Banh Mi Viet

Great grab and go lunch spot on Divis. Get yourself a fresh sandwich / house made beverage and head up to Alamo Square for an impromptu picnic. Super fast service even during the lunch rush (no need to order ahead). Ingredients taste fresh especially the bread 10/10 will be coming back often

The tofu banh mi is good. They're pretty fast. I think DragonEats is better. The main lady is pretty nice. The other lady is nice but doesn't know how to use the Square register yet. <$10 is good - I appreciate the amount of tofu they give. The cream/egg sauce could be a little smoother. Watermelon juice was great. I feel happy to come here, and I know it'll be quick.

Got the #1 (dac biet) and #4 (tofu) banh mi for $21 even if paying by cash/Venmo. Came on hot, fresh, super crunchy baguettes with generous helpings of pickled carrot and radish. Also generous portions of tofu. No seating area inside, so we enjoyed our sandwiches across the street at the Muni bus stop. Next time if it’s an option, I’d opt for less hoisin and more pate. Fast and good quality—would go again.

I was excited to try this place as it has a very high rating on Google. I ordered Bahn Mi without head cheese. Normally it comes with head cheese, pate, and something called fancy pork. I received a sandwich with head cheese and no pate. I must’ve said no head cheese about five times because the two women working there did not speak English very well and I do not speak Vietnamese. I then found this in my sandwich. looked like something that would be used as a backing to carpeting. I have now found out that it is something called pork floss. It’s supposed to be edible and I did try to eat it, but it had no flavor. I wonder if that’s what they consider fancy pork. So considering that I did not get any pate and I removed the fancy pork I ended up with a head cheese sandwich. The one item I did not want.

My favorite spot in the neighborhood for a fast and easy lunch — they keep their prices pretty affordable too. My go to order is the #1, but everything is delicious! Perfect to grab to eat at the park nearby. I come here every week. They recently had a fire so they’re temporarily closed at this location, but last I went (today) they have a pop-up 10 am - 3 pm at Madrone. Support your local businesses 🙏❤️

Delicious banh mi. The baguette is the perfect texture with the right amount of outer crust crunch and inner chewiness. Hefty portion, too. The shop is small so you order and wait outside, and they have your sandwich made pretty quick so you’re not waiting for long. Tried to shrimp spring rolls, too, and they were nice and refreshing. Highly recommend.

Beef banh mi $12 before they ask for a "to go" tip ~ portion size is super solid and probably the best thing about the meal, lots of fresh veg also. It's missing an impressive flavour overall though. I'd recommend Banh Mi Viet Diamond for a cheaper, and better meal

They list our every ingredient on the menu but fail to mention that their fish cake banh mi has meat in it in the form of pate. They don’t even mention pate in the list of ingredients. If they didn’t list the ingredients, of course I would ask as the one with a dietary restriction. But they listed every ingredient including “egg butter”, and failed to mention the meat in their fish sandwich. Really disappointed! When I called they said “sorry”. Please change your menu to accurately reflect the ingredients or tell people which ones are vegetarians.

Banh Mi Viet is BACK and all is right with the world. Around ten bucks gets you a baguette stuffed to capacity. Think crispy shell, soft center, and a crunch you can hear across the street. I usually grab the classic combo with pate and cold cuts, but the chicken banh mi is also a banger. Pickled veg bring the tang, jalapeños bring the drama, and they do not hold back on the meat. Add the iced coffee if you want caffeinated jet fuel. It's still takeout, cash or Venmo is preferred, and they crank out orders faster than you can say "extra cilantro." Cheap, fast, delicious. Keep this place busy so it never disappears again.

Great small banh mi spot. They're efficient, fast, and cash/venmo only. The food here is great, the menu is small, and there's no seatin. This is a great spot to stop by to get a lunch, then take it to the park nearby to eat! Highly recommend for people in the area

You don't find delish banh mi's any where else here in Divisadero! #1 combo delivers the authentic flavor and tastes you want.

Great service - fast & friendly. Small establishment - no seating, but it's very clean and inviting. Can't wait to come back!

Delicious! Really love the cold cut banh mi or dac biet. The bread is a bit too hard/crunchy but I am willing to sacrifice the roof of my mouth. I get it almost weekly.

The food here is a really good place to take takeout from. The shrimp sushi I had was excellently prepared and the service was very good. And the overall ambiance of this place was very good for a takeout place. I give them 5 stars I may come back

A pretty average Banh Mi but there's not a lot of good options in the area so this is probably your best bet and will get the job done. There is no pate, which threw things off for me. The sandwiches are decent sized and very affordable priced though.

