Banh Mi DC Sandwich

Had the grilled pork bahn mi and a custard bun this time - it was fantastic. The custard bun was massive and wonderfully fluffy. The bahn mi was delicious and packed with pork. Overall, a stellar spot for excellent value, super fast service, and great flavor. Lots to try here, so I'll definitely be back - with cash (preferred) next time!

I had banh mi for lunch at just $7.25. The bread was light and crispy, and the filling had a distinctly local flavor—though the meat did taste a bit like canned meat. That might not be for everyone, but I actually enjoyed the authentic feel of it.

Very very very good banh mi. Some of the best I’ve had. Bread is soft, crunchy and chewy. Meats are well seasoned. Would definitely recommend

This is a basically a market and not about atmosphere at all. The sandwiches are amazing and they make the bread fresh everyday on site. It's also amazingly inexpensive. Great vegetarian options. You'd need to ask for no mayo if going for full vegan. Service is always very quick and accurate. Don't come expecting there to be seats. This is where you get the best ban mi to eat in your car or at home.

Ordered a combo and grilled pork banh mi for takeaway along with some summer rolls. Both sandwiches were delicious but the grilled pork one was a standout. As for the rolls they were below average in my opinion and not something I’d purchase again. I would make a return visit though to see what their other sandwiches are like.

Hands down one of the best place for banh mi! Eggrolls, pate chauds, banh tieu and the assorted viet desserts were delicious as well. Fast service! 10 sandwiches in under 10 minutes! Customer service is ok depending on who is behind the counter. Not a deal breaker as long as the food is good! The place could use some updating and no seating area. Grab your food and go!

The Banh Mi sandwich i got was great! Lots of meat and good size for the price.

Picked up pork eggrolls for a party and they’re delicious. Had to pick up chicken eggrolls at Le bledo because dc only has pork ones. The Banh mi dc are so much larger and they’re actually filled with meat and not just wrapper. Do yourself a favor and go to Banh mi DC.

As someone who has eaten a ton of banh mi because...they're Vietnamese, this place is one of the better ones I've tried in the DMV! The service is crazy fast, like it's ready 2 minutes after you order. I speak both Viet and English- so I understood but sometimes they will call the order numbers in Vietnamese so you've just got to be on the ball when you're listening for your order. Know what you want before you get to the counter because they're speedy and want to keep it moving. They have a little grocery section, hot bar and pre-made Viet dishes to try as well in addition to the banh mi. Its pretty common at Viet shops to buy some banh mi (usually 5) and get one free- you can ask for the toppings on the side so they keep better in the fridge for a few days and warm them up without wilting the veggies. The pate so (puff pastry with pork) is one of the best in the area, super flavorful and delightfully crisp. It's busy and Viet certified!

This place has been in mi radar quite a long time, but due to how crazy it gets around Falls Church, it's not that accesible without a car. This place is more like a small Vietnamese grocery shop with tons of grab and go foods and deli shop with bahn mi sandwiches. There are no seating or tables, so be mindful when you plan a trip there! The people are nice, just as if you go to a supermarket and asking at the deli counter. Finally we were around the area and grabbed 2 sandwiches and a few Vietnamese sweet treats. My husband had the Banh Mi Bi (shredded pork, didn't take a picture lol since we were eating them on the car), I had the Banh Mi Cha Chay (the vegetarian deli meat one) a warm custard bun, pandan honeycomb cake Bánh bò nướng and a banh tet chuoi (a sweet rice cake wrapped in banana leaves). I gotta be very honest about my banh mi, I wasn't that much of a fan, because it truly needed something to smooth all the dry and crunchy ingredients, I understand the regular banh mi sandwich comes with a chicken liver pate, but at least some mayo or even butter could've been helpful. So far I prefer other places for veggie banh mi sandwiches, although I have to recognize size to price is really what beats most places. I'm not huge on baguette without butter or spread to help the crusty bread. The custard bun was delicious and so soft and the custard had the perfect amount of sweetness! Honestly my favorite thing on that place, second best was definitely the soft and bouncy honeycomb pandan cake slice! I'm biased towards anything pandan flavor, I think the pandan extract was definitely less noticeable, but the texture the right amount of chew! Usually having these can be hit or miss, I think this is a hit! The size portion is very generous, that both my husband and I were stuffed, that we had to save the rice cake Banh Tet Chuoi for last (lowkey regretful), which was really bland and lacked of red bean flavor, all I tasted was the banana leaves on the cake, at some point I didn't know if it was already gone bad or that's how this is supposed to taste. I'll have to give it a try and maybe order the tofu bahn mi or request some mayor on it!

