Banh Mi Bistro Vietnamese Eatery

Super good food at a very good prices. The restaurant was super clean and the owner, who took our order, was the nicest guy you could ever meet. Its one of our favorite new places!

Great place, and will be back again soon!

Hands down the best place to eat on this side of town, from the staff to the food, every experience I’ve had has been outstanding. #shakenbeeflife

I went there for lunch today with my wife and daughter. I had the noodle bowl with pork and an egg roll and it was great! Plenty of food for the money. This place is very clean and modern. Its close to my and I am very happy for that as I will be coming back very soon.

I’ve been looking for good Vietnamese food since moving here a couple years ago, and this place is decent, but nothing to brag about. I got the classic banh mi, Vietnamese coffee and the shaken beef for my kiddos. My banh mi was ok. The jalapeños were super thin and flavorless because of it. It was slightly dry, but overall I would rate the sandwich itself 4 out of 5 stars. The shaken beef was tasty but way too oily. The forks were covered in oil after eating and my kids had greasy lips. The container the food came in is shiny all over because of the oil and the rice is mostly drenched in it. Will probably not get it again. The coffee was above average. Bottom line, will I come back? Not on purpose. It’s definitely not a destination, but somewhere I would eat just out of convenience. Should have gone to Naked BBQ a few doors down.

Came here today on the recommendation of some friends. I will be returning soon.
Pros:
Clean, bright, unpretentious setting
Hospitable man at register
Delicious sandwich (#7 shaken beef)
Huge portion at a reasonable price
Cons:
none

Way too expensive for what they offer. We order the combo rice plate, noodles and smoothie. The smoothie cup is too small compared to other places I’ve been too. This probably is for American not vietnamese people. I find the taste is too bland. The smoothies taste very weird, not fresh at all

So good, you’ll want to awkwardly hug the cook!
This place is tucked between a Good Feet Store and a Plumbing office! Right across from some car dealerships.
Best Vietnamese Egg Rolls I’ve ever had! I used to live in Little Saigon with my ex and can recall my his mother making them from scratch. At the time I thought none, could surpass hers.
I.Was.Wrong. (Sorry Mrs. Tran)
Bahn Mi’s eggs rolls were crispy, not greasy
Exceptionally tasty, light yet satisfying. I will always order an order to share every time I go in.
Enough about the egg rolls, let’s talk… Bahn Mi
The bread was crusty and soft, the pork I had was flavored with lemon grass which was aromatic, and thinly sliced charred to perfection. All if it was topped with pickled daicon, fresh cilantro leaves, pickled carrots, and thin jalapenos. All very fresh tasting.
The iced coffee was a delight too! Creamy, sweet and strong! I’ll definitely be back to try more!

I got the chicken banh mi and I thought that the chicken was lacked of seasonings. Blunt, no flavor. The carrots and white radishes are too big but the bread was good.
The egg rolls are not my favorite. I had the best crispy rolls at Angelina Phở.
Otherwise, the place is clean and that’s a plus.

Super clean and nice staff. There are signs posted prominently that say No phò. Made me laugh. This is a banh mi bakery folks, no phò here. Ordered the grilled chicken and grilled pork banh mi. Both came out quickly. French roll toasted just right, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The grilled chicken had a sauce, was moist and tasty with lots of chicken and goodies in it. The grilled pork was drier but still good. Hubby thought he might try the pork meatball next time since it comes in a tomato sauce.
We both enjoyed the Banh mi experience and will definitely be back.

Who needs phở?! These banh mi sandwiches truly stand on their own and are so satisfying. Tucked away in a strip mall you wouldnt expect this level of flavor and finesse but this place really delivered.
We were the only ones in this bistro at 4pm on a friday and the place was extremely clean with contemporary asian décor and friendly staff. The menu is displayed above the counter subway style and theres plenty of variety and something for everybody. I ordered the vegetarian banh mi and springrolls and my husband got the beef and shrimp spring rolls and beef banh mi with xtra meat and a fried egg.
These sandwiches are big and packed with fresh ingredients! Flaky fresh baked french bread hugs a combination of pickled vegetables and cilantro with protein of choice and tangy sauce with undertones of cinnamon and asian spices. Mine had lemongrass marinated tofu and it is honestly the best sandwich i have ever had in my life. Umami! My husbands had tender beef cooked a perfect medium rare with creamy yolk from the fried egg seeping into the bread creating its own savory addition. He said it was the best he ever had as well. Spring rolls were still warm showing they were fresh and made to order and had the perfect blend of rice noodles and herbs. Love that they put cilantro and basil in theres. Peanut dipping sauce was creamy and not oversaturated with hoisin sauce like most places. Excellent! We left not a single crumb behind.
Honestly, i was shocked that this place wasnt packed with people. The food is amazing! I think some people are unaware of what banh mi is and too scared to go in and find out. Dont be! This is an affordable and surefire bet and really expands your knowledge on vietnamese food, its not all phở phở phở! Get in here and eat, its one of my new go tos and i will be back again and again.

