Banh Sai

Restaurant · Wilmington

Banh Sai

Restaurant · Wilmington

2162 Wrightsville Ave, Wilmington, NC 28403

Highlights

Asian fusion with flavorful bowls, katsu, and 80s arcade vibe

2162 Wrightsville Ave, Wilmington, NC 28403 Get directions

banhsai.com

@banh_sai

$10–20

@eater

Best New Restaurants in Wilmington, North Carolina | Eater Carolinas

"One of the most popular food trucks in the area now has a permanent location in the Cargo District. Banh Sai serves up Asian fusion dishes with 1980s flair in the form of burritos, bowls, and more. Pick a protein, a flavor base, and the form (rice bowl, lettuce bowl, or burrito) — the signature Banh Sai base comes with cucumber, jalapeno, cilantro, pickled carrot, pickled daikon radish, green onion, “sticky” sauce, Banh Sai aioli, sesame seeds, and togarashi. There are also wings on Wednesdays, a monthly katsu sandwich special, and Cobra Fries — fries topped with Sriracha, aioli, hoisin, red bell peppers, and scallions." - Matt Lardie

https://carolinas.eater.com/maps/best-new-restaurants-wilmington-north-carolina

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Jessica Campbell

Google

Wow! So glad we tried this place out, incredible flavors that paired so well together. Amazing tofu (perfect texture) and fried katsu chicken. The cobra fries were extremely crunchy and had great flavor toppings. We’ll be back for Wednesday Wings! Only suggestion, is adding to the outdoor dining like lighting/umbrellas since the weather is so nice out! We ended up having to eat in the dark as the sun set.

L Jovanovich

Google

Not a very big menu and I hate when I try something I love and then it's not on their menu the next time I go but this last time I went the food was outstanding. The fried Chicken Bao buns were amazing, we got the Sonya blade ( pork katsu sandwich /) it was great but it definitely needed more aioli, kind of dry. I would get both of those things again.

Angie paulcheck

Google

First time trying Banh Sai and all I can say is, go eat there right now! The size of the Banh Sai Bowl was huge! Got it with fried chicken and added kimchi, and I could barely finish it. But I’m soo glad because I can eat it again tomorrow LOL! It was excellent! And so was the service. Can’t wait to go back and try something else.

MJP Casting & Coaching

Google

Loved everything about this place. Delicious! And the 80s decor is fun to look at while you wait. So glad I stopped by. Highly recommend!

sedona napolitano

Google

usually don’t leave reviews for places unless i feel passionately about a business but THIS restaurant is top tier. the food is 100/10, always tasting as fresh as can be with so much flavor. the kimchi is to die for, as well as the beef bulgogi. i usually get the hawkins and it’s absolutely packed with flavor, and always fills me up without that gross after-feeling (because the food is that fresh.) not to mention the super cool arcade aesthetic!! the hardworking employees make this restaurant feel like pure comfort, all the while maintaining a 100 point grade A health inspection score which is rare and highly praised. would always recommend this place!

Donna Turner

Google

Fantastic small restaurant near the Cargo district that is always worth the stop. They have a wide range of beer and wine plus sodas available. They mainly do bowls but you can get quesadillas or burritos also with the ingredients. We always get a bowl. I usually do mine as a lettuce bowl then topped with fried chicken, which is absolutely crispy delicious. Other ingredients included cucumbers, edemame, pickled daikon, carrots, kimchi and jalapeños. Their sauces are very flavorful as well as the other choices of meat.

Jamie Lohr

Google

So much love for this place! The food is top tier and so are the people. :) incredible vegan options!

Angelica Cazzola

Google

The staff was really nice and the food was amazing I would totally come back when I visit here again