Bánh Mì Ba Lẹ

This place is the standard for banh mi. I got the combo banh mi, beef curry noodle soup, and of course, Viet Coffee. The banh mi had plenty of layers of cold cuts and it wasn't chopped up or skinny like bacon. These were pretty sizeable slices and they gave me 6 slices of cold cut!!! So awesome. I love how their whole counter is just filled to the brim with all kinds of food like a charcuterie board, and not just banh mi. The beef curry soup was alright, the coffee was solid. I can tell this place is a staple in the Boston area, not just because they have other locations I've seen. As I was eating in the supermaket food court it's located in, the line got pretty long. The people at the counter move pretty quick though. They were very nice and efficient. I'd defintely would come back here, or check out their other locations.

The place was inside the building of the grocery store. We got two smoothies, three bah mi sandwiches and a pack of fresh rolls to go. It was a bit busy with a line but the line went quickly. Great sandwiches packed with flavor, drinks were also decent and affordable

I got the BQQ Pork Banh Mi ($8). It was so good and fresh. Perfect amount of pork and veggies. I will be coming back and getting it again. I also got this other thing shown in the picture that I’m not sure what it’s called. It was pork stuffed in glutinous sticky ball. It was so good! Got to dip it in the fish sauce.

Affordable and authentic Vietnamese fast food eatery that saves us north of Boston peeps from having to take a trip into the city to go to Chinatown. They have all the types of banh mi you could imagine (I had the BBQ pork) and a lot of other prepared Vietnamese main dishes and appetizers. They also have desserts and boba teas and smoothies and some of the best Vietnamese iced coffee around. $12 for a sandwich and large iced coffee!

I absolutely love this place. I’ve been coming here for years, first to the original Dorchester location and now to this one right near my mom’s house (Malden out post). It’s become a must-visit every time I’m home. The food is consistent, flavorful, and such a good value (especially compared to what you’d pay in NYC for infused viet sandwiches). They bake their own bread in house! What really stands out, though, is the customer service. Auntie Lien has worked with the brand for 30 years, and you can feel that care in how she treats everyone who walks in. She makes me feel like I’m coming home, which is something I really look forward to. And she always tolerates my broken Vietnamese with such grace, lol. Highly recommend if you’re in the area. Great food—Vietnamese sandwiches, desserts, soups, and other classic Viet specialties. Kind people, and a rare kind of warmth that’s hard to find. (Just a heads up, it’s in a food court, so don’t expect anything fancy.)

This is a great place for bahn mi. Wonderful bread, fresh vegetables, tasty meats. All for a very reasonable price. I also had the shrimp spring rolls, which were solid. They have an overwhelming assortment of other prepared foods there too. It’s located inside the Asian supermarket, and the eat-in tables there are a little dreary. But I think the food makes up for the atmosphere.

Fast service and good Vietnamese food. Bbq pork Bahn mi was good with a slightly sweet taste. Prepared food as well.

This place is incredible. I’m so happy I found it. Best Vietnamese spot I’ve been to in New England and the prices are great. I’m excited to go back and try some different dishes. Loved the chicken pho, Bahn mi and shrimp rolls. Felt like I was back in Vietnam. What a gem 💎

My go-to Friday lunch spot and the most delicious Vietnamese food I've had in Boston! So glad I've discovered this hidden gem per recommendation from a friend. The menu is quite expansive with lots of options depending on what you're in the mood for - I usually order either a Banh Mi Dac Biet or Banh Mi BBQ Pork with an order Banh Bot Loc (tapioca dumplings). The staff is very welcoming and friendly, and there are tables inside to eat at once you've picked up your food.

Ba Le serves the most delicious Vietnamese food and I'm so happy they have another location. There's a number of tables to eat at, and the lines move fast. You order drinks and food at separate lines, and their bahn mi is made fresh. Would definitely come back!

Ba le is a franchise Vietnamese bánh mì shop. I am glad that they open a new location near my place. This location located inside 99 ranch market's food court. Usually, ppl buy foods here to go. But you can seat at the food court if want. There is no servers, self serve service. They offer authentic Vietnamese bánh mì and other việt dishes. The quality of bánh mì in ba Le always consistent and their pate tasted amazing However, avocado smoothie here is sadly a no. Very bitter and too sweet at the same time. I think the one in Dorchester location is better.

