Hole in the wall gem! This newly opened spot is such a welcome addition to the neighborhood. We ran in around 7:45 PM (they close at 8), fully expecting to be turned away, but they were incredibly kind and still took our order. They have limited seating. We got the grilled chicken and satay chicken banh mis. The grilled chicken was bomb -- juicy, flavorful, perfectly done. The satay chicken was super fresh with a lovely ginger kick. And those buns were so warm and toasty with just the right crunch. They also have a BOGO offer that makes this an easy win for the wallet. Can't wait to come back! read more

Nice to have banh mi so close to my office! I decided to try a sandwich on my lunch break. It's a small quaint shop, quick service. I got the house special. Bun was nice and toasty, but not to the point where it scratches the inside of the mouth. Flavour was good. My only critique is I wish there was a little more of each ingredient in the sandwich, it didn't have as much as the picture showed. Light, delicious lunch! read more

Love this place! By far the best banh mi I've had. I love the House Special with all the sauces. Service is personable and quick. Yummy!

I went here for a quick grub before the movie. Banh Mi Bar was the perfect spot for cheap healthy lunch and I would never get sick of eating Banh Mi. I wasn't too sure whether to get a Banhmi itself or a combo and combo was the best decision I made! I had Chicken Banhmi Combo ($11 mango pudding included) and it was totally worth it. Banh Mi was slightly small than what I expected, but this Lemongrass Chicken Banhmi was packed with flavours. My baguette was fresh and crunchy. Meat had a mix of curry and lemongrass flavour it was tender as well. Iced coffee was delicious. I'm obsessed with Ca Phe Sua Da that it's one of my favourite summer drink. Mango Pudding was great. It tasted fruity and sweet. I better go back to try other Banh Mi sandwiches one day. Make sure you get loyalty card for a free sandwich. I recommend getting a takeout due to limited seats. read more

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NOTE: I asked for less mayo and less pate which may have greatly affected my banh mi. Tried out a banh mi after seeing the amazing reviews and was a bit disappointed with what I had tonight :( I got their lemongrass chicken and although there is a nice portion of meat for the price, I felt that it lacked flavour. I had started to eat it about 3 hours later so the bread was not very good and assumed that it was the time lag but I went home and toasted it and it was 10X better. The veggies could also use a little bit more pickling... Overall, I dont live near the area and I don't think I would return to try it again. read more

One of the best banh mi places in the Lower Mainland because of the bread they use and the pate that they add in all their sandwiches for that little bit of extra something to the sandwich before they add all the main ingredients. Very casual atmosphere and the staff are always super-friendly. read more

A wonderful hidden gem, Banh Mi Bar is the place to go for Vietnamese sandwiches in New West. You've got to be quick though... They often sell out fast! Whether it's the house special with deli meats and pork balls, lemongrass chicken, or one of their vegan options, you'll be provided a freshly made sandwich on a delightfully crunchy and chewy baguette. I've recently also tried their grilled pork salad roll and was equally impressed with its freshness and quality. While their prices are on the higher end of counter service banh mi spots, it justified by the level of service and consistency well made sandwiches. read more

Had the chicken, house and the beef balls subs. Yes that seems a lot for one meal, but no...... Truth of the matter is got knocked out by insulin spike. Should have asked for lettuce wrapped. Forgot I cannot do carbs like I used to. Overall delicious. Each one is distinctly enjoyable to the last bite. Is there more was my thoughts on the last bite. BMBR as a business is a swift takeout and quick eat sort of set up. You are not coming here for the decor and ambiance. Business worker-types around here seems to love this place. Great value. Seriously, what more can you ask for? Would give them a five star if they offer lettuce wrapped versions. read more

Surprisingly good banh mi (Vietnamese sandwich) place in the middle of nowhere New Westminster. Parking here is really weird. Not many free spots during the day, but the place closes very early, before spots free up. Definitely not good for drivers. The inside is very bare, like a food court. Not sure if it's always like this, but the place was also really really humid inside. So much so that the glass was all fogged up. The place is also really small, with some 5 seats inside against the front window. This is obviously a takeout place. Staff (mom and pop?) are friendly and efficient. Sandwiches are in the $5 range, which is reasonable. Food is excellent. The sandwich was spicy and hit the spot, and the iced coffee (Vietnamese style) is just like the real deal. Definitely will be back at this place if I can find parking. Recommended. read more