Vibe: 4/10 - not a sit down place; offers a grocery story you can look around at while you wait Service: 6/10 Value: 8/10 Bao bun: 4/10 Grilled pork banh mi: 7.5/10 Overall: 5.9/10 (2.95/5) [To clarify our review system: 10 = we'll never have anything else as good as this in our lives (we use 10 very sparingly!) 9 = extraordinary 8 = great 7 = above average 6 = average Anything below 6 is being critical]

I've only had Banh Mi a few times in the Eden center and at this place and Banh mi DC makes the better sandwich. I think I'm not the biggest fan of Banh Mi which might make this review a little unfair. That being said they have a number of other options. This is basically a little grocery store with a deli counter. It is takeout only since there is nowhere to sit and you probably need a car to get here. Among some positives: they are super fast, super friendly, their pork and custard buns are delicious, and in a rarity for the dmv area this is really good value for your money. If you're a Banh Mi fan or just looking to try something new this would be the place to go.

We went on a Saturday afternoon and there is plenty of parking which is good since there was a long line and people still coming in when we joined it. The line moved pretty well. There is also a surcharge for paying with a card over cash. We got the combo banh mi and that one was ok but given the price I say pretty good. I would probably try the pork one next time. The pork bao bun, coffee, and thai tea were all just ok. A popular place that is maybe slightly over hyped but still good.

A good banh mi! Tbh I've had banh mi's that are packed with more filling. But I'd definitely come back and try again/order more things here.

The store used to be my all time favorite shop for banh mi, but now i have a new lover in my heart.lol. However, they are still one of the famous viet bread stores in Va. Standout choice is banh mi xiu mai, it tastes really good and also banh mi thit do, taste beautifully in your mouth.

I went here twice. I tried the banh mi and miscellaneous summer rolls. to me, the banh mi is not the star. the summer rolls are the rock stars that will keep me coming back for more!!! I wished I lived closer. The summer rolls will be my item to get when I'm in fallschurch area.

Located next to Pho 75, Banh Mi DC is must stop for delicious excellent egg rolls. It's also a must stop for inexpensive and good sandwiches. They bake their own bread here, so there is always the pleasant aroma of fresh bread in the store. Because the egg rolls are so popular, Banh Mi might be out of egg rolls from time to time. Banh Mi also offers several prepackaged items and groceries as well.

BLUF: the banh mi is pretty good, but I just don't get the hype I returned here after a bad service experience the first time, because I had been told the banh mi was great. So I picked up a combo, a bbq pork, a steak, and a vegetarian banh mi. I shared them with 4 others. The result? they are tasty, but I just don't think they are as great as the hype. The are a good banh mi, not great. Worth the trip? Yes (assuming they have bread, see my earlier post on this), because it's a decent banh mi at a fair price for the location. I think they are a bit stingy on the pickled vegetable topping and don't do a good job of spreading the filling across the entire bread loaf.

Very good. I feel as though the bahn mi isn't always consistent, but when they *do* get it right, they really knock it out of the park. Today I ordered at the counter (just after 11), and it was ready extremely quickly. There was no queue at all. Perhaps they are better at the start of the day, or when there isn't a mad rush. It definitely gets busy around noon. Wish they were this good up in Portland.

We came across this place on a random Saturday and as soon as we got there, we knew this is legit! We got the combo, grilled pork and grilled meatballs banh mi, as well as passion fruit with salty plum drink and IT WAS SO GOOOOD. Esp the drink! I dreamt about it all week that i had to get it again haha will definitely come back.

Flavor-wise, Banh Mi DC hits the mark--classic, well-seasoned, and satisfying. But the baguette? Way too crusty in a dangerous kind of way. I always leave with tasty memories and a scratched-up mouth. Also, the fillings are a bit on the light side--not quite the stuffed-to-the-brim experience I'm looking for. Still decent if you're nearby, but not my first pick in the great bánh mì battle.

FOOD We ordered their banh tieu and banh bo hap. You really have to catch them right when their banh tieu are fresh for hot, crisp taste, but we sadly came in an off hour. Still delicious, just not the same. The banh bo hap wasn't too sweet but was well-flavored. It paired well with the banh tieu. SERVICE The staff are kind and friendly! We were in and out within 5-10 minutes. AMBIANCE Beyond Eden Center, Banh Mi DC is the best place to grab-and-go Vietnamese food in the NOVA area. PARKING Ample parking is available at the lot by the store.

