Honey Bear Vietnamese Sandwich

I got the Fish Sauce and Asian Zing wings. It was my first time trying Fish Sauce wings and I left impressed. The wings stayed crispy even when I reheated them in the microwave the next day. The Asian Zing were also the best Asian Zings i’ve ever had. If you come here definitely get the fish sauce wings you won’t be disappointed.

This casual local sandwich shop was pretty tasty. I’m excited to try the other flavors but found the grilled chicken and barbecue sandwiches to be great. I do recommend getting your Bonnie with the pot so that you get the most authentic flavor possible. We also ordered the onion rings which were overdone but otherwise pretty tasty like bowling alley style and the hot wings which had a great flavor, we tried the Asian zest ones. The coffee was super sweet, but worked with spicier food items. There is a place to sit inside and also a bathroom if you dine in, but most people were taking it to go.

My husband had the pork banh mi sandwich and he said it was delicious. My toddler Ana I shared a chicken fried rice and it was pretty good. Everything was made fresh to order.

Bbq pork sandwich and onion rings. Fire. The toasted bread is exactly what you want when you have a bahn mi

Honey Bear is a hidden gem in Federal Way. Tucked in next to the Trader Joe’s and was worth the discovery! Everything was packed with flavor, and made with love. This spot is soo cute! The staff was friendly and had great suggestions for someone like me who is picky & indecisive when it comes to new places. Their Vietnamese sandwiches have been the BEST I’ve had in Washington so far. If you go, try the lemongrass chicken sandwich with everything, grilled chicken fried rice, fish sauce wings spice level 2 if you like a lil kick with a taro/ mangonada boba/smoothie or any of their drinks. TBH i think anything you order from here would be delicious!

I ordered the chicken fried rice from a local restaurant, and it was truly outstanding. The dish was hot, fresh, and filled with bold, savory flavors. Each grain of rice was perfectly cooked—lightly seared with just the right amount of seasoning and a hint of smokiness. The chicken was tender and juicy, generously portioned, and paired beautifully with crisp vegetables like peas, carrots, and scallions. The overall balance of textures and flavors made every bite satisfying and delicious. What impressed me most was the quality and care put into the dish. It wasn’t greasy or overly salty—just clean, flavorful, and incredibly well-executed. The portion was hearty and filling, and the ingredients tasted fresh and thoughtfully prepared. It’s easily one of the best versions of chicken fried rice I’ve had, and I’ll definitely be back for more.

Got the combo bahn mi, egg rolls, fish sauce wings and fries. Everything was good, i just had to add salt to my fries. The guy working was nice and friendly. Place was clean. Crazy how the wings used to be half the price a couple years ago. $10.50 for 5 wings. First time trying this flavor and would definitely get it again.

There fried tofu is like no other place. Crispy outside, and has special flavor! Very tasty!! Love their fried tofu fried rice and crispy chicken wings. We don't like spicy so the garlic one is our choice. All their crispy chicken wings are popular. Super crispy outside and tender juicy meat inside! 😋 I dint think you can go wring with their food. Mom & pop place (really), they both are the cooks. They take pride in their food! Always busy!!

I came in as everyone is recommending this place and the food did not disappoint. The service does however match the reviews. I asked two questions and the young woman with black hair answered with questions. It's too hot out to be getting smart with people like that. The "ham combo? #2?" is your regular combo banh mi. Confusion. Good either way. The bbq also referred to as "number 10??" Was fire Both sandwiches could've used more meat especially for the price but the flavor was definitely there The vibe inside was very mixed, even though I didn't get the friendliest experience the same woman was socializing with a customer while working non stop showing good employee habits.

Pros -parking lot Cons -it was empty in there and I wanted to order the fish sauce wings and they said 30 min wait -banh mi portions are super small for the price -viet coffee blended drink was average -service wasn't great -they don't even serve spring rolls here Rating 4/10

Honey Bear has been on my list for ages, and I'm so glad I finally got to try it! Inside was clean, and cutely decorated with a large stuffed bear. My husband and I ordered two sandwiches and two of the smoothies. Staff was super nice and it took maybe less than 10 min for us to get our order. The sandwiches were SO good. Bread was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, and there was just enough filling + meat. The smoothies tasted like the powder boba smoothies we would get as kids - it was nostalgic in the best way! While waiting for our order, my husband and I were actually looking at the menu and it's made us even more excited to come back and try their other offerings! If you're craving a Vietnamese sandwich definitely check Honey Bear out!

