Banh Oui
Permanently Closed
Non-traditional banh mi sandwiches, katsu, fried chicken, pork belly
Non-traditional banh mi sandwiches, katsu, fried chicken, pork belly
"A restaurant known for its unique dishes, contributing to the cultural fabric of LA." - Eater Staff
"Hollywood banh mi spot, Banh Oui, closed on February 13. The restaurant, which started as a pop-up, moved into the space in 2018. Over the years, it was known for its non-traditional takes on the Vietnamese sandwich, as well as its burger, fried chicken sandwich, and more." - Eater Staff
"This sandwich shop technically has two fried chicken sandwiches, both of which warrant a spot on this guide. One is a katsu banh mi on crusty french bread made with the traditional fixings (including chicken liver pate!). The other also involves katsu, pate, fresh herbs, and chilis, but comes on a kaiser roll and swaps the pickled vegetables for kale slaw. The truth is that both sandwiches are very similar and an excellent way to meal-ify a crunchy slab of fried chicken. Whether you want a long sandwich or a round sandwich is only something you can decide. Any time its lunchtime in Hollywood, Banh Oui should be on your mind. " - Sylvio Martins, Nikko Duren, Garrett Snyder, Arden Shore
"Don’t have time to catch a full-service meal in Hollywood before a big night out? Grab some sandwiches and other fare from Banh Oui on the early side, then pack it up the hill to the Hollywood Bowl. This easy-snacking menu moves from banh mi sandwiches to salads to rotating specials like bacon yakisoba with ease, meaning there’s something for everyone." - Mona Holmes, Farley Elliott
"It’s hard for us to even say “Cahuenga” without picking up a bánh mì from Banh Oui in Hollywood. These are not the traditional iterations you’ll find at places like My Dung or Saigon’s Sandwich. The insides of the baguettes here are always fluffy and soft with a crunchy exterior. Chicken liver oozes out of the sides at the gentlest touch. But otherwise, the fillings aren’t typical: they’ve got chicken katsu, fried rock shrimp, sous vide duck breast, and loads of vegetarian options. We gravitate towards the katsu, balanced out with plenty of herbs and crunchy pickled vegetables. Banh Oui is the absolute best quick sandwich option in Hollywood. " - Nikko Duren, Garrett Snyder, Arden Shore, Kat Hong, Sylvio Martins