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Hands down the best banh mi in New Westminster and probably in Metro Vancouver. The banh mi comes very close to those I had in Vietnam. The baguette is very similar - crusty outside and airy soft inside. This means you will be hungry a few hours later. I always get the house special which is so good, but it will be even better if it has the same mystery meat and pate as served in the banh mi in Ho Chi Minh. I like to add the hot sauce and hoisin sauce to give it a bit of oomph. And get the Vietnamese coffee too. It is so good. Prices are still reasonable as they stay under $10 for the banh mi and coffee. Affordable meal in the New West area. I hope it remains the same. It has a small bar counter for dining it. Otherwise get it to go. But if you do, eat it fast as it will be a bit soggy after a few hours. The owners are lovely and very accommodating and friendly too. Great addition to the Carnavon Street in downtown New West which is becoming a food hub. read more

Banh Mi Bar Restaurant - Sandwiches Near Me - New Westminster, British Columbia

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Great Banh mi sandwiches and friendly service. I've been wanting to try this place, I think a tried a couple of times and it was closed. Today was meant to be. I just finished a workout and needed to grab lunch. They opened at 10am. I walked in and they had a bit of a line, most for take out. I decided to eat in. They have a handful of seating. I ordered a house special. The baguette was perfect, the meat and pickled veggies was great and with a kick from the jalapeño. Overall, I was pretty satisfied. I cant wait to come back and try other types of sandwiches. They also have salad rolls and desserts. read more

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Little hidden neighborhood gem. Authentic tasting bahn mi with all the fresh herbs garnish. Quick pick up for lunch on the go read more

Banh Mi Bar Restaurant - Sandwiches Near Me - New Westminster, British Columbia

We were in the area and decided to stop by this small store for lunch. I ordered my favourite sandwich which was the house special. My date ordered the lemongrass chicken and iced Vietnamese coffee. We finished off the meal with mango pudding and taro and banana tapioca coconut milk dessert. Service was fast. My house special sandwich was loaded with a good amount of filling. I would have liked some slices of jalapeño. The taro and banana tapioca coconut milk dessert was alright. I do think banana made it more interesting. There were a couple large pieces of taro and a few slices of banana mixed in with tapioca and coconut milk. The mango pudding was average. If you want to eat the mango pudding with your meal, I suggest ordering a combo (includes drink, sandwich and mango pudding). When we decided to get dessert here after finishing our sandwiches, I noticed the combo options and you save a little bit of money. They accept credit card payment which is always convenient. Paid street parking in front of store. There is stool seating along the storefront. If you like banh mi sandwiches then this is worth a visit if you are in the area. read more

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The sandwich is OK, the portion is good. I go with the special one, and I would say it was average. The transaction is smooth. Overall a good quick bite. read more

This is a hidden gem for sure!!! I have had authentic banh mi sandwiches and these were phenomenal! The bread was perfectly crisped on the outside, soft on the inside and was packed full of flavor. It's a great sandwich at a great price!! I'll definitely be going back again and would highly recommend you stop in! read more

Banh Mi Bar Restaurant - House special! Soooo good! - Sandwiches Near Me - New Westminster, British Columbia

Good bahn mi. Friendly service. No frills, just decent food. Can sit and eat from a few stools or take out.

Solid place for fresh baguette banh mi and lovely service to make the experience complete.

Petite restaurant with delicious banh mi sandwiches! They noticed I was taking a while deciding and recommended me the house special. I was really craving pudding so I got the combo (house special + pop/water + pudding). Within the span of my meal, I noticed a good number of regular customers. Seems to be a nice place to go to if there are regulars from the neighborhood. And let me tell you this, it did not disappoint me. The house special was delectable and I was able to eat the cucumbers! They have their tastes and textures on point. Toasty warm and the bread wasn't overly crusty. The pudding was worth the go as well. I love the mango pudding! Helpful and nice staff, I recommend trying this out! And did I mention they have a stamp card too? read more

Banh Mi Bar Restaurant - House special combo with mango pudding - Sandwiches Near Me - New Westminster, British Columbia

My favourite quick dinner when I am too lazy to cook. The sandwiches are tasty and the baguette is top notch. The owners are super friendly and charming! I never regret a banh mi! read more

Banh Mi Bar Restaurant - House special banh mi - Sandwiches Near Me - New Westminster, British Columbia

It's always good They seem to take just that little extra care in making a perfect bahn mi.