Small but mighty little banh mi shop! I was pleasantly greeted as soon as i walked in and my food was freshly prepared in a few minutes. The aromas of the shop were great and I almost couldn't wait to try my sandwich. I ordered the Dac biet and vietnamese coffee and walked a short and pleasant walk to Alamo square park (highly recommend). Coffee was everything i desire from a good vietnamese coffee and the sandwich was delicious. Payment options were cash or venmo and there's no seating inside but with a gorgeous park so close, why would you want to eat inside anyways?

Great food, good value, and fast service. Would come to eat here again. Convenient location.

Solid Bahn Mi. Higher than average price. Tiny spot with only outdoor seating. Good service.

phenomenal and ultra-delicious banh mi for very reasonable prices!! i was blown away by the $9 chicken banh mi. biting into the crunchy but warm baguette is such an amazing experience. the chicken is so flavorful, well seasoned, and tender. and there are lots of veggies inside (cucumber, pickled radish, carrots, cilantro)! pro tip - ask for the inside bread on the side for even more warm bready goodness. the $6 shrimp spring rolls were also a steal to me. they were very solid and the rice roll was a little firm to me but still overall super good. please note that this establishment is very small and takeout only. they also charge a fee for card transactions so pay with cash if you can. the restaurant appears to be locally owned by a family. not much ambiance since it's just a to-go place, but it's exactly what you would expect. i can't wait to come back and get more banh mi! i highly recommend.

Been here over a dozen times since they opened. Really want to love this place but the food is inconsistent. One day the meat will be fresh and hot and one day it'll taste cold and old. The place is clean and the service is fast.

This place is a takeaway spot. I was mostly blown away by the quality and also by how affordable the banh mi is! $9 for a banh mi sandwich this big seems unheard of, and it comes out right away! The veggies are fresh and the beef is cooked well.

Ordered a Tofu Banh mi and it was very tasty. Walk to the park to eat. Pay with Venmo or cash.

I called ahead and ordered a chicken rice plate and shrimp spring rolls. The items were ready when they were promised (under 10 minutes), so I was able to get in and out quickly and then dig in at home. All of the ingredients were super fresh and flavorful, and were of excellent quality. My food and a soft drink came out to $18, and I was able to make it into two meals, so it was a great value! The service was friendly and efficient and the interior of the shop, while small, is welcoming and clean. I will definitely be back!

Great food and great with vegan options. I asked to make the vermicelli bowl with tofu instead of beef and they were happy to accommodate. You can go up or down in spice levels as well. Nice place to grab a table inside or out and chill. I'll be headed back soon for a banh mi!

If you're looking for an easy meal to take on the goal that hits the spot, this is the place to go. My friends and I ordered banh mis to take to the beach after work and wow these were incredible: I got the beef banh mi and it was a great proportion of bread, beef and vegetables. the bread was crunchy on the outside and soaked up the sauces very nicely, the beef was tender and moist. Super fresh and great portion size for only $10 too!

3.5 stars for food. Bumped it up to 4 for great service. Tried the beef Banh mi and enjoyed it, but felt like it was missing something. Perhaps pate. Skip the spring rolls though - it was way too thin and skinny and a bit stale. Having said that, I will come back and try other things. It is nice to have this spot around for a casual day at the park. Heard the vermicelli and coffee is good. Note there is no spot to sit inside and caters for local takeout only.

Good neighborhood spot, good service and feels very local. Much more of a to-go spot (they have outdoor seating but you're not eating inside, there's only room to go up to the counter, order, pay, and maybe loiter while you wait for your order). I wish they had more options for the banh mi and I wish there was a little bit more flavor to the sandwich itself but for being a place super close to me I can't complain too much. I've gotten the spring rolls twice, but the last time I got it I was so disappointed because they tasted like they had been sitting in the fridge for a few hours that I'm not sure I would order them again for awhile unless I was also getting a sandwich too so I could offset the potential letdown of a less-than-fresh spring roll.

I ordered the beef bun and I was pleasantly surprised at the quality. I loved that the disposable box was compostable- it made me feel much better. The location was conveniently in Nopa with plenty of parking. Excellent flavors!

Cold cut banh mi was delicious! Ingredients tasted fresh and the bread had the perfect crunch. Will be back!