Still one of my favorite places to get banh mi, despite price increases. I can always rely on them to make it with consistent quality and accuracy. Their bread is still my top fav as well, fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside. Two thumbs up.

This place has improved a lot in recent years. Their banh mi is considered one of the best in the area! Buy 10 get one free. We usually get Banh Mi Dac Biet. Make sure to check if they gave you veggies because one time they forgot. Also, when you place a large order, they would tend to give part of your order to the small order group to help with the wait while you have to stand there for a while even though you ordered first. They should put a bench for those who wait for their orders because there are a lot of elderly people and the line can be crowded. Overall, staff is okay, food is good, plenty of parking. Service could be faster.

I like #2 grill pork sandwich, the best in town. Recommended it. #1 combination is also good taste to me too. Bread is so fresh and crispy, like it.

The mayo. And the price, size, and satisfaction of the perfectly harmonized flavors = perfection.

Banh Mi DC is probably the most well known banh mi spot in Nova and I finally stopped by last Sunday for lunch. This restaurant is also a grocery store so you order your banh mi and take it to go -- nowhere to sit, unfortunately. The pricing is pretty fair and the group I came with mainly got banh mis. I got the Banh Mi Dac Biet which comes with three different meats. Pretty solid banh mi! The baguette was so good and the meats were well seasoned and flavorful. I also enjoyed the pickled vegetables. For 7.25, this is a solid price for a casual meal. My only quip is that the bread to ingredients ratio was too high but at least the bread is good! A couple of my friends loved the banh mi and said they could inhale another one for dinner and lunch the next day. I also tried the sugarcane juice for 6.50. A bit steep for what it is and they definitely mixed it with other fruits and juices. Unfortunately, not my favorite but at least it wasn't too sweet.

The place doesn't look like much but the banh mi sandwiches are pretty good! Reasonably priced as well. Service is a bit lacking honestly, they forgot a few items in our order and did not really have a customer oriented manner.

Bánh Mì here has always been one of the famous banh mi place here in the DMV area. They have a large variety choice of banh mi for vegetarians AND non vegetarian along with some street foods and some dessert. Bánh tiêu and bánh cam and bánh bao here is delicious. My fav place to get bánh tiêu as it is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. They tends to get busy in the morning so there is a long line but if you go on friday afternoon there is no line.

Whew......please get the grilled pork banh mi sandwich and order another one for me. Flavorful, crispy, fresh, savory - this is the real deal. A lot of other banh mi sandwich options too including bbq pork, bologna, bacon, veggie, and others. The store is easy to navigate, clean, has many cult fave snacks (Cafe du Monde coffee?! Any Haribo candy you can think of!) and quick service. Great for a Friday dinner pickup or a weekday lunch.

The move is to order ahead! It's always packed but also efficient. I always get the grilled pork and it satisfies like no other banh mi place. The prices are super cheap for what you get so definitely order multiples!

Big menu. Nice little store with miscellaneous Asian goods and Vietnamese pastries and snacks ready to go specializing. Fast service, ample parking, but no seating area for dine-in. Got the Bahn Mi Dac Biet. Not a fan of the meat first time trying it. Was a bit dry so wish they had a bit more sauce. Bread was perfectly crisp and veggies inside were refreshing. Got another one with Roast Beef and was much better. Still needed a bit more sauce so made my own Sriracha Aioli at home and improved the sando. Not bad, but could've been better.

Decent place if you want to grab some vietnamese to go food, coffee & bánh mình. And they dont charge service fee if you pay cash, which is annoying sometimes when you dont have cash.

Very authentic store with very good bahn mi and bahn baos. Service is very quick and they have several people making sandwiches quickly. The store also have some to go foods as well.

Known as possibly the best banh mi in all of Northern Virginia, Banh Mi DC Sandwich certainly delivers if not at least comes pretty close. The sandwich comes in a crunchy yet fluffy French bread roll, the meats and veggies are fresh, and if you get the #1... you'll get the quintessential pate. The service here is pretty fast. The atmosphere feels like you're transported far away to the east, casual and bustling.

