Saigon Vietnamese Sandwich Deli

We haven’t found good banh mi in Vegas so every time we see it somewhere we’re traveling to, we always have any to try it and this did not disappoint! We got the number one house special spicy and the number eight curry chicken also spicy. They were delicious. The house special was our favorite. We also got a Thai iced tea and that was also good. This place is cash only so make sure you have cash!

Truly a phenomenal bahn mi. The #5 pate supreme is my favorite - they don’t skimp. Also don’t know anywhere else you can get a sandwich this big for such a good price.

Unassuming and pleasantly straightforward spot for some good quality banh mis. The staff is super friendly. I got the classic house special banh mi and the portion is quite generous.

Food 9/10 Killer banh mi - amazing portion sizes for the price, every single ingredient culminated in a very holistic sandwich that had crunch, tang, spice, and savory. We went to this place after a run, and it was a great way to end the workout. Their spice is absolutely no joke, they added jalapenos and chili oil, so I was kind of dying because I requested spicy for the #1 house special. The #2 had lemongrass chicken, but both were filled with pickled veggies, cucumber, and tender meats. The bread was also a nice level of crunch, it wasn’t brick hard nor too soft. Atmosphere 7/10 A super small store near Chinatown / Little Italy. It was nice that they had both indoor and outdoor seating, very simple but all you really could ask for to eat a good banh mi. Service 9/10 Very friendly staff!

Toasty bread, flavorful meats, simple Vietnamese sandwich done right. I haven’t eaten an authentic Vietnamese sandwich in years because my favorite spot closed down in Houston and I refuse to fill that void lol. There is another spot I do enjoy but that place has a French twist and uses French cuts like jamon and a different house mayo spread but oh how I long for a good traditional Vietnamese cold-cut combo sandwich without having to fly to Vietnam. This spot reminded me of that old feeling

You ever just wake up early and want to DOME a Banh Mi at 7am? Well, this spot is here for you. At $10 for a pretty beast sandwich, Saigon Vietnamese Sandwich Deli is well capitalized to make my All Inflation Buster First Team. I came with my big sis to catch up, as it had been a minute since our last link. We walked into the 250 sf space off Broome St and took in the surroundings: The menu written in chalk above the counter, a big "cash only" sign on the register, framed pictures of the restaurant along with a framed 20,000 Vietnamese Dong bill ($0.79 usd). I'm a purist so I ordered the House Special that came with Grilled Pork, VN Salami, VN Ham, Pate, Cilantro, and Pickled Veggies. The sweet and handsome Vietnamese dude at the counter asked if we wanted it “spicy or no spicy.” I gave a confident "Spicy," to which he said, "Extra Spicy, for you!" We sat outside on a bench and began catching up over a couple of Banh Mi's, like real friends do. Just a Banh Mi and a dream. I was really trying to get through this review without mentioning my trip to Vietnam, but I'm sorry. I have failed you: This turned out to be better than any Banh Mi I had in Vietnam. I think the meat in Vietnam, along with the Banh Mis being LOADED with pate, upset my tummy a little bit. Food health and safety is not one of Vietnam’s strengths tbh. My stance on cash only is that it is a big risk. You gotta be like that to be cash only. You can't be cash only and not deliver. Thankfully, these Banh Mis were EASILY worth a trip to the ATM. I'LL BE BACK! ONE LOVE! IG @jnov_ Tiktok @jnov_reviews

Absolutely SLAPS. The best Banh Mi I have had in many years, perhaps EVER. Ordered the Paté Supreme, slightly spicy. I ate it before I made it down the block . Phenomenal!!

On my quest for the best Banh Mi in NYC I stumbled on this place that apparently is highly rated. Unfortunately, I can’t say that I agree with the rating of the sandwich. Overall, I think the sandwich is 3/5. The bread should be crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. This bread is chewy. The ingredients are good, but their “House Special” has a meat with an unpleasant flavor. I think overall the flavors were all too overwhelming when a Banh Mi should be subtle, and delicious. However, I think their iced coffee was fantastic.

