Banh Mi 47

My experience was nice and felt authentic. With familiar flavors, the first bite into my Vietnamese sandwich gave me flashbacks of the all familiar place I call my second home. Art work on the wall was welcoming, giving me a feeling of pride.With just a street in Saigon to a street in Albany NY, I immediately felt a connection. I got a good idea while I sat and ate my Vietnamese sandwich(with flashbacks of my second home). I thought, “could I help make this owner the best cup of cafe su da from Albany to Vietnam? 🤔 “

I'm so happy we have a Banh Mi sandwich shop in our neighborhood. The bread is light and flakey, loaded with fresh ingredients which makes for delicious sandwiches! We got the BBQ pork and the Lemongrass Chicken, I favored the pork with rich BBQ taste. Not pictured but I got their pork stuffed puffs and they were awesome. I don't know too many places that serve Vietnamese Coffee, it's strong but beautifully blended with the condensed milk for the perfect afternoon pick me up.

I was born and raised in Vietnam, and i have a standard to my banh mi. I’ve tried many banh mi shops in the U.S but Banh Mi 47 is by far my favorite. The bread is the star here! The crust is thin and fluffy just like a banh mi should be! Probably the most authentic bread i’ve ever had! You cant just slaps some cold cut meat on a bread anh call it banh mi, no! It has to be thin, chewy, fluffy and flavorful. They give a proportional amount of filling to compliment the bread too. Cold cut ham banh mi is my favorite. I still dream about their banh mi sometimes. The service is friendly and the shop is very clean, seems very cozy too.

Banh mi is good, but unfortunately I won’t be returning again due to the persistent garbage/sewage-like smell in the restaurant that makes the food not worth it. The smell lingers on the food/packaging after you’ve left. I’ve been there at least a few times, but I just can’t get past the smell and I’m surprised there aren’t more reviews that speak about this.

Delicious banh mi sandwiches. We had the #1 (signature mix), #6 lemongrass chicken, and #9 grilled lemongrass pork, Vietnamese iced coffee, and peach boba tea. Sandwiches were tasty and well-made. Iced coffee could be stronger brew and flavor. Peach boba was okay. Enjoyed and would recommend the sandwiches!

A wow for your palate. Inexpensive. Savory and sophisticated flavors delivered in unpretentious package. Healthy portions of protein and root veggies inside this roll. This is my fourth visit, food is consistently superior, meat is juicy, veggies fresh. Worth visiting this neighborhood just for this.

Great little spot for a quick lunch. The bread for the sandwich was fantastic, and baked fresh there every morning. The sandwich itself was delicious, and coffee is was top notch too. I'll be back any time I'm nearby

Bahn Mi 47 best kept secret of mine until now!! On your food journey, brunch, or lunch even dinner runs. TRY This place! It is conveniently located on the bus line, and their other establish Cafe‘s pizzeria’s, and mom and pop shops near Bahn Mi 47 but you can’t find in the capital region any other banh mi made as well as banh mi 47 makes it! the staff are pleasant professional and the space is clean, & inviting I would suggest family and friends visit for brunch or a light lunch they do have rice bowls and other items on their menu Bahn mi 47 does have pork or tofu on the menu Join the journey @vibzstone twitter latoure on YouTube or follow me on google empress Lala stone Happy eating

Customer Service was immaculate. Both women who assisted me made sure they understood my order & made sure I didn't leave without everything I ordered. The #1 was what I ordered & it was great! However the favorite was the grilled beef, the flavor was amazing! The espresso with SCM was perfect.

An absolutely delicious Vietnamese banh mi Sandwich spot that could rival any of the places in New York city. Totally unexpected in Albany but this was definitely a very pleasant surprise that stood out amongst the other nondescript American bar food type lunch options in downtown albany. The bread was flaky soft and the fillings were all absolutely spot on down to the pate, pickle veggies, jalapeno for heat. If I could say one thing for them to work on is to make the iced Viet coffee stronger.

