Tan Dinh Deli

A small little deli shop with great prices. I mean $6.50 for a Bahn Mi and $5.50 for a chicken thigh+ drumstick and sticky rice combo, great deal. And the owner is pretty chill too.

I’ve had sandwiches all across this beautiful country and let me tell you, there may be no better value than Tan Dinh Deli. In an era of $20 bowls and $18 lunch specials, Tan Dinh offers the best bang for the buck I’ve come across in my adventures. Packed with chewy sweet meat (pause) and crisp pickled veggies, I love this Bahn Mi. $6.50 pre tip (tip well please)

So many goodies- fresh and tasty. We loved the pandan jelly, rice noodles with beef and woodear mushrooms, and the beef sticks with beetle leaf will live rent free in my head for a while.

The bread is one step away from being a crouton ( dry and old). I asked for no cilantro and they honor that request. The pork meat is on the lean side which I like but not for everyone. There were two inedible gristle pieces. Banh Mi 2.25/5 Iced coffee ( ca phe sua da): 4/5 Egg rolls 3.25/5 The coffee was pre-made ( espresso part and condensed milk sitting in cups in room temperature). The egg rolls don't come with any sauce. They felt heavy on the taro, wish there was more meat, black fungus or even shrimp since it wasn't too flavorful. Parking is a little tricky in this hidden/ random street of little saigon. They accept credit cards and would say owner was friendlier than other shops in the area

Wings have never tasted so good until I tried them here! This place has been a favorite for me and my family—we make it a point to come here for every special occasion, and the food never disappoints. Every meal is absolutely immaculate.

Tan Dinh Deli has many prepared food options for takeout. I ordered the iced Vietnamese coffee, barbecue pork banh mi, and shrimp spring rolls. They were all delicious and fresh, and the prices were fair and reasonable. The person working was very friendly and welcoming. I would come back again to try other dishes, and highly recommend!

Out of all the places to get Banh Mi, this is the best. They offer a good variety of types of Banh Mi and a lot of them are good. They offer a good price for the food you're getting and their quality is absolutely amazing. Definitely would recommend.

We recently catered from Tan Dinh Deli. They were very helpful, attentive, flexible and responded to me very quickly. The food was delicious!

Still one of the top places to eat! I needed last minute food trays for a party and this place will always come through. No one has shared how far in advance you should call, but I called 4 hours in advance for a tray of wings and of eggrolls. The owner says with these orders, it was plenty of time! Always friendly, always reliable, and fast!

I pre-ordered 2 banh mi dac biet sandwiches from here and they were ready when I arrived 5 minutes later. This place is on a small one way street so don't miss it, oe you'll have to go around the block like I did. There was no one in the place and I guy was in the back and took some time to realize I was there to come out and greet me. I paid with card with no issue and off I went. The sandwiches were great! It did not have the typical pork that other banh mis have, but had a thicker cha lua. No issue as the bread was nice and not too crunchy, but also not too soft. The saltiness was perfect and it was filling. The pickled veggies were the perfect ratio and was the contrast the sandwich needed. The jalapenos were spicy so beware!

Ordered a big platter of egg rolls and chicken wings for a party (regular and fish sauce wings). Everything was fresh. The wings were a huge hit, and the owner here was super friendly. The deli has a lot of pre packaged items. We tried a few things while waiting for the wings to fry. Highly recommend and will for sure order again.

Gentleman working was absolutely hilarious. He sings and makes fun of you - for free!! Wish he had a YouTube channel or TikTok to keep up with. We left the store filled with happiness. Small space. Deli style, walk in and walk out. Banh Mi Special (variety deli meat) and Banh Mi (bbq chicken) - yum! Plenty of vegetables. Break was fresh. Sugarcane Shrimp - my favorite of course. Yum again!! Banh Beo combo - steamed rice cake with fish sauce. Perfect for lunch the next day.