This is one of the best places in Boston for all things Vietnamese I Particularly love the Cold Cut Banh Mi and their take on the Beef Lo Mein also their spring Rolls my one gripe is all their meat Banh Mi are served cold. Next time Ill ask if they can heat up the meat.

I'm glad they opened up a closer location to me because I love Banh Mi Ba Le. It's smaller than their Dorchester location, however they still have banh mi, and a good amount of other Vietnamese food. Banh mi is $6-7 and I always get a few whenever I come. My favorite is the thịt nướng (#2). I also got xôi (Vietnamese sticky rice) which was good. The workers are fast at making the banh mi too. A great cheap meal option! Still my favorite banh mi location that I've ever had. It's located inside 99 Asian Market's food court and there's plenty of parking in the plaza.

Haven't been to them since they changed to this location but I was happy to find them again. Their fans have also followed as there was a long line on a Tuesday around 12. We got to try their traditional and BBQ pork banh mi sandwiches and a combination order of spring rolls. I almost think the sandwiches are slightly larger than they were before and prices were very good coming out to less than $20 in total. Quality was consistent so I will certainly be coming back for more! My favorite spring roll was definitely the one with the sweet pork so get that if you can.

Be careful! They charged three times more on my coffee without noticing. I ordered a coffee with bubbles and no ice. It is $4 (coffee) on the menu but I was charged $12. The man didn't mention the charge at the payment and they didn't give receipt. I feel strange so I asked for receipt and found out it was three times higher. I complained that their employees didn't tell me the cost was three times when I ordered and they didn't list it on the menu. They said the employee is new and she didn't know that, and they expect everyone should know that no ice is higher cost. I was like WHAT?! I expected no ice may be a bit higher but not triple! Also, your employee didn't know that and you expected I should know the price? It is cheating!

Smaller selection than the location in Dorchester but does have all the greatest hits. Banh mi sandwiches, drinks, prepared vermicelli bowls, summer rolls, egg rolls, tofu stir fry noodles etc. wish they offered the rice plates but still a good selection. Line wasn't too long on a Sunday afternoon, we were in and out under 10 minutes. I got a couple packages of the summer rolls and felt it wasn't as fresh as the location in Dorchester. They leave it out for you to grab. The wrapping on the summer rolls were a little dry. We also got the tofu noodles and a couple coffee smoothies. Relatively inexpensive. Would stop in if I'm in the area but wouldn't make the trip otherwise.

Spicy beef banh mi and Vietnamese iced coffee is my go to order. Coffee is strong and sweet

Banh Mi Ba Le is finally here in Malden! And it's well worth the wait! It's super busy around lunch time and on weekends especially. But even with the long line, it's a fast move as they've brought over original employees from the original Dorchester location who have made banh mi for years and years. There's a lot of variet of Vietnamese classics from banh mi, to Che, to fresh spring rolls and egg rolls. At less than $7 with tax included, it's so much value!! The Dac viet is always my go to and it's always filled with the brim and nicely layered to ensure every bite is filled with a little bit of everything. The perfect lunch option if you're in the area! The baguettes are made freshly daily at this location and you can really taste the freshness of the airy bread. For less than $10 you can't really beat this whether you're on the go or looking for a quick lunch break!

When you see a trash bag full of rolls, you know they're doing VOLUME. Cold cuts banh mi ($6.07+tax) was quite tasty! Fillings were great, but a bit lopsided, and could have used a bit more sauce or cilantro. Nice size and price though, definitely worth stopping by if you're at the supermarket!

Really good banh mi! The baguettes here are baked fresh daily throughout the day unlike most other banh mi shops. I really like that i can easily taste the quality and freshness of the bread whenever i stop by here. The bread consistently has a nice thin outer crisp and a soft chewy airy middle. My go to sandwich here is the dac biet cold cut banh mi (item #1 on their menu). It never disappoints, very reasonably priced ($6), and hits the spot every single time.

Incredible food and service - as always. A tip for anyone looking to get food here: sometimes where the line starts and separates between difference styles of orders is unclear (there aren't any guiding signs), often times the line starts right at the cash registers and bends around the serving area.