20/10 stars thiccest banh mi ever, massive portion size, super fresh (no wilted cilantro or soggy cucumber!!) i did number 1, house special + pate Y.U.M. super nice employees too cash only FYI i'll be back for sure

Would gave given 4.5/5 back in 2007-ish (or the business that was in this spot), A 4/5 earlier 2024, now a 2/5 for 2025... So glad this place survived the pandemic (having to downsize in staff and posting signs on their door for customers to share their food on social media to help keep them open) This is the first place I've ever had a Banh Mi when I moved to NYC! On an extra-long walk on my lunch, I think at the time the other famous Banh Mi sandwich place previously inside a jewelry store was closed or hard-to-find. I had the Cantonese-influenced caramelized crumbled pork and it was life changing! The pickeled slaw of carrots & daikon & (pro-tip: cutting up) the cilantro stems was so fresh and unlike anything I've had. I recently found this place again after walking further away from Mott St. to find a quick lunch after the Lunar New Year parade 2024 & it hit the spot. Sadly, on a recent visit, I saw the super nice Owner taking a break on the benches out front and there were 2 young guys working inside (maybe his sons?) 2pm and still a steady stream of orders. The $8 Caramelized BBQ ground pork was about a 10 minute wait. It was NOT Caramelized BBQ ground pork! Or maybe had 50 % of it mixed in with chopped regular pork and maybe pate. Little sweet Chinese bbq flavor. Maybe they ran out of it for the weekend, but then say it's sold out. A family of 4 came in after me and also ordered the same sandwiches. The slaw was also very obviously chopped with a food processor, with big grated chunks; which made chewing laborious (jaw got tired quickly) & wasn't very seasoned (vinegar). Glad they're so busy that they need to go this route, but sad that my sandwich wasn't great. They recently remodeled and installed better tables and stools at the front windows and on the left side (in addition to their regular two small round tables out front on the sidewalk). And cleaned up the store so it didn't feel like a storage room and was very open and colorful, with framed photos of the shop from the past. Too young guys were very nice, Second Gen; spoke more languages than I can count - English, Cantonese, Vietnamese, maybe a bit of Mandarin. However they had techno music on really loud (changing tracks here & there) and it wasn't the most relaxing space to sit and have a sandwich - or even wait for your order. It's nice seeing a lot of locals, and tourists, families with older kids, stopping by for sandwiches; unfortunately I probably won't return.

Great prices, great food, and great service. Generous portions. My husband went out on a limb and requested my sandwich to be made on some gluten free bread we had on us as part of a surprise for me on my birthday, and the guys behind the counter kindly accommodated without knowing it was a special occasion. It was a real treat and I'm so grateful. Thank you for putting the cherry on top of a great day with your generous treatment! Would definitely go back.

This place has been bookmarked as one that I've wanted to visit for a loong time! It's a local shop in Chinatown that's tucked away from the main busy streets, making it a great place to get a yummy lunch away from the noise. Prices are reasonable here for banh mis ranging from $10 to $11.25 on the high end. I was craving a banh mi and I wanted to try the ones here cause the pictures look sooo good. It did not disappoint! I got the house special and the pate supreme. They were both loaded with toppings from the Viet cured meats to the pickled veggies. They asked if I wanted spicy and I said yes to both but spicy was just the addition of jalapeños which wasn't really spicy to me. The bread on these weren't as crunchy as a banh mi should be but the fillings made up for it. Out of the two I got, I preferred the pate supreme cause I love a good pate spread and it added an additional flavor and moisture that was a great touch to the sandwich. The house special was still delicious but it was surprisingly a little dry. I also got their Vietnamese iced coffee which was delicious. Strong coffee with the sweetness from the condensed milk, right up my alley. There aren't many seats inside so most people took their orders to go but I decided to enjoy the counter seating by the window and enjoy my sandwich there. It felt great to support a local business while also fulfilling a craving. There are other varieties of the Viet sandwiches that also sound delicious so I would certainly come again!