Banh Mi Viet is tiny shop along Divisadero, and if you aren't looking carefully enough you might miss it. There's only room enough for a few people inside the shop at a time, and they have parklets right outside if you want to dine at the restaurant. Service is quick, you place you order and wait outside until they call your order number. I ordered their Dac Biet as Vietnamese cold cuts are the best cured meats to exist. The banh mi has a good portion of meat and fresh veggies, though its fatal flaw is that it suffers from cut-your-mouth-hard-bread. The pate was flavorful and I wish there was just a little more in the sandwich, spread more evenly! They don't remove all the seeds from the jalapeno so there's still a bit of kick to it- if you're not a fan just ask them to not include it when ordering.

Banh Mi Viet on Divisadero has quickly grown to become one of my favorite weekend lunch spots. Everything comes out fast, and the ingredients always feel fresh and bright. They absolutely pack their sandwiches with meat (or tofu) so it's a perfect post-workout meal. I think their spring rolls are solid, but I prefer their sandwiches/plates. Overall, solid food at a great price!

The shrimp spring rolls are great! They're long and thin, with a nice balance of noodles, lettuce, mint, and cucumber inside. Love the peanut sauce!

We got the beef banh mi and beef vermicelli. Good portion, sauce is flavorful, and the pickles were refreshing. Price is affordable.

tldr; grab a banh mi and picnic at alamo square park! Banh Mi Viet is well-deserving of its high ratings. Situated blocks from Alamo Square Park, it's probably not uncommon to see many other parties eating sandwiches from this store. Sandwiches are good, service is speedy, and you can get a strong and sweet Vietnamese iced coffee from here to top it all off! - Fish Cake Banh Mi: Savory and chewy fish cake, cilantro, pickled radish and carrots, and cucumber with a good portion of hoisin sauce. This was a solid and sizable sandwich for a decent price.

Meaty, flavourful, spicy, fresh and delicious! One of my favorite in town! This place does a few things only but does them so well! I wanna try all their sandwiches! Lots of meat! Pork floss that I LOVE! Vietnamese Coffee was also great and service was fast! Perfect for lunch! I had the beef and the pork bahn mi and they're both delicious!

I've been coming to Banh Mi Viet for nearly three years -- I believe they just opened on Divis back then. Beef Bahn Mi, solid. Viet Coffee, solid. Beef rice plate, solid. Shrimp roll, solid. What makes this establishment my go to for Vietnamese plate lunch is the high quality ingredients. Nothing worse than eating food and it makes you feel gross after. Will continue supporting and recommending this local small business for as long as I can.

Picked up several banh mi sandwiches and a spring roll and all were absolutely delicious and fresh! Took them a short walk away to Alamo Square for a picnic. Service was speedy and prices were reasonable.

Loved how they scooped out the insides of the bread so the highlight was the cold cut meat + the addition of pork floss! -Dac Biet (4/5): Wish the bread was slightly more crispy and less tough, but I think it was also since I ate it one hour after it was made. Also wish the meats were slightly juicier. Loved the addition of pork floss though!

Favorite banh mi spot in the area! Love the lemongrass beef one & the prices are great ($10 per sandwich I believe). There aren't any chairs inside, but distance is perfect for a quick lunch & sit at Alamo. Service is fast, polite & kind

Best Bahn Mi in SF for sure. First of all: the bread. It is not a baguette like other bahn mi imposters around but an authentic Vietnamese roll which is more soft and fluffy on the inside with a thin crispy crust that gives a satisfying crunch sound with every bite. They also use legit ingredients like paté and pork cold cuts. I usually go for the tofu version but can vouch for the cold cuts, chicken and lemongrass beef. Everything is prepared as you order it so you know you're getting super fresh. They also hollow out the buns a bit so you get more filling for your buck.

I was pleasantly surprised by how good the banh mi is here but maybe I shouldn't be cause I rarely have tried bad food in San Francisco honestly. So thank you for not doing me dirty, this was a quick walk from where I live and I've always wanted a banh mi place walking distance to me. They're so tasty and cheap and filling! Don't know what to get for lunch? Banh mi. Highly recommend the cold cut banh mi. Its also unique how they add pork floss in there! Generous amount of items and they take credit card (old school banh mi places take cash only).

Cute banh mi store with great service. I ordered the beef banh mi which I would only give 3 stars. The beef was rather dry, not tough but was a bit boring. The rest of the banh mi was average, though the bread was crispy with a soft middle so that was great. Settled on 4 stars as two friends I was with got the mixed cold meats (dac biet) and they said it was good. If you're in the area and craving, I would say stop by

Super good cheap eats! The beef vermicelli was super fresh, excellent flavorful Vietnamese beef and a HUGE portion! ... and it was $10!! Definitely coming back to try other delights. Super good find! No seating but don't let this stop you from grabbing something fresh and authentic from this little Vietnamese gem!

