Thim Hing Banh Mi

This place was recommended by a Viet friend. So glad i came here, Combi Banh Mi is the best I had so far! Curry beef stew is good too. Will ne back for sure.

Cash only. their Banh Mi is amazingly crunchy ....... it's not what a few pictures can talk about.... our Latino friend took out their Banh Mi and liked it too. We did see customers that come in just to purchase their french bread. was it $6 something like that?

I just came back from Vietnam. And I was shocked to find in Houston a better Banh Mi than the ones I tried in Vietnam 🤯 Absolutely delicious. Recommend combination with extra pate!

The service is fast and food was great. The bread is so crunchy good. Just make sure to bring cash. They accept cash or zelle.

Great sandwiches! I highly recommend the xui mai or the meatball sandwich—you can’t go wrong with either. They offer both small and large sizes, so you can choose what fits your appetite. Definitely worth trying!

Got some banh mi to go with the veggies separate, heated them up in the toaster oven and then added the pickled veggies, it was delicious, 10/10. Super crispy bread!

This is now one of my favorite banh mi places in Houston. The bread is light, crispy, and toasted perfectly. I ordered the combination and really enjoyed it. The balance between bread, meat, and dressing is great. The prices are very reasonable too.

Great price! The perfect Vietnamese sandwich, best in Houston! They make their own meatballs and they add them to the special "thap cam" sandwich! The bread is longer and thinner than other Vietnamese sandwich shops, so you can enjoy the ingredients! Bathrooms need attention and the parking is crazy during lunch!

My coworker and I came here to pick up banh nis and we ordered shrimp and pate. (Off menu). The bread was soft but I think I squished it on the way out bc it felt more like a banh mi panini . They had thick slices of pate but I barely tasted the shrimp. But it was also so good I forgot the shrimp. They made it within minutes at $5 each. They can do zelle and cash. The staff was fast but hard to hear. Maybe due to the class wall from covid? Points heavily taken off bc of the missing shrimps. :( Parking is free and out front.

Top 3 banh mi place in my eyes! So sad banh mi is at $5 nowadays, but inflation is unavoidable. Pretty easy to order, short line, and there's an easy-to-read menu. I got the large grilled pork, which came on a long skinny baguette, classic! Comes with all the toppings I love: carrot, cilantro, cucumber, and the special mayo. $11 to get really FULL. Their menu also have a lot of noodle soups, which is different from other banh mi shops, in case you're not feeling sandwiches. Parking can be a little tough. Oh! And grab some egg tarts at EKG Bakery in the next plaza over, you can just walk over.

Food was really good. I had the grilled pork banh mi and pate banh mi. I also had their grilled pork and rice plate. All of the food was fresh and tasty The reason it wasn't 5 stars is because the service could be better. There was no warmth or appreciation. And they didn't make any drink suggestions. Sometimes upselling can be a convenient thing.

If you're looking for a good quality and authentic Vietnamese banh mi (sandwich) to eat in Houston, this is definitely the spot. My parents have been ordering to-go from here for years, and they never disappoint. The quality is great. The price point for it is very good too. If you're not eating the sandwich right away, you can always ask them to separate the vegetables so that you can reheat the bread itself later, separately. If you don't have time to wait on the order, I would highly recommend calling ahead to order. They always have it ready by the time we arrive to pick it up. We always get the combination banh mi, which is so good! I also feel like they never overload it too much with the butter and pate, which is good because it doesn't feel too heavy after eating it.

One of my favorite Banh Mi places in Houston. The baguette is crispy on the outside yet soft on the inside. Great ratio of meat, vegetables, and butter. Incredibly cheap prices as well... $5.50 for a large! Make sure to bring cash!

The service is quick and friendly. Our banh mi thap cam came out after about 10 minutes. I didn't particularly taste anything special with the banh mi, and there was way too much of their butter/mayo on the bread.

Alway run out of large size and only want to sale small size, just want to make more profit

Have you ever missed sui cao quan 5 ?? This is your place! Taste exactly like Saigon ! I really really love it. A must try hidden gem !!!!!! With the price going up everywhere like crazy, this place is unbeatable!

Cash or Zelle. I wanted to stop by and try one of the OG sandwich shops. There wasn't the Wow Factor that I was expecting. A little shy on the meat portion.

