QT Vietnamese Sandwich

Don't order the home sauce unless you like it really spicy! I do and was surprised just how hot it is. No seating to eat but there are a couple of long benches a block away on Cherry street. Had the Tofu Bahn Mi. Gigantic for under $10.

Crusty baguette that supports the dominant flavors of pickles and meat. The balance of zesty crunch and rich meat is essential here. Both have integrity on their own, but don't overwhelm the other. All other flavors - cilantro, pate, jalapeno - play important supporting roles in the background. If you like spice, the jalapeno is a bit lacking, so ask for home sauce, though it's very spicy! I've tried the BBQ pork and QT special - both perfect, though I prefer the BBQ pork.

Great authentic sandwich shop with some great appetizers. Small menu but the food is great. There’s only one small table to sit so I’d say it’s mostly to go. The staff is really welcoming. I’m not one to ever eat pate but she convinced me telling me they season it well so I agreed. It was so aromatic and delicious. An excellent addition to the bahn mi. I highly recommend checking them out. A great local business to support.

Stopped by for a late lunch and after reading reviews I went for #8 tofu and mushroom with onions and peppers. Made fresh to order, this is the best vegetarian banh mi I've ever eaten. Very flavorful with lots of fresh ground pepper and jalapeno. The pickled carrot, onion, cilantro and cucumber add a nice crunch. Excellent baguette with really good crustiness - I was glad they didn't disappoint. Large portion size. Fast, friendly service.

The Bahn Mi’s here are so good—get the house chili sauce & fried egg to take it to immaculate scrumptious levels. 👍🏾

Such a great hidden gem in Philly! Everyone who works here is so friendly and kind, and the food is always so fresh and delicious! Best banh mi in Philly!

The banh mi here are the best I've had in the city so far. The sandwiches come served fresh and warm. Highly recommend. Makes me miss Viet Nam.

Honestly my favorite tofu banh mi I’ve ever had - so vegan friendly AND you gotta get the home sauce if you can handle spice. Love how pepper heavy the tofu is

My advantage to visiting QT Vietnamese was that I had my Vietnamese co-worker with me who was able to translate and do majority of the talking. The employees were friendly and efficient. I had an idea of what I wanted when I got there. My co-worker and I both got hoagies with tofu so we split our sandwiches and got to try one of each. She ordered the lemongrass tofu and I ordered tofu with mushrooms and onions. Both had mayo on them per our request. I actually preferred the lemongrass tofu! It was extremely appetizing and it wasn't as citrusy as I thought it would be. The tofu with mushrooms and onions was also very good but it was extremely onion forward. All I could taste was onions, which wasn't necessarily a bad thing. I wish this place had was more seating. I suppose given the location, space is limited but be prepared as it is tight inside. They do have a table with chairs. I'd like to stop by again one of these days to try QT's vegetarian soup.

Stopped by for a quick bite and grabbed the house bánh mì. It was fine -- decent size and price -- but didn't really stand out. The pâté lacked flavor, and the bread could've used more toasting. The meat selection was solid though, definitely the highlight of the sandwich. The pickled carrots were okay, but I missed that classic radish kick and tanginess you usually get. Just felt like it needed a bit more brightness overall. Cute little place with a very homey, handmade decor vibe. There's technically one indoor seat, but it's more of a grab-and-go setup. I went around 2PM on a Saturday, and even though it was empty, the sandwich still took a while to come out. Not bad if you're nearby and want something affordable and filling, but probably wouldn't go out of my way for it again.

Quite disappointed in the bahn mi here - not only was it not packed but the flavors didn't really hit Got the QT special bc it comes with 3 diff kinds of meat but it's also only 1 slice each per bite and the flavors were a bit bland

Recently I went to Philly for some event so I decided to stop by here and grab some Vietnamese sandwiches to go on the way back to NYC. I was hungry so I picked one out of the 6 sandwiches that I got to eat in the car and unfortunately the sandwich that I picked had some unidentifiable objects in there. They were few of them around the bread. They looked like either white fibers or white furs which I couldn't tell exactly what they were. Since I was starving I decided to cut out the bread parts that got the things on and I only ate the stuffing. It was very annoying and disappointing experience because I used to like this place a lot. I don't even know if the rest would be the same because I got those to give away. I didn't call the store because I wasn't sure how to explain to them.