A solid simple viet spot walkable from Alamo Square park! We stopped by after hanging at the park for some banhmi, and they were all $9-10 and quite hefty. I got a beef banh mi and it actually had TOO much beef (haha)! It was a little dry, but flavor was great and the bread especially was so good (crusty but soft). They do to go only with no indoor seating, but there was ample outdoor seating. Would come again to try other items!

My review is for the vegetarian tofu bahn mi. I have had many delicious bahn mis since I absolutely love tofu and also love vietnamese flavors. Though the service was very friendly and I love that it's walking distance to alamo square park, the tofu bahn mi did not cut it for me. The tofu was very bland in my sandwich and there was very little sauce. I did ask for extra chili sauce but since it was sweet it did not really help. However, my friends got the chicken one and absolutely loved it! So i would still recommend this location, if you eat meat, their bahn mis are better for you!

Crispy, flaky, and delicious. The chicken Banh Mi is so generously sized, I ended up eating it for two meals! The chicken is soft and juicy, and the classic combo of pate, carrots, pickled radish, cilantro, and crunchy jalapeño add the flavors one might hope for in a Banh Mi. I tried the carrot juice on a whim, and to my surprise, it was the perfect amount of semi-sweet and naturally fresh. Very lightweight, but also has a hint of carrot purée. I would get it again! Pairs well with warm spring weather and an outdoor adventure. ------ I walked past this place and missed it by accident, but I was quickly reeled back by the scent. Order one at a time, then wait outside for a no-contact pick-up. Relatively short wait time of ~10-15 mins.

I'm not a sandwich person unless it's a Bánh Mì...specifically Đặc Biệt. A toasted crackly baguette filled with a combo of cold cuts (mmm, headcheese), creamy pâté, butter cut mayo, and punchy pickled veggies...got me feeling some type of way. It's FIRE...literally, especially when you unsuspectingly eat a jalapeno slice full of seeds. It hurts like a mother trucker! I rarely venture to the TL these days so when I read that Bánh Mì Viet opened on Divis, I wanted to give it a try. FYI, Bánh Mì Viet is hidden if you're driving through. Horsefeather's parklet blocks the view of the storefront and the awning still reads "Pamper Now" from the previous business. Use Horsefeather on your GPS and you're good. They're open for takeout only. No indoor or outdoor dining. Staff wore masks properly. Gloves worn. After ordering, you're asked to wait outside and they'll bring your takeout order to you. M E N U * Bánh Mì: Đặc Biệt (cold cuts), Chicken, Beef, Tofu, and Fish Cake ($8-10) ***All include pate, cilantro, cucumber, pickled radish+carrots, and mayo. Jalapeño available upon request? * Gỏi Cuốn: Viet Spring Rolls - Chicken, Shrimp, or Tofu ($6) * Entrees: Xôi Mặn: Savory sticky rice, Com Tam (not broken rice), and Bún: cold vermicelli bowl ($10 each) * Drinks: Viet coffee, juices, and smoothies ($4.50-$6) F O O D * Đặc Biệt Bánh Mì w/ steamed pork roll, headcheese, pork floss, pate, cilantro, cucumber, pickled radish+carrots, mayo ($10): https://bit.ly/3ffXFOq ***Requested extra pate. The toasted baguette was light, crispy, and crackly on the outside and soft on the inside. Not the dense kind that cuts the roof of your mouth. There was two slices of steamed pork roll, one thick slice of gelatinous headcheese, smear of pate, very light smear of mayo, acidic pickled veggies, and cucumber+cilantro for freshness. Their spin on the đặc biệt is instead of ham, they use pork floss that adds a salty umami. The bánh mì was pretty good for the area but it was dry for my preference. Next time, I would request for extra extra pate or extra mayo. S E R V I C E Friendly and prompt. My order was ready in less than 5 minutes. A M B I A N C E Takeout only but they clearly put some thought in the décor. It's bright and modern with a sparkly chandelier. P A R K I N G Difficult street parking. Overall, great to see a new bánh mì shop in the area for those that don't want to trek far to get their fix!

This is a great spot for a takeout sandwich before heading up to Alamo Square. Service is quick and the food is very good. I'll be back to try the spring rolls soon.

Delicious and affordable! This is the cheapest Banh Mi you'll find in San Francisco, although it certainly doesn't taste like it. Plentiful sandwiches with balanced ingredients and delicious sauce are what you'll find here.