Bring cash! Double up on meat portion if you're getting thit nuong! Two size in banh mi, sandwiches are long not wide. My favorites are thap cam. Xiu mai was ok, but not the star of the show, and thit nuong has a stronger lemon grass flavor. Bread was on par. & for your mom to know, they don't offer a buy 5 get one free. A lot of places did that before, and so my mom was asking me that very same thing Big crowd in the morning, bring cash. Wait in line... seating area is open, and if you wanna order more off the menu, seats are usually open through the day and very easy to snag a table for 2, or 4p. It's pretty chill inside Parking is reasonable, and when I went there was a man who seemed to be homeless but helpful, helped direct parking - they also have a sign inside that says please do not give money to the homeless.

Thim Hing is one of the oldest banh mi shops in Houston. Growing up, my dad use to take my sister and I here pretty much every week, when it was still just across from Hong Kong City Mall. And we always loved it. A few years ago, Thim Hing moved a block down and it was still just as delicious as I remembered it to be. Unfortunately, though it is still a good sandwich, they really REALLY cut down in the amount of filling they give. I had ordered the combination banh mi with veggies in the side, and the lack of meat was appalling. Eating this, you're basically just filling up on bread. I think the entire banh Mi had a total of 1 meatball, 2 small slices cold pork meat, 3 slices of Cha lua (pork) and a thin long pate stick. There's always a line of people here waiting to pick up bulk orders on the weekend. Next time, instead of waiting, I'd rather head down a block to Nguyen Ngo and get a banh mi there instead.

Like any long time business, Thim Hing has had their good / bad days. As a consumer who has been in the banh mi (eating) game for awhile, I can say I've had some really awesome times as well as not so great ones. If they were consistently on their A game, then they're one of the better options in this part of town. However, they're on their B game most of the time, so I'm giving them 4 stars for now. They did a good job in pivoting during the height of the pandemic. They managed to close the indoor dining and become a popular takeout spot. While things have resumed, I am not sure if they're back to their glory days, but I'd say it's getting back slowly. The place is spacious and the crowds fluctuate the hardest during the early morning and lunchtime. Their banh mi thap cam (combination) is probably my go-to sandwich. At $5, it's considered a cheap eat and it's well portioned with a crispy french baguette nicely packed with the cold cuts, paté, a little mayo/butter, and some nice crunchy greens. The airy nature of the bread is the most important part to me when considering a quality banh mi and I think they've done an outstanding job here. If thap cam is not your thing, then I recommend the thit nuong, aka grilled pork, as a worthy alternative. Unfortunately, I've not been the biggest fan of their xiu mai (meatball) or the ga xe (shredded chicken). I normally like these options at other shops, but they've been a tad on the dry side for me. Not the biggest deal in the world, but I've struck out on a few occasions when giving them chances on these ones. Their hot food is surprisingly underrated in my opinion. Their hoanh thanh (wonton) noodle soup ($7)is tasty and the $7.50 bo kho (beef stew) is a great item for some banh mi dipping. I am not against their hu tieu ($7) or their duck with egg noodle soup ($8.50). I think a good starter is their xiu mai dia + op la (meatball + eggs with banh bread and so is the banh bot chien (stir fried rice cakes in turmeric flour). Service has also been a bit hit or miss at times, but I try to take it in stride and focus on the food. There are a couple who seem disgruntled and I'm far from the only person who has noticed. I'll still keep coming to support and hope everyone else reading this also gives them a shot.

Tasty sandwich, small portions. Thim Hing has but a banh mi staple in Houston for years and years and years. I remember my childhood years were filled with weekend runs to Thim Hing with my family. Their sandwiches have always been quite tasty but their portions have been diminishing. Ordered a combination sandwich for lunch on a Sunday. Got home, opened the sandwich, and found four thin slices of meat and one meatball. At $4+ for a large sandwich, one would expect a little more. The veggies were ordered on the side which offered a glimpse into just how little filling is really inside. I do admit, what I got was quite tasty. Is it a good sandwich? Yes. Is it worth the price with so many other options around? Not really. Overall, I think this place is worth a try but there are better deals around.

I got the combination special in size large, and the meats and vegetables were perfectly portioned to match each bite. I especially like the surprising addition of xiu mai in the combo, but it works well! The bread is fresh and the exterior is so warm and crispy, and there isn't an excess of bread to fillings. Each bite is better than the last. They were a bit slow in getting out my order, even though I was the only customer in there at the time, but that's not a huge deal. The inside is like any average locally owned Asian restaurant in Houston--homey, with an assortment of knickknacks on the counters and walls. Would recommend this place to any banh mi lovers out there!

