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Hello Banh Mi - Reviews

681 Townsend St, 90103 San Francisco
All reviews at a glance
91

Reviews

83.5%

Satisfaction

6

negative

9

neutral

76

positive

What people say about Hello Banh Mi

Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
John F.
Review date: 09/19/2025
10
Incredible Chicken Sandwich!
My experience at the restaurant was fantastic, particularly with the chicken sandwich. It had more flavor than any chicken sandwich I have ever had. I 1000% recommend it!
  • chicken sandwich10
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Group Size
  • Solo
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Cristian R. (. N. R.
Review date: 06/25/2025
4
Okay Food, Cramped Space
My experience at this restaurant was just okay. The space is quite limited, with very little room to sit with someone else. There's only one table available for two, making it feel more suited for pickup orders or solo dining. I tried their bahn mi and vermicelli, and while they were not bad, they were also not exceptional. It's a decent option, but not a go-to for me.
  • bahn mi5
  • vermicelli5
  • food5
  • space2
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Justin 7.
Review date: 12/16/2024
2
Order Errors and Confusion
My experience at this restaurant was quite frustrating due to repeated order mistakes. A new employee made my order wrong twice. Despite attempts to resolve the issue, my order was still incorrect. I received chicken pho instead of the ham banh mi I ordered, and then they brought a beef pho. It's unclear what was happening with the order fulfillment.
  • beef pho5
  • order2
  • chicken pho2
  • ham banh mi2
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Emily M.
Review date: 11/26/2024
5
Decent Banh Mi, Lacking Flavor
My experience at the restaurant was with their banh mi. While it was decent, I felt it could have been better with more pate. The overall flavor wasn't particularly strong, but it was still a decent option.
  • banh mi5
  • pate5
  • flavor5
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Neraj B.
Review date: 09/03/2024
9
Delicious Tofu Banh Mi & Great Value
I had a great experience at this little spot. The interior is nice, and there's space to eat there if you'd like. The staff was super nice. Their tofu banh mi is great, and the portion sizes are plentiful. I was definitely full, which often isn't the case at other banh mi places.
  • interior8
  • staff9
  • tofu banh mi9
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Bruce V. D.
Review date: 08/09/2024
9
Excellent Banh Mi Bread and Filling
My experience at the restaurant was fantastic, particularly with their Banh Mi. The bread was excellent, and it was well stuffed with all the good stuff. Overall, an excellent experience!
  • Banh Mi10
  • bread10
  • filling9
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Ivan M.
Review date: 06/21/2024
9
Generous Portions and Delicious Food!
This is a nice spot to eat in Townsend. I tried the daily special, which was Stick Noodles with Beef Stew, and it was a good meal overall. The serving size is very generous. I'm eager to try their Banh Mi sandwiches next time – they looked delicious! 😋
  • nice spot8
  • good meal7
  • serving size9
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Wait Time
  • Moderate (16–30 min.)
Michelle P.
Review date: 04/22/2024
9
Busy but Delicious Lunch!
My experience at the restaurant was great, despite it being super busy during lunch. This busyness is a testament to how great the food is! Even with only one person working at the front, they were super efficient. I would definitely recommend this place!
  • food10
  • service9
Price per Person
  • $1–$10
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Amy Z.
Review date: 04/12/2024
10
Fast, Delicious Lunch Value
My experience at this restaurant has been consistently positive, especially for midday lunches. The food is delicious, and the value is incredible. It's super fast and easy to get a great meal here. I've been here multiple times and always have a great experience.
  • food10
  • value10
  • service10
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
K
Review date: 12/28/2023
3
Disappointing Banh Mi Experience
My experience at this restaurant was disappointing. I had to ride the bus for a long time to get here, expecting a 4. 9-star banh mi, but the banh mi were just okay. Honestly, I feel the rating should be lower. While the service was rated a 4, the food quality, rated a 2, did not meet my expectations.
  • banh mi5
  • service4
  • food2

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