Okay so this may be one of the most low-key Vietnamese Deli in all of Seattle's Little Saigon. You wouldn't see it from Jackson Street as it's quite well hidden behind some of the buildings off 12th Ave. Once you find the building, it does look a little run down, but don't the best foods come from there?? Coming inside you get that old nostalgic feel of a Vietnamese Deli, the counter lined up with lots of premade food such as Spring Rolls, Fried Rice, Banh Cuon, and those green Pandan desserts. The man who I assumed was the owner helped take my order. He was quite friendly but not very talkative. Kind of funny though because I gave my whole order in Vietnamese but he responded back with English (I swear my Vietnamese skills are good). I ordered their Banh Mi Thit Nuong which was about $5.00, but for me it was about $5.50 since I asked for extra house mayo. What is interesting about the house mayo for the banh mi was that it was a lot different compared to other deli's who sold banh mi. The house mayo was more yellowish compared to the usual off-white colour. It tasted different but in a good way that made the banh mi have a more unique taste. Everything was pretty normal about the banh mi, the way it was made and everything, but I liked it! Banh Cuon Tan Dinh Deli is surely a standard Vietnamese Deli, but worth the try! I plan to come back and try their Banh Cuon and would likely even come back to pick up their premade foods if I ever need a quick meal.

best vietnamese fried chicken!! we always get a tray if we have guests over/have a party and they're always a hit. If you've never tried fish sauce wings, you need to!! Plus, you can freeze the leftovers and they're just as good after airfrying. The owner is super friendly and nice. We can't wait to come back and try more things!

I keep forgetting to review this place, but this spot has been a safety net as one of my go to for Viet deli items. The banh mi thit nuong here is one of the cheaper ones around and good enough for the price. I usually like to pick up a bunch of cha gio (fried spring rolls), nem nuong (pork meatballs) and chao tom (sugar cane shrimp). The also have a variety of noodles and rice prepackaged to go as well. The male owner is usually always present and very humorous. My Viet is not the best at times, but we've conversed fluently in English and I've never felt shamed or judged for it. I'm always happy to support a small, local business like this.

Wings are still bomb. I order this a lot for parties. Tried their Banh cuon and surprisingly did not come with veggies like sprouts or basil. Just fried onions, price was $6 a pound. The Banh bot lot was tasty and both items came with a lot of filling so I'm glad to say my experience this time was a better experience than last time. .

Fast, attentive service. Large selection of premade food (a bonus for it being warm). Priced right. Nice workers.

The best garlic, fried chicken wings there is in Seattle. They're open almost every holiday. The owner's cell phone is the contact number so he always responds quickly to calls or texts. Not to mention he's super friendly and down to earth. This is my go to place for big orders.

Banh cuốn and ba La lot. I was a bit homesick and this hit the spot. The staff was very friendly and helpful as well.

Service was nice. Banh mi was subpar. Flavor was there but the meat was dry and the bread wasn't fresh. Very disappointed. Mango salad was super tasty but not worth the price.

Fish sauce wings and salt & pepper shrimp are my go-to here! They are very accommodating and friendly! It is a small shop that also offers on-the-go meals.

This is one of my most favorite delis in Chinatown. You get fresh home made Vietnamese street food for a fraction of the price in fancy restaurants. The rice rolls (bánh cuốn) are made fresh in house the traditional way (cheese cloth over steaming water) and the banh mi sandwiches are cheap. They have also some delicacy (bê thui, bánh cống, etc...) and mini spring rolls that are hard to find in other places. You can definitely try their chicken wings too! Crispy, delicious and cheap The owner is quite shy but very very nice. You can ask him for custom selection and he might make it for you!

Fish sauce chicken wings the trays are great for potlucks and parties. Fried Chicken Wings

Best chicken wings I have ever had. Crispy and crunchy, the garlic chicken wings have just the right amount of garlic. Moist on the inside, crunchy on the outside. I'm not usually a chicken wing fan as I don't like the meat to bone ratio, but I will order these over and over again. Amazing.

Our family loves the Banh Mi (especially the BBQ Pork Banh Mi) and Mango Salad here. The owner is always very friendly which is pretty rare these days. =) I highly recommend this place for anyone looking for good food and happens to be in international district.

