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Where to Get Bodacious Banh Mi in Seattle

With grilled pork, cold cuts, fried fish, and more

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Banh mi is the perfect food. It can be a snack, it can be a meal, it can be eaten in a car, you can cut them up and serve them at parties, and at most places they are relatively inexpensive. A classic banh mi includes an herb like cilantro, chiles like jalapenos, vegetables, and a protein, which can be pork or tofu or — especially at newer-wave banh mi joints — nearly anything. Expand your mind and expand your mouth around some of these bad boys.

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Yeh Yeh's

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The trickiest part of visiting this unassuming Lynnwood favorite might be navigating the parking lot during peak business hours. The hassle is well worth it, though, for the variety of banh mi that includes grilled meats (pork, chicken, and beef), tofu, ham, BBQ pork (or ham with BBQ pork), and what looks like a Northeastern U.S.–inspired section of the menu — brisket, pastrami, and Philly cheesesteak.

A closeup of the “BBQ/ham” special banh mi at Yeh Yeh’s
The “BBQ/ham” special at Yeh Yeh’s
Yeh Yeh’s

Seattle Deli

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The name reflects the initial location (in the Little Saigon neighborhood) of this beloved deli before it opened the now-remaining location in a Korean strip mall in Edmonds. While there are a few appetizers, entrees, and other Vietnamese treats, the bulk of the business focuses on excellent execution of four types of banh mi: chicken, cold cut with pate, tofu, and the signature grilled pork.

Rise and Shine Bakery

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Located on Highway 99 in Edmonds, Rise and Shine meets wholesale demand for crackly baguettes while also serving rotating specials like banh mi chao (“breakfast” skillet), bo ne (Vietnamese beef stew), and banh mi made from the baguettes. All the sandwiches, including the lemongrass-infused grilled beef, the tofu and mushroom, and grilled pork and fried egg, are freshly prepared.

A banh mi sandwich filled with meat, cilantro, and sliced cucumber.
 Grilled pork banh mi at Rise and Shine Bakery
Jay Friedman

Banh Town

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In addition to traditional banh mi like grilled pork, tofu, and dac biet (“pork special” with layers of porky cold cuts and pate), this Greenwood shop offers a couple of sandwiches with modern twists. One has corned beef that’s dipped in pho broth and then grilled, while the “phap” is a French chicken sandwich in which the chicken is braised in soy sauce and butter, then topped with grilled sweet onions, jalapenos, cilantro, and melted mozzarella cheese.

Two banh mi sandwiches on white parchment.
Banh Town’s corned beef and French chicken banh mi.
Jay Friedman

Saigon Drip Cafe

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Saigon Drip Cafe brings a variety of Vietnamese fare to Pioneer Square, but it’s a pair of beef banh mi that is particularly intriguing. The Banh Mi Dip contains brisket, pate, and grilled onions, and comes with a side of beef bone marrow soup for dipping. There’s also a Beef Blitz that has grilled beef wrapped in betel leaves, with the usual pate, pickled carrot and daikon, cucumber, cilantro, mayo and soy sauce filling the grilled baguette.

A pair of banh mi in a box with French fries.
Saigon Drip Cafe’s Banh Mi Dip (regular) and Beef Blitz (mini) with fries
Jay Friedman

Saigon Deli

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Often confused with the nearby Saigon Vietnam Deli (also a good choice) on the same block of Jackson (and unrelated to Saigon Deli in the University District), Saigon Deli is a long-time favorite for banh mi and other Vietnamese deli delights. Portions of BBQ pork and roast chicken, for example, are generous. While the line can be long at lunchtime, the sandwich makers assemble banh mi orders rapidly, wrapping filled crusty baguettes in white paper, rolling on a rubber band, and placing each one in a plastic bag with a napkin in an orderly fashion.

A banh mi sandwich stuffed with grilled pork.
Saigon Deli’s grilled pork banh mi.
Jay Friedman

Chu Minh Tofu and Vegan Deli

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While many banh mi places offer tofu as a non-meat option, Chu Minh’s entire deli is vegan, including ten banh mi varieties. Choices include roasted “pork,” BBQ “duck,” lemongrass “chicken,” and sesame “beef.” (Don’t skip the unique “pork” skin sandwich!) All come slathered with chili sauce and vegan mayonnaise.

The vegan banh mi at Chu Minh Tofu and Vegan Deli.
Chu Minh Tofu and Vegan Deli offers vegan banh mi.
Chu Minh Tofu and Vegan Deli [Official Photo]

Oh's Sandwiches

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This sliver of a store in West Seattle justifiably draws crowds for its four banh mi offerings. It is especially known for its mayonnaise and liver pate, both made fresh daily. That pate is spread lightly on the grilled pork and grilled chicken sandwiches, with a more generous layer on the “classic,” which includes sliced jambon, sliced pork roll, and dried shredded pork. Oh’s also has a wide variety of milk tea, iced tea, smoothies, and other beverages.