The owners are fantastic, friendly people in the kitchen making your food magic happen. Bahn Mi is Vietnamese for sandwich and they have a variety including vegetarian options. They do not serve Phở as its readily found all over the valley but you’ll love Bahn Mi. You’ll also find firecracker salmon rolls, salad bowls, rice plates and dessert including smoothies, shaved ice and Vietnamese coffee!
Inside you’ll find a welcoming and trendy lounge space designed by the owners where you’ll want to escape Phoenix weather!
Thanks for the great experience

This place serves up some legit banh mi sandwiches! There aren’t a while lot of banh mi options around me (Scottsdale) but fortunately I found this place on a search. It’s definitely quite a drive still but the food is so good it makes the trip worthwhile.
The sandwich was pretty incredible. I didn’t have high expectations for banh mi sandwiches since it’s Phoenix we’re in and not California but boy did this place blow me away! Every single piece of the sandwich was just pure quality. The bread doesn’t look like the traditional bread typically used for banh mi sandwiches but it didn’t matter because it was amazing. It looked like a French baguette but was light and fluffy unlike a French baguette. I had the BMB special which came with grill pork, fried eggs, pâté, and the usual pickled veggie/​cucumbers/​cilantro/​jalapeño combo. The pork was tender and well seasoned; the over easy eggs were perfectly cooked; the veggies added some nice crunch and freshness to the sandwich.
I really wish I had a stomach for two of these! The size of the sandwich was quite generous. I definitely didn’t leave hungry; just left wondering when my next visit would be!

Hey this place is so good!!! Better than most bahn mi I’ve had (and I’m from San Jose, CA aka viet food central). The #2 bmb special was so yummy… Especially with the fried egg in it! I also tried the #7 shaken beef and it was very unique and also delicious.
I would for sure be a regular here if I lived in Arizona! Hopefully I can find a place like this in Cali.
Sandwiches are seriously 5 star.
The only issue was that the vermicelli noodles we got in the vermicelli bowl were broken up. Just wasn’t as good as the sandwiches.
Ermagod come here and get #2!!! I just ate mine and I want another one already. Btw these sandwiches are HUGE! Like over a foot long. Cray cray!

Excellent sandwich, friendly and helpful service, nice and clean location.
I just moved to the area and had left behind me one of my favorite restaurants ever in the form of a Vietnamese restaurant with insanely good banh mi. I had a craving for banh mi, but I was really concerned that anything else would disappoint me. I saw Banh Mi Bistro with high ratings, so I decided to give it a shot. I even drove way too far during my lunch break to do it. I am glad that I did!
When I got here, I was thinking I’d get some spring rolls and a sandwich to get an idea of how good this place is. I ordered the spring rolls and, with the assistance of the guy taking orders, the BMB Special. He said that the BMB Special and one other sandwich are ones that Banh Mi Bistro does differently from other places. When I saw that there was a fried egg involved, I was sold.
My food came out, and I immediately began to question how well I’d feel after eating this meal. It wasn’t a question of whether I’d finish, just how I’d feel afterwards. The sandwiches are huge! I dug into the spring rolls first. The pork inside them was great, and the overall flavor with the peanut sauce was excellent. I could have made a meal out of these things alone, and considering their size, I don’t think it would be too much out of the question.
On to the sandwich, the scene stealer. There was grilled pork on there, and it was delicious. The cilantro, jalapenos, and other veggies were all excellent. And as I thought it would, the fried egg stole my heart. This is a pretty darn good sandwich, and it made me know that I gotta come back here for more.
I’m reserving a fifth star for trying a few more of the sandwiches. Like I said, my expectations for banh mi are pretty darn high, so this place has high standards with which to deal. But I’ll be back.