Not the best banh mi I've ever had, but quality is up there when just looking at the Federal Way area and not considering Seattle! I got here with a friend on a Friday evening around 6pm, and parked around the plaza that this place is located; it's not too far from Trader Joe's and Bobalust in another separate but larger parking lot. The inside reminds me of a regular Vietnamese deli; it's very casual and it's mostly self-serve in terms of condiments. Their menu has a bunch of banh mis and (from other friends I heard from after eating here) fried wings, along with some drinks and even desserts. Nothing to say about service since I didn't have much interaction with servers besides ordering my food. I got the house special banh mi, and this came with the works along with several kinds of ham, grilled chicken and grilled pork. Mines also had an above-average amount of jalapeños and pate. Normally, I'd go for a plain grilled pork banh mi because I'm not a fan of other protein being used in a banh mi, but this one worked really well. Baguette was not too crispy but also not too soft, and flavor profile was almost perfect. There was a little too much pickled carrots and daikon radish that slightly watered down the taste but that was about it. Looking at this place by itself, this is a big contender for great banh mi in Federal Way. Since I don't frequent the area as much as Seattle, I may only come back here in passing. When I do, I'll give their wings a try!

The fish sauce wings here are excellent -- easily some of the best in the area. Super flavorful and perfectly crispy. On the other hand, the bánh mìs are just okay -- pretty average compared to other spots. Service is friendly and the ambiance is what you'd expect from a casual sandwich place. Worth a visit, especially for the wings!

WHY NOT FOR BANH MI WHY- Let me start by saying I am neither a big sandwich guy in general or a banh mi guy in particular. That said, Honey Bear is a cute little place where you can get a very tasty banh mi on a nicely toasted french roll at a good price. It's quaint, sort of hidden near the Trader Joe's, and you kind of need to know it's there to know it's there, but if you are in the mood for a banh mi, it's easy to get in and out for a reasonable price and a pretty nice sandwich. It's not a fancy place, more a quick service retail kind of place, but sometimes you just want to get something to eat and this place works well for that. Happy eating from John Seeto!

Ordered chicken sandwiches and fish sauce wings. We have ordered similar items from competitors. Sandwich was palatable. Cons too wet, meat soft and chewy, bun was wet. I did eat half the sandwich, disposed the remainder. Fish sauce wings- 3 stars Sorry

Been hearing so much about their wings, so had to come try. I decided to pick some up on the way home, which was close to an hour drive, so it probably would've been way better if I was able to eat it a little bit sooner. I got the Glazed Fish Sauce, Mango Habanero, and Asian Zing chicken wings. I wanted to try more food off their menu, but I figured the three orders of wings was good enough for now. The wings were tasty and flavorful. I think the fish sauce wings would be my favorite out of the three.

I redownloaded the app after my first bite into my warm crunchy sandwich just to tell y'all I love you. It's just the right amount of spicy. The veggies are fresh, the bread is warm and soft on the inside and crunchy on the outside which perfectly combines with the chicken. Well balanced sandwich. 10/10 The service was quick. I feel like I was just blessed with a bit of sunshine on this gloomy day. Now it's raining outside but I don't care, the Vietnamese Coffee I stole from my husband was divine. I'm getting my own next time.