Stopped in when I saw this driving just off 50. Have to say this sandwich brought me back to the streets of Saigon. The whole vibe is extremely authentic, as is the menu. You can pretty much purchase anything Vietnamese that is wrapped in a banana leaf or baguette here. They also have baos and some dumplings. Had to wait about 10 min for my sandwich mid day Sunday so anticipate a slight delay. I only wish there were more fresh greens in my bahn mi but otherwise super fresh!

Amazing food, fast service, this place is a hidden gem. In the top five bon mi sandwiches I've ever had in my life. Don't sleep on this, if you're in the area and hungry, stop here. Note: I always order with extra meat and extra veggies, it comes out with a ratio of bread to filling that I think is appropriate then... But I like a ratio that most people don't sell at a restaurant

Best roast pork Bánh Mi sandwich I've had in years. Generous portions at a reasonable price. And the service is great! After ordering my meal I went to look around a few of the grocery shelves and an older gentleman found me to deliver my order. This place is first rate!

4.7/5 Best Bahnmi in the DMV hands down. Tell me otherwise! I'm obsessed with the Vietnamese pickled daikon combo with cilantro and carrots. Chefs kiss. If you have that combo, any sandwich can be elevated! I love their bbq pork bahnmi to the point I dream about it sometimes. Honestly, it's hard to say more about it because you just have to try it yourself. Also!! Don't sleep on the eggrolls there. It's such a treat after having pho75 next door (which also slaps hard) who don't have anything else but pho. I'm interested in trying some of their pre prepared foods next time. Visually, they look amazing!

Our favorite Banh Mi place. The sandwiches are so well constructed with delicious bread and fillings. The line always moves fast even with a lot of people. Highly recommend it if you're looking for a banh mi place with a great selection of different meats

Fast service and an excellent combination sandwich. Also enjoyed the side order of spring rolls.

For those who've lived in the northern va area all their life, knows this place! It's like the OG of Banh mi and Vietnamese snack foods. Nowadays they have expanded their menu to 20+ types of Banh mi and more food selections! I like to stick to the traditional Banh mi with the Vietnamese cold cuts and pate! Service was friendly and super fast! All the aunties in the back pushing those sandwiches out like nobody's business hahaha! Don't expect fancy decor inside cause it's still the same as 20 years ago but no one cares about that! Taste wise...so my Vietnamese acquaintances swears this is still the best around. Banh mi was good no doubt but I've had ones just as good closer to home. The Banh Bao IMO was not the best I had. It was good but I've had better. Its was big and good size filling but i felt it could have been more flavorful. All in all, you still should visit and try them out for sure! They've been around forever so they doing something right!

I've passed this place for many years now, but never during a lunch hour. I happened to be close by, it was lunch, and so opportunity presented itself. Small but ample parking in the immediate vicinity. Went before the crazy lunch crowd, long line started forming being us. Ordered a few sandwiches and drinks. Great price, paid ~$13 for a sandwich and drink. Felt full enough. Quality was on point. Drink and boba tasted fresh. Sandwich preparation/packaging was on point. Had a custom order and food came out accurate. Wait time didn't seem unusual. I paid cash, but saw they surcharge .35 cents (?) for every $10 for CC users. I would definitely come back here if I'm in the area and in the mood for something quick, cheap, and tasty!

Let's get the cat out of the bag. This is a place for you to make a line, order, and go find another place to eat your order. If it wasn't for this, I think this place would get the 5 stars. You also get a Penalty for paying with credit card (3%) so bring cash. Other than this, what you will find is delicious and authentic Vietnamese sandwiches (banh mi). Their bread is always super fresh and made the right way (no artificial crap or stabilizers); they even sell the day old bread at a huge discount because it will not suffice for their banh mi. You will have so many options that it will be hard to choose but I normally go for the grilled pork and all the toppings. Be careful if you cannot tolerate heat and just remove the green peppers. This is probably the best sandwich you'll find for the value you're paying. Try their spring rolls and buns.

This is hands down the best banh mi you can find in the DMV. They make their baguettes fresh every day so you know you're getting the best stuff. It's so good that sometimes I order the buy 10 get one free just cause I wouldn't mind eating it multiple days in a row. It's the perfect sandwich to bring on a picnic or take and eat wherever you go. It is always so consistently good and doesn't take too long either. Sometimes I call ahead if I order a lot. The staff is also really nice and they have good premade desserts and other snacks as well. I love their Banh da lon and you can tell they really make everything fresh because things do sell out if you come later in the day.