The banh mi here is amazing! The crispiness is on point here. Best banh mi I've had in Philly. Decent portion of meat, and the sauce is very savory. The staff is friendly. This is a whole in the wall place so take-out only. It's in a very central area so parking is kinda difficult.

Stumbled upon this place after discovering every other banh mi shop was closed. Small place with lots of sandwich and drink options. I did eat this sandwich after it cooled, so I may not be giving it an accurate rating. However, it tasted just like a good sandwich vs a banh mi. There was a unique and yummy black-pepper based spread though.

QT Báhn Mì is a super hole-in-the-wall cheap eats adjacent in Chinatown that offers reasonably priced fresh Vietnamese Sandwiches and other specialties. There is a single small table to sit, but it's really more for a grab & go place since there isn't much room in front of the counter. The friendly clerk recommended their QT Special, which includes a combo of BBQ Pork, Vietnamese Ham and Meat, Mayo, Pate, Cucumbers, Shredded Pickled Carrots, Cilantro and Jalapenos on a crusty hoagie roll. I asked for it only mildly spicy. It was delicious. Next time, plan to also try their Summer Rolls. Would recommend QT if you're in the neighborhood.

Pros - service is unbelievably quick and efficient - banh mi sandwiches are delicious, our favorite in the city! - reasonable price given the food portions Cons - street parking only - can be a little tricky to find - tiny tiny space for the restaurant (no dine in option) Great place to grab some quick banh mi sandwiches!

Saw this place had great reviews and decided to give it a try and bring some sandwiches back to NYC. Small store, but quick and friendly service. Ordered the #1 QT Special (BBQ pork, Vietnamese ham and meat) and the #3 (Vietnamese ham). Both sandwiches were very good, they were nice to put the vegetables on the side as it was not going to be eaten right away. I just wished the sandwiches had more pate. Overall, good banh mi and fairly priced. Check-in on Yelp for a 15% discount!

Always love this banh mi spot! No frills ordering & sandwich comes out fast! There is one small table for sitting and eating but most people take it to go.

I thought it was just okay ... the sandwich was nice, but should have been stuffed more. Also, I paid $6 for vietnamese coffee that is more than half ice ..

Still #1 for taste and convenience. Quick service and great value . There's just 1 table to eat at but most people take it to go.

Delicious sandwich. Fresh and crispy bread. The cold meats good and yummy. Seasoning was slightly salty a bit. Otherwise good sandwich overall. Great staff service.

I'm not the biggest fan of banh mi sandwiches, but I was walking around Chinatown in search of something new. This place kind of stuck out. It's a small mom and pop shop that gets good reviews on Yelp and it's reasonably priced. So I figured I'd give it a shot. Ordered the qt special, which is a combination of BBQ pork and Vietnamese ham and meat. I also ordered the summer rolls. The sandwich was a good size and was pretty filling. The quality wasn't bad either. The summer rolls were about average. I will definitely be back to try more of their menu.

QT was ready ahead of my pickup time and (surprisingly!) even called me to tell me my sandwich was ready. They've stepped up their game since I went there years ago, and I'll be back again soon. Their QT Special Banh mi was delicious - recommendation? Get it with a fried egg on top!

We were looking for a good place to get a banh mi and came across QT. They have ample vegetarian options too. QT is an unassuming tiny hole in the wall kind of place. There's one table inside with two chairs, so don't expect to dine in. I got the lemongrass tofu banh mi and a side of tofu egg rolls. Our food was freshly prepared and we were in and out in about 10 minutes. It was also inexpensive. My sandwich was actually bigger than I had expected and it had the perfect amount of spice to mingle with the lemongrass. I devoured it and shared the egg rolls with my friends. QT absolutely satisfied my banh mi craving. I would definitely return if I'm in the area.

This place is excellent. Note that it is take out only. I had a Banh Mi at Banh Mi Phuong in Hoi An a few months ago. The memory might not be perfect but this place comes pretty close.

Good food, nice decor. They were closed between lunch and dinner but said I could order take out. A pleasant surprise.

