Saigon Deli

"Dropping off a ballot in Seattle is a pretty quick task, and if you’re interested in lunch or dinner being just as speedy, Saigon Deli is the place. Within a couple of minutes, you’ll walk out with a comforting tub of brisket pho or a terrific banh mi." - aimee rizzo

"Just like gasoline and the McDonald's dollar menu, sandwiches fall victim to inflation, too. Though, even with a price bump, Saigon Deli is an International District spot that still sells one of the best (and cheapest) bánh mì in Seattle at $5.75. For a grilled pork sandwich on fresh crusty bread with a generous spread of bơ and a heavy sprinkling of coarse black pepper, it’s consistently delicious no matter the economic turbulence. photo credit: Derrick Koch" - Kayla Sager-Riley

"Saigon Deli gets you the most for your money. Large bowl of pho? $8.50. Add a BBQ pork banh mi and you’ll spend $13. Go ahead and add a fried egg. Still, you’re only at $13.75. There’s no way you wouldn’t be extremely full of broth and baguette at this point, but let’s say you didn’t have lunch, and maybe just engaged in some light cardio. In that case, get a Vietnamese iced coffee and an order of eggrolls. The grand total comes to $20.50, and as an added bonus, you probably won’t have to eat again for 36 hours." - aimee rizzo

"Not to be confused with the other Saigon Deli, this spot in the U-District is not related to its name twin in the ID. But their similarities lie in the fact that they both make delicious bánh mì. There are only three choices here (BBQ pork, chicken, and tofu), but one thing is for sure—you should add on an egg for 75 cents." - aimee rizzo, carlo mantuano

"Sometimes you just want a banh mi without any bells, whistles, or Sriracha lime ginger aioli. Saigon Deli has been a Seattle classic for a long time, and continues to serve perfectly simple baguette sandwiches loaded with the usual fillings as well as the option of a fried egg. While you could sit at a table and have some bun cha or pho, if it’s nice out and you’re wise, grab a banh mi to-go and find a grassy knoll where you can have a personal picnic." - Aimee Rizzo