You ever just wake up early and want to DOME a Banh Mi at 7am? Well, this spot is here for you. At $10 for a pretty beast sandwich, Saigon Vietnamese Sandwich Deli is well capitalized to make my All Inflation Buster First Team. I came with my big sis to catch up, as it had been a minute since our last link. We walked into the 250 sf space off Broome St and took in the surroundings: The menu written in chalk above the counter, a big "cash only" sign on the register, framed pictures of the restaurant along with a framed 20,000 Vietnamese Dong bill ($0.79 usd). I'm a purist so I ordered the House Special that came with Grilled Pork, VN Salami, VN Ham, Pate, Cilantro, and Pickled Veggies. The sweet and handsome Vietnamese dude at the counter asked if we wanted it "spicy or no spicy." I gave a confident "Spicy," to which he said, "Extra Spicy, for you!" We sat outside on a bench and began catching up over a couple of Banh Mi's, like real friends do. Just a Banh Mi and a dream. I was really trying to get through this review without mentioning my trip to Vietnam, but I'm sorry. I have failed you: This turned out to be better than any Banh Mi I had in Vietnam. I think the meat in Vietnam, along with the Banh Mis being LOADED with pate, upset my tummy a little bit. Food health and safety is not one of Vietnam's strengths tbh. My stance on cash only is that it is a big risk. You gotta be like that to be cash only. You can't be cash only and not deliver. Thankfully, these Banh Mis were EASILY worth a trip to the ATM. I'LL BE BACK! ONE LOVE! IG @jnov_ Tiktok @jnov_reviews

One of our favorite haunts for banh mi sandwiches. Come with cash cuz that's all they take. A small super casual place serving banh mi, spring rolls, desserts and drinks. Limited counter seating and seats outside the place. Both banh mi were excellent in my taste and flavor. Love the pickled carrots and daikon. Bet you can't eat it without a napkin.

Food 9/10 Killer banh mi - amazing portion sizes for the price, every single ingredient culminated in a very holistic sandwich that had crunch, tang, spice, and savory. We went to this place after a run, and it was a great way to end the workout. Their spice is absolutely no joke, they added jalapenos and chili oil, so I was kind of dying because I requested spicy for the #1 house special. The #2 had lemongrass chicken, but both were filled with pickled veggies, cucumber, and tender meats. The bread was also a nice level of crunch, it wasn't brick hard nor too soft. Atmosphere 7/10 A super small store near Chinatown / Little Italy. It was nice that they had both indoor and outdoor seating, very simple but all you really could ask for to eat a good banh mi. Service 9/10 Very friendly staff!

$10 for an amazing bahn mi. It's cash only so come prepared! There isn't a lot of space to sit (maybe 8 seats inside?) but sandwiches are excellent grab and go meals. Service was fast and I loved the house special. I'm excited to come back to try the rest!

I heard many great reviews about this place and was craving a banh mi so I decided to stop by. It was seamless to order, also receiving my food was quick as well. I had a couple more errands to run so didn't eat it right away. The sandwich stayed and didn't get soggy for ~1hr. They packed the sandwich really well. I enjoyed it thoroughly except it was too toasty so the top of my mouth was all cut up from the crispiness of the sandwich so minus one star for that. It was a quick no frills cash only place with a good original sandwich. Will definitely be back to try the other ones but I do like the #1.

It's a pretty decent place. If you like spicy then get their peppers but be warned they are so spicy. But it's a good spice. Sometimes I am in the mood for the spice but other days not so much. The sandwich isn't filled that much but still decent. Wish it was a little more filling than just bread

Walking by and wishing you can eat a Bah Mi and not stopping by would be a sin. These guys make a delicious, well built sandwich and the staff is so friendly. Worth asking for extra Jalapeños, dont be shy!