This was my little home away from. Yummy Vietnamese food was far and spread out in the east coast so when I found this gem living in Cambridge - I had to make the trek every single few weeks. I was so happy when I moved to Jamaica plain because the distance was way closer ! The only con of this place is parking if you're coming by car. If you're looking crispy on the outside but soft in the inside tasty banh mi - this is the place. They also have a wide range of traditional Vietnamese family dishes for lunch and breakfast :) their house mayo butter also amazing - I always bought an extra jar home. also delicious pastries dessert and savory snacks ! Which I recommend all of it because I've tried most of it. One of my favorites is banh Tran tron - it's mixed rice paper with mango quail eggs basil beef jerky and a delicious tangy sauce

I was so excited to finally give this place a try since I shop here often in the market. I waited in line patiently until it was my turn. The guy in front of me was finally up and ordered 3 sandwiches. All I wanted was the spring rolls which were already done out front. A guy went up to cut me and spoke in Vietnamese to tell her what he wanted while ringing the guy up that was a head of me. Instead of telling him to wait until I get served, she took his order over me. I hope it's not because he's also Vietnamese speaking in each other's language to hook him by cutting me which is how I felt. It's truly disrespectful to customers that aren't Vietnamese. It's disrespectful in general. I definitely won't be returning and letting people know expect to be treated secondary if not of same race. Not worth the trouble especially Malden and surrounding towns has plenty other places.

If you know Banh Mi in MA then you know Ba Le. Their expansion to the north shore has been long overdue. Same great recipes as their Dorchester and Quincy locations. The fried egg rolls and packaged summer rolls are worth it.

This new Ba Le is definitely either better or as good as the Dorchester standalone one. I've tried the Quincy Ba Le in the Kaman market and it was lackluster, almost not worth trying but this Malden one is almost as good as it gets. It's inside the 99 Asian supermarket, plenty of parking, there's even tables to sit at. The bread is the freshest I've had in so many years, the filling is adequate and flavorful. The best aioli and pate is perfect. I'm so excited to have something up here in Malden and hopeful quality holds up in the years to come!

Great Vietnamese sandwiches with a selection of meats to choose from including traditional. Also drinks including iced Vietnamese coffee, smoothies and iced tea. Also some pre made pastries and other dishes like rolls.

Stumbled across this little gem while looking for some loose green tea in the Asian 99 Supermarket, which is extremely hard to find. I found the green tea AND was overjoyed to find this little place which is full of AUTHENTIC Vietnamese food that is even more difficult to find in New England, especially without the inflated tourist-markup. If you're curious about REAL Vietnamese food not the usual ubiquitous (and mostly half-assed) "pho" a.k.a. rice noodle soup, come here and just sample all the ready-to-eat things they have on offer. The "banh mi" VN sandwiches are legit and decently priced ($6-7 not some asinine $10-15 like in the pseudo "Vietnamese" places), as are the various sticky rice dishes, some of which are wrapped in banana leaves. I was especially amazed that they even have "banh cuon" which I had never seen outside of Houston, the Bay Area, or SoCal before---google it if you've never heard of it, but it's quite delicious. Of course, most of the foods here are carby as hell, but that's pretty much the rule with East Asian food in general, so you probably want to get a couple of meat sticks to go with your meal unless you were planning to have a nice little siesta thereafter...or if you're vegetarian, plan to have some strong coffee afterwards. :) Note: this place is open only until 7pm every day except Wednesday, when they are closed.

They make great vietnamese subs, spring rolls, vietnamese noodles dishes, Boba drinks, and they also carry beef stew.

Staff is very nice. Had my first Banh MI and it was delicious! There are so many other things I want to try there and looking forward to going back.

Been here a handful of times to get sandwiches since they've opened. 4/5 times I've been here, my takeout order has been wrong. I don't understand how what I ordered turns out to be someone else's order when they're packaging it right in my face. The last two times I'm missing 1 sandwich. Of course I wouldn't know until I get home which is 30 minutes away. Ugh. I get that they are extremely busy but they need a better system and I blame it on some of the customers that just bypassed the next person in line as if no one else is in line which can also throw off the checkout service order. Trust but verify. Today, my order went to someone else and they had to remake my 4 sandwiches. Which I only received 3/4.