Banh Mi Boys - Metairie

Welcome to a temple where the gods of flavor gather to bless your taste buds with something extraordinary. It's like that one friend who shows up at the party and immediately makes everyone wonder why they haven't been hanging out together all along. Crack Fries; is there some illegal substance hidden in there? Nope, it's just pure magic that's impossible to stop eating. Seriously, I think I blacked out after my first bite and woke up with an empty basket and a new addiction. It's like your favorite cozy sweater had a baby with a gourmet meal, and they decided to run off to Paris and live happily ever after. I had a spiritual moment thinking, "Am I even worthy of this?" The short ribs will more than meat your expectations, and holy shrimp...like biting into a little ocean of flavor; p sure this is what the Founding Fathers meant when they said "pursuit of happiness." Banh Mi Boys has completely redefined what it means to eat food.

New Orleans has a reputation for food. Even gas station food is amazing. The OG Banh Mi Boys is the shining example of this. Y'all. What are you waiting for if you haven't tried them?! Vietnamese and NOLA flavors blend so perfectly. My favorite is the bang bang shrimp poboy and the K Town fries. Also the staff is so chill and kind. I love coming in here. Not much seating inside. Maybe like 3 bar stools, but they have picnic tables and fans outside for your comfort.

So I thought I wanted a PoBoy... this is my second time in New Orleans and felt obligated to get the local sandwich staple. However this little HOLE IN THE WALL spot came highly recommended. When I walked in I was overwhelmed and the cashier helped me pick the perfect order. I decided to pivot and do a Banh Mi, and I got the Bugolgi Banh mi and it was incredible! Let's face it a banh mi and a PoBoy are essentially the same thing. Let's start with the spring rolls, paired with a nice peanut sauce. The sandwich itself was so flavorful and just the right amount of food. It's pretty much outside seating only if you want to eat there so just know that going in.

The Banh Mi Boys location on Airline is a very unassuming little shop in the same lot of a gas station. When it's busy, I'm sure they can quickly run out of parking space, but the gas station allows you to park in front of it as well. It's a casual eatery. You order up front and pay initially, then they will bring you the food once it's ready. They have outside seating, so you can enjoy the weather if it's nice out. I had a grilled chicken with noodles. The chicken was cooked perfectly, but I found everything to be kind of bland. The chicken was juicy and tender, but it could have been seasoned better, and the vermicelli rice noodles were not seasoned at all. The pickled vegetables were also bland. The meal came with a sauce, but it hardly added any flavor at all. I had to add hoisin sauce to the whole thing to give things some flavor. What I tried was okay. I've heard that their other items are better than their rice/noodle plates (I heard this after I ate, so too late for me haha). If you try Banh Mi Boys, I would try their other items! Even though the portions were generous, I probably wouldn't order their noodles or rice again.

What a great place to get Banh Mi around the New Orleans area. My favorite item was the bang bang shrimp as it was perfectly size, the shrimp was crispy and huge and flavorful, the veggies were fresh. The second item that I enjoyed the most out of the three would be the Bulgogi fries as it was also very flavorful. I was surprised that the meat was more of a Vietnamese style compared to actual Bulgogi, but nevertheless, it was still good. The crab rangoons were good as well. Overall, great place glad they have seating outdoors and plenty of it, right next to the gas station, which is convenient. The service was very good.

Taste: 5 Creativity/Authenticity: 5 Atmosphere: 4 Service: 5 Bang for your buck: 4 This place is light when you're in a city known for its fried food! After spending 3 days here and eating nothing but fried this and fried that this place is a great change! Started with the shrimp spring rolls and ended with the chashu Banh mi and couldn't ask for a better sandwich! Bread was soft and flaky and the chashu was perfectly cooked. Shrimp rolls were good, different from the many spring rolls I've had. Overall great meal and anytime I'm in the area I will be back to try the many bahn mi they have! Thanks

Stopped in for the Bahn mi. Mine was very dry. Didn't have any jalapeño on it. Definitely lacking.

Cute little shop connected to a gas station, you order inside and sit outside. They do bring your meal out to you. Food was very good, will definitely be back for the mint water reminded me of something I got in my childhood. Had a pork belly sandwich that was sooo good, my friend had a smash burger one and it also was very tasty. Staff was nice.

I got the lemon grass pork banh mi and fries. The pork in the banh mi was soooo flavorful and moist. And the fries were delicious. Can't wait to go back and try more things on the menu.