On a quest for the best banh mi in Houston. Bought 3 sammiches; the combo, pate and another one, I forgot xD. I did like how long they were and thinner, it was not as stuffed so better fitting in your mouth. The flavors were there, and they were good however not super memorable.

CASH ONLY PEOPLE! I don't know how many times I come here and fail to bring cash! One of my family's favorite places to order bánh mì! I love how they offer small or large bánh mì, however the large often sells out quick since it's a better price! Too bad there's no deals on how many sandwiches to buy and get one free. Regardless, I'd still buy plenty from them anyway!

One of the best Banh Mi place in Houston. Love their Grilled pork sandwich and combo sandwich. Their baguettes are the best!

I think like others have mentioned, it can be hit or miss here. The very first time I tried the Banh Mi here, it tasted quite old and turned me off from ever returning. My dad recently convinced me to give them another taste end of last year and I've been back since then. They have two sizes - medium and large for the Banh Mi. I always get a large and it's only $5. Great pricing. Our go tos are usually the Banh Mi Thap Cam (cold cut meats) and Banh Mi Thit Ngui (grilled pork). I love mine with extra jalapeño and sliced in half for easy munching. I think the amount of meat in the sandwiches are okay and for $2 more you can order extra meat if you want it. The bread is light and crispy and that's essential to a good Banh Mi. I've also tried the Banh Bot Chien here. It was delicious and crispy with plenty of bot chien. I will definitely get that one again. Customer service is subpar, but not surprising for this part of town lol Overall they are worth checking out and I would recommend.

Og spot to get bánh mì thịt xiu mai (meatball) Do it. Get double or triple meat. Trust me.

My first and will be the last time I am going to this Banh Mi place. I was recommend by my best friend to try their Grilled Pork BM. But unfortunately, due to this person's extremely bad customer service, I will never step into this shop ever again. Owners if you are reading, please teach your employees common courtesy and basic customer service skills which this person is obviously lacking.

Ordered two sandwiches, the roast pork, and the jambon. Both were tasty. A lot of people have complained the meat portions are skimpy, but I felt they were adequate. The roast pork tasted nicer than the jambon, but both were decent. What made theirs better than the usual was that the bread is crisp and toasted giving it a delicate crunch. The vegetables in the sandwich and seasonings were good. The banh mi I had in Toronto, Canada was tastier, but this was many years ago. This shop in Houston has a following, apparently, and has been around for decades. Yes, I would eat there again; I'm continuing my search for the best banh mi, though.

Misleading. They don't accept Credit cards even though they said that they did. Couldn't care less when I told them.

This place is convenient to my house & it opens pretty early as well. They are not offering dine in service due to covid-19 but they are doing to go orders. This place is extremely busy so be prepared to wait however the lines moves very fast. When I come here I usually order the banh mi bo kho, it's a hit and a miss. Somedays the meat is tender & melts in my mouth & somedays the meat is just plain chewy & and I hate that. Today I decided to order something different which is rice with pork chops, shredded pork & an egg. I didn't really like the pork chops as it was very thin and lacked in flavor but I did enjoy my shredded pork. Overall decent food and service, I'll come back because it opens early.

This place would be really good if they didn't skimp on the meat. How are you gonna charge for a full banh mi but give so little meat? Give the customer what they pay for. So many ppl complain about this but nothing is being done about it.

This place used to be my favorite banh mi place. The bread is still exceptional but the protein portion is a joke.

I'd probably argue that the meat ball Banh mi here is the best out of all their options! Generous amount of veggies on the side as well. The owners were really sweet. We had driven quite a long way and got stuck in traffic but they still waited for us past closing hours to make sure we could get our order. That is above and beyond customer service right there. Fairly priced and delicious!

Best banh mi in Houston! Got the combo special! Kinda pricey at $4.25 a sandwich. The banh mi is long and thin so it doesn't have much filling. But the banh mi is aaaaaaaaamaazing!! Whatever the put in there makes it so delicious. The pickled veggies and greens are the same as other places. It's the meats that they put inside of the sandwich. So good! My only complaint would be the banh mi bread. If you don't eat the banh mi right away, the bread becomes very chewy after a few hours. Not good for picnics, road trips, and such. Overall, still the best banh mi I've had in Houston! It's the variety of meat fillings that makes the difference.

As good as as honest tasting as it gets. A hard to find example of allowing al the simplest ingredients shine the brightest they can ... all coming together in a very wonderful and beautiful way every bite of the way. The bite of the bread is the magic and through. It the magic of the homemade butter and to it the combinations of meets and brightened by the pickled carrots and jalapeño pepper... one bite at a time enjoyed every time. This seriously is a homerun and everyone who gets the pleasure to eat this sandwich knows this secret place in Houston.