We got the banh gio and banh cuon to go for a quick snack before dinner. The banh gio was quite disappointing as it lacked flavor and depth. We ended up adding our home made fish sauce mixture to provide some flavor. Additionally, it was kind of messy when I first opened it up. Quite a bit of banh gio was stuck between the banana leaves in a messy manner. Almost as if it just woke up after a night of mindless partying haha. The banh cuon was also a bit disappointing but not terrible, just OK. The layers were a bit too thicker and the texture wasn't quite right. The meat mixture could use more favor as well. The cha or "Vietnamese ham" was super thin, almost like a piece of paper. We were hoping to try the wings but it was out by the time we got there. I would not come back for the banh gio or the banh cuon. However, I'd come back to just try the wings as they seem to have raving reviews! Service was great! The guy at the register was nice and patient with us as we looked around. Score: Banh gio: 2 Banh cuon: 2.5 Service: 4

This is my second time here.... Came back because I was in the area and I thought maybe my first day was an off day, but it was the same experience. Both times I got some garlic chicken wings and a bahn mi and both times, the bahn mi chicken meat tasted reheated at least 3x and was old, dry, and hard. Unappetizing. The garlic chicken wings tasted super old and very dry as well. Wont return for a 3rd try.

This Vietnamese banh mi shop looks completely questionable on the outside, but once you step in, you'll be greeted with a fresh selection of packaged lunches and a hot bar that has egg rolls, chicken wings, curries, dim sum selections and more. The packaged lunches rotate often, but for the most part you can usually expect spring rolls, papaya salads, roasted chicken thigh with rice, banh cuon with pork and mushrooms, sticky rice and Vietnamese desserts too. Most of these were about $4-8, what a deal! They also offer catering here for decent prices too, definitely more reasonable than most other catering options. Ordering was easy: we placed an order over the phone on Thursday and picked up on Saturday with no problems. We ordered a tray of 50 egg rolls ($30), a small order of crispy garlic chicken wings ($35), and a vegetarian fried rice ($30). It was enough to feed 20ish people with plenty of leftovers. Our guests loved it and many asked where we ordered from.

I have been looking for a shop just like this and am so happy to have found it! Large portions of home cooked authentic Vietnamese food for the right price. I tried their banh cuon, banh gio, banh mi thit nuong, and more. They were all yummy!Would highly recommend and will be back for more! Very friendly service. Hot and ready food and food made to order. Thank you guys!

Great food and awesome owners! Food is great and the chicken wings/shrimp pork egg rolls/chow fun/vegetable stir fry are just awesome! The owner gave me samples of amazing food before I made a commitment to order large trays. Very kind, gracious people. I will remain a customer for life!

This deli is amazing! They have so many authentic Vietnamese options as well as delicious Banh Mi sandwiches. The sandwiches were literally $3 a pop, so cheap and SO GOOD. They are a decent size and the bread is nice and soft, filled with delicious pickled veggies and savory meat. We also picked up some pre-packaged dishes, the tofu summer rolls, fried tofu and egg, and shrimp rice rolls. They were all SO delicious and satisfying. I would definitely be back! However, just be aware that it isn't located in the best area so be careful!

Might have came on an off morning because the foods were way below expectations of what they should be. I ordered 3 grilled chicken sandwiches, 3 special combination sandwiches with a few egg rolls, shrimp fritters and a large bag of shrimp chips. Let's me just begin with the chicken sandwiches. There were barely any meat and what inside was bits and pieces of chicken that was barely distinguishable. There were no flavor and distinct grill marks so to call these grilled chicken sandwiches would be a huge stretch. The combo sandwiches weren't much better. It has ham and some sort of peppery head cheese. The soy sauce was overwhelming and there was very little pate, no Mayo. The rest of the egg rolls and shrimp fritters were under the heat lamp, giving impression that they were fresh. No, they were ice cold. The egg roll wrappers were soaked with old oil and the shrimp fritters were a solid piece of corn meal biscuit deep fried. It's much cheaper than Saigon Deli down the street but you get what you paid for.

