Banh Mi Viet
Vietnamese restaurant · Alamo Square ·
Affordable banh mi stuffed with meat or tofu, near Alamo Square
Affordable banh mi stuffed with meat or tofu, near Alamo Square
"This sandwich shop on Divisadero Street was forced to close after a fire broke out around 5:30 p.m. on June 4; fortunately, no one was injured in the incident." - Paolo Bicchieri
"In an era where a single sandwich can easily run the equivalent of a half tank of gas, Banh Mi Viet is here to give your wallet some well-deserved respite—and it’s conveniently located one block from the sandwich-in-the-park extravaganza known as Alamo Square. Everything on their one-page menu is $10 or less, from the rice plates to the selection of five bánh mì that are generously stuffed with lemongrass beef, cold cuts, or tender roasted chicken. Swing by this counter-service to-go spot for a big bag of sandwiches, and quickly become the most popular person at the picnic." - julia chen 1
"Whatever the reason you find yourself at Alamo Square—like showing some visiting friends the Painted Ladies or just going on a walk to observe all the Victorians you’ll never be able to afford—Banh Mi Viet is a solid spot to get a bánh mì and an eye-popping iced coffee on the go (they’re takeout-only). These bánh mì are average: the bread is a bit tough and none of the vegetables have any of that vinegary kick, but the smoky lemongrass beef is the sandwich's saving grace. So while we don’t crave these regularly, if you’re around Alamo Square and hankering for bánh mì, this is 100% your best bet—just order the iced coffee to get some of that dopamine flowing." - Ricky Rodriguez