Food is always excellent, full of flavor and very satisfying! The service is friendly, the place is charming and, oh....did I mention the food is excellent?? Love this place for a quick lunch that won't be too heavy but is still satisfying.

Fresh bread, good seasoning flavor, scallion oil on beef is my fave! Friendly service cozy space -just wish the were open longer! Viet coffee is yum!

Food is delicious, selection is interesting but limited to its name. Small operation, like 3 tables inside.

I usually order the #1. I'm a fan of their baguettes. They definitely seem to be baked in-house, and they're so delicious. The freshness of the bread alone can justify the higher cost of their sandwiches relative to some of the Vietnamese banh mi I've been to. On top of the fact that the aren't many banh mi shops in the area, and it's located downtown (which ups the price), I think pricing is fair. Service can be really quick at times. I don't feel like I'm waiting forever.

I order out from Bahn Mi 47 just about every week- consistently delicious and I have special requests that are always granted. The bread is oh so good - unlike any you've had in Albany. Friendly staff and this place is stocked with other yummy treats - chips, tea and coffee. Try ... you won't be disappointed.

One of the better Bánh Mì I've had lately! Đặc Biệt / The Special - bbq pork, jambon, gio thu, cha lua, patê, maggi

This place is a solid concept. Who doesn't enjoy a good Banh Mi. I got the tofu with extra pickled vegetables. The tofu was perfectly fried, the sauce was flavorful, and the staff was friendly. The location is great and the interior is clean, modern, and cute. The reason this is not a 5 is because the sandwich was not well stuffed. Although flavorful, the amount of ingredients were light. I understand food costs and inflation have an impact on expenses, but I'd rather have paid $2 extra for more fillings. Otherwise, there is too much bread and not enough fillings. There was one long narrow cucumber strip and one sprig of cilantro. The amount of tofu was on the lighter side as well. Another option is to use the same amount of filling on a smaller bread.

It's been a while since my last visit to Banh Mi. That's my loss, because the meals are great! This time, I was buying lunch for my husband and me. He had the #1 which includes ham and bbq roast pork. I had the #6 chicken-lemongrass sandwich. We added jalapeño to our sandwich, but I think the sandwiches had some spicy sauce on them to begin with. I could have handled even more "heat" to my meal but I was already plenty happy. The staff was fast. There was hardly any wait. We sat at a nice table in the window. I also had a lychee drink with popping boba. What delicious fun! Next time, I won't wait so long to get another awesome sandwich.

I've been waiting to try a báhn mi from here for months and I'm so glad I finally did. I ordered the "Special " With extra pickled vegetables And a Jasmine green bubble tea. The roll was light, airy and crispy. It was a good contrast and didn't overpower the filling. The filling ratio was good but I ordered extra pickled veg and honestly still added a little vinegar when I got home. I also wish there had been more Paté, it was spread super thin. Other than that I really enjoyed the sandwich. The bubble tea was unsweetened Jasmine tea because they make their flavored teas with milk powders which I don't like. The tea was good and so was the boba. The owner was super friendly and my sandwich was ready in a jiff. I appreciate supporting a local business and if I'm downtown would definitely stop in again.

Another one of very few places in Albany for reliable, consistent, quality lunch. Their bread is just much better than any other delis around.

The bread! A++... it's a cozy little place with killer banh mi. Highly recommend the bbq pork.