Yeah ok they have some pretty good Banh Mis that are fresh and stuffed and flavorful. The grilled pork was really good as was the house special. Make sure you get some when you're here obviously, why wouldn't you. But... But, but, but... You have to... and I mean ABSOLUTELY HAVE TO get their Chicken Wings. Now hear me out, I'm OBSESSED with wings, and I will get them wherever I can and will make them at home whenever I can. The wings here are hands down the best I've had anywhere on the West Coast. The Asian Zing wings are nice. They're zesty and zingy and crispy and will make you smile and sing and be merry. But the Glazed Fish Sauce wings (make sure to get them extra spicy), these are the wings that will make you stop eating. One bite and you will have no choice but to stop as your brain registers this as a core memory. Without a shadow of a down some of the best wings i've ever had. I live over an hour away and will gladly drive back here for these again. Make sure you go here and get their delicious sandwiches and their mind blowing wings. The restaurant looks unassuming from the outside and had a pretty casual vibe. I had a chance to chat with Chef Van after our mean, who was kind enough to show me some of their awards and accomplishments, tell me the story and history of the wings, their fried rice and a few secret menu items that he will make for those who ask for them. An absolute MUST TRY and worth a drive or at the very least a detour if you like chicken wings and bold punchy Asian flavors.

Honey Bear is usually my go-to after a fun Homegoods shopping day. Sandwiches, fish sauce wings, and the pineapple fried rice is A1! Happy we have a yummy spot near by for these wings!! They do close a little early so make sure to get your order in before then.

Basic decor. A few tables. Food was great. Vietnamese coffee was strong. Mango smoothie was not too strong. Fish sauce chicken wings were good. Got level 2 spicy. Perfect. The lemongrass tofu bang mi was excellent. The bread had a light crunch on the outside and soft and chewy otherwise. The chicken fried rice was excellent. Get it "secret menu" fish sauce style.

Under new mgmt for over 2yrs, so not the same. I've been here only few times since new owner took over. I use to be a regular when Teresa was the owner. She was very generous with veggies & sauce on my sandwich. New owner & staff are not too friendly but it's ok since I only care about the food anyways. I wish they would add more pickled veggies (to justify the increased price)in their sandwich since they shredded so thin. They forgot to add pineapples in my pineapple fried rice but it still tasted good.

Ohhhh Bahn Mi!!! So I love Bahn Mi sandwiches! And am hunting the perfect spot- so far this is top 3! I wish I had a picture but to be. Fair I took one bite and I forgot all about taking a pic!!! It was so good- I plan to return! We did a combo minus the jalepeno- only critique is I would have loved more pickled veggies but eh personal preference!!!

I went in for a slightly late lunch while in the plaza. Initially I tried to order the Smoked BBQ pork but they were out which led me to the grilled pork. Given it was about 2 something, the store was quite empty. There was one person before and after me who had ordered to go. This meant that my in store order threw them off and my order was packaged for togo. The sandwich was overall pretty good. I didn't feel they skimped on meat and it was served to me warm. It's easy to finish off without feeling like I had eaten too much. Locationally it's tucked into the corner of the plaza and seemed to have fairly busy parking in the row of parking in front of the store. Had I not been searching on yelp, I would have completely missed it. It's a nice choice if you're in the plaza but as I'm not local, this isn't a place I would go out of my way for.

I got the lemon grass tofu Bahn mi and oh my god. This was the best sandwich ever. I'm Not even a tofu person but this changed my mind on tofu. I also got the mango smoothie very good as well I may be going back tomorrow for a repeat !!!!!

Quick bite for some Vietnamese sandwiches. Pretty good French bread. They heat it up before serving and made it a bit more crispy. Price is on the high side but what is not expensive nowadays. The place is a bit rundown but acceptable. For the most part, it is clean. Pretty much self-serve but someone will bring the food to you after you have paid. It is like subway in Vietnamese style that you get to choose what's in the sandwich after you picked the protein. They also have fried rice and some others dishes on the menu. Overall, pretty decent place for lunch.

HONEY BEAR is the best place to eat in Federal Way. Period. I've been eating at this place for about 4 years now, seen the ownership change, and also tried the competition around... Nothing compares to Honey Bear Vietnamese, especially in 2024 and beyond (2025 restaurant of the year? ) Let me tell you they continue to evolve with time. Whether it's exploring new menu items, hosting pop-up events, or just delivering quality food, time after time, with unmatched consistency. If you haven't eaten here yet, what are you doing? Get you some immediately! Try the world-class chicken wings (fish sauce, asian zing, etc.), and the fried rice is incredible. And you simply can't go wrong with the lemongrass tofu banh mi I must have eaten 500+ of them sandwiches by now. Not to mention, here you can find some of the best fries around. And the taro smoothies are a perfect sweet treat any day of the week come on now. You CANNOT MISS ordering at Honey Bear!