I thought this sandwich was just okay. The bread was really hard. There's a Difference between hard and crispy... Cashier was nice and it seems like a hole in the wall spot. For a banh mi, it was also really over-price-which was the first red flag... this one was about $9 or $10. Would I come back? Not sure... I had higher hopes. But if you're looking for a quick banh mi in China town this might be it.

Love the bahnmi hoagies here, and only the bahnmi hoagies! The bread's consistency is just right (crunchy, but not too hard), and there is a good proportion of meat and veggies. The spicy tofu egg rolls are so small, more like egg roll sticks. Definitely not worth it, sadly. As for the thai boba tea, the thai tea flavor was bland and the bubbles were super hard. Quite disappointing! Great customer service though so please try the bahnmi hoagies!

Got the special banh mi for takeout and it was amazing. My last QT banh mi was years ago and as always, QT never disappoints. It's hard to find good banh mi's these days and I wish I took a picture but I forgot to until I finished most of it. The banh mi reminded me of the banh mi's I used to get as a kid. It had the usual traditional toppings but what's better is that each ingredient shown through and still made each bite cohesive. The mayo, pate, meats, and toppings all blended so well that I can even say this is one of the better banh mi's I've had in a while. Do yourself a favor and come by!

best banh mi i've had in the northeast! great bread and meat. also have a selection of drinks. the spring rolls were super refreshing and the peanut sauce with them was delicious. no frills spot and very little seating - great for a park day!

Really good bahn mi sandwiches in Chinatown! Very small shop in Chinatown with only 1 table inside. Limited menu, which I love because that means they perfect the food. Ordered the QT special and it had so much flavor. So generous with all of the meat and veggie filling. I loved the baguette, it had the most perfect crunch. If you use credit cards they charge a 5% fee. Apparently they have Venmo, but didn't let me know until after I paid. Friendly service and I will be back. Highly recommend checking out this Vietnamese style hoagie!

Love the vegetarian bahn mi here! Well priced and large portions. Only for takeout as it's a small storefront but definitely worth checking out, especially for vegetarians!

Best pork bahn mi sandwich. With the 25 mile drive into Chinatown. Shop is very small, take out only. Quick service.

I got a #9 Lemongrass Tofu which was really good! the bread was indeed the french bread you can expect from a banh mi and it had all the right flavors. They asked if i wanted peppers (jalapenos) on it and I said yes. I did like the spice but if you can't handle heat make sure you request without :) It is a bit of a hole in the wall type place but they seemed friendly. You might have trouble getting their attention when you walk in with the plexiglass and all but it worked out fine. You technically can't dine in here as of the writing of this review since it's so small and with covid stuff just be prepared to eat somewhere else.

Great Banh Mi spot with incredible service! Good value, great quality, and the best service around! Make sure to pick up some chilli oil while you're there. Can't recommend this place enough! 5 stars!!

Probably the BEST Bahn mi I've ever had. Honestly. My wife and I walked all around Chinatown trying different Vietnamese spots and they were not it. On our last stop we popped into QT's. Talking with the young co-owner of this hidden gem, they have been there for 20 years. The spot is a small homely joint that specializes in bahn mi. The service was fast, friendly and efficient. We had a great conversation about the proposed NBA arena that would not serve the Philly Chinatown community positively. If you want one of the BEST Vietnamese sandwiches you will ever have, you HAVE to come to QT's. Do yourself a favor and go. Right now.

Authentic Vietnamese banh mi! No frills spot, tight cramp and perfect for taking out. Fresh hot sandwiches. Grab a few and go for picnic. Or swing by for an affordable and hearty lunch. However you enjoy it just know it's delicious and worth coming back for!

I'm extremely picky about Banh mi and egg rolls - being Vietnamese and growing up spoiled on them, and this place doesn't disappoint! Visiting from Chicago! Got a Banh mi and egg rolls for the road. The Banh mi we got was the QT special and it was delicious! Perfectly crunched baguette. Well proportioned Banh mi with all the essentials and good quality meats! I believe there were three types of meat. My favorite on any Banh mi is the pate and they nailed it. The veggies were pickled well too! Really really well done - it's hard to find the perfect banh mi with the perfect proportions and crunch - and I think this place does it! The spicy tofu egg rolls were good too! They were so tiny which I wasn't expecting but each order comes with 4 so it rounds out. Good crunch and filling. Spicy kick but not too crazy spicy. If someone told me I had to go vegetarian, my diet would consist of these!! Found this place through a recommendation from my friend and highly recommend!