Selection for a quick bite that isn't banhMi related is small. I spotted by couple of times to grab a quick bite and it did the job but for the price... it's a little much. But I must say I respect how hard they work and being able to sustain themselves for years even after COVID. I know my friends and co workers who are Viet love this spot for their banhmis. Ambiance is like your typical Asian food store. But more Viet side. They also have SATE SAUCE! They make, I haven't tried it but I plan too soon.

Their Banh Mi Thit Nuong (Grilled Pork) had a generous amount of meat and toppings, but the meat was more char siu in flavor (Chinese influence?) versus the traditional lemongrass grilled pork flavor. Not terrible, but not what I was expecting. The bread is good, too. The price was a tad steep ($7) for a sandwich, in my opinion. The ordering process is pretty easy and the food came out quickly. The parking is pretty tight and there isn't anywhere to sit inside, so you have to take your food to go. The space is limited, and there are also no bathrooms to use. However, if you're not wanting to fight the Eden crowd and an even worse parking situation there, Banh Mi DC is a good alternative.

I get the tofu bahn mi. The place seems to have gone down in quality. The bread is sometimes stale and they hardly put any mayonnaise on it. Plus you have to watch Fox News as you wait for your order. I need to find a better place to get veggie bahn mi.

Honestly, I don't get the hype. I have tasted way better banh mi. I wouldn't say this was the worst I've had but it is definitely more of the lower tier for me. The bread was a mid I was expecting something with a bit more crunch while the fillings was not fulfilling! I got the dac biet and honestly nothing special about it at all. It needed more fillings and it should have been more fulfilling. I needed to each something else after eating the banh mi.

Love this place. It's my go to sandwich place especially Vietnameese . Ordered Pork rib sandwich .They made it very fast .Good pirtion of meat . Did not like their bread. It used to be Crunchy on the outside and soft inside. Bread felt stale. Sandwich lacked the flavor . The vegetables were not pickled .Dissapointed with the sandwich. My husband just took few bites snd threw the sandwich away . Don't know what happened to this place .

DC Sandwich is def my place to get banh mi. I haven't been here in a while but I came later here last night before a long drive to VA beach. You can tell it was def closing time because the bread was a bit stale but nonetheless still so dang good. They don't have the buy 4 get 1 free anymore -- it changed to buy 10 get 1 free. I got the grilled pork and combination. My goodness, the grilled pork was so flavorful and had a really nice chew to the meat. The combination was good as well. This place always hit no matter what the time is. I also got the mung bean smoothie. It was grainy but that's how I like it .. lol. The flavor was prominent and wasn't too sweet. Even tho I ordered so late and got 6 sandwiches, the service was so nice and the food came out fast.

My favorite banh mi shop!! The prices are great (~$8 per sandwich). I always get the grilled pork banh mi - the grilled pork is delicious and i lovee the pickled veggies and japapenos that come in the sandwich. The bread is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.

Prices here have really increased since I've last visited a few years ago. It is almost $7 for a banh mi sandwich now! And there is no longer buy 5, get 1 free like other banh mi places nearby. It's buy 10, get 1 free now. I will have to spend almost $70 to get one free sandwich. I understand it's tough times. But this is too much. This is also my to go place for Vietnamese beef jerky. I understand they sell them in individual bags now and not letting us serve ourselves due to Covid. But at least put the weight on the individual bags and take away the stale ones. I got the one that looked best and it was just expensive for what was inside. The banh mi sandwiches weren't bad. I remember them being better. Perhaps the price increase has affected my perception. I do think I'll be going to Eden Center for my future banh mi purchases.

Bánh mì DC bán chả thiu Banh mi DC sold old rotten ham, I bought this 2 days ago, put in the fridge as soon as I got home and I opened it today it rotten! You can clearly see the color and the wrapper

Loved the #2 grilled pork sandwich (banh mi thit nuong sandwich)! The bread tasted fresh and they gave a tremendous amount of meat. I did find it a little bland but I found it still delicious and would definitely go back!

Still a tradition to get Bánh mì before heading home to Hampton Roads. The best this far in NOVA. We also get the iced coffee to keep awake driving home. Service is pretty quick given they normally have a line on the weekends. They more charge a transaction fee of you use credit or debit cards. Cash is preferred. You can also order ahead of time online at DCSandwich.com

Our go to banh mi place! Our family has been going here for years and their sandwiches are consistently delicious. Friendly employees and lots of good Asian snacks too!