I have been craving for Vietnamese food and today was the day I decided to drive down around 20 miles so I can fulfill my craving for some French infused vietnamese submarine/sub that contains baguette, pickled vegetables, green onion, coriander/cilantro, a mighty wack of fresh chillies/jalapeños and drizzle of seasoning/sauce. My first experience eith Banh mi was in the streets of Hanoi and later Hoi An in Vietnam. Like any other sub, it all starts with bread.....and I loved the sub with right consistency of the bread (a Lil crunch on the outside, soft on the inside) with fresh ingredients making you feel light on your stomach. Though my check-ins are a lot of cafes, I'm not a coffee drinker. I only taste or take a sip of coffee unless I'm really sick and lose my taste for everything. However, I loved the Vietnamese coffee during my trip to vietnam. I tried their iced espresso at the restaurant and it failed to bring my taste buds on my to tongue its original Vietnamese coffee experience (may be because the one I had in Vietnam had alcohol and much more thicker) but note that a hardcore coffee drinker appreciated the taste of the coffee and finished it all. I'll go back to the restaurant to try their hot coffee. The menu is priced to be competitive and should be a good stop for a lunch for all the people working there. Unlike other businesses in the area, they are open weekends. The owners are graduates of a local college, Siena, that I went to as well. Hopefully your business along with other newer businesses on the street bring back some traffic and life to a dead downtown on a weekend. Keep up the great work.

Great crusty Bahn Mi served in short order by friendly staff. Tasty and delicious, reasonably priced. What else can you ask for?

friendly staff and sub was good. Especially the bread, crispy on the outside and soft inside.

Great spot for a quick bite I really loved the ice coffee and the "Impossible Meat" sandwich

After having Vietnamese sandwiches for years And being from a military Family who knows lots of Vietnamese veterans in my hometown of Lynnwood Washington the flavor and energy in this place bought me back, but unfortunately the sandwich was very skimpy... Not enough meat in the filing and not as moist as it could have been... But the flavor was on point. and if I did return I would just ask for double meat and vegetables.

These bahn mis are killer. The key to the bahn mi is great bread and they have it. All the ingredients are super fresh and the sandwiches are well prepared. They offer a variety of styles of bahn mi and you can't go wrong with any of them. The service is great too.

Good price, quick service and authentic banh mi and Vietnamese coffee. Pretty little cafe, comfy atmosphere.

A very good banh mi place for Albany area. Breads are freshly baked every morning. It has all the flavors of a true banh mi. Very much recommended to give it a try when in the area. The price is pretty decent. Big selection of tea and bubble tea flavor. Service is excellent, fast and efficient. Nice cozy little store.

Phenomenal! I don't even know what kind of food this was but it was a great beef sandwich with fresh pickled veggies on a great sandwich roll.

Vegan bread baked on premisses. They have a new sandwich not listed on the paper menu, which is a basic BBQ pork sandwich, which we were going to request! Great sandwich, and very nice size for $7.40 plus tax. Just enough fish sauce to give it some flavor. And the rest of the toppings were spot on...maybe could have used a touch more mayonnaise but that's a faint critique. Very nice and helpful staff. Highly recommend.

I was at the Holiday Market when I saw that there was a banh mi place connected to the Kenmore! Originally I just wanted a sandwich, but my boyfriend couldn't resist getting a pate chaud as well. The pate chaud was actually quite tasty and would have been perfect if it wasn't so cold :( but the layers of the puff pastry were nice and flaky and the meat was succulent. The banh mi was also solid; we got the dac biet (because how else do you judge the quality of a banh mi shop? Gotta have all the different meats!). The bread was soft on the inside with a delicate crunch on the exterior, and the pickled veggies were just the right level of acidity. I loved the xa xiu, but was a little thrown off because the rest of the meats were so...smooth o_O Apparently that's how they do it on the East Coast? I did see people commenting on how there wasn't enough meat, but I thought there was plenty in proportion to the banh mi itself. The only thing is that ~$9 is a tall order for a sandwich of that size. Regardless, I commend Banh Mi 47 for introducing Albany to Vietnamese cuisine, as there is much more to it than just pho! I also saw that they sourced their coffee from Nguyen Coffee Supply, which is a Vietnamese-American, women-owned company, so I thought that was great.

Update! On the advice of the owner in her response to my original review, I swung back around to try the espresso version of their coffee (hot, with condensed milk), and was MUCH happier with it! Definitely much closer to what I was hoping for/expecting and up to the standards of the delicious banh mi. I'm also excited to try the filter version at their outdoor seating this summer!