A small banh mi shop close to the skytrain station. The couple was really nice. I asked for a recommendation since it was a bit awkward staring at each other and I usually like to take my time to decide on what to order. Top recommendations were the house special and the chicken. I remember reading Kenneth's review about the house special being better than the chicken so I went with that. I also got the iced coffee and both costs less than $10. Good value here! The house special was a good choice and I definitely will be back to try their chicken sub. Their sub was packed with meat and veggies. You know how some places skimp on their ingredients, this place doesn't. There is literally no bite that's just bread alone. The coffee was also really smooth and strong. Just the way I like it. So good I almost attempted to order another. read more

Banh Mi Bar Restaurant - Sandwiches Near Me - New Westminster, British Columbia

I recently started working in New Westminster and was reading reviews on different spots in the area -- I decided to try Banh Mi Bar, never having eaten a banh mi before but because the reviews were so great. Writing this review, I've been back five times over the past few weeks and love it. The owners are lovely and always remember my order. The lemongrass chicken is by far my favourite. So glad I found this spot! read more

The food is amazing. I've tried banh mi at a lot of different places around the lower mainland, and banh mi bar has easily been the best place. I've tried everything off the menu and all of it has been great. The wraps are really good and huge and very worth the price. The house special is really good and usually what I recommend people to try, but honestly anything you get is going to be great. The coffee is great as well and they make it to order, the milk tea has been really great too, I've had to turn around after taking a sip to buy a second one because I knew I'd need another one after finishing my first. The service is really good as well, the guy working there has always been very friendly and made the food quickly and efficiently especially since he is the only one working so he has to work the till and take orders on top of everything. It's a small location and they do have limited seating that can fit about 3 people at a time, so that does make it a more take out place, although with it being downtown new West there is a lot of places within walking distance that you can go and sit down and eat while enjoying the weather. Easily recommend anyone to come and eat here. 100/10 read more

It is super hole in the wall. Food is good for the neighborhood, but not worth a special trip. Comparable to the banh mi shops along Vancouver Kingsway. read more

Impressive & unexpected---to find Vancouver-ish quality here, especially in the quieter end of street. Highly recommend the House Special over the chicken; will go for the other signature, the Cha, which is pork belly....oh yes, I can smell it! as per pics, lots of bulk & fresh ingredients. on par with my other fav, Thai's Saigon Bistro in Burnaby. owners super nice too. read more

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I always go to the Banh Mi bar. Really great price and taste for what they serve. They have a friendly staff, super accommodating. Just a note if you're a spicy food person, let the workers know to not add jalapeño and sriracha. I'm not sure why but it seems to be an automatic thing to add. I told the person once to not put anything spicy in it. I took my sandwich home and it ended up having these spices, but I scraped it off. Might have been an accident as well. But yeah just be patient with them. They're great people read more

This is my favorite lunch place for a quick bite! The subs are very fresh tasting and flavourful. I've only ordered one thing, the vegan sub, which comes with a variety of vegetables and is really tasty. You can have it with jalapeño or without, same with the sauces available. It's really quick to order and take out, expect to wait five minutes tops, even if there are others waiting. Friendly staff and good service. Good picnic food if you're headed to the riverfront on a nice day. read more

Exactly what New West needed... a quick Banh Mi shop with quality eats. The House Special is truly... well, special. I'm not going to speculate on what is on it, seems like some cold cuts, the pork patty... but it went together beautifully. The service is with a smile and it's clear that they've got their loyal fan base. We will be returning on the regular. read more

Decided to explore a little out of my normal area in search for some good bahn mi! Located in a small airy shop near the rail station, it's pretty accessible spot. And I was endeared that even though I was there about 15 minutes before closing, they still asked if I wanted to eat there or take it to go. Many places wouldn't give you that option. I opted to take it with me and got some hoisin and sirracha to go as well. Bread was toasted, good amount of tender marinated meat and veggies were added, the pate was awesome, and it was nice to be able to add just the right amount of sauce wanted. Normally one bahn Mi is filling enough for me but for some reason, I finished the whole thing and still wasn't quite full afterwards, so if you're hungry, maybe a small side option or a couple bahn mis would do! read more

Possibly my favourite restaurant. The true meaning of a good family owned spot. I've never been disappointed and it's one of the cleanest take always I've ever seen. The price CANNOT be beat. I hope they survive Covid because their food is accessible, healthy, and so, so good. read more

Finally in the area and get to try this place. Getting harder to find places serving Viet subs. Place is small with a few seats along window and there is parking along the street outside. Greeted by two lovely people working. There is a vegan option for non meat eaters. I got the chicken sub and iced coffee. Service was quick so great for takeout. Chicken sub was on a crispy bun and I got jalapeños in it which gave it nice heat. Great $5 sub option instead of the usual Subway. Iced coffee was strong and not too sweet. There is a stamp card too if you're a regular in the area. read more

