The banh mi was not bad, but customer service was horrible. I was gonna buy two combinations banh mi but changed my mind as I was talking to the woman behind the counter. She has not even put anything on the screen yet and immediately gave a an attitude smh. Tbh, that was not even the first time something like this happens, a lot of my friends purposefully avoid going here just because of that woman specifically. I don't think I'm gonna come back either read more

Probably the best pork Bahn Mi sandwich in Arlington. The bread alone is awesome. Pho is pretty amazing too.

This is one of those underground local restaurants. I usually only come here for their banh mi's. They make some really good banh mi, at a very good price. I advise you get two because one is just not enough. I believe a banh mi is like $2.50 or $3. It's a great quick grab. Not sure if I would sit down at this restaurant. Overall, pretty good. It's worth a try if you're in this area. read more

Great bread. I almost wanna say it again. Great bread. Ok so it is. Next time I'm going to ask if I can get extra meat (I prefer the grilled pork) but plenty of veggies and thick jalapeños make it a tasty sandwich. read more

Woulda given them 5 stars but I ordered a loaded Banh Mi Dac Biet (combination special) and they forgot my cucumbers. *roar*... but besides that, I loved everything else about my sandwich. The pickled carrots and daikon were sweet and sour, thickly cut so you could actually taste it. The meats and dressing were fresh... and most importantly, the bread was fresh. Some places don't make their own bread so i was so happy to see that Ba Le put in the extra effort to make everything from scratch. It had more crunch than I liked so I still prefer Saigon Cali's bread texture which is a little more chewy and less crunchy. They've got some tough competition across the street as far as sandwiches go. I still think Saigon Cali is the bomb but that's my bias. One thing Ba Le has that Saigon Cali doesn't have is a whole lunch and dinner menu AND you can dine in! From the dessert case I saw Che Sam Bo Luong, Che Tao Son, and they were selling a lot of Nuoc Rau Ma (pressed pennyworth drink). YUM. Coming back to try desserts next time though I might walk across the street and buy a baguette from Saigon Cali instead :) read more

I've been going to this restaurant since I could walk and two things have never changed: 1. The absolute best banh mi sandwiches EVER. They bake their own special bread now which only makes it better. 2. The service is absolutely horrible. They specialize in banh mi, and the majority of the customers come and and order tons of banh mi to go (probably because the service sucks). Their other food is delicious too. Anything you order is delicious. They have great banh mi, of course, rice dishes, bun or vermicelli dishes, mi or egg noodle soup, and pho. They also have good specialty drinks like sugarcane and avocado shakes. I've always been in love with the food at this place. It's just the service turned me away after I was old enough to understand what bad or rude service was. The same lady has worked there since I was a kid and her routine is the same all the time. She comes and takes your order quickly, but she doesn't say a single word to you when she approaches the table. She just stands there with the notepad in hand with the same disgruntled look on her face like she's gonna shoot herself in the head at any second. And after she brings out your food, you will NEVER see her again. Refills? Fat chance. More napkins? Forget about it. And if there's something wrong with your order, she'll blame it on you. Oh and that's not even all of it. One time, she got the order wrong and brought out the wrong dish. When we told her our order was wrong, she just looked at us and said, "Just eat it anyway. It's good." and we never saw her again. Apparently, the poor service has turned many customers away and business started slumping. So to compensate for their costs, the prices went up. So my suggestion is to go here and buy the sandwiches to go because they're the best you will ever have, they're only $3, and you don't have to stay for the bad service. But if you're feeling adventurous, go ahead and dine in there once. The food is great. But don't be surprised when Grumpy is your server. read more

Every Vietnamese adult knows to get their banh mi from Ba Le. Best banh mi around. I've been coming to this place with my parents since I was a little girl and it's still the same. It gets hella crowded in the mornings because they make all of their sandwiches fresh so everybody rushes up here for grabs and I would recommend you do the same :) Don't worry, the line moves fairly quickly. They're good for a food run before road trips too. Best to get their banh mi before 11AM to eat it at its prime. Banh mi dac biet (special combo sandwich) is my go-to! They make it with various meats, paté, mayonnaise, and you can have them place the veggies, jalapeño, and pickled carrots + daikon in the sandwich or leave them out separately which is what I always do so that I can add in the right amount that I enjoy. They used to have a buy 5 get 1 free deal, but if I'm not mistaken, they did away with that. Shame. You can also buy just the bread 5 for $1! A total steal. And it's so fresh and warm and crispy and fluffy and... You can eat it on its own, or use it for homecooking paired with whatever else you make. For example, curry or dunk it in some freshly brewed coffee. Delish. The stuff in their display case is pretty good. They have white Vietnamese yogurt. I never liked it, but it started growing on me the more I eat it so I like it now. That's how I got used to sushi lol. And they have chè, which is traditional Viet beverage/pudding/dessert type of thing. I like how those are already in to-go containers. Not sure about the food in the attached restaurant. It's usually just a pick up place for everyone so I think I'll leave it at that. read more