#8 tofu + mushroom + onions (requested no carrots). Decent but probably wouldn't come back.

Hate to say this but one of my summer roll came with no chicken at all. The service was fast though

BLOWN AWAY! Best Bahn Mi I've ever had. The sandwich was delicious, juicy, tender, spicy (added a jalapeño) and dirt cheap. Get the QT special because you pretty much get to try three sandwiches in one - Vietnamese ham, Vietnamese pork and BBQ pork. At 6.50 the two of us split one and were delighted. Also got the Bun Rieu which I liked, but had nothing to compare to. Light tomato broth, very comforting on a cold day. Ask for their special spicy sauce which is made in house.

The sandwich felt pretty skimped. $7.50 for a #1 QT special with only a few slices of meat that didn't cover the whole loaf of bread. The bread was really light and fluffy with a nice toast but I would say the sandwich itself wasn't worth it and the flavors weren't memorable. It was mostly bread and some pickled vegetables. Even less filling after picking out the peppers I didn't ask for. Shrimp rolls were pretty good, very heavy on the black pepper for seasoning. Would have been really good with some fish sauce for dipping.

The banh mi here is pretty good! I thought the sandwich was pretty spendy though, and since only one person worked here, it took a while to get my sandwich. Can't blame them though, there's a huge labor shortage everywhere. Anyways I really enjoyed the sandwich. It's a takeout place, because the place is really small, so plan on enjoying your sandwich outside somewhere instead.

I have been coming to this place since I was in high school and I love it everytime. This place has by far the best banh mi i've ever had (and i've had a good amount). Normally, I stick to the traditional banh mi's but this place is my only exception. I always get the lemongrass tofu or the mushroom and onion banh mi. I am not vegetarian but this banh mi would definitely convert me. Their shop is fairly small and are not allowing people to dine in due to covid restrictions. The banh mi's don't take too long to make. If you're hesitant to try this place, I definitely say give it a try. You will not regret your decision. If you do go, I recommend asking for their hot chili oil if you like super spicy. They sell it separately in a small jar and I warn you that a little bit goes a LONGGGGG way.

My wife and I look for banh mi pretty much everywhere we visit and we've never had a better one than this. The bread has a perfect flakiness and crunch, the filling is delicious, and the ratio of vegetables to filling is just right.

The bread is good. The filling is mostly in the middle of the sandwich that's why the photos look like the sandwich is full. I said no pepper and it was in my sandwich anyways

Thanks to all the yelp reviews, I found another gem in Chinatown. In the mood for banh mi? Well, you came to the right shop. I ordered the traditional/dac biet banh mi and the bbq pork banh mi. While waiting, I had the opportunity to speak to the owner who was preparing my order. He seems like a pretty cool guy and is just trying to stay afloat with his business because of the pandemic impact. He also mentioned that his shop is the earliest banh mi shop in the area and has been open for about 10 years. He also has a food truck which drives around the area selling similar items in the shop. In short time of our conversation, my order was done and bagged to go. The banh mi was pretty good. I love the crispy toasted bread/baguette. Portion size is definitely good enough to share for two people. Because I was in adventure of food tour, I didn't order the noodle dishes but will need to come back another day to give it a try.

Best bánh mì đặc biết I've ever eaten! Go an order one now, you won't regret it. The crunch of the bread and the combination of the meats, my wife and I still talk about it!

My first time having banh mi in years (I miss my Vietnamese friends on the west coast) but this was bangin! Great sized sandwich for a great price.. albeit not stuffed with a crazy amount of meat, but that's ok though. It's really the perfect amount. I made the trek from the west side of center city during lunch today to see what the fuss was about. When I got there it was even smaller than expected yet very welcoming even with a sizable amount of patrons. The lady working was incredible. She seemed to be familiar with a lot of the customers remembering orders of people who hadn't been there in months, having genuine conversations and making suggestions about choices of meals. Fantastic. When I ordered my QT special she asked if I wanted peppers in mine, of course I said hell yes. The wait was only a couple minutes despite it being a busy lunch hour. I sat at the counter and watched the Musiq Soulchild videos on the tv while admiring the decor of the establishment. The sandwich itself is so good. Perfect crispness/crunchiness of the bread and when you bite into the sandwich you can taste every fresh ingredient, packed with just the right amount of seasoning but not too much. By the time I finished I felt perfectly satisfied, not overly full nor desiring more. Will be back to try other menu items for sure.