Fish sauce wings were delicious that I went back the next day My daughters got the tofu lemongrass banh mi and gave it high ratings. Glad to finally try out this place

This place is in the same line as TJoes and Daiso, Got a couple of Banh Mi's just before 6:30 pm when they closed due to short staff. Most of the items on the board were gone Service was quick. The staff was courteous. We got the lemongrass chicken and the tofu Banh mi. The sandwich is a take on the traditional Banh Mi. The protein was good but could have had a little bit more of the lemongrass flavor. The picked veggies were not pickled. Also missing was the fish sauce and/or Maggi sauce for the umami flavor. Like I said it is a very modern buttery mayo sandwich like you would find in Southern region of Vietnam. The bread is fantastic. The jalapeno slices add a spicy touch. I missed the cucumbers and the cilantro. It is good in its own right. Give them a try ymmv!

I've been here twice just to make sure the first time wasnt a fluke and I can say without a doubt that they make some of the best wings I've had....EVER. When you pull up to this little bahn mi shop, the last thing I was expecting was amazing wings. I don't know what kind of magic their working but the outside is the perfect thin crispyness you want but the meat is extremely juicy. I really don't know how they do it. Both times I ordered the fish sauce glazed wings, at different spice levels (order 2+) Now the standard for Fish sauce wings for me has always been Burnetts in Renton. I still think Burnetts have a more flavorful sauce but their wings cant touch Honey Bear's. Nowhere in WA can in my opinion. They just need to serve em with a couple scoops of rice lol. Bahn Mi's are fire too. Better than any of the spots in kent/Renton. Whenever I want a Bahnmi or Wings I'm making the drive down.

The BEST! Simply the BEST Bahn Mi sandwiches ever! The fixings are always fresh, and the sandwiches are loaded. Very fair pricing as well! And the customer service is second to none! My wife and I, when we are having a craving for some super tasty Vietnamese sandwiches, know exactly where to go - Honey Bear!! They never disappoint!!!

First time ordering from here. I was at Trader Joe's and BobaLust which are located in the same shopping area right across from the commons mall in Federal Way, I noticed the signage said Vietnamese sandwiches and I LOVE Bahn Mi's .. and the cute bear logo and name also helped draw me in. I was pleased to see a sautéed lemongrass chicken sandwich on the menu and I ordered that with egg for extra protein and as well as a bottled water. I was tempted to try chicken wings here as well as I noticed they have mango habanero wings but was a bit low on cash and decided to save that for my next visit. The restaurant is clean and cute, friendly customer service and the sandwich was very tasty! I enjoyed the lemongrass flavor with the chicken and veggies, egg was cooked to my liking and bread was toasty. I will certainly be back to give those wings a try and may try the lemongrass beef bahn mi as well !

headed to this place for some bahn mi. located in sime strip mall. clean place and few counter and table seating. simple menu of bahn mis and some sides like fries and wings. ordered what i came for the OG bahn mi with mayo pate vietnamese ham and veggies carrots cilantro and jalapenos. they make per order. waited 5 mins and got the food. total damage $9. and the verdrict? its goood. bread crisp on the outise and soft on the inside. the fillings were fresh and had good flavor. will definitley comeback.

Ordered fish sauce wings, mango habanero, and banh mi. Waited for about 15-20 mins. The chicken wings did not taste fresh it was super over cooked. Fish sauce wings flavor were ok. Mango did not taste like mango habanero at all. When they made my banh mi, the girl barely put any pate on it. I asked for a a bit more and willingly to pay extra for it. She seems annoyed. ‍

Delicious!!! We have been passing by this place for months now and have always talked about trying this place out. Today was THE day. We ordered garlic wings and Bahn Mi's. The wings were absolutely amazing! The sandwiches were the best! The best amount of meat and veggies a bahn mi can have. Customer service was not great but the food made up for it. The restaurant itself was clean. We will be making this our go to spot when craving Vietnamese sandwiches and wings. We will be trying out their bubble tea next time. Excited to go back soon.

