Banh Mi Leo
Vietnamese restaurant · Greenwich
19 Lovibond Ln, London SE10 9FY, United Kingdom
Highlights
Vietnamese street food featuring signature bánh mì on ciabatta
Vietnamese street food featuring signature bánh mì on ciabatta
"The Picnic Pick: Chicken and grilled pork special This small Vietnamese shop near Greenwich train station sells bánh mìs that are worth missing your train for. The egg omelette is a great vegetarian option, but the chicken and grilled pork special is a game-changer, bundled into crispy ciabatta with mounds of pickled veg, fresh coriander, and a thick homemade pork liver pâté. The beef stew bánh mì is another standout." - heidi lauth beasley, sinead cranna
"Bread-watch: Traditionalists, shield your eyes and mouths now, because we’ve got a ciabatta on the loose. But, it works. Despite its illustrated baguette logo, what separates Banh Mi Leo from the crowd is its choice of ciabatta. The little cafe next to Greenwich station had a supply problem during the pandemic and has stuck with this Italian-French-Vietnamese hybrid ever since. And it works. The special mixes pork liver pâté with grilled chicken and pork slices and, combined with a healthy squirt of sriracha and a few glugs of Maggi sauce, makes for an enjoyably savoury and juicy bite. The vegetables and herbs could be ramped up and there could be less emphasis on lettuce, but overall it’s an excellently balanced sandwich." - jake missing
"This small shop is one of the only places to eat good food near Greenwich train station, located on a back road near one of the entrances. There’s a decent selection of Vietnamese noodles and rice dishes but the bánh mì are worth missing your train for. The egg omelette is a great vegetarian option, but the chicken and grilled pork special is an absolute game-changer, bundled into crispy ciabatta with mounds of pickled veg, fresh coriander, and thick homemade pork liver pâté. The beef stew bánh mì is another standout, but prepare to make a mess and for the bread to disintegrate if it’s not unwrapped instantly. Some seats are available for dine-in, more ideal for the noodle dishes, but it’s fairly cramped and basic." - Jonathan Hatchman
"This small shop is one of the only places to eat good food near Greenwich train station, located on a back road near one of the entrances. There’s a decent selection of Vietnamese noodles and rice dishes but the bánh mì are worth missing your train for. The egg omelette is a great vegetarian option, but the chicken and grilled pork special is an absolute game-changer, bundled into crispy ciabatta with mounds of pickled veg, fresh coriander, and a thick homemade pork liver pâté. The beef stew bánh mì is another standout, but prepare to make a mess and for the bread to disintegrate if it’s not unwrapped instantly. Some seats are available for dine-in, more ideal for the noodle dishes, but it’s fairly cramped and basic. photo credit: Aleksandra Boruch photo credit: Aleksandra Boruch photo credit: Aleksandra Boruch photo credit: Aleksandra Boruch" - Jonathan Hatchman
"Hidden on a side street near Greenwich DLR station, Bánh Mì Leo is a tiny Vietnamese space with just a few seats. The menu is displayed above the small kitchen area where dishes are prepared, including the likes of summer rolls, spring rolls, and rice or noodle bowls. The bánh mì are the jewel in the small menu’s crown, however. Warm ciabatta rolls are complete with fillings such as satay prawn, tofu, or — best of all — a combination of grilled chicken and pork, spread with mayonnaise and pate then stuffed with shredded iceberg lettuce, pickled carrot, daikon, cucumber, and a sprig of coriander. The beef stew bánh mì is also worth ordering if planning to either sit in or eat on the move, made to prevent the bread from disintegrating under the weight of its sauce." - Jonathan Hatchman
J L
Maciej Pawlik
Nguyen thanh hang
Angel
Yasmin Chowdhury
Dina Gillespie
Andrew Wood
Sanaa Jatoi
Chris M.