The food here is always tasty and fresh The nicest staff as well All they need is a full bar and it's a great addition to the neighborhood The spring rolls are amazing

What a great find! My first Vietnamese sandwich shop. My daughter highly recommended it so we came for lunch! Service was great. You order at the counter and try bring it to you. I ordered the grilled chicken salad. Fresh ingredients, chicken was great. Certainly different than what I am used to, but still great! Highly recommend. You won't be disappointed!

Steak and egg fries with a marinated pork belly sandwich... really gooooood. Great food, great customer service and great foodie experience. Definitely will go out of my way for this spot.

This was a fun visit especially for our last taste of Louisiana eats before we jetted back to the Midwest. Banh Mi Boys (BMB) has been on our list for some time now after seeing it featured on a few news outlets and social media. We were excited to taste fusion Viet/Southern with their version of the classic Po Boy and wings and were happily satisfied. Ordered - Bang Bang Shrimp Po Boy / Banh Mi (4/5). This was quite good. The shrimp had a nice tangy sweet and sour sauce and everything tasted good together - Pork Banh Mi (3/5). This was pretty average. It was good but didn't taste like a traditional banh mi. The meats were a little bland and there weren't enough Vietnamese mayo and complements to make this dish stand out - Sriracha Mayo Honey Wings (3.5/5). These were delicious and hot / fresh. A bit too sweet and saucy for our liking but a good take on some southern wings Overall, BMB is worth a visit for some mean fusion food. Is it the best banh mi in the world? Probably not, but it does take the best of all the different cultures (French, Vietnamese, Cajun/Southern) and makes it its own!

I had an all around bad experience today with Banh Mi Boys today. I could not believe it when the $6 spring rolls turned out to cost $9- a 30% mark up. In looking at the receipt- they charged me TWO online ordering fees totalling a dollar, a processing fee and auto-added a $1.20 tip. When I walked in, both the staff were sitting down on their phones- so I ended up paying them to not answer the phone by my paying $1.24 to order online. Peanut sauce was way too salty- too much soy sauce & not enough peanut butter- which makes sense because soy sauce is cheaper than peanut butter & clearly they're doing everything they can to pass costs into customers. On top of that the shrimp in the spring roll still had veins in them. This marked my last visit to Banh Mi Boys.

This place is seriously a hidden gem. I've been to the location on magazine before and loved the food. The one on magazine definitely has a bigger menu, but this one has a much more low-key type of vibe. As a vegetarian, the tofu bahn mi is a must try. It is seriously sooooo good. The staff is always super friendly as well. This place is perfect for when you want to get something good, quick, and easy. 10/10

Got the cheeseburger and fried shrimp sandwiches. They were impeccable. No other word. Super friendly staff. Will be back!

I really wanted to love this place given all the amazing reviews and photos however I thought the food was a bit lacking for me. I had the garlic shrimp banh mi, pork belly banh mi, and loaded fries w/ the hot cheetos dusting. The meat to bread to veggie ratio was spot on unlike some other places I've been to where it's mostly bread. The garlic butter shrimp was the better sandwich but I had a section of my bread that was very hard to bite into. The pork belly was very salty and the liner of the pork belly was falling off and looked really weird to eat. The loaded fries were soggy and not flavorful at all, which is unfortunate as I love all things usually with hot cheetos/dustings. The staff was nice and it's a cool little spot with outdoor seating.

I came in to do the eating challenge. Not offered on the manu and not offered to everyone, this consists of 4 double stuffed banh mi (your choice of protein) 10 wings, and a double order of loaded fries. If you can finish in an hour you ger the $150 meal free. I was the 3rd ever to finish. Simply put, they were the best banh mi's I've ever had. They are freshly made, all the ingredients are composed to order. Meats were juicy and flavorful, veggies were crisp and bright. Sauces were super delicious. Staff was also friendly and service was fast. What more could you want?

Food was ok. Nothing spectacular. Ordered summer rolls, they were ok. Got 2 banh mi, KFC, looks saucy in The pics but very dry IRL. Got bangbang shrimps and the two were of the same flavor profile. There were two Instagrammers or tiktokers taking food porn pics and their food looks exceptional. Made ours look sad. Maybe I'll try it again. The staff were nice!

Awesome! The Cajun Crack fries don't disappoint. Good service and the food is unique.

Such a cute little place with big, bold flavors! I stopped in a bit back for bahn mi's and y'all, they were good! I wasn't sure about going for the char siu rib bahn mi, but I'm so glad I did. The meat was tender and juicy, it was both sweet and salty, and the bread was so light and crunchy. I also picked up an order of crab rangoons, and I am impressed. Definitely worth a second visit.