I picked up two trays of banh cuon and three trays banh beo. Banh cuon rice paper skin was very very thick and was not fresh. The rice paper was cracking as though it was a day old. The shallots were soft and mushy and cilantro used as garnish was rotten. The banh beo was poured thick and you cannot taste the ground shrimp. The fish sauce did not have a nice flavor of sour contrast to it. They charge 10% "tax" if you pay by credit card. To make matters worse, the area is very sketchy and I felt quite unsafe. I would never come back here.

Decent place that I checked out due to my recent obsession with vietnamese delis. Got two things here that were $5 each. Both were pre-packaged selections. 1. Bo la lat / beef wrapped in betel leaf: Pretty good, though I microwaved it and perhaps dried it out a bit. 2. I couldn't find the name, but it looked like bean curd wrapped around a bamboo stick. This was pretty tasteless and I wasn't a fan.

BEST GARLIC FRIED CHICKEN WINGS EVER! (Literally all I have to say.) Parking is sort of on the side of the building, the markings are worn out, so be cautious when parking at night. Space inside deli is small but filled to the brim with Vietnamese delicacies. The owner speaks English extremely well so no worries if you have questions.

Questionable on the outside but food heaven inside. The place has a large selection of Vietnamese food where you get to choose between savory and sweet. I spent $25 on five items that day, and all of them came out perfect. Sour pork was my favorite and had a good kick to it. Bahn mi was also amazing with a variety of meat inside. Will go back and try out their chicken wings next time.

I came here for catering and the food was great! The pork was a bit dry when picked up, but regardless i can overlook that. The owner is friendly and always recommends specials for the day! Prices are right and deli foods have not disappointed me yet! Support this small business! The mango salad and the sugar cane shrimp are !

Super hole in the wall and honestly overshadowed by its popular neighbors, Seattle Deli and Saigon Deli. There's ample street parking (though I'm not sure how legal that is) and they're open every single day! The space is tiny but jam packed with so many delicious looking items it's hard for me to just choose one. Most recently I had the grilled chicken with coconut sticky rice. It was delicious and only $3.50. How do Vietnamese delis even make money?! Their shrimp and cucumber salad (not sure actual name) is bomb and has bits of lotus root in it. All the rolls I've tried are delicious but of course the star of the show is their garlic chicken wings. Hot, crisp, juicy...Everything I want in a chicken wing. BRB DROOLING. The owner speaks excellent English (RARE!) and is so friendly. I wish they had more business! I'll be coming back to support. Cafe sua da is standard and hits the spot.

We order 1 thing here and have only ever ordered 1 thing here and that 1 thing is the G A R L I C - F R I E D - C H I C K E N *Cue sound of Heaven's gates opening. We first tried it at a party. Our friend brought a platter of it. It was the biggest hit. Crunchy. Perfectly fried. Garlic goodness. It's like the best of stadium garlic fries joined with perfect fried chicken. What more can you ask for in life? The platter is $30 bucks and you can call ahead to order and pick up later. It's a little shop next to a sketchy looking dentist up the hill and to the left from international district's house of hong (our fav dimsum place). My husband and I half that $30 platter but its more than enough for a party. Wait, maybe I shouldnt publicize that? Oh well. ONLY CON I will say... In our last order we found tiny feathers on 4 of the wings. It was really weird. But its also kind of expected from the look of the place. This is just sounding bad as I type it, but it really wasn't a huge deal. I think the flavor compensates tremendously for this 1 time gross experience. But its so good still that we'll still order here in the future and perhaps use more caution and be on the lookout for feathers. Again, weird. But true.

The garlic chicken wings are the best in town. Super crispy and flavorful. If they don't have any available when you're there, he can fry some up for you. He says it takes 10 minutes but really it takes 20 minutes and it's worth the wait. You can also call ahead and order a tray of chicken wings for a party. It's always a hit and people asks where I got them. It's hard to tell them the actual location since it's located on a side street but that's what Google Maps is for. The owner is super nice and fluent in English. Plenty of parking too.