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Love this place for fresh and tasty vegan Banh Mi's made in the rare style of noodles/carrots/tofu mix which I soo love!! Owner is lovely and happy to customize items to taste (my mum loves hers very plain for instance). Thank you for the high quality food and the love that's put in to it. We will keep coming back week after week! read more

Banh Mi Bar Restaurant - Vegan Banh Mi, total yumminess! - Sandwiches Near Me - New Westminster, British Columbia

Great subs. Easy. Vietnamese. Cheap! They take debit and credit and cash. They have canned pops. Nice crusty buns with soft insides. All subs come with pepper jalapeños and cilantro unless you tell them to leave it out. It's pretty tasty and it was banging when I got in there. There is a small bar to eat at, but I took my sandwich to go. It's good. It's good for what it is. I prefer a BBQ chicken bahn mi but this really doesn't disappoint at all. I'm definitely going to go back. They are so friendly and fast. All drinks are 1 dollar. And no sandwich is over 5 dollars. Tax included. read more

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One could easily miss this place. It's a tiny, unpretentious shop located on a side road in New Westminster. You could easily drive by and not think much of it purely on how it looks and where it's located. That would be a big mistake. Hands down, this has got to be one of the best bahn mi in the Lower Mainland, even better than some of the more well-known ones along Kingsway's Little Saigon area. This restaurant is owned and run by a nice couple. Other Yelpers have commented that they serve up very authentic bahn mi and I agree. The buns are freshly baked and made properly: light, flaky, and crunchy on the outside, soft and just the right amount of chew on the inside. I've had both the House Special as well as the meat ball. Both were super delish! The proportions of meat and veggies were bang on. You can tell right away that the ingredients they use are all homemade. While their subs are just like the ones in Vietnam, I've been told that the owners are actually locals. Couldn't tell since, based on the high quality of the food, I would have assumed the friendly and pleasant couple would have been born and raised in Vietnam, and where they would have learned all of the secrets of what goes into a great banh mi! My go-to place when I'm in the area for sure read more

I was craving Banh Mi and my boyfriend and I happened to be in New West and we wanted something quick to bring home to eat. This place is highly rated and I can understand why! We tried the house special banh mi, which was very delicious! Although this banh mi place doesn't top my favourite 2 banh mi places on Kingsway, I'd definitely say this place is my 3rd favourite now! The banh mi is good to bring home to eat, however I'd heat it up in the oven a little if you want the extra crispyness. I'd highly recommend the house special if you want something extremely flavourful! The cafe sua da (vietnamese iced coffee) is also delicious if you want to try vietnamese iced coffee for the first time! The owners put a lot of condensed milk, so the coffee isn't as bitter as how it is traditionally made. Therefore, this is a great place to try the iced coffee for the first time, as you won't be shocked with the sharp bitterness. The ice to drink ratio is also perfect! The salad rolls are also delicious, however due to preference, if you're vietnamese, you'll probably enjoy making salad rolls at home more, so that you can customize it to your liking. read more

I love this joint! This is one of my favorite places to go to for banh mi. The shop is tucked away within walking distance from the skytrain station. Very easy to miss if you're just driving by. Parking is hit and miss in this general area. The sandwiches are good here! The bread is perfectly crunchy on the outside, and light and slightly chewy on the inside. The ingredients are fresh and they don't skimp on the fillings. The sandwiches are around $5 and they offer a stamp card so you can get your 11th sandwich free! Owners are also very nice - not your typical banh mi shop service. Definitely the kind of shop I want to support. read more

It was absolute delicious! Probably one of the best sandwiches I had It was lunch time very busy, place looks clean and they worked fairly fast read more

Love these folks and love their Vietnamese subs! They're conveniently located right off the SkyTrain. The house special and cold cut are my faves. The owners are super friendly and always make an effort to engage in conversation with their customers, which is what sets them apart from their competitors. Their baguettes are always fresh and sooooo good. My dad taught me not to settle for mediocre Vietnamese food and this place definitely meets our standards. They're surely doing something right. I wish I was a Douglas student so I could have their subs every week. 10/10 recommend :) read more

My husband and I went there for lunch today. We ordered House Special Banh Mi. It was delicious! We were so happy to find such a little gem banh mi restaurant close to our place. They are fast and clean as well. Definitely we will come back again this place! read more

Some of the best Ban Mi's. I debated to right a review hoping to keep this a hidden gem. lol