Pork and tofu banh mi sandwiches from Oh’s, cut in half
Pork and tofu banh mi sandwiches from Oh’s
Oh’s Sandwiches

Billiard Hoang

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It started as a pool hall selling Vietnamese sandwiches about 30 years ago, and though the menu has expanded since then, the banh mi are still the highlight here. The BBQ pork and Vietnamese sausage banh mi is especially popular, and they are reasonably priced at $6 each (definitely add a lightly fluffed scrambled egg). Get them to go or to dine in — with an option to play pool as a bonus.

A banh mi sandwich in a red plastic boat tray.
BBQ pork and Vietnamese sausage banh mi at Billiard Hoang.
Jay Friedman

Voi Cà Phê

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This corner storefront (with a handful of outdoor tables and chairs) in Georgetown is a popular spot for a small selection of pastries and a variety of Vietnamese coffee drinks—plus whole beans by the bag. There are also a number of banh mi sandwiches of regular and mini size made with baguettes from Q Bakery. The Nem Nướng Hà Nội has lemongrass in the pork sausage patty and fine shreds of refreshing mint. Vegetarian options include coconut curry tofu as well as claypot-braised “veggie fish.”

A pair of banh mi sandwiches.
A pork sausage patty banh mi and cold cut special mini mi at Voi Ca Phe
Jay Friedman

Tony's Bakery

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Tony’s Bakery is a kaleidoscopic affair crammed full of all kinds of colorful products, particularly the desserts. Even the walls and windows are overrun with splashy signs, including pictures of the ten banh mi that are always available. Take note of number 7: banh mi ca xa ot, made with basa fish (a type of catfish) that’s marinated in lemongrass and chili pepper, then battered and fried. The true secret to the sandwich’s success, however, is its super-flavorful smear of garlic-chive aioli. 

A banh mi sandwich packed with sliced onions, jalapeños, pickled radish and carrot, and fried fish.
The basa fish banh mi at Tony’s Bakery.
Jay Friedman

Q Bakery

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At Q Bakery, customers buy bread by the bagged bunch. The bakery also offers banh mi, with classic flavors like grilled or BBQ pork and shredded chicken. There are also some less-common options ones as well. Banh mi ca moi comes with tinned sardines in tomato sauce, the vegetables countering the sandwich’s fishiness. Even better is banh mi chao tom, with a shrimp paste “cake” that’s squishy and slightly salty, a perfect par to a fried egg.

A crumbled pork skin banh mi.
The pork skin banh mi at Q Bakery.
Jay Friedman

Dalat Quan

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The banh mi at this White Center spot are grilled to order, so it’s best to dine in or to eat them as soon as possible when ordering to-go. For the dac biet, the cold cuts are sliced in-house and are thicker for a meatier experience. The grilled pork is a little non-traditional but still delicious with vinegary pepperoncinis to supplement the jalapenos, plus red onions and cooling slices of tomato.

Two halves of a grilled pork banh mi sandwich.
DaLat Quan’s banh mi with pork is grilled upon ordering.
Jay Friedman

Yeh Yeh's

The trickiest part of visiting this unassuming Lynnwood favorite might be navigating the parking lot during peak business hours. The hassle is well worth it, though, for the variety of banh mi that includes grilled meats (pork, chicken, and beef), tofu, ham, BBQ pork (or ham with BBQ pork), and what looks like a Northeastern U.S.–inspired section of the menu — brisket, pastrami, and Philly cheesesteak.

A closeup of the “BBQ/ham” special banh mi at Yeh Yeh’s
The “BBQ/ham” special at Yeh Yeh’s
Yeh Yeh’s

Seattle Deli

The name reflects the initial location (in the Little Saigon neighborhood) of this beloved deli before it opened the now-remaining location in a Korean strip mall in Edmonds. While there are a few appetizers, entrees, and other Vietnamese treats, the bulk of the business focuses on excellent execution of four types of banh mi: chicken, cold cut with pate, tofu, and the signature grilled pork.

Rise and Shine Bakery

Located on Highway 99 in Edmonds, Rise and Shine meets wholesale demand for crackly baguettes while also serving rotating specials like banh mi chao (“breakfast” skillet), bo ne (Vietnamese beef stew), and banh mi made from the baguettes. All the sandwiches, including the lemongrass-infused grilled beef, the tofu and mushroom, and grilled pork and fried egg, are freshly prepared.

A banh mi sandwich filled with meat, cilantro, and sliced cucumber.
 Grilled pork banh mi at Rise and Shine Bakery
Jay Friedman

Banh Town

In addition to traditional banh mi like grilled pork, tofu, and dac biet (“pork special” with layers of porky cold cuts and pate), this Greenwood shop offers a couple of sandwiches with modern twists. One has corned beef that’s dipped in pho broth and then grilled, while the “phap” is a French chicken sandwich in which the chicken is braised in soy sauce and butter, then topped with grilled sweet onions, jalapenos, cilantro, and melted mozzarella cheese.

Two banh mi sandwiches on white parchment.
Banh Town’s corned beef and French chicken banh mi.
Jay Friedman

Saigon Drip Cafe

Saigon Drip Cafe brings a variety of Vietnamese fare to Pioneer Square, but it’s a pair of beef banh mi that is particularly intriguing. The Banh Mi Dip contains brisket, pate, and grilled onions, and comes with a side of beef bone marrow soup for dipping. There’s also a Beef Blitz that has grilled beef wrapped in betel leaves, with the usual pate, pickled carrot and daikon, cucumber, cilantro, mayo and soy sauce filling the grilled baguette.