The food is consistently good and one of my favorite places to stop in for a quick lunch

Service was friendly and quick! I wish they had indoor seating but there was plenty of outdoor seating. The K-Town Fries were outstanding, the beef was perfect. The Braised Pork Belly Banh Mi was good but I wasn't a huge fan of the pork belly, it felt like it was lacking flavor. It was perfectly tender though. I added sriracha and it was delicious!

Great Vietnamese po boys for good prices. You sit outside, so go on a nice day or do takeout.

Big menu for a small place - lots of good choices. Deceiving, too - much nicer than you'd expect from a joint attached to a gas station. Too many good choices to try them all in one visit. Today it was the dac biet (BMB combination) banh mi and the Korean fried chicken banh mi. With regular house fries (the K Town fries sound awesome...next time). Outdoor seating, which might be rough on really cold or really hot days, but they do have propane heaters. The sandwiches are stuffed full and dressed perfectly - with pickled carrot and daikon, cilantro, and jalapeños! And the fries are perfectly done - beautifully brown and crispy (and big - one order is enough to share).

This place was probably the biggest surprise of my wife and I's 2 week New Orleans trip because we rolled up to a freaking gas station and got some amazing food. We found out that this is common in New Orleans, but it was a shock at first. We had the wings, fries (loaded and regular) and various banh mis during our trip. All of it was amazing but my standouts were the Asian shrimp banh mi and the Korean beef fries. So good. Wish we had a place like this in Nashville!!! Ordering was quick and food brought to the nice patio where they had clean tables. Enjoyed some cooler New Orleans weather and ate some great food!

Swing and a hit! Maybe a "triple". Bread is spot on. Ingredients fresh and tasty. For a walkup joint next to a gas station as good as it gets. If you are hungry and just want a good poorboy. This is a good place to frequent.

This place has the best Banh Mi in Metairie or Eastbank NO. I have admittedly never eaten at the outdoor table, because it's basically in the parking lot of a gas station. I always get take out, but it's worth it!

I avoid Metairie like the plague but every now and then I will venture into the suburban wilderness for food this time I made the journey to satisfy my Bah Mi cravings. Bah Mi Boys did not disappoint. Now if you've seen my pictures don't worry I didn't eat all that food in one seating but man did I want to. The Bang Bang Shrimp Bah Mi is killer! Spicy, tangy crunchy and HUGE! 5/5 would eat again and again and again. The Japanese Short Rib Bah Mi will knock you out and leave you in a food come for several hours. It is packaged with flavor and the fatty bits are delicious. The Crab Rangoons are a must. The filing is crazy good and spicy with a wonderful peppery flavor. If it wasn't for my great dislike of suburbia I would eat here often very very often.

First time eating at Banh Mi Boys, and the food was excellent! Way passed my expectations. I had the Bulgogi banh mi, and I am still savoring the deliciousness! Also ordered the shrimp and pork spring rolls-they could have been way better-the rice paper wrap was tough and dry, but the fact that the sandwich was so over the top good made up for the rolls, I'll definitely be coming back. Soon.

Tip: call and order ahead to go or even if you want to eat there. No seatings inside, so if you don't mind sitting outside you can. Someone must have called with a big order before us. Bc omg. The wait. They told us after we ordered it will be about 20 mins. So okay.... I guess we have to wait now. 45 mins later.... We had to go remind them about our two sandwiches. Not sure if they forgot.... Was it worth it??? Not really. Maybe if the wait for 2 sandwiches was not 45 mins. I feel like they could have managed that a bit better. I know they had a big call in order, but maybe try to get your in person customers taken care of sooner (especially if it was just 2 sandwiches). I had the bang bang sandwich. The shrimp was good. The sauce was good. But the pickled veggies were very salty. I did have to remove the pickled veggies. Possible the brine is way too salty. The veggies didn't have that refreshing sweet, tart, slight salty taste. My bf had the bo ne sandwich (beef with egg). It was okay. The sauce they stir fried the beef in was heavy in soy sauce. It was just okay. Very saucy. By the time we got the sandwich, half the French bread was soaked in the sauce. Would we come back? Maybe just for the bang bang shrimp banh mi, but def call the order in! It was not worth the wait. But I would eat my sandwich again. Although my bf would not get the beef again.

Over priced boogie banh mi's I'd rather go to the East or Woodlawn and get a banh mi!

Amaaazinggggg. I had the bang bang and husband had the brisket. The pho wings smelled and tasted like pho - really good. It was unfortunate that we only found this place before boarding a long flight. The good kept us filled up and the service was fast and friendly.