While I was running errands in Federal Way, I had a craving for a Bahn Mi sandwich and shrimp roll. I stopped by Honey Bear as it was close to Trader Joe's and Daiso. Little shop at the end of the road shopping strip. There wasn't a lot of parking near the shop so I walked there. Large cute bears decorate the space. I ordered a tofu Bahn Mi which was delicious. Unfortunately I wasn't able to get a shrimp roll because they only had one chef and she was already backed up on orders. The sign says that shrimp rolls are only available on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, but it wasn't readily available on the Friday that I ordered. I also got a Vietnamese coffee and that was strong and delicious

I found this placed based on Yelp reviews and even just chatter on some neighborhood Facebook groups! I love their Bahn mi, and my family is a huge fan of the Asian Zing wings. A couple things you should note, if this is on your list to try: 1) their hours are limited. Make sure to check the hours before driving over. In some instances, they may stop accepting orders if it gets too close to closing. 2) the wings are made fresh, to order. A couple weeks ago, we were craving them and they were in a middle of a larger, catering order. It was no worries to wait 45 minutes since we could just do some shopping and come back. But word to the wise: I think you'd be safest placing a carryout order ahead of time (by phone or online) to get what you want. That being said, this place is delicious and worth planning ahead for! Try it!

We were on a mission for a good tofu sandwich and this popped up on Yelp search. We were in the area so we decided to check it out. It's definitely busy, but the banh mi was not really anything special. Service was good even if it was takeout. Tofu sandwich was around $8.5. the sandwich was toasted well but the bread was very chewy. The sauce was also very overwhelmingly sweet. Overall, it was ok, not the best imo

Grilled pork banh mi is really good. Friendly staff. Thai iced tea is pretty good too.

Honey bear has one of the best Vietnamese sandwiches I ever had. The bread is soft on the inside and crunchy on the outside, meat is full with flavor and juicy. Restaurant is clean and staff was friendly, i give it a 5 star. Thank you, honey bear. My new Vietnamese spot.

Me and my partner decided to go to this place again because we were hardcore craving a bahn mi. This is actually our third time going here & we enjoy supporting this place and trying new ones out. To start, the parking is never a problem for us, and the stores always so clean, music is always on. The service was pretty good as always. Moving on to the food, the prime rib bahn mi was probably my least favorite one I've gotten. It had little to no taste and felt kind of dry. I got extra veggies but it didn't really have as much as the last time. My mans got the pork belly sandwich and it was pretty good. It didn't have that much taste so we were a bit sad. Im the past we got the onion rings and the portions was way too small, I think it only came with 5 rings and it wasn't worth it sadly. I think I'll stick to my Lemon grass chicken or tofu sandwhich, and he'll stick with the bbq pork. Please try it out though!

Best Service! FANTASTIC FOOD!! Try it you won't be disappointed. Grilled pork sandwich full of flavor. If you want the best fried rice the chicken is amazing!

Driving by Federal Way heading to Portland and searching for a banh mi place . this place popped up so we just stopped by . It's a small to go , had a few small tables inside ( no public bathroom) . We ordered a special combo, however it's a little bit way too expensive for my taste . $11.30 after tax . I have to say by far t this is the most expensive bánh mì I have ever paid for . While it was decent, there was nothing special about it to justify the $10.30 for. a loaf of bánh mì .

Best fish sauce wings I've had since Pok Pok closed down in Portland. Normally go spicey, but found that their "stock" wing spice is balanced perfectly.

Best wings and sandwiches we've ever had! Staff super friendly and awesome. Kids love and ask for their food all the time!

Can never go wrong with the fish sauce wings and fried rice combo!!! Sandwiches, spring rolls and potsticksare all delicious. Takes about 20-30 minutes to prepare, if you're heading this direction, highlight recommended calling your order in advance.

Awesome banh mi!!! Fresh warm bread, good portion of meat, fresh crisp veggies, and amazing flavor!! Served with a friendly smile, what could be better?!