A pair of banh mi in a box with French fries.
Saigon Drip Cafe’s Banh Mi Dip (regular) and Beef Blitz (mini) with fries
Jay Friedman

Saigon Deli

Often confused with the nearby Saigon Vietnam Deli (also a good choice) on the same block of Jackson (and unrelated to Saigon Deli in the University District), Saigon Deli is a long-time favorite for banh mi and other Vietnamese deli delights. Portions of BBQ pork and roast chicken, for example, are generous. While the line can be long at lunchtime, the sandwich makers assemble banh mi orders rapidly, wrapping filled crusty baguettes in white paper, rolling on a rubber band, and placing each one in a plastic bag with a napkin in an orderly fashion.

A banh mi sandwich stuffed with grilled pork.
Saigon Deli’s grilled pork banh mi.
Jay Friedman

Chu Minh Tofu and Vegan Deli

While many banh mi places offer tofu as a non-meat option, Chu Minh’s entire deli is vegan, including ten banh mi varieties. Choices include roasted “pork,” BBQ “duck,” lemongrass “chicken,” and sesame “beef.” (Don’t skip the unique “pork” skin sandwich!) All come slathered with chili sauce and vegan mayonnaise.

The vegan banh mi at Chu Minh Tofu and Vegan Deli.
Chu Minh Tofu and Vegan Deli offers vegan banh mi.
Chu Minh Tofu and Vegan Deli [Official Photo]

Oh's Sandwiches

This sliver of a store in West Seattle justifiably draws crowds for its four banh mi offerings. It is especially known for its mayonnaise and liver pate, both made fresh daily. That pate is spread lightly on the grilled pork and grilled chicken sandwiches, with a more generous layer on the “classic,” which includes sliced jambon, sliced pork roll, and dried shredded pork. Oh’s also has a wide variety of milk tea, iced tea, smoothies, and other beverages.

Pork and tofu banh mi sandwiches from Oh’s, cut in half
Pork and tofu banh mi sandwiches from Oh’s
Oh’s Sandwiches

Billiard Hoang

It started as a pool hall selling Vietnamese sandwiches about 30 years ago, and though the menu has expanded since then, the banh mi are still the highlight here. The BBQ pork and Vietnamese sausage banh mi is especially popular, and they are reasonably priced at $6 each (definitely add a lightly fluffed scrambled egg). Get them to go or to dine in — with an option to play pool as a bonus.

A banh mi sandwich in a red plastic boat tray.
BBQ pork and Vietnamese sausage banh mi at Billiard Hoang.
Jay Friedman

Voi Cà Phê

This corner storefront (with a handful of outdoor tables and chairs) in Georgetown is a popular spot for a small selection of pastries and a variety of Vietnamese coffee drinks—plus whole beans by the bag. There are also a number of banh mi sandwiches of regular and mini size made with baguettes from Q Bakery. The Nem Nướng Hà Nội has lemongrass in the pork sausage patty and fine shreds of refreshing mint. Vegetarian options include coconut curry tofu as well as claypot-braised “veggie fish.”

A pair of banh mi sandwiches.
A pork sausage patty banh mi and cold cut special mini mi at Voi Ca Phe
Jay Friedman

Tony's Bakery

Tony’s Bakery is a kaleidoscopic affair crammed full of all kinds of colorful products, particularly the desserts. Even the walls and windows are overrun with splashy signs, including pictures of the ten banh mi that are always available. Take note of number 7: banh mi ca xa ot, made with basa fish (a type of catfish) that’s marinated in lemongrass and chili pepper, then battered and fried. The true secret to the sandwich’s success, however, is its super-flavorful smear of garlic-chive aioli. 

A banh mi sandwich packed with sliced onions, jalapeños, pickled radish and carrot, and fried fish.
The basa fish banh mi at Tony’s Bakery.
Jay Friedman

Q Bakery

At Q Bakery, customers buy bread by the bagged bunch. The bakery also offers banh mi, with classic flavors like grilled or BBQ pork and shredded chicken. There are also some less-common options ones as well. Banh mi ca moi comes with tinned sardines in tomato sauce, the vegetables countering the sandwich’s fishiness. Even better is banh mi chao tom, with a shrimp paste “cake” that’s squishy and slightly salty, a perfect par to a fried egg.

A crumbled pork skin banh mi.
The pork skin banh mi at Q Bakery.
Jay Friedman

Dalat Quan

The banh mi at this White Center spot are grilled to order, so it’s best to dine in or to eat them as soon as possible when ordering to-go. For the dac biet, the cold cuts are sliced in-house and are thicker for a meatier experience. The grilled pork is a little non-traditional but still delicious with vinegary pepperoncinis to supplement the jalapenos, plus red onions and cooling slices of tomato.

Two halves of a grilled pork banh mi sandwich.
DaLat Quan’s banh mi with pork is grilled upon ordering.
Jay Friedman

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