The service was very pleasant and the food came out quick, there's not a lot of seats but people usually go in and out pretty fast so it wasn't too hard to get a bench to ourselves. They have two vegan options, we got the vegan lemongrass chicken Banh mi, the bread was super crispy which I loved! The vegan chicken is rolled tofu, and I couldn't really taste the lemongrass, but the flavor was still decent

The best banh mi in Chinatown, although there are others that come as a close second. Fresh soft and crisp bread, thick slices of flavorful meat, with lots of veggies make for an excellent banh mi experience. And they're also open later than some of its competitors! I really have only good things to say. I was surprised this place hadn't popped up on my radar yet but when my cousin who used to come to Chinatown weekly recommended this place ot me I knew I had to come and check it out and boy was I glad she did. I was craving this banh mi in the next weeks and couldn't get to Chinatown so I settled for a different place and it just wasn't the same. Will need to come back. CASH ONLY! There is an ATM available. Also there's a fridge to the side with some drinks - I recommend a guava or lychee juice :)

Support local business. Great Vietnamese sandwiches. This one has softer bread than the other ones in Chinatown. I have been coming here for decades. Keep supporting this family!

What a great hole in the wall gem!! Quality is fresh and top notch, price is reasonable, service was friendly and efficient. Our sandwich was so tasty and the pate was savory and full of umami flavors without being too irony. Will definitely return!

**CASH ONLY** Stopped in to grab a banh mi for lunch on a weekend; there was a short line that moved quickly. House special was really solid and the employees working there were friendly. Would try the summer rolls next time!

Chicken bahn mi was amazing--great bread to meat to pickled veg ratio. The service was fast. I'll definitely be back.

Been coming here for over 20 years. Pate supreme is my go to but you can't go wrong with anything you buy here. I don't know what it is but they really do make their banh mi better than anywhere else I've had it. I moved to queens over 10 years ago but I still come back as often as I can!

This has been my go to banh mi shop in Chinatown for the past few years! Even though I don't live nearby anymore, I still make a concerted effort to stop by every time I'm in the area. I always think of this shop whenever I crave a banh mi, and I have been willing to take inconvenient detours just to be able to grab one. I've tried other banh mi places in the neighborhood, and while they were good, the House Special here is just the best in terms of flavor and bang for your buck ($9.75!). The sandwiches here are noticeably larger compared to other places, and they're generously filled. There are a few counter seats if you want to eat in, but this place is mostly for takeout. The same asian man at the front (who I think is the owner?) takes my order every time I come in, and I'm always in and out within minutes! I noticed that the location of this shop is a bit on the outer edges of Chinatown where you can see SoHo start to bleed in (right across Mott Street, for example, is a very trendy Mediterranean restaurant). I'm not sure if this is part of a broader trend of gentrification in the area, but the contrast is pretty stark. I really love this place and hope people can come out and support this small-AAPI owned business!

It's breaks my heart to give such a bad rating, especially because I know this is a small AAPI-owned business, but this may have been the worst banh mi I ever had. Sadly, this was all due to the baguette quality. They gave me an over-toasted extremely crunchy and crispy baguette which ruined the sandwich entirely. The fillings were fine. The amount of meat in the House Special are generous. However, just one bite in and nearly the whole sandwich broke and crumbled and it was like biting rough wood that turns into sand. The cucumber and cilantro immediately fell out the sandwich and I couldn't even hold it without my fingers causing the breading to crush. I paid $9.75 for this and I feel like I wasted my money. I wish I could give it a better rating. Maybe I'll go back one day and try again and request they give me fresh bread without toasting it way too much. The guy who takes orders is a nice elderly man and the inside is small, so it's more of a grab and go spot. I wish I told them the bread was bad and I wonder if they would've remade it.

New York, as it was... When I first moved here twelve years ago, I met up at a little tiny Banh mi shop with two friends from a former life who had, like me, just moved to NYC from a teaching assignment in Arkansas. I felt so lucky to suddenly live somewhere with such a vibrant, affordable and authentic panoply of food. Many were the times we've texted one another, asking if anyone could remember where this little hole in the wall was. Imagine my surprise when, on a Sunday morning a month ago, I found myself in Chinatown, ten minutes early for a candle-making class and absolutely famished, and I walked back into my own past. There is nothing pretentious about Saigon; it's not even trying to be authentic, because it just is. A family runs the whole operation. The vegetarian bahn mi is hearty, genuine, spicy, nourishing. A can of soda is still just $1. This is what this city used to be. I loved it as much as I did the first time I came here. I'm glad it's still here.