2 stars for food - Menu - B7 sauté lemongrass tofu - healthly, B3 BBQ pork belly - satisfactory delicious, B4 grilled pork (heo nuong) - yum!, fried rice-simple good, D7 blended mango with extra cost mango jelly-OMG!!!!!, C5 mango habanero wings-small tasty. 2 star - Service is slow because the cook to order. Very nice and clean establishment. Ordering online something's does not match up to their store being opened I tried ordering online and it said they emerge closed. Drove by cause I know they had to be open. So ordered there, just took 30-40mins wait. Order. Ahead is good recommendation.

Food is delicious and price reasonable. Simple setup Sit in place. Service is good.

The employees seemed very sweet. The tofu bahn mi was good however I don't think bahn Mis should be priced at $11+. There was not enough tofu on the sandwhich for it to be priced that high. I would explore other options in the area but because of the price.

I ordered the fish sauce wings for myself and a chicken bahn mi for my sister. The wings were alright.. I guess. I ordered them because of the reviews so I thought it was only right I leave a review sharing a different perspective. I wouldn't order them again and I didn't finish my order.. if that tells you anything. As far as the sandwich is concerned, I didn't hear any complaints.

Delicious sandwiches Cute and clean restaurant The staff here is always friendly ! If I'm craving a Vietnamese sandwich I definitely would come here. If you thought about it I would come here. 10/10 I tend to eat half and save the other half for later. I always get grilled chicken. Yummy !

Won an Instagram giveaway for $30 here and it did not disappoint which is nice since it's located in Federal Way and I live in Ballard. Ordered four sandwiches two to bring to my dad's for dinner and another two to drop off at a friend whose mom had been in the hospital. The staff is friendly and very helpful. The ingredients are fresh would definitely come back when in the area to try some other dishes. The name of the shop doesn't really state everything they serve here. They also serve rice and vermicelli dishes. Ordered the GRILLED PORK - Heo Nướng and . HOUSE SPECIAL - Bánh Mì Đặc Biệt for my friend. And ordered the GRILLED CHICKEN - Gà Nướng and SATE LEMONGRASS CHICKEN gor dad and I to share. Parking is easy as it's in a strip mall not far from Trader Joes.

This mom and pop restaurant is hands down the best place to get your wings and fried rice. I haven't had the sandwiches but I hear from others they're great! The fish sauce wings will have you driving over an hour for them! Combined with the fish sauce fried rice and you're in absolute heaven! The crispiness of the wings and freshness you taste has NO competition in Washington. I'd even go out on a limb and say the nation. This isn't some over dramatic review from a one time patron. I'm the guy that does drive over an hour for one order of wings! Keep on grinding and I will happily support!

Do not pass go! Do not collect $200 dollars! Go straight here!!!! Came on a Wednesday evening, service was fast & friendly and the grilled pork banh mi was ! Will definitely return, as I work in Federal Way!

Ordered pineapple shrimp fried rice and the fish sauce fried chicken wings. Both were DELICIOUS! Especially the fish sauce wings Great balance in flavor with a nice hint of heat. Will be back again to try some of the sandwiches :)

Fantastic sandwich. Great service. Friendly and helpful to a visitor to the area. Highly recommend.

If I'm going to be treated this way I promise I'll just stick to Wing Wizard wings. Here's how my interaction went: I called to order take out and accidentally said oyster sauce wings. The guy that answered the phone kept saying he didn't know what that was and he overall just didn't know in a smarty pants way. He finally corrected me and said fish sauce, I said yes. Okay so now I'm there to pick up and add to my order. The boys just had a bad attitude type of vibe upon just walking in. Idk what in the world was wrong with me, them or the both of us but I had a fantastic day. I asked for extra sauce for my sandwich but on the side, and asked for the meat to be cooked a little extra. He gave me attitude about that and continued to tell me that the meat was already cooked so he didn't need to cook it any longer than what I'm asking. I get my sandwich and ask if the two sauces (one and one, one mesquite and the other mayonnaise) were the extra sauces and if there were sauce on the sandwich as we discussed. He looked in the bag and said yeah he gave me extra sauces and there's already sauce on it and he didn't even charge me for the sauce with a real nasty attitude. If I'm going to be treated like I'm the problem for some damn food, I'll just stick to only eating WING WIZARD Wings!! I shouldn't feel like I'm burdening you for the food and service you all provide. And this sandwich barely even got sauce on it. It's dry AS IONNO WHAT