The banh mi here was huge. Really, it is almost a foot long. I think there was a banh mi deal going on also: buy 5, get 1. I think.
The grilled pork I ordered was pretty tasty, but it wasn’t awesome. I think the seasoning on the pork was okay, but the meat’s proportion was a little on the low end. The classic banh mi was tasty. I guess it had a little bit of everything so the flavors and textures were unique. The shaken beef one was pretty good. The beef was a tad too salty for my palate during this particular visit, but it was good nonetheless. Everyone seemed to agree that this was the sandwich to get. Even after eating these sandwiches as a snack later, the bread was still good, not hard or stale.
A good stream of people went in and out, and eventually there was a line that formed. A totally good sign that the locals adore this place. This is a new restaurant too with the sign outside still having its temporary store banner. Parking was pretty plentiful since Banh Mi Bistro was located near the end of this complex.

I’ve been here a total of five times. Every single time, I get the grilled pork noodle salad bowl with egg rolls aka bun thit nuong + cha gio. It’s my absolute favorite! The bowl has the perfect portion of meat & noodles tossed with refreshing cucumbers/​bean sprouts. Put in the fish sauce that’s provided, and the sauce elevates the meal by 10 folds. On weekdays, I usually order togo. My boyfriend and I usually dine in on the weekends. Service is fast. I honestly think the cashier remembers our order every time we come in by now.
The milk tea is pretty good here. I tried the Thai milk tea, which was satisfactory. I would recommend getting the taro milk tea — it’s delicious. I’m actually craving one right now!
Just a heads up that they are closed on Sundays! Oh, they also do not serve phở lol.

5 stars for letting our dog hang out with us outside while we eat. They have 2 small tables and a couple of chairs out front, but it was perfect.
Randomly decided to try this place on our way out to Sedona and so glad we did! Wish I was hungry enough to try the sandwiches though. We got the shaved ice with fresh fruit… OMG! So good!!! My friend got some bun thit nuong. My friend loves it! The fresh squeezed orange juice is so delicious, I’m getting another one to go! I highly recommend this place.

(Lyrics — Maroon 5 — Sugar)
I don’t wanna be hungry for lunch
I just wanna be eating your food
And it’s killing me when I’m hungry
ooh, Bo Bites
Cause I really don’t care where you are
I just wanna be there when you open
And I gotta get one little taste
Banh Mi
Yes, please
Won’t you come and make some for me?
I’m right here, ’cause I need
Little spice and a lot of fresh veggies
Yeah, you serve me good coffee
Make it alright
Need a little Banh Mi for my bite
Banh Mi
Yes, please
Won’t you come and make some for me?
No PHO FO sure!
I’m very happy to see Banh Mi Bistro try to educate the valley about Banh Mi sandwiches and Vietnamese cuisine which doesn’t only encompasses the one and only — Phở! Banh Mi Bistro showcases traditional Banh Mi along with other sandwiches with more recognizable ingredients.
I went for the traditional Banh Mi; a French baguette with pickled carrots, daikon, cilantro, jalapeño, and Vietnamese ham and pâté. The bread was extra flaky and crunchy the way it should be while the cilantro and pickled vegetables brought a soothing and aromatic bite! The sandwich itself is about 12 inches long so sharing is not a bad idea especially if you plan to get other items. The second time I came around I went for the Noodle Bowl with pork and eggrolls. Overall, a solid dish with fresh cut cucumbers, romaine lettuce, crispy eggrolls and Vietnamese seasoned pork served with a sweet and spicy hot sauce. I like mines with a bit of a kick so I added some Siracha. The bowl itself is well portioned in my opinion; not too much and not too less. I also ordered me the Vietnamese ice coffee; a potent caffeinated coffee with condensed milk be prepared to stay away!
In the end, the place was clean and modern. The service and staff seemed very genuine and helpful educating their patrons along with welcoming back regular customers. Overall and A+ from Bo Bites! — Enjoy!

Friends in AZ kept telling me about this spot so we finally got to try it. I love Vietnamese sandwhiches so you understand why it was a must try.
Final analysis, very good. My son even liked it and he’s not really into Vietnamese sandwhiches. He had the one with a fried egg, I tried a bite and it definitely added a new taste to the sandwhich. I had the special combo and truly enjoyed it. The bread is different from most Vietnamese sandwiches baguettes, softer and very tasty when served hot.