No matter how many times I go, Banh Mi Boys with never disappoint! Anytime I'm in the mood for a banh mi I end up here because they are truly the best. The service is always so great and you can tell how excited they are about their food. I also love hearing their recommendations! Last time I went I ordered the bulgogi beef banh mi and oh my gosh was it good! My boyfriend ordered the honey sriracha shrimp which was the first time I had ever had that one and I'd say the next time I go I'll definitely get it! I always hear people talk about their bang bang shrimp banh mi but I've had it and to me, it's all heat and no flavor so between those two, I'd definitely get the honey sriracha shrimp one! Some people find it pricy but for the quality and uniqueness of their banh mis, it's worth it!

Best shrimp po boy I've ever had! I can't believe I'm saying that, but it's true! The shrimp was juicy.. didn't know it could be! The bang bang shrimp was spicy and delicious! The pork was also some of the tastiest in a spring roll. My husband had the garlic shrimp po boy and the crab Rangoon. We can't wait to go back! The food also came out surprisingly quick!

Oh sooooo good!!! I'm a fan of Vietnamese food and this city has the best to offer. Banh Mi Boys has THE BEST Bahn Mi. There is one for everyone, every taste, every choice. They also offer other items like crazy loaded fries, delicious salads and good starters. Haven't tried yet their drinks and desserts but if they are a good as the Banh Mi, then they would be worth the calories. The place is small with nice picnic tables outside... a little to hot for me, who does not like to sept outside in the hot New Orleans weather. But other than that it is a hidden jewel!

We stopped for some lunch, it did not disappoint. We got the Braised Pork Belly Banh Mi, Bulgulgi Banh Mi, Cajun Crack Fries, Vietnamese Coffee and Thai Tea. Definitely too much food for the two of us. The braised pork was really good! It was tender and juicy. A lot of meat though, which was hard to eat an even bite of bread, veggies and meat. Still delicious though. The bulgulgi was tasty too! But I didn't really taste the kimchi. Crack fries were the bomb too, definitely for a late night snack, drunk person food, or maybe a college kid with a huge appetite. Either way, for me it was like a cheat day :D drinks were good. Though I think I should've had like a coconut juice, limeade or something without cream. Not the place's fault but the flies were super annoying! I recommend BugASalt guns for the guests. jk but maybe it could be fun?

We had the mushroom and the tofu bahn mi sandwiches. So good that we went back the next day. Don't forget the seasoned fries- delicious. Was unsure it being attached to a gas station but it's a completely separate business, it's clean and staff were helpful and friendly

Best Banh Mi's in town. I'm not really into Banh Mis but this place has these out of this world Banh Mis and there pretty tasty.

I rate Restaurants on how I'm treated, the ambiance of the joint and of course the food. OMG the people were kind friendly and very helpful, the ambiance was quirky, I mean it is in the back of the Texaco station, the food, I had the Debris Fries with extra cheese and extra green onions, was very, very good. I am looking forward to working my way through their entire menu.

I love this place. They make the best wings I've had in the NOLA metro area. This visit, I had a BMB Combo Banh Mi (first time ever), my wife had Honey Sriracha Wings (her regular), and we shared an order of Shrimp & Pork Spring Rolls. I enjoyed the Combo--a combination of headcheese, Vietnamese ham, pork belly, pork meatball, and pork pate--but prefer a similar banh mi at nearby restaurant where the combination is simpler, but the pate and addition of a flavorful aioli result in a richer flavor experience. The spring rolls were great--fresh-not-fishy shrimp, tender pork slices, and crispy greens--but I prefer the sauce at several nearby competitors. Wings: the nuggets that keep us addicted and returning again and again. We've had the wings a dozen times and every time they've been hot, tender, juicy, and well-sauced without being soggy or overly sweet. We've tried several flavors--mixing it up occasionally--but honey sriracha strikes a balance of sweet and spicy that makes the wings very craveable while the heat sneaks up on you to make your lips tingle long after you finish. Fries are great. Always hot, always crispy outside, and always moist and steamy inside. We like the basic seasoning best, but occasionally mix it up with cheeseburger fries. We don't like the K-town--it's too busy and downgrades the fries by making them too wet (soggy before their time...) We've never tried the dessert because we only want to stuff ourselves with the delicious savory we come for. Flavored water (a cold-brewed herbal tea) is THE way to go. It's delicious and on the counter. Service is always fast and comes with a smile. Inside and outside dining areas are regularly bussed and kept clean even during busy periods. Ambiance is fast casual sandwich joint--no pretense to anything more than damn good food served incongruously from behind a gas station--classic Dirty South. Kid friendly. Casual date friendly. In-a-rush but hungry friendly. Out-with-the-boys/girls friendly. Pre-Quarter friendly. Belly friendly. Mouth friendly. Wallet friendly (VERY satisfying).