Few places I have given this type of review for what it is just a small, modest and extremely clean sandwich shop. This is five out of five. I had the grilled beef sandwich and it was phenomenal. What made it great was not only the fresh veggies and seasoning, but it was the bread, the baguette that they serve is as advertise. It is light airy with a thin, crispy shell again, I cannot say more about this place

I'm sorry but not very good. Bought this on the way home from Verona to Massachusetts... Me and my wife both ordered upon me sandwich but unfortunately, it felt very far from the mark the best part was the bread and the price... But unfortunately, the flavors felt very flat. The mayonnaise wasn't there and neither was the pate.... Unfortunately, we will not be back.

So happy I prioritized lunch here today! The bread - Oh the bread, perfect is truly the word, crisp outside with fluffy air inside, the crust holding in the mix of warm and cool, crisp salty, savory and hint of spice from the jalapeños... say yes to the Jalapeños. The combination flavors that comes together when it's good and I mean really good- the creamy Mayo against the pickled daikon, cukes and cilantro.... And the warm slices of chicken. Did I detect some fish sauce too perhaps! What a fantastic addition the food in Albany and the capital region.

Back again to praise another Albany restaurant who is inviting vegetarians/vegans to the table! Bánh Mì is delicious, one of the things I really miss being meat-free, so when I heard Báhn Mì 47 had the coveted new Impossible "pork" on one of their sandwiches, I had to make it priority! Their Xiu Mai Chay -- Impossible pork meatballs, tomato sauce, mayo, soy sauce, fresh crunchy veg -- is really yummy. The balance of flavor, texture, and temperature gives you the perfect bite every time. But it's really the bread that steals the show here, dare I say that's it's the perfect Báhn Mì baguette -- crispy on the outside with the softest airiest inside -- yet doesn't fall apart when you start eating it. I thoroughly enjoy this sandwich, and the iced coffee with sweetened condensed milk, and look forward to returning and seeing what other meat-free goodies they come up with!

Super excited to have a Banh Mi restaurant in Albany since I haven't been to one in ages. Coming from NYC, I wasn't expecting much, but was pleasantly surprised. The bread was definitely the star of the show. The baguette had a crispy crust on the outside and a soft airy texture on the inside. The fresh ingredients gave my taste buds the sensation of flavors that I missed very much. From the salty meat, spicy jalapeño, crisp cilantro, tangy pickled carrots and daikon, to the cooling sliver of a cucumber. It's the perfect combination of flavors in a submarine that will have you asking for more. They traveled extremely well from restaurant to home and was packaged with care. Being Asian, this sandwich brought back nostalgia memories. Taking me back to when my mom used to buy me Bahn Mi in Chinatown or when my friends and I would get this for a cheap and flavorful lunch. It made me miss my friends and family, but also reminded me that life is too short and I should probably give them a call. I am extremely happy that I ordered two sandwiches with one to save for later. I will definitely be back to explore the rest of the menu especially their vegetarian options.

I'm thrilled to have a banh mi restaurant in Albany. I haven't had the chance to grab the delicious, filling, and cheap as sin banh mi from NYC for years and have been getting by making my own (with less-than-satisfying French bread). The Banh Mi 47 location was clean and bright on my visit. The staff were all appropriately masked and friendly. The sandwich came out so quick, and cost a reasonable $8 after tax. The lemongrass chicken banh mi was a really tasty lunch. The chicken, for those who have a preference, was chicken thigh. The meat portion was adequate, but could have been slightly more generous (though you can add extra meat for a little extra (about $2). In addition to chicken, the sandwich contained thinly sliced cucumber, shredded carrot and daikon, cilantro, a very light (thankfully) application of Mayo, special sauce, and fresh jalapeño slices (optional, and staff asks if you want them). The "special sauce" ended up being something akin to a slightly spicy duck sauce. The flaky, authentic bread (rice-flour based, I believe) was so satisfying. The veggies were all very fresh. Why hold off the last star? The bahn mi was just a touch lacking in flavor. Although the flavor of the fresh produce shined, I was missing the vinegary bite of the veggies (update: the veggies are pickled, as the owner promised, though my preference is for a bit of a a stronger pickle). A bit of acidity would also have been an added flavor boost, so serving with a lime on the side would be a huge help. However, these are very minor gripes for an overall very enjoyable sandwich. I hope Banh Mi 47 is here for a long tenure in Albany, as it's a really great addition to the lunch scene!