My husband found out about this place when walking past to get to Bi-Rite. We were craving Banh Mis one day, just hadn't had it in a while. This place looked great to try! This to-go restaurant smells so wonderful when you walk inside!! I got the beef banh mi, which was $10 and is more on the expensive side for a banh mi. However, they really stuffed with beef, and the flavors and quality were all great, so we deemed the $10 quite worth it. My husband enjoyed his Dac Biet cold cuts sandwich too. We also shared the Shrimp Spring Rolls, which were good, but just as great as any other spring roll we've ever had - nothing special. The wait wasn't bad at all, only 10 mins for the 2 sandwiches plus spring rolls. I can't say this is as amazing as the Saigon Sandwiches in the Tenderloin, but this was way easier for us to get to, hit the satisfaction spot for banh mi craving, and hassle free when it came to the line, ordering, and picking up. There was no line at all when we walked into the store. There were some customers waiting for their orders in front of us, but nothing crazy. It's a great area to wait around too, as you can browse in Bi-Rite market down the street. Can't wait to return when I am craving that Banh Mi again!!!!

Solid banh mi place. No frills. Price is reasonable at $10. Ask for extra pate. The carrots are perfectly pickled. They prefer Venmo but also accept credit cards. Vietnamese iced coffee is on the sweeter side.

Banh Mi Viet offers tofu banh mi as their vegetarian/vegan option. Unfortunately, for me, this is a big pass. The biggest red flag for me is watching them take the bread and scoop ALL of the insides out and toss it away. I understand taking some of the insides out to make room for filling is common, but they literally scraped my bread down to the crispy shell and left nothing else. The result is that, yes, my banh mi ended up being very crispy, but it didn't feel like I was eating a sandwich. It felt like I was eating a stack of un-flavored tofu surrounded by a crispy shell, not bread. Please...leave just a little bit more bread on the inside, it will provide a nice little texture combo with the crispy outside (the whole concept of a baguette) and it also will absorb any sauce which adds to flavor experience. Note: if anyone reading this disagrees with me, that's fine, but just know I am Vietnamese myself and have pretty extensive banh mi eating/making experience. I've never eaten a banh mi where they took every last bit of the insides out to this extent. Otherwise, I did appreciate how much tofu & filling they put in one sandwich. There is a lot of room for it and it does make for a nice cross-section photo, but I'm the one eating it, not Instagram. Also, the tofu is warmed up, but it is not marinaded or seasoned much if not all. They put hoisin sauce as the flavoring sauce, so it's a little lazy. Can't speak for the meat proteins, but for those looking for a tofu or vegetarian banh mi, there are way better options out there!

Stopped here on my lunch during work, fast service and affordable! This is a small shop with some outdoor standing tables, but meant for To-go orders mostly. Their Vietnamese coffee is strong and sweet just like it should be! :)

Delicious Banh Mis and very close to Alamo Square! It was so nice to grab a banh mi and vietnamese coffee and chill at the park! I highly recommend it and would definitely do it again! Don't get the spring rolls though. I got the shrimp spring roll and it was clearly not made fresh, the rice paper wrap was slightly stale (my guess is they make a big batch in the morning and thus it's been sitting in the fridge).

I guess this is a new Vietnamese banh mi restaurant on Divisadero. It was open early in the morning even though it's not breakfast. I decided to get the chicken rice plate for $10 with tax. They have some fun banh mi sandwiches. Egg rolls and smoothies too. Quick and nice with good prices.

Came here for lunch and got the cold cut and beef banh mi sandwiches. It wasn't busy when we arrived. We put our order in and had to wait outside while they were prepared. There's not inside seating at this time. After a short wait they were ready and went home to enjoy. Both sandwiches were flavorful, the bread was awesome, and good filling to meat ratio. Everything tasted high quality and fresh. I'd been wanting to check this place out after hearing great things and being in the neighborhood. The hours aren't open super long so hoping they'll expand the hours. I'd def come back. Prices are typical for SF.

One of the best banh mi sandwiches. They make delicious beef rice plates with lemon grass too. I have been here multiple times, a few times they were sold out. I ended up going to BiRite to buy the sandwiches. Unfortunately it doesn't taste as delicious as their sandwiches. I have had the chicken and special sandwich. It's absolutely scrumptious. However today we craved for the beef rice plates and the kids had their sandwiches. They are very accommodating to my kids. One only wanted fancy pork and cucumbers, while the other one fancy pork only. The owner is nice enough to ask me if they like pork floss. She made it with that too for them. I love supporting small businesses. If you're in the neighborhood make sure to try this place out. I am sure you won't be disappointed.