banh mi saigon sandwiches & bakery

great sandwiches, equally great value. these folks make a very nice, relatively inexpensive variety of vietnamese style sandwiches, prices generally running from $3 to $3.50 for a 10 inch sandwich. this is a small place with limited seating in a rather seedy strip mall, so most orders are for take out it seems. folks are friendly, service is adequate, though this is not strictly fast food - sandwiches are made to order.

there are 8 sandwiches available every day, and these are supplemented with daily specials - mostly additional sandwiches, but a plate item or two, from time to time.house made spring rolls are usually available too. most sandwiches, at least the basic 8, come with house mayo, soy sauce, cilantro, onion, cucumber, pickled daikon/carrot mixture, and jalapeno slices. these can be left off or doubled up, and so on, and other items are here like lemongrass and fish sauce. the toppings always seem to befreshand full of flavor.

the bread is very important to the taste of the sandwiches, and they provide a freshly baked, crusty french baquette here, and it makes the sandwich - don't know if they are baked in house, but they are fresh. since the toppings are usually the same, or nearly so, the main meat or meats will dictate the overall taste of the sandwich - and as with most things, not all the items are equally good in combination.

the classic #1 includes pate, ham, and pork roll with the usual toppings, and this is just a great tatste combination - sometimes i'll get it with extra cilantro, or extra jalapenos, or both. #8 is fried pork, and it is another that i really like - nice sharp flavor in the pork, especcially good with more jalapenos. the #6, meatball, is just bland for my taste, no matter how i dress it up.

#4 is bbq, pork or beef, and is very good, especially the pork, though the beef is far from bad. i also like the chicken curry which is usually availabe. this is a yellow curry with the typical sweetness of vietnamese and thai curries, works well in the sandwich, especially with extra soy sauce and cilantro.

good food, interesting flavors and tastes here. they sometimes offer a sardine sandwich, and i bet this would be super with extra cilantro and extra onions. excellent value here, as well - and these are nice people here.

we dropped in for a couple minutes on our way to dc and got a bahn mi saigon on a 10″freshmade french baguette with pork, pickled carrots, cucumbers, mayo, cilantro, and jalapeño.

whether the result of its downmarket location (beside a high point road pool hall) or the public’s unfamiliarity with its primary product, banh mi saigon is one of greensboro’s best-kept secrets. and were there any risk of this review inspiring a shortage, a secret it would surely remain.

banh mi is a vietnamese catch-all for a variety of sandwiches served on baguettes. at banh mi saigon, you can pile on everything from roast pork and ham to beef and meatloaf to vegetarian mock-meat and more. all are made to order and come layered with veggies (watch out for the hidden jalapeno) and amply spread with mayo. no matter which option you pursue, you’re in for a treat. the bread isfreshand the fillings sublimely flavorful. i ordinarily detest liver, but their pork and pate sandwich — #2 on the menu – was a weekly standby all summer long. the bbq pork (#4) and the grilled meatloaf (whiteboard special) are quite habit-forming in their own right. among the non-sandwich offerings, the fresh

diamond in the rough. inexpensive and delicious,freshbaked french bread style rolls but lighter, great fillings and sauces. hidden in a relatively sketchy looking strip mall, they could charge twice what they do and i'd keep coming.

so good, so cheap!. i have been in search of an authentic vietnamese sammich ever since getting hooked on them in vancouver during the holidays. positive reviews prompted me to try out this place and i am so happy i did. the bread is bakedfreshdaily, on-site, and the sandwiches are made to order. the prices are cheap! regular menu is about $3.00 for a sandwich. there are other specials for $3.50+. we will definitely be going to stock up on these yummy sammiches as often as we can.

omfg!!!!. great sandwiches that have a very unique taste to it. great french bread works really well with the meats andfreshveggie.

$3~3.50 a sandwich and an authentic family run establishment. if you like food, coming here is a must. stock up ;d

awesome!. as a foodie, i'm on the lookout for delicious local spots that offer something unique and interesting. banh mi saigon sandwiches is just that kind of place.

the folks behind the counter are friendly and happy to see you. today was my first visit, so i went with the standard banh mi. at $3.00, you can't beat it. it was delicious.

the baguette itself is amazing. lightly crisp and flaky on the outside, and soft in the middle. it's packed withfreshcucumber, jalepeno, cilantro, pickled daikon & carrots, vietnamese mayo, and ham. eating it is a sure delight. what's more, when your done you don't feel over-full.

this will be a regular spot for me.

best kept secret in the triad. can't beat a $3.00 sandwich withfreshbaked bread. i love the roast pork; salty and sweet. the bread is flaky and light and doesn't turn the sub in to a bread sandwhich. i also like the scallion pancake and rice noodle if they are making it.