What a great addition to downtown's lunch scene! There are so many vacant storefronts right now that it is nice to see something new and different popping up. I tried the Xa Xiu (pork) sandwich with all of the fixings. First I just need to say that this bread is EXCELLENT. Airy and soft but with a great crackly crust. I also really liked the flavor of the pork although I had a few bits that were very fatty. I also wish there was slightly more meat included to round things out. Other toppings were tasty and balanced. My jalapeños were super hot. I mean, I like spicy but these guys really packed a wallop. Which is a good thing in my book!

Stopped by for a quick lunch on our road trip to Vermont and were quite pleased. Fresh baked bread, vegetarian and vegan options, bubble tea and all reasonably priced, could it get any better!? As a vegetarian it's hard to find meat free versions of food I'd love to try sometimes. I couldn't pass up the opportunity to try a vegetarian version of a Bahn Mi. I've had it one other time in Chicago and was excited to try this version. The tofu was very flavorful with a sweet glaze. The pickled veggies and jalapeños added brightness and spice. Paired with the crunchy exterior and soft interior of their fresh baked bread made for a most satisfying sandwich. Service is kind and food is excellent. The bubble tea was also delicious!

I got three bahn mi's to split my roommate. Almost lemongrass chicken. Mama's beef and the other one was sausages had tagged and they were all awesome. I think I like to be the best but I do like the sausage with Pate it wasn't like regular sausage like I think I'm sausage it look like a thin slice the size of Abalone but it was like a light cream of White Collar. Think it look like liverwurst but it had a mild taste and they put lots of pickled I carrots and daikon on it along with some cilantro and the sandwiches are just awesome. So we got a milk tea in a taro to you need to try them we both love the charity. It was probably the best multi ate a butt think I wish it had been sweeter. Looking for a milk tea that is not horribly bitter and it's sweet sweet they came close. My roommate went in to grab the food so I don't know anything about the inside. Their have a website they have drinks and I think six types of sandwiches. So my pictures aren't so hot because I took video, but in order to share something it has to be pictures. I had to play the video stop the video and take a picture of the paused video.

What a fantastic gem! I wanted to try something new for lunch and decided to give Banh Mi 47 a try and wasn't disappointed! The menu was loaded with a lot of options and I had a hard time making a decision. I went with "the special" which has some pork and veggie mix and wasn't disappointed! The thing that really blew me away (besides the amazing fresh bread) was the flavors and quality of the ingredients. Also the service was great and I looked the up after and saw that the owner was doing the prep that day. I wish I knew that and chatted them up. Location is great as well for anyone working downtown. Oh, and one more thing, the sandwich was the perfect size! Sometimes when I get a sub it's too big to eat and I'm left with some leftovers that get soggy, but the Banh Mi was big enough to fill me up but not so big that I felt groggy and overstuffed all afternoon. I'll be back for sure!!!

Great service with friendly staff. Very fast. We had chicken banh mi, grilled pork banh mi and the tofu banh mi. The bread is legit, airy, chewy perfect Vietnamese style bread and fillings are authentic with cilantro, maggi soy sauce and mayo with pickled carrots and daikon. Excellent banh mi place. Boba drinks are ok. Highly recommend for delicious Viet sandwiches.

Quick stop here on the way home, and it was well worth the detour. The bread was very tasty, the ingredients were even better, and it was all around the best banh mi I can remember. (Let's be honest, the growth in popularity has somewhat flooded the market with lesser, and mostly non-traditional variants.) Small place, only a few tables, some good options (we had #1 and #2), a nice interior lobby in the attached building through the back door if you don't want to stick around in the small dining area, and bathrooms are available in the lobby if you get the door code from the restaurant. I wish I had a #1 with jalapeno's right now.