This is my first time to this deli and I am very impressed! I order a platter of garlic chicken wings and egg rolls. Everything went smoothly from start to finished. PROS: Location: located in International district. Easy to find. 5-6 parking spaces available right in front. Service: I placed my order two days before and it was steaming hot ready by the time I picked it up. The owners are very sweet and friendly. The deli was very clean, filled with pre made meals and hot items. Food: The garlic chicken wings are delicious. Seasoned and battered very nice with chunks of garlic. One of the best wings that I've had from a deli. The egg rolls are also very good, nice meat to veggie ratio. Both were freshly made. Price: Very seasonable prices. $25 for 50 egg rolls and $30 for platter of chicken wings. They take both cash and credit card!

Why only reviews on Banh Mi here? The real treat here is the savory Vietnamese comfort food soups like their Bun Rieu (Crab noodle soup), two varieties of steamed rice rolls (their specialty called Banh Cuon), and Viet Congee. On top of that, they have buffet style combos that have all the traditional Viet food that conjures up Mom's home cooking memories. Lastly, the prices are insanely affordable AND they take credit cards. As for Banh Mi, you have Seattle Deli and New Saigon across the street if you don't care for it here. Just sayin'.

I got banh bot loc la catered and it wasn't good. The meat was dry and the texture was off/ too chewy.

The food here is exceptional and the prices are great. They offer the best banh cuon in the city. Unfortunately however, the son (in his mid to late 30s) who often operates the front of the house is rude, disrespectful, impatient, ill mannered, and vulgar.

I can only review my one visit for a tray of banh beo.$30 for a tray of 150 pieces which my dad says is not bad. I called two days ahead and the guy was really nice over the phone. The business phone is a cell phone number so the guy texted me the updated catering menu. Helpful and also a first. Pickup was quick and easy. No tax if you pay with cash. Yes tax if you pay with credit card. I got a big container of nuoc cham too which was more than enough. Will come back for future catering needs. Overall, very yummy!

The best garlic wings EVER. I've ordered several times - and am never disappointed! They are always hot/fresh and the "small" order actually is a lot of chicken!

This hole in the wall spot is definitely worth checking out. They have a large variety of prepared Vietnamese snacks and meals, along with a hot foods bar that has a nice selection of Vietnamese dishes (bo kho, chicken curry, etc.) The desserts display is also quite impressive, and I was happy to see that they have my favorite fried banana dessert. As everyone before me has mentioned, their standout food item is undoubtedly their garlic fried chicken wings. The batter almost has a garlic potato chip taste to it, it's difficult to describe, but there's no denying their addictive. The owner of the establishment is also a funny dude who is seemingly never in a bad mood, and is very helpful in describing dishes to newbies. Parking can be difficult if the few spaces in front are taken up, but don't let that turn you away in checking out this awesome spot!

Love old food that is dry and sits out to then get added 3 dollars for using a credit card. That s@#f is illegal! You up sold your crap and it I still bought all your food trusting your recommendation. Sales person not a business owner at it finest. Only order fresh and f your fees! Shady!

My sis wanted to stop here. We parked in Chinatown and walked like about 15min to this spot. It was worth it. They had so many delicious food. Packaged , hot, and cold to your liking. I got a bit of everything. My eye was on the Banh Tom though. Its like this sweet potato, onion, and shrimp fritter. It was so good. Everything else is good too. Make a stop here if your in the neighborhood. You will not be disappointed.

I'm come here so many year because I'm love chicken wing very good but today im so scared never come here anymore , they sell rotten chicken meat . doing business without prestige ,no conscience. This is the first time they've sold stewed chicken to me but I'm really obsessed .

I always order my egg rolls for potlucks here. This year, I forgot to call in early (24hr+ before) to order my 50 egg rolls, and panicked. Called them when they opened the day of and they took the order with no problem (I still recommend calling earlier). They're well priced, quick and most importantly a huge hit at the gatherings. There's always someone who ask where I get them from. It's time I give them some credit.