I tried this yesterday based on the other reviews here. The food is fantastic. I like especially the bun with sausage and the banh mi thit nuong. The goi cuon is a real surprise too. I was brought twice what I usually get elsewhere for the same price with no diminution of quality. read more

Hmmmmmmm. Great bread loaves Good food at times. I usually order bun thit nuong (rice noodles with grilled meat). I'm aware it comes topped with peanuts. I am highly allergic to nuts. I specifically ask for no nuts. It just depends on the server that day. Sometimes they remember. Sometimes they don't. Times that they don't, I tell them to take it to the back and pick it off. There are still particles of nuts on there. Small particles isn't enough to kill me but enough to give me an allergic reaction for 3-4 hours. So peanut allergy people. Beware. read more

The sandwiches are below average. The hygiene is poor, a girl in the back cuts the deli meats without gloves. The older guy preparing the sandwiches keeps rubbing his hands on his pants. It's cheaper than your average deli sandwich, but not worth the drive or time. read more

NOTHING vegetarian?!? they made NO effort to accommodate, even when I asked for something as simple as rice with fried egg. so I had to walk out. sigh, what a disappointment. read more

I had to write a review about their service I hate their service this happen over and over they talk to me they don't even look straight in my eyes and they laugh at us. If they didn't have the best Viet sandwich in Arlington I would never come back here. I think they rely on the fact they make good food and people still come back so they can treat their customer like shit. read more

Oh man -- my new go-to spot to satisfy my banh mi craving! And of course -- the combination banh mi or banh mi dac biet is the way to go! The bread was crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. The pickled vegetables and the herbs were nice and fresh. The highlight of the sandwich was the variety of meats and the pate -- straight up deeeeelish! I should've ordered two of 'em but I made the mistake of ordering the grilled pork spring rolls too --- yikes, not good at all. But it's OK -- I won't go back for those spring rolls... just the banh mi! read more

I'm only going to talk about the banh mi and boba. I had the grilled chicken banh mi and it was the best I've had in DFW. The roll was so good. Buttery and crisp. The chicken was a mix of dark and light meat. The pickles were crunchy and flavorful. So much closer than trekking out to find Nammi Truck in Dallas! Glad I found this place. Mango boba was tasty too. read more

Got the bbq pork sandwich, it was pretty good. Also got sugar cane drink which was also very good. Only thing didn't like service lady didn't speak very good English and never came to ask me if I want more water hows your meal nothing. They helped other Vietnamese patrons first and left us for last. We even told them this was our first time. So like the food but thumbs down on service. read more

Delicious Vietnamese sandwiches. If you love cheap, delicious food and don't mind the rude ass service then you should definitely try this place. But be advised, the service is horrible. Older Vietnamese women seem to be very bitter, mean and don't give a fawk. read more

There vietnamese ice coffee is a major recommendation! Its blacked dripped coffee mixed with condensed milk, once you taste this coffee, I promise you you'll never want to get Starbucks again. Also, don't even think about leaving this restaurant with out ordering a vietnamese banh mi sandwich! read more

This place has really gone downhill. A few years ago, meat was pretty flavorful and it seemed as though there was some care put into making the sandwiches. Coming in today, I was greeted by around five flies buzzing around. The sandwich meat is a much lower quality than before, less flavorful and not heated the way they used to. Bread is still good. read more

Pho was good. But there wasn't enough meat other than the rib bone. I think if there was more meat, it would be a five star!

I like their banh mi, I just don't like that punk names Thanh at the cash register. He has no business in a food service industry. Every time I come there I feel so upset of how he greet and treat the customers. If his life so miserable go find a different job. I wonder if the owner knows and make an effort to change their customer service or they are gonna lose more customers. read more

Great bread! !! Filling was better at asian grocery down road. Fast cheap 5 dollars an change for 2 bahn miss sandwiches. I had shredded pork an pate. It was bland an shredded pork awful an dry stringy. My husband's so u iced pork better but not much spice read more

Love their Sugarcane drinks from there. Although some days there are long lines waiting for their orders of subs, drinks, or desserts. But overall, when they're not busy I love their Banh Mi; always good for to-go when you need something fast. Their french loaf is always good. read more

Pretty good place!! Make ur own banh mi!! U def need extra meat and butter! Haha finish off with some nuoc Mia, I usually don't drink it bc it's too sweet, but this place gives it a twist with some citrus! =*) T read more

Cheap sub sandwiches and flavorful authentic Vietnamese food. I love that they have home style meals in the front for quick Togo orders. Their bun Rieu is best in town and pho is jam packed with flavor. I can go on and on about their sandwiches because their bread is always fresh, fluffy, yet crispy on the outside. They now make their sandwiches in croissant .. Aka BOMB read more