Their banhmi(s) are delicious. I love their chicken bread. However, their customer services were the worst things I have encountered. The cashier was extremely rude. I have been to this place for a few time because of their delicious bread. Due to their customer services, I won't be back. 5 stars for their food. 0 star for their service.

The banh mi is so good, especially the Xiu Mai and Thap Cam. Juicy, yet not dripping, and so flavourful. The lady at the cash can be more polite and smiley to make the customers feel more invited though. :-) She greeted us by really abruptly saying they were out of so and so choices instead of hello! But you're here for the food, so it is good!

Their banh mi tap cam (special/combination) is my favorite. If time permits, I like their banh bot chien (turnip egg cake) there as well for its slightly sweet vinegar sauce it comes with.

I always ordered Banh Mi Xiu Mai with extra meat, but it always came with so little meat. The past two times I ordered an extra meat and a regular to compare the portion. They literally gave me 1 meatball more for the extra meat one. So disappointing.

Delicious banh mi--the grilled pork banh mi was so flavorful, and I liked the shredded chicken banh mi as well (I split the two sandwiches with a friend). I'd definitely recommend and return.

One of my favorite sandwiches places, been going there for years. Their pate is to die for, I like the combination sandwich the most.

The 4th time I come to this shop, the sandwiches is really delicious, this cashier is very enthusiastic, and friendly. Every time I buy big orders, she always asks if I need her to help me bring sandwiches to the car. she always takes care of my orders, I am appreciate it. I will supporting this shop again.

They forgot to make my sandwich while taking care of other customers. The meatball sandwich was pathetic. The meatballs were tasty, but there was barely any in there. The bread was pretty tasty and soft. The cilantro that was in my sandwich was mostly thick stems! I didn't feel very satisfied after finishing the sandwich. All of the tables were still dirty from the last occupants. This place needs some serious remodeling. It's just sad and depressing in there. Just overall disappointment.

The best Vietnamese sandwich in Houston. This my holy grail for banh mi. The French baguette is so good. They are known for their meatballs. Yes, their banh mi is $$$ for a Chinatown banh mi, but the large banh mi is huge and worth the price. They have a buy 10 get 1 free banh mi deal. My favorites: banh mi thit nuong and banh mi ga pate. It's worth it - try it. NOTE: cash only and make sure they calculate pricing correctly and gives you correct change. There's been some incident of miscalculation and short change given...

What a rip off. Back in the 90s they were the best and along the way, they got greedy n cheap. Slowly their greed grew. Thats probably how they were able to upgrade to a newer building. They barely fill their banh mi but since theyre one of the originals, i come back every 6 mos or so. Ive had it with them! I decided to finally pay them a visit since theyve moved 1 block over to wilcrest from boone. They introduced a 4.00 large...ON BELLAIRE! Not a heights, montrose or even a sugarland location!! Even more bullsh1t. Look at my pic for the saddest banh mi xiu mai to have been created. Adding insult to injury, it wasnt even as delectable as it once was! Light flavor, no sauce drippings, not even a dash of soy sauce. Ill wait for 8a to visit nguyen ngo. Ill never ever buy a banh mi from them again, even tho they do open at 5a! Unworthy.

Got grilled pork and combination today. Found they raised the price after closing for a bit, which Im fine with. When I ate the sandwich, found the bread super hard and there was barely any meat inside. Very disappointed, probably wont go back for a while.

Finally they moved to a nicer building. I ordered to go and they seem to have a better ordering system. But the parking lot sucks. Not big and open like the old location. When you order, Theres a line to stand in & they give you 'take a #' ticket after you order. The owner daughter is still the cashier. If it's your first time it is normal for rude attitude. The sandwiches still taste the same and price hasn't changed much. Can't wait to come back to dine in one day!

The best sandwiches in Houston hands down. I usually get the meatball sandwich and it's delicious every time!! Con: I paid for extra meatballs as well since they don't put a lot but it seemed to be the same amount without paying for extra...Just wish they added more meatballs because it's super flavorful

So disappointed after years I have come here. They getting so ridiculous cheap on the meat. We don't mind to paid $ 4.25 for a sandwich which is expensive for SW area, not talking about we willing to paid $1.50 for extra meat (2 more lil meat ball) total $5.75 per Sanwhich and looks how much meat and veggies gave. Really? Not recommend this place and we will not come back.