I really wanted to love this spot since there are so many positive reviews, but I have to give it 3 stars since I thought the sandwiches here were just okay. I tried the QT Special and I felt like I was eating a lot of bread. I felt they could've included more meat and veggies. It could also be that the banh mi's I've had in NYC (where I'm from) are made incorrectly since that is all I know in terms of what a banh mi should taste like. Maybe the banh mi's are supposed to have more bread? The banh mi's here in NYC are pretty packed and has a lot of flavor and that's what I'm used to. The ones at QT were a bit bland. The excess bread also isn't helping the bland flavor since I tasted a lot of bread versus tasting what was inside. I also had a few bites where it was just bread. Sadly, I won't be returning =(

Having been spoiled with amazing banh-mi in Boston, I was incredibly hesitant to go out of my comfort zone, but you can't go wrong with the spicy chicken sandwich! Must get: spicy chicken Meh: specialty sandwich Missed: the tofu sandwich Traditional banh-mi is a large baguette sandwich filled with all sorts of pickled vegetables, fresh greens and an assortment of cold cuts and pate. Turns out, my taste buds may have transitioned over the years and I would much recommend the chicken sandwich instead. QT is tucked away (granted in broad daylight) with an unassuming vertical QT sign. But don't let the 2-table sandwich shop fool you, as all of the sandwiches are made fresh in front of you with the bread freshly heated in the oven. I tried both the chicken and special sandwiches and I absolutely loved the chicken. It was fairly inexpensive, very filling and you have to get the house-special spicy sauce. The specialty sandwich, on the other hand, was a bit too much fat, but not enough texture and needed a bit more acidity to balance out the pate. Long story short, this is a place you wanna stop by if you love sandwiches or just plain old good food. Food: 5 stars Service: n/a Price: 5 stars Ambiance: 3 stars

Solid banh mi alert! We grabbed a quick lunch here and was surprised to see how tiny the interior was. Definitely more of a take out place. We ordered 2 of the QT special banh mi. I initially thought the sandwiches were a bit pricier than other banh mi shops I've been to, but once we got our sandwiches I was shocked to see how big they were. The banh mi I've eaten usually aren't that large. So with that in mind, the banh mi here are actually a great value. Bread was toasted and crispy while the inside was stuffed with fresh veggies and a variety of different style pork. The only thing preventing me from giving 5 stars is that they don't include pate in their sandwiches! I'm so used to having pate in my pork combo banh mi that I was sad they don't offer it here. We saw a sign outside the shop about an awesome loyalty program. If you order 10 banh mi, you get one free! Not sure if they are still doing this, but don't be afraid to inquire about it!

Delicious banh mi. Authentic and homemade. The sandwich can be split and shared. Very filling and fresh.

[This review was made in 09/2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic] Having previously lived in Philly for 4 years and always frequenting CT, I never knew QT existed until today when a friend and I came here to order Banh Mis for takeout. The place is a small, cute spot at the corner of 10th and Cuthbert and if you're not looking too closely for it you might just pass it by. I ordered the QT Special Banh Mi, which was delicious and flavorful! While I wish they could have added more meat and veggies, I was content with it after finishing it. So far this is the first banh mi I've had in Philly and it looks like we're off to a great start! Not to mention, this place is very affordable : )

Great bread tasty sandwiches can't go wrong with QT . Fresh and easy to order. Friendly staff

Very dry sandwich, confusing because of all the great reviews. Overpriced for how mediocre it is. Agree with other reviews that it's lots of bread with little inside. Best thing was the summer roll sauce. Would not recommend

It's ok but wouldn't say it's good. I ordered bánh mì special. Not much meat provided. I tried it based on reviews but wouldn't go back here again because parking is hard to find as the same time bánh mì is not good imho. Service is not bad.