This review is of the Ba Le Deli near UTA. Their baguettes are the best ever! It is so crispy and fluffy and buttery. The lemongrass beef sandwich is my favorite but all are good. Ba Le has the best banh mi around. Danny, the owner, is very welcoming. Next time, I'm going to ask him to make me a "special" with everything! 5 Stars for the Ba Le Deli. Updated 12/10/09 : Finally tried the Ba Le Restaurant. We arrived just past the lunch rush. The restaurant was fairly empty but none of the tables had been bussed from lunch. It was rather unappealing. We stood around for a minute waiting to be seated. One of the 3 ladies sitting at the table by the front finally decided to stop eating and seat us. We ordered the pho, because this is the basic foundation upon which I rate my Vietnamese restaurants. If the pho is good, then usually the other items follow. Unfortunately for this place, I won't be trying anything else. The pho was bland and very very greasy. No flavor, none of that classic pho flavor. The egg rolls were also.....yes, you guessed it, VERY GREASY. I understand that deep fried items are generally greasy, but these egg rolls were soaked in it. The taste just wasn't there either. For Ba Le Restaurant, ONE Star. They know how to make a mean baguette and banh mi, but it ends there. read more

been coming here very often; food is good, the beef broth is good, but better in the evening....but still room for improvement...... banh mi combination s great; bread taste so much better when it is fresh out of the oven. read more

Besides the baguette by itself. I probably won't ever eat here. We ordered 6 items from the menu and it was all not available.....wth. then we ordered different items and all 4 was extremely not good. Very plain, not at all flavorful or very very little seasoning. The fish sauce didn't taste like fish sauce. Sad....we were all really hungry but did not even able to convince yourself to get through half of the food. Lesson learned. First and last time. never again. read more

This is by far my favorite place for Vietnamese dishes for the past 30 years. I'm very disappointed that they increased the prices on their menu. 4 weeks ago a XL bowl of Pho was $7.00, today it's $10.50 Everything else went up by at least $2.00 I won't be coming here as frequent anymore read more

This place specializes in banh mi, but I ordered the bun rieu after a friend recommended it. It was average at best and that's just being generous. The eggs seemed...over cooked. Plenty of condiments. The sugar cane drinks were ginormous!!!!!!!! read more

My husband were craving Vietnamese Sandwich for lunch so we searched yelp and found this place. We ordered Shreded pork sandwich with Jalapeno and Grilled pork sandwich with Jalapeno. It was both really good. I think we liked Grilled Pork one better. Two freshly made good Sandwiches for $5.00. You can't go wrong there. We can see our self going back and trying their other Sandwich and maybe even Pho for lunch. read more

I've eaten their banh mi's since I was a kid and it's still the BEST! The pâté, butter, meat, and crispy bread is so delicious and made fresh when ordered. Sadly, no other place I know beats it so I have to make a trip from Dallas, but it's worth it! Get the "special combination" banh mi which comes with veggies, ham, another chewy pastrami type meat, butter, and pâté. read more

This is the best banh mi place in Arlington! It's fresh and fast and it's super cheap. They also sell bread by itself and their bread is pretty bomb! I haven't tried their restaurant food yet so I'm not sure if it's worth or not. But for sure you should come here if you're craving banh mi! read more

Yes the service is bad but I can tolerate because I found the thai tea here is pretty good. Wish they put lesser ice in the cup tho...

I read a Yelp review, fired up the car, went over and ordered a BBQ pork sandwich, and YES, it really is the best Vietnamese sandwich I have had in DFW. Alot of take out but at 1130 I was the only sit down diner. Service average, but after lunch the manager made a point to say hello and point out the fact that they bake bread every 20 minutes! I believe as it was super fresh, and I will return soon. read more

If you're craving for Banh mi, this so THE place. Their bread and Pate is on point and always consistent. Other foods are ok but I just come for the Banh mi with extra pate. read more

I've been going here since I was a kid. The sandwiches are delicious, the bread is fresh, and they have not sacrificed their product in any way over the past twenty years. read more

Best banh mi you will ever get. Everything you order over the counter is pretty much insanely good. But dining in, not so much. I only come her for the banh mi or the sugar cane drinks (amazingly delicious). One thing that always gets on my nerves is the customers that come in and either cut in front of you or they take your order because they ordered the same thing. After you've been waiting for so long. It's gets crowded sometimes and there's a lot of loud talk. If it wasn't for the banh mi and drinks, I wouldn't come here. They're worth all that. read more

This is the best banh mi place in town. Their french bread is light and fluffy, not dense like most places. The waitress and owner is always pleasant and they remember what you like to order! Although I don't live here now, I always make a stop by when I'm in town. read more

Cheap Sandwiches that taste great if you're trying to save money. Fresh fast and cheap. Can't beat that.

Best Banh mi HANDS DOWN, It's in their bread. Crispy, flakey and sweet on the outside and soft on the inside. I dream about their bread it's so good! read more