Ordered over the phone for pick up. Quick and easy. I tried the original and the beef. Both were really good. They did ask if I wanted spice on the beef so it was bit spicy. Beef was flavorful. The bread was soft and crispy. The original I liked but was missing some pate for that authentic flavor I thought. Great Quality ingredients. definitely going back. Can't beat the price!

Old school banh mi shop! 3.5 Stars to be exact but rounding up. I heard a lot of great reviews of this place. This spot was on my list amongst other very popular banh mi shops in Chinatown. Earlier this week, I found myself in the area and decided to get myself a banh mi. This small little shop was tucked in a less busier part of the area. I was greeted by the owners and they were very friendly. I ordered their #1 House Special and #5 Pate Supreme (because I LOVE pate!), both spicy. Hubs and I tried both sandwiches. The banh mi is noticeably bigger and has a lot more meat than the other other shops. #1 House Special has a bit of everything like grilled pork, Vietnamese ham, and Vietnamese salami. #5 Pate Supreme is pork liver, Vietnamese ham, and Vietnamese salami. Hubs liked how filling the banh mi is and I thought it was very tasty too. For me, the bread is meh and too much mayo for my liking. One thing notable is that I love the heat in my sandwiches from the fresh green pepper slices. Overall, decent spot. I have my other favorites but it was nice to be able to finally try it.

(Overall: B) - I got the Original Pork Banh Mi from Saigon Vietnamese Sandwich Deli and found it to be quite pleasant. The baguette is crispy and there are bold flavors from spice to acidity to meat. I personally found cold slabs of beef in this case to not be particularly appealing, but the added bacon was for sure interesting. The large stick of cucumber also did not make as much of a negative impact as I imagined. For only $10, this was a very large sandwich that is pretty good. -- Food: E Presentation: E Price: +1 Overall: +1 B IG: @amei.eats

Ordered chicken curry bahn mi and lemongrass beef bahn mi. I was excited to try them after reading all the good reviews but was left disappointed. Both bahn mi's were drenched in sauce. Lemongrass was more like wet satay beef. nothing lemongrass about it at all. Pickeled veggies were soggy and not cruchy at all. Maybe I should try their more traditional vietnamese bahn mi next time. But the two I ordered today felt like they were from a white owned place

Quick fyi - the normal #1 viet sandwich you're probably looking for is #5. CASH ONLY and also can be confused with the one about the corner, Banh Mi Saigon. That said, this was the first time that I've ever thought, love at first bite. There are definitely good contenders for my personal palate but this shot up to the number 1 spot immediately. Ordered the house special which is number 1. The portions of meat was definitely a nice surprised compared to a lot of places where they're basically 1-2 slices so that was definitely a plus. The pickled veggies had some other type of sauce or ingredient that also made it a bit sweet? Not sure but it was a welcomed surprise. The sandwich length is like most nowadays after COVID and inflation , which is a bit shorter. The place has bar like seating for like maybe a total of 5? Anyway all in all, if you don't mind the cash only, this place is definitely and should be a contender, if not already, the #1 spot for a viet sandwich

Good banh mi, I appreciate that they don't skimp on the fillings or mayo. I asked for banh mi cha lua and they really loaded me up with thick cuts of meat. The bread was crunchy but not hard, would come back again. This is a takeout kind of place. Cash only!!

This is a hole in the wall on Broome St. Price is comparable to most of the other nearby banh mi shops. We got the House Special and Grilled Minced Pork. They were both ok. The grilled minced pork was a little dry and hard. The house special was a little better. The bread was a little dry and crumbly on both. I prefer a saucier banh mi to meld all of the ingredients together. More sauce on the meats, more mayo, more sriracha. The cucumber, cilantro and pickled daikon and carrot were all dry and kind of sat next to each other and did their own thing. PS got a coffee and it was ok. One complaint is that they didn't have condensed milk...at a viet place, what?

I came back for the #5 pate supreme and it was delicious!!! This is exactly what I was looking for. Love that pate!! Cash only! I think it was around $9.75. There were a good amount of people but food comes out relatively quickly. There isn't really any seating area so this is a grab and go place.

