The 9 Best Bahn Mi Shops In Philadelphia
Updated: August 23, 2022
Bahn mi sandwiches are the greatest Vietnamese comfort food and these Philadelphia venues serve the best in town. We analyzed the top review sites, including diner and critic reviews for this list of top banh mi in Philadelphia. Start your day with a Trưng Chien Banh mi and Vietnamese coffee or go for a Chả banh mi at the spots below.
Find the perfect Banh mi spot
Street Side
Vietnamese, $, Old KensingtonVietnamese, $Philadelphia, Old Kensington
Best Vietnamese Food in Philadelphia
Philly Bite Magazine, 2020
Philadelphia's 3 best spots to score affordable Southeast Asian fare
Hoodline, 2019
Mi 'N Tea
Vietnamese, $, ManayunkVietnamese, $Philadelphia, ManayunkWhere to Get the Best of Banh Mi Sandwiches in Philadelphia
Philly Bite Magazine, 2020
Banh Mi Cali
Vietnamese, $, Center CityVietnamese, $Philadelphia, Center CityWhere to Get the Best of Banh Mi Sandwiches in Philadelphia
Philly Bite Magazine, 2020
Cafe Nhan
Vietnamese, $, NewboldVietnamese, $Philadelphia, NewboldCelebrate Tết at one of these top Vietnamese restaurants in Philadelphia
Hoodline, 2020
13 Destinations in Philly for Warm, Nourishing Bowls of Pho
Eater, 2021
Pop Up Café
Vietnamese, $$, Bella VistaVietnamese, $$Philadelphia, Bella VistaNewbold Cafe
American, $, NewboldAmerican, $Philadelphia, NewboldBistro SouthEast
Asian, $, Graduate HospitalAsian, $Philadelphia, Graduate HospitalThe Breakfast Den
Vietnamese, $, Graduate HospitalVietnamese, $Philadelphia, Graduate Hospital15 Philly Restaurants With Really Excellent Lunch Menus
Eater, 2022
15 Essential Brunch Restaurants in Philadelphia
Thrillist, 2022
Pho Cali Vietnamese Restaurant
Vietnamese, $, Center CityVietnamese, $Philadelphia, Center CityWhy is this list better than others?
Choosing the right spot for Banh mi can be tough, especially if you’re exploring new restaurants. We used our boam magic powers to analyze 823905 local restaurant reviews, Google and Yelp ratings for 16402 restaurants, and 770 lists and articles from top sources like Eater and Philly Bite Magazine. These spots have been featured in Eater - 13 Destinations in Philly for Warm, Nourishing Bowls of Pho and Philly Bite Magazine - Where to Get the Best of Banh Mi Sandwiches in Philadelphia. Every option we show has been verified as open and offering key services when we recommend it, thanks to our real-time updates. Every restaurant shown earned its spot fair and square. With boam, money never makes the list. We don’t recommend restaurants lightly, these 10 are really something special.
Recurring questions
Drink pairing tips for Banh mi
The perfect complement to banh mi
When ordering banh mi, experts suggest pairing it with a glass of Cilantro Chile Cooler, a popular cocktail.
The ultimate drink pairing for banh mi
Finding the ideal drink pairing for banh mi can be tricky. It’s worth exploring some white wine, particularly a glass of Kabinett. This, sweet, white wine balances the spicy banh mi.
Muscat de Alexandria with your banh mi
When considering what goes best with banh mi, we recommend a glass of Muscat de Alexandria, it truly complements the dish as it cuts through the fattiness of the meat.
Factoids about Banh mi
A classic dish
If you take a trip to bahn mi, then the well-known, tasty bahn mi should be on your radar! It is a local classic.
The longest baguette
A little baguette never hurt anybody! The size of the longest baguette might surprise you, coming in at 400 feet! How big of a kitchen do you need to make that?
Ready for 6 sandwich of peanut butter and jelly sandwich?
Patrick Bertoletti broke the world record by eating the most peanut butter and jelly sandwich in one sitting. The new record - that has not been beaten since - is 6 sandwich.
Parking tips
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