavorful and deliciously satisfying. It would be 5 stars if they put more pickled veggies to cut through the savory richness *and* if they used Viet yolk-rich mayo or butter cut mayo (they use American mayo). * Bánh Tét: Sticky Rice Cake w/ pork belly + mung beans | $15: https://tinyurl.com/4r5bcmvr- Special for Tết, Lunar New YearThe Viet cousin of Chinese zongzi/joong, the sticky rice cake is filled with mung beans and pork belly. This rendition was tasty but wasn't rolled tight enough so it unraveled while cutting into. Also, it could use a bigger/thicker cut of pork belly for a better protein-to-rice ratio (pork belly was the width of a dime). I like slicing and pan-frying it until the exterior is golden brown and crunchy. I did find a strand of hair when unwrapping the roll (I tripled check to make sure it wasn't from the banana leaf) but it was probably a one off. S E R V I C EFriendly. A M B I A N C EBare bones with one table for seating. P A R K I N GEasily found metered parking in front during weekday lunchtime. Overall, Phi Long is an under the radar gem in Inner Richmond. Would def return for their bánh mì and chân gà sốt thái (when they have it).

I've come here twice now and both times were delicious!They have a banh mi and drink special for a certain set price which I got! Their banh mi bread was flakey, and tasted very fresh! Didn't skimp in any of the fillings and customer service was great! My order didn't take long at all. There are a couple seating options to wait but not much of a dine in sort of establishmentThey also have a noodle/meat and eggroll special going on that I want to try next time! Great place to get a good lunch to-go

This family-owned spot offers just one table for in house seating, perfect for to go orders. Pretty self explanatory, you walk up to view the menu to order. Service is standard, it's not slow. I appreciate their Special Combo, which includes a sandwich and drink for $11.99, such a great deal! I went with my usual order: a combination sandwich and Vietnamese iced coffee. The food overall is solid, the bread is perfectly toasted. PRO TIP: eat the sandwich upside down to avoid scratching the roof of your mouth, thank me later. Though I wish the egg mayo had more of a classic vietnamese eggy flavor rather than tasting like American mayo. Their pate have really nice balance and doesn't taste too "livery" lol. I love that the jalapeños pack a real spicy punch! The Vietnamese iced coffee is on the stronger side due to less condensed milk, which works perfectly for me.

Their Bahn Mi sandwiches have extremely generous portions of vegetables, meat, and pate. Prices are very affordable, averaging out to about $8.50 a sandwich. I got 6 sandwiches for $50 total. Cash preferred but card is also accepted. The person behind the counter is welcoming, polite, and quick. They got my sandwiches out in 15-20 minutes. Highly recommended spot, for $8.50 a sandwich you get portion sizes bigger than other bahn mi spots that charge nearly $10+ a sandwich, such as Mr Bahn Mi, An Chi, or Dragoneats.

Let me just start this review by stating the this is one woman team and she's super sweet and very informative. $10.99 for a Banh mi and drink is an unbeatable deal indeed. Meatball sandwich- (3/5) the bread was soft and fluffy and held everything together really well. The meat to bread ratio was below standard and was a bit disappointing, but for $7.99 a Banh mi, can't really complain. The meatball itself was a bit on the saltier side but I really enjoyed the pickled vegetables.Beef Banh mi- (3/5) the beef was a bit dry but it wasn't too bad. Nothing really stood out for me flavor wise. Matcha milk tea- (2/5) the matcha flavor was too subtle for my liking.I'm giving this place an overall 3.2 stars.

Solid banh mi. Pretty good sized sandwich and decent amount of fillings as well (included shredded carrot, cilantro, Jalapeno and cucumber). Bread was soft inside with crunchy exterior. I got the special combo ($8.50 & $11.99 with any drink). Good, friendly service as well. Will definitely be back when I'm in the area.

Recently opened in Inner Richmond, next door to Noodle in a Haystack ($$$) and Wooden Charcoal Korean Village Barbecue House ($$), this Vietnamese sandwich shop may have found a niche for the more frugal breakfast/lunch crowd.Formerly occupied by a Russian deli, now this is a Vietnamese sandwich shop offering a limited menu of Banh mi to-go with very reasonable prices. All the sandwiches start at $7.99. And if you get it as a combo (with drink) then it's $10.99. They also can make fresh rolls for $5.99. I only saw shrimp version for now, but I'm sure they can make others if you ask. The drinks start at $2.99 and up but if you get the combo sandwich/drink deal, it's $10.99 making it a great deal and for those of us that like to try different variations.EDIT: After I wrote about the only negative so far, (they only offer meat sandwiches and nothing for the vegetarians) I read that they now also offer tofu sandwiches. So yay, vegetarian can now have one sandwich. Maybe they will expand their offerings once they settle as they have only recently opened. Taste-wise, the sandwiches are crunchy, filled and tasty. I got a #1 combination sandwich combo on their opening day and it seemed very light filling, but I got the sandwich again today and they definitely improved with more filling, so I think they are working out any kinks and taking suggestions from the neighborhood patrons. The drinks are really good and the ladies that make them are so sweet and will adjust the drinks to your taste.Clean and friendly ambiance and service. Although this is more of a to-go/takeout place, they do have some bench seatings inside. They accept cash and credit cards.

I'm on a Vietnamese sandwich kick. This combination satisfied that craving. Sandwich was huge, 12 inches (idk). Wish there was more cilantro and more shredded carrots. I like sandwiches containing my daily vegetables quota. The veggies are a little skimpy, but the price is right, about $12 with passion fruit drink. I like the pate, not overly salty. I waited an hour to eat this so it still had a little bread crunch, not soggy. Combination has pork slices. All-in-all, a good sandwich. They have bun hue bo soup on the weekends. Vietnamese dessert for $6. Marinated chicken feet sounds delicious. Looking forward to try something else next time. Some benches and chairs. I got there 5:15 pm and they were still open. The sign said close at 5 pm.

I had the combination banh mi and the Vietnamese coffee. Both were excellent! Sandwich was filled w meat and pickles and veggies! Bread was perfectly warm and crispy on outside. So delicious. Will definitely come back again. So glad I drove by and stopped in! Friendly and quick service too!