If you haven't tried this place yet I recommend making it your next stop. I got the #3. Bo Nurong (Grilled Beef) and Thai bubble tea. I'm not typically a big bubble tea fan but this was delicious. The bread is made fresh each day for the sandwiches. The place has a few tables if you want to eat your food in the restaurant.

Absolutely amazing sandwiches!!! My wife was hesitant, being not too familiar with Banh Mi. After her sandwich, she said it was her favorite meal of the weekend! The bread is truly to die for. Couldn't have asked for more.

Found this place on the chocolate stroll, it has great Banh Mi sandwiches, the best in the area!

#7 tofu bahn mi was ok. I didn't get the lemongrass at all, and the jalapeños weren't hot, so lacking some flavor. Nice roll. Black sesame boba interesting and not too sweet.

I got the Curry chicken Banh Mi sandwich and a taro spring roll. I've never had a curry sandwich and I'm so glad I got it. The crispy French roll and pickled veggies was my favorite part. The chicken was tinder and the curry was flavorful. The taro spring roll tasted amazing as well.

They bake their own bread daily.... Does more need to be said? Was visiting in Albany and stopped for a quick lunch, not expecting much. Ordered the xiu mai and the dac biet to go. Xiu mai sandwich is top 3 banh mi I've ever eaten, and better than any banh mi I've had in NYC. Bread is crazy good. Loaded sandwiches, super friendly staff, do yourself a favor and haul your ass here.

Wow. Just Phenomenal. Thanks to my fellow Yelpers for letting me know about this place. The Banh Mi was just stunningly perfect. Incredible bread, perfect toppings, great balance between savory, sweet, spicy, crunchy. Complex flavors for the meats. Like a traditional Banh Mi sandwich should be the fillings are pretty light to balance properly with the bread, but some may prefer the double toppings option. The pate sausage puffed pastry on display in the glass dome was amazing. Shatteringly crispy philo around a delicious pate. Wow. Even the Jasmine iced green tea was surprisingly good. Super fast friendly service, my sandwich was ready in 2-3 minutes, albeit at a slow time of day. This should hold up very well for take out so I'll probably do this for take home dinner too. Come check this out, one of the most exciting new places in years!

Oh yeah!! It's all about the bread for banh mi and they nailed it. And guess what... open on Sundays. A sandwich for everyone... meat eater, vegan, meatless but not for those Gf. Delicious flavors on the lemongrass chicken. I should have gotten the jalapeños... next time. Maybe extra cilantro too. Not all Vietnamese coffees are equal. This is a standout, must be their milk. Haven't seen too much bubble tea since moving to the Capitol region, come here as they have it (not my thing but...). So excited to finally get in here and that they are in our neighborhood. Check our the bathroom, bc it's in the lobby of the Kenmore, it's lovely.

A new takeout restaurant that you absolutely need to try! We happened on it by chance.. a small sign in window beckoned us in. Not sure if the two women who took my order and made sandwich are the owners but they were super friendly. We tried the pork sandwich and between the delicious roasted pork, the pate and freshly baked bread it was an explosion in my mouth. I asked for hot peppers but ended up taking them out because they were too hot. I hope they do well and only regret I live 100 miles away! I would be here once a week

Love this place to get my Bahn Mi fix! I like the #9 grilled pork and the #3 Grilled Beef. I always have them with thinly sliced jalapeños and surprisingly not spicy at all. Their Vietnamese ice coffee is amazing and you can add bubbles to it for an extra special treat. They don't use the chicory coffee from Louisiana but it's close to that flavor. My next sandwich that I would try would be the #1, it's probably more traditional with the various cold cuts and pate.

Nice and fresh, good attentive service; a couple of vegetarian options; I would recommend it and go back

Love this place. Great beef banh mi. Thai tea is perfect, not too sweet. Very nice owners too.