Let's see - 10 tasty sandwiches (5 chicken, 5 pork), 3 iced coffees, 2 spring rolls and one big bag of shrimp chips = $30. $2.25 for a sandwich? $1.50 for iced coffee? And I LOVE Vietnamese coffee. And that pork sandwich on a toasted baguette was really, really good. And of course, the pork is so different from Paseo's that I really don't feel like I cheated on my favorite boyfriend (the #2 @ Paseo). I'm not torn between two lovers, not me. Besides, the banh mi isn't exactly overflowing with goods - there's an adequate amount of pork and jalapenos and stuffing, but it doesn't threaten to explode like a Paseo. Then again, for $2.25 how can you go wrong? I love this little deli. Nothing is written in English and we stood around waiting for the sandwiches saying things like "Ooh, I love that!" "Ooh, what is *that*?" "Mmm, that smells good." There are plenty of hot dishes steaming away and shelves of prepackaged snack foods and lots of plastic wrapped trays filled with things like, well, I don't know. Taro? Meat? Custard? They looked good, but I'll save the culinary adventure for the next visit. This deli is so worth finding. Plus the people are friendly. Keep them in business. Go.

This is my go to place for any party. I usually call a few days in advance. Garlic chicken wings are always a hit. I think this place is open everyday and holidays too. He speaks good English so call him up. And if there's something you want not on the menu just ask he might make it for you. Hes made me gret Chinese sticky rice with sausage . Great value!

My wife is Vietnamese and can vouch for this place. We both used to live in southern California, so if you have ever visited Westminster you have been to the largest Vietnamese community in the U.S. (beating out Houston as well). This place only serves food to go, but we are always willing to drive 10 miles to get this food. The specialty is the Banh Cuon (must be the clever name of Banh Cuon Deli). It is a wide yet thin rice paper noodle stuffed with ground pork and Asian mushrooms. Pour fish sauce on top and order a side of the shrimp/sweet potato tempura you will be in heaven. If you are adventurous and like the taste of fishy shrimp then try the Banh Beo. It's too much for me, but my wife loves it. It must be an acquired taste. By now if you are afraid then just go with the bahn mi sandwich, eggrolls or items from the steam table. Everything here is yummy, authentic and fairly priced. Make sure not to look at the floor or you may question the cleanliness. Just don't question the food!

Having braced luke warm food from every Vietnamese deli in the ID, I contest that I like this one the best. Sure you can wait in line at Saigon Deli with every other chump... Or you can support the deli that actually serves a better banh mi. Give it a try. Just not the shumai... I think they are made exclusively out of tendon.

YUMMMMMM. I found this place through yelp! And I must say I will 100% come back! The chicken wings are so crispy and fresh. I ordered a lunch box with 2 items... (I'm actually eating as I type because this deserves my yelp review)!! I also got the shrimp and pork belly... so tender and delicious!! I can't even deal! I also got a mango salad. And I haven't dug in yet, but I will soon and update this review again! Eating my mango salad right now... I'm a bit worried, the shrimp on top is really mushy and old... I hope I don't get sick.. other than that the salad is good, next time id ask them when the salad was made... other than that this place still deserves 5 stars... but I'm bumping it down a star because of the shrimp.. and I will update later for the next time I'm in.

I'm surprised there aren't many reviews on this place. It seems pretty busy at lunch time and after work, frequented by all types of people. I come here almost weekly for lunch. It's a nice grab-and-go spot. The food is cheap and good 'most of the time'. It's across from Seattle Deli, kind of hidden between Rainier/Boren Ave and 12th. I try not to come here in the evening because I've received smaller portions for the same thing I order for lunch. Maybe because it's a different person doing the scooping. Anyway, I like the food here. You can find all the Vietnamese sandwiches here. Pretty good at $2.25 each. You can also get their deli food. Two items with rice = $4. I really like their beef stew and their chicken curry. Vietnamese curry is my favorite curry. The egg rolls here are good too, 2 for a $1. Tasty and crispy. I like to order a couple of the $3 containers of their deli food and make rice at home, then I'm good to go for dinner for 2. Six bucks, tax included! :)