Really wanted to like and support but unfortunately will not be coming back. Meat ratio is disappointing and I found a hair lodged in my sandwich

Consider this the single word update for Saigon Vietnamese Deli team throughout spring and summer for the expanded space menu and smiles: ROCKS!

Nice hole in the wall place with great customer service, unlike the other Banh mi shop on Grand Street.

The food was freshhhhhh!!! The flavors were on point. Cannot wait to try more stuff from this dope spot.

The BEST bahnmi sandwiches ive tried so far! Ate my sando 5 hours later and it was still very delish! They even hand deliver your to go order if you are waiting outside. Amazing place!

Best banh mi sandwich in Chinatown! Crunchy bread with a lot of meats ! Top notch service .It's an authentic Vietnamese Deli with new renovation! Must try!!!

This place is awesome. Best Bahn Mi in Soho. Family operated and love the interior. I get the #1

I was in c-town and I wanted a banh mi. Saigon Banh Mi was closed and I wanted the classic. It was pretty good and hit the spot. I always miss Asian foods because we moved to the desert of good Asian food.

Got the #1 original banh mi (no cilantro). All the components worked well and service was quick. No frills to the space with a couple of window seats but otherwise takeout only. Minor criticism is that the bread was maybe a little too crispy? Not enough chew but still good flavor.

The server was friendly, he took our order right away. We ordered the classic number 1. The banh mi here are delicious! Would recommend coming here to grab for hiking meal or just to enjoy!

CASH ONLY Saw a video on Instagram of this Deli and immediately bookmarked in on Yelp. The man who gave us our banh mis and coffee was so nice. I tried the original banh mi (#1) and my boyfriend got the chicken banh mi which is made of chicken thigh. We ate it in the car and the bread was perfectly toasted. They are served in halves in paper bags with a rubber band tied around them so they are great for sharing if you want to split half a sandwich to try other flavors with friends. I ordered a large coffee and was told that there is only one size. The store is not very big, but the prices are great and the person who we spoke to was super warm and kind. I plan on coming back again when I am back in the area.

I love this place. The man who works the counter is short and direct. He asks which one you want. Then, he asks spicy or non spicy. Afterward, he quotes the price. The prices are higher now. It costs $9.25 for a house special Banh Mi. However, I would still come here for it. They are generous with the ingredients. I recommend this place wholeheartedly.

Tiny place that closes early - & no more summer rolls since COVID, & no coffee after 3pm - but giant list of Bahn mi sandwiches, & they are REALLY killing ! They also warmed up a Chinese herbal tea for me. I love this place & will def be back - !!

Have been eyeing this spot for a while since I live nearby. Definitely a no frills banh mi place, but the best ones are. My friend said this was the best banh mi he's ever had. The meat was pepper-y, the baguette was crispy on the outside and fluffy inside, and the sandwich had generous helpings of the pickled veggies (which is my favorite). Sandwiches sit around $9-$10. CASH ONLY! Vietnamese ice coffee was STRONG - I have a weak coffee stomach so I could only have half. Definitely very coffee-y as opposed to more milk/condensed milk.

this spot and bahn mi Saigon serve good bahn mi and other Viet pastries. decently priced and it's still the same taste when I first had it.

Sooooooo amazing!!! Got the house special and chicken. The owner is the sweetest. Cash only. I 1000% recommend.

This place is small and cute. There were about 4 people in front of me but the order came out super quick! I literally wanted to try everything they had so I was a bit overwhelmed. Thanks for the sweet girl at the counter, she recommended the number 1 with pate add on. It was SOOOO GOOD!! What a game changer. It's literally having a bit of everything in one bite. Absolutely satisfied my cravings. I really appreciate the prompt and wonderful service! My advice: don't walk, RUN! :)

The sandwich was $9 and it was huge! The food came out quick and it was pretty busy inside. There's a spot at the window for two to sit and some chairs outside but overall it's more of a take out only place.

As New Yorker I've coming here for years. I always get the grilled chicken and its fresh and taste great. I highly recommend if your in NYC and want a great sandwich on the run

I had tried so many banh mi restaurants looking for the perfect sandwich, and I'd come up empty until I tried the lemongrass tofu sandwich here. Perfection! I will 1000% be back.