At one point in my life I was ordering food form this restaurant twice a week. I was attempting to try everything on this menu. From my extensive research I have determined that everything on this menu is delicious. You can't make a bad choice. In fact just by choosing to eat here, you have won! The sandwiches, the chicken wings. EVER-YYYY-THAAANG is scrumptious here okay! In case you have not noticed. I absolutely love Banh Mi Boys. So when I heard there would be a Yelp event my taste buds broke out their happy dance! From the Yelp complimentary menu I had the Crab Rangoon and Grilled Shrimp sandwich. Superb! The Crab Rangoon was fried hard and came out fresh! Every experience surpasses my expectations. I also ordered the Bang Bang Shrimp and some seasoned fries. While writing this review, I have gotten hungry. There is a good chance I will pick up food today. HAHAHA.

I don't venture out Airline often, but this little sandwich shop is worth the trip. It's tucked in behind the Texaco station on the lakeside of the highway at the corner of Transcontinental Drive. Watch closely or you'll miss it! Super clean shop with friendly, helpful staff. Step inside and choose from their assortment of appetizers, including crab rangoons and spring rolls, along with entrees like sandwiches and noodle dishes. I started with the shrimp & pork spring rolls, with some awesome peanut sauce. Fresh, full of flavor and delicious! The shrimp bahn mi sandwich is a winner. Fresh, loaded with shrimp, veggies and cilantro. The pork vermicelli noodles are fantastic, too. Nothing not to love about this place. I'm thrilled that they're opening on Magazine Street so I won't need to travel to Metairie for great bahn mi.

I'm so glad this place isn't far from where I live.. Also.. It's probably not a good thing it's so close to where I live. Everything is so different than anything else anyone does and it's all done very well. The wings are a must Bang mi Daily specials

First time here thanks to Yelp Elite! Always pass it but never thought to stop at a gas station for my meal. Brought the family so we could try a variety of items. Started with crack chicken fries which were crunchy and delicious. For my entree I decided on the citrus 5spice pulled pork Bahn mi. Let's start with the bread...so soft and perfect with every bite. The pork was perfectly seasoned and the veggies made a terrific crunch with each bite. I had to take the cilantro off because I'm one of those that thinks it tastes like soap. The shrimp and pork spring rolls were packed with deliciousness and so fresh. So glad Yelp gave me the opportunity to try this fantastic little gas station gem!!

This place knocks it out of the park. First time eating here was to go during the pandemic and every single thing we ate was to die for. Their crab Rangoon, spring rolls, fries and banh mi sandwiches are soooooo good. I made weird noises with every bite. Also don't forget to get the dessert. OH MY GAWD! I savored every bite. Like closed my eyes and ate it all. Eat here. Don't wait! Go as soon as you can. The bang bang shrimp banh mi was the best ever. And I asked for extra sauce to dip with each bite. And we got the white chocolate ooey gooey bread pudding. Don't skip out on this.

Although I love banh mis and vietnamese cuisine, I have only eaten at Banh Mi Boys on 2 occasions thus far and it's definitely not because of a lack of desire or interest. What has prevented me from eating here more frequently has been the location. I usually avoid Metairie if at all possible but now that there is an uptown location recently opened, I will soon be a regular repeat customer of BMB! So far I've tried cajun crack fries, crab rangoon, shrimp&pork spring rolls, bang bang shrimp banh mi, grilled pork banh mi, citrus 5 spice pulled pork banh mi. All were delicious and would order again but so many other items still left to try. I'll be back for sure! If you like sweets, do not leave here without the Vice Cream (the best imo) and the taro milk tea. Yum!!!!

I would give more stars if I could!!! This place has got it going on! The food...is...BOMB. Their chicken is so crisp juicy and flavorful, and the bulgogi beef is popping with spice but not TOO much spice for those who are sensitive (like me). The crab rangoons have big flakey pieces of crab. All of the ingredients mix together so well, every bite is DIVINE! The staff are so nice too! Everything is super clean and organized. I tried this place for the first time and was back for another meal within 24 hours. I live a solid 30 minutes from this place, but the drive is absolutely worth it.

Located right next to a gas station and hands down some of the best bang bang shrimp in town! I enjoyed them on a salad and it was nothing short of delicious. Parking is scarce but worth the challenge. I would definitely recommend.