Highly disappointed today going here after hearing a few people raging about this place.. I ordered 2 Banh mi Xui mai and 1 combo, thank goodness I ordered an extra combo and added the meat from that one into these two sandwiches.. I should've drove a little further to Don's Sandwiches instead!!

I love their new location much more cleaner and moderns food still taste great as before just updated location. Parking lot at the new location is a bit tight due to a pool hall and game room in the same complex. I like the interior spacious plenty of table to sit at and chair on the side for Togo orders. I normally come here for the French bread combination. I think their xiu Mai compliments the other other meat so yummy and buttery. I've tried their beef stew wasn't so impressed with it. It was quite bland and no flavor at all.. I was expecting a bit of richness in their broth. Wonton soup no noodle just soup. Pretty good soup and flavored wonton can't complain. Overall a great location with same great taste.

"So, a Filipino girl & a European girl walk into an bar..." er...make that an authentic, hole-in-the-wall Vietnamese restaurant...and what happens??? The male owner (we presume) starts pointing at our feet and yelling at us in Vietnamese (apparently, they had just mopped). Yeup. It's THAT authentic. No politeness needed here. We came here to eat, and we knew our place on the totem pole. It's a privilege to eat here, not a right. Came here with fellow Yelpers to finally try what was deemed the holy grail of Banh Mis. None of us were fluent in Vietnamese, but with some finagling and random pointing at the menu, we were able to order our sandwiches quickly. I got the small Thit Nuong (grilled pork banh mi). The french bread is the size of a foot long, though narrower and it contained grilled pork, a variety of veggies, jalapenos, and the infamous sweet "mayo" sauce. I've had banh mi's around Houston, and I'd have to say that what makes Thim Hing really stand out is their sauce. It's sweeter, and more flavorful than other places. Next time, I'd like to order the bahn mi with extra meat and extra sauce, but it appears I have to first learn how to speak broken Vietnamese before I can do so. I had Justine H. order one for my friend who came late, and he thoroughly enjoyed it. For banh mi on this side of town, I'd definitely pick this joint over the plethora of Vietnamese restaurants. However, for "good-enough" banh mi, I'd probably stick to Givrals in town for convenience.

A month of closing for vacation, and now back open. I miss it so much I had 3 Combo's this am. And it costed me nothing! Food: Small sandwich -$2.50 and it's the best Bahn mi ever. A Large sandwichn-?$3.50 and extend th pleasure of the small one by a few inches. A+" Meatball Sandwich- A+++ Must Try! Combo Sandwich- A+ Must Try! Duck Soup- A+ Must Try! I'm in love with everything else here too, Breakfast, lunch and dinner. I cant think of anything better, a better place to be on a bad day, A happier time between you and the wonderful deli like offerings. My soul searching is over, the meaning of life has been discovered, the world is a better place because of Thim Hing.

Best Banh Mi place I've been to. The bread is to die for, perfect crunch on the outside and hot and soft inside. The $2 is maybe 8 inches long and the sauce they put in is delicious (different, maybe a little sweeter than other banh mi shops). I found out that extra meat costs $1 and they really hook it up. I always get the Banh Mi Thit Nuong (grilled pork). Getting full for $3? Yes please. It really is a little hole in the wall place but it's great. I've been there 3 times this week. **NOTE--- there is a language barrier. If you don't speak Vietnamese, be prepared for that. I was really frustrated last time because I wanted four $2 banh mis with extra meat and extra sauce and no jalapenos (which would be 12) but instead they gave me four large $3 banh mis with extra meat, no extra sauce, with jalapenos (total was $16). I also got a very disapproving look when I told them they'd made the mistake... even before they had cut the bread open. **I have officially had 4... no mske that FIVE sandwiches from this place within 5 days or so.

I had their chicken banh mi, the flavors were great and the bread was soft yet crispy. Best banh mi bread I've had!! I definitely recommend this over lee's sandwiches. $4 for a large!!

Sandwiches are a bit on the weaker side here being narrower than most places and not exactly stuffed with food as you can tell from pictures posted here. It's cash only so make sure to bring some but the nice thing is no tax is charged or it's already included in the price as the Banh mi was $4 flat. Service was just okay and could be improved upon with a smile from the cashier and a friendlier tone but I mean it's an Asian place so what can you really expect? The venue itself has a decent parking lot. Make sure to drive around to the further back side if you can't find parking directly in front of the store as there's plenty over there. Tables were decently clean and not many crumbs were found on the floor. All-in-all it's an average Banh mi place inconvenienced by the fact that it's cash only with small portions.