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    Banh Mi Paradise

    4.5 (24 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Grilled Betel Leaf Banh Mi
    Toan D.

    Stopped by the Samsung Plaza location and tried two sandwiches: the Betel Leaf Bánh Mì and the House Special. I've had betel leaf-wrapped beef (bò lá lốt) by itself in Vietnamese restaurants before, but never inside a bánh mì. Very unique and delicious! The betel leaves add a subtle herbal aroma and nutty flavor that pair perfectly with the smoky grilled beef and crisp baguette. Also enjoyed the House Special Bánh Mì, a more traditional version with giò lụa (Vietnamese ham), pork belly, and their house-made pâté. The mix of butter, mayo, and pickled daikon and carrots brought all the flavors home. The bread was warm fresh and flaky. Nothing more satisfying than biting into a warm flaky banh mi bun! Just a heads-up, the jalapeño slices are thick, so tread lightly if you can't take the heat. They have two locations -- one in Waikiki and this one at Samsung Plaza on Ke'eaumoku St. Note: prices are a bit higher in Waikiki. Parking at Samsung Plaza allows a 20-minute grace period, which is super convenient. Happy Eating!

    Chicken bahn mi
    Krystle K.

    Really good chicken sandwich and it's affordable. Parking is free for 15 min then you need validation. Service was good and ambiance was nice. I will be back since this was one of the best chicken bahn mi sandwiches I have eaten.

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    Nadine C.

    Takeout lunch from Honolulu, Hawaii... I saw that Donna O. was First to Review for Bahn Mi Street Cafe... and she raved about it. I had to see for myself... Located at the Samsung Plaza, I drove into the shared parking lot and told the attendant that I was just going to grab something from Bahn Mi Cafe. I pointed at the sign and asked if I could park for free... he nodded "yes"! Yay! Thank you! Inside, the cozy café is on the warm side because the door is left open. There were two tables with two chairs each - for dining-in, but it's not air-conditioned... I ordered the #1 and #2 from the menu. Both sandwiches were freshly made by the cashier. I couldn't tell which Bahn Mi was the Special and which one was the Roast Pork becausethey were in the same package. My sister and I guessed that the Roast Pork was the tastier sandwich. I looked inside of the sandwiches first and removed the sliced jalapeños. I liked the pickled veggies and the soft bread! My sister enjoyed this lunch - she kept the leftovers for her dinner!

    Keeaumoku location. Drinks and Banh Mi
    Donna O.

    Omg, this place was so legit and so good! I was so amazed by the crispy but not hard yet soft bread and the delicious flavors of both of my banh mi sandwiches. First I ate 1/2 of the grilled betel leaf wrapped beef! It was absolutely delicious! It was out of this world and I don't think anyone else offers it. Best banh mi I ever had. My new favorite! Even the pieces on my crispy roast pork banh mi had so much flavor even had 3 pieces on 1/2 of the banh mi and it was so tasty and flavorful. Right amount of saltiness and oil on the pork! The drink I had was called House special! It was made with sour sop, strawberry and passion fruit and that was so refreshing! Never had a drink with Sour sop inside! Few menu on the items but it was really good. This location is in the Sam Sung Plaza across Pate Vietnamese Cuisine. There's one in Waikiki on Kuhio Ave but the man who answered the phone at that location said different menu and owner, although the lady who helped me at the Keeaumoku location said same owner. I called the Waikiki location because I couldn't get through to the Keeaumoku location since they were on the phone. Whether or not they are the same owner or just have the same Restaurant's name, it's easier for me to get my banh mi from here! Service was fast in making the sandwiches! Please try them out. Everyone has different opinions but I just loved my sandwiches! Yummy! I'll be back for more! Wow!

    Irene M.

    Banh Mi is it... I was just so full of hope but was a bit disappointed with what I got. I've been craving sandwiches lately and looking for a spot and Donna O found this new spot in Ke'eaumoku Plaza and since it was Sunday street parking was free so I was able walk right in for a quick peek and see what they have and what a lovely and minimalistic vibe as it's obvious you place your order at the service counter and is nice that they have a couple of tables for you to enjoy your bite right there. As I glanced at their menu and saw that they have three different types of Banh Mi majority is obvious as the name along with pictures right beside is almost clear of what are the difference with exception of the "House special sandwich" so I asked what it was and with a slight accent I only caught pork and pate but no much besides that so with that hesitation I decided on the "Crispy roast pork sandwich". I took my sandwich home to enjoy and as it's filled with all the usual you'd find in a banh mi like the pickled daikon and carrots slices of cucumber but to my surprise as I pulled the bread apart was to see slices of jalapeños which isn't the normal ingredient I'd expect and as I was sharing half with mom that would've been tragic if she bit into it after I discovered it I took it off but the lingering affect still remains. I've experienced a lot of this with new places as their menu doesn't have enough description with the item along with ingredients. Not usual a fan of banh mi and the bread was too chewy as every bite was a struggle and the toppings went everywhere if it was slightly toasted I think it would've been a much better and cleaner bite the roast pork was very chewy and didn't really impressed me very much. Thank you!

    Brenda L.

    First time trying this place and it did not disappoint! Very authentic. The banh mi bread was fresh. I ordered the Ba la Lot banh mi, crispy pork, and the combination. The Ba la Lot was perfectly seasoned and so flavorful. The crispy pork tasted homemade and crisp to perfection, and the combination was so delicious with the pate and the butter mixture was so creamy! Very reasonable for the size of the banh mi. I would definitely come back!

    혜진

    This is the best and most affordable Vietnamese banh mi spot near Ala Moana. Their house-made baguette is incredible--the texture is perfectly crispy on the outside and light inside. I find myself coming back regularly to grab one. The coffee was a bit too sweet for my taste, but that's probably true to traditional Vietnamese condensed milk coffee. I'm already craving that crispy baguette again.

    Justin H.

    For those of you haven't try this shop yet , this Vietnamese sandwich shop is a must try. Sandwiches here I will say you can't find it anywhere on this island. It's the best banh mi sandwich by far, services are excellent too. Only few tables inside seating. I would recommend take out.

    Fresh Sugar cane juice Nước Mía
    Julie N.

    This hole in the wall banh mi place is legit. The aunties there are so nice. The banh mi sandwich are soft, crunchy, & so tasty. The drinks are so refreshing. The sugar cane juice is fresh, mango smoothie is delicious & the sour sop drink is a must try if you love sour sop! Brings back so much memories of Vietnamese street food or when I would buy banh mi on the streets in Vietnam. Highly recommend!

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    S M.

    Today I got to try the Beef Sandwich (Banh Mi) and it was great. The worker was very friendly with lots of smiles and it just made it better.

    Tofu sandwich

    The Tofu sandwich was heavy Yes, it was a huge sandwich! I've never had this huge Banh Mi in this area! And it was yummy and it had lots of Tofu and vegetables! I love it!

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