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    Banh Mi Ong Beo - Fairfax

    3.8 (27 reviews)
    Open • 8:30 am - 8:00 pm

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    Philip B.

    Nice to have a delicious sandwich freshly made. It's perfect to get bahn mi at an affordable price here in Fairfax. The staff is friendly and the restaurant is clean and nice. I like the music playing made me feel like I was about to eat some very very good food. I am hungry and traditionally. This type of sandwich is perfect for the working man (or woman/them)

    Shani L.

    Huge pork belly/pork banh mi on a crisp Vietnamese baguette with the best and fresh carrots and shoestring daikon, cucumber, cilantro, and jalapeño. Very satisfying! We also enjoyed the chay vegetarian banh. Both very filling. I did not like the taro sticky rice but it was hearty with big chucks of cooked taro and coconut cream for sweetness. Definitely think this is your one stop if you want an affordable over stuffed banh mi.

    Banh mi Dac Biet / Combination with extra veggies
    Emily L.

    Decent banh mi- there are better places (banh mi DC), but in a pinch this will do. It's a small shop tucked inside of University mall adjacent to the Thai restaurant. Decent amount of seating both indoor and outdoor. Staff is friendly. I tried the dac biet (combo) with extra pickled vegetables. Pickled veg was super sweet/ needs a little more vinegar or something. Their combo says it comes with jambon, Vietnamese ham, and pork roll- I don't know which of these ingredients is head cheese but it definitely had head cheese. I don't like the gelatinous texture of head cheese so I asked for them to not put that on. It also comes with the usual Vietnamese mayo/pate, as well as a drizzle of some sort of chili sauce. The sauce didn't deter from taste. The bread was super hard and not in a good way. It softened after a quick nuke in the microwave. Overall, decent, I'd come back again, but not the best banh mi.

    James L.

    It seems everywhere you look in NOVA, there is a new Viet style banh mi shop opening; which is always a good thing. As of this review, Banh Mi Ong Beo has been in operation for 6-ish months. And while there are many positives about this place, operational kinks need to be smoothed out. Located in the University Mall across from George Mason, BMOB (should've arranged the letters to create the "BOMB" acroynm), is in a great location. I'm here often enough to catch a flick at the movie theatre or as in this instance, I was attending a conference at GMU. After the meeting, Yelp popped up this new banh mi place to check out. The interior is decorated tastefully and creates an inviting space to hang out. Counter seating and semi-uncomfortable backless chairs line the front windows, while the rest of the shop has more traditional tables and chairs, including a cozy couch area with an electric fireplace. Colorful lanterns and Viet style artwork also adorn the walls and ceilings. As is my penchant, I ordered the Dac Biet (or combo) as this is the benchmark by which any good banh mi place is measured by. The sando was ready in about 5 min, and I wanted to enjoy it fresh at the restaurant. On first inspection, I could feel it had good weight to it and it was filled with an appropriate portion of meats and veggies. While I thought the sammich was good, my tasting notes were: * Bread - Not sure if they bake bread on premises, but it didn't taste "fresh." The exterior was crunchy (correct) but the interior was too dry. But I get it; the place is still new so they don't want to order or bake too much bread to keep food waste down. * Pickled Veggies - One of the hallmarks of a banh mi sando, are the pickled carrots and daikon radish. IMHO, these were waaay too sweet. I liked that the vinegar flavor wasn't overpowering, but tamp down on the sugar. Also, I thought the veggies weren't drained properly so the bread got soggy when it was compressed. I would suggest using less liquid when storing the veggies on the prep table. Again, as this place gets busier, I don't see this being an issue. I didn't try any of the drinks, but did notice a few GMU students wandering in to get an order of the egg coffee and cafe su da. When judging a banh mi shop, the ultimate factor for me is whether the place prevents me from having to drive to either DC Banh Mi (my preferred destination) or Eden Center where there are a plethora of options. As of now, Banh Mi Ong Beo does not meet that criteria; especially at $9-$10 a sandwhich which is on the higher price point compared to other shops. But I'll check back in a few months to see if my opinion has changed.

    Vivian Z.

    Staff is friendly immediately upon walking in! I ordered the number one: Bac Diet (combination) which is always my go to when getting a bahn mi. I enjoyed the sauce & flavor of this sandwich. The Dikons were abundant and flavorful which is my favorite topping of a bahn mi. I however did not enjoy the bread. It was not flakey and a bit tough to chew however I think if you air fry this back up it would be amazing! There's plenty of indoor seating for those that want to dine in & the interior was decor beautiful!

    Yan W.

    I really wanted to like this shop but there is a lot of never upon. First signage. There are poster boards in the common area pointing you to the shop but the store has no actual signage except a small neon sign in the window. Then there's training. The staff member was trying very hard but apologizing due to the many many mistakes. First he asked if folks wanted their receipts. Most people said no. So then no one knew their order number. Then, everyone ordered using a number of the sandwich item and their coffee but then the sandwhich maker only knew the sandwhich made. There was about of confusion. The cashier got my order wrong and added another coffee. No big deal. How's the food? The sandwiches were fine but the bread wasn't as good as fresh baguettes. They were fluffy and crispy but not the normal Vietnamese baguettes. The pickled veggies weren't pickled really. They were sweet. I got the special and the pork bbq. There was plenty of meat but the meat was bland. The pork loaf was super airy but again bland. How's the coffee? That was the superstar. Egg coffee and regular cafe sua da was phenomenal. Come here for the coffee.

    A.Khoa N.

    If you want authentic Vietnamese flavors at a very reasonable price, this is the spot. I ordered the Combination Banh Mi (#1) and Ong Beo Iced Coffee. The sandwich features perfectly crispy bread and hits all the right traditional notes. Pair it with the Ong Beo Iced Coffee, which is incredibly rich, flavorful, and creamy! On top of the amazing food, the staff is welcoming, service is fast, and the cozy atmosphere makes it even better. Highly recommend, and I am definitely coming back for more!

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    Tram T.

    The banh mi is incredibly tasty! The cashier is super friendly! The ambiance is vibing chilling!

    Kevin P.

    Great vibe great sandwiches. Definitely come back to try other sandwiches . Service was amazing and friendly

    Banh Mi entrance. Seating to the left. Orders are placed to the right.
    Kayla K B.

    Stopped in for the first time today and ordered the #4. While I took my sandwich to go, there are indoor and outdoor seating options. The meatballs were cooked perfectly and seasoned well, and there was a nice ratio of bread to meatballs to vegetables. I'm looking forward to trying more of their sandwiches and drinks in the future. Happy to see a new family owned business doing so well!

    Me and my friend order two drinks and two sandwiches. My Thai Tea is pretty good and my friend just need coffee lol

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    4 months ago

    ts was peak.. chicken teriyaki bahn mi was fire, the customer seating and overall ambiance was goated

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    Had #3 combo. Perfect ratio of veggies + pork, sauce is just right, and the bread is crunchy as expected. It's absolutely perfect!

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