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    Banh Mi So 1

    3.5 (183 reviews)
    InexpensiveVietnamese, Sandwiches
    Closed • 9:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids

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    Christina N.

    The banh mi here is just fine. There isn't anything special about it, but it's a better deal than you'll get anywhere else in the area. Every banh mi thit is $5.75 and if you buy 5 you get the 6th for free. A plain baguette is $0.75 and you can buy ingredients to make your own banh mi at home as well. I've been getting sandwiches here since I was a kid, but would never consider it my favorite. It's quick, convenient, and affordable. The sandwiches themselves could have more fillings and are sometimes too dry because they don't put pate and butter/mayo in every sandwich. These aren't sandwiches that you can buy ahead and eat the next day because the baguette dries out and becomes hard within 24 hours. It's a solid place to get banh mi and you know what you're getting every time.

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    K N.

    I've been in DC for over 15 years and this was my first visit to Eden Center. I stopped here after my friend recommended this spot. With Banh Mi sandwiches it's all about the bread and their bread did not disappoint. I had the grilled pork Banh mi. The sandwich was filling and only $6 at the time. If you are only getting one sandwich bring cash because there is a credit card service fee for purchases under $10. You should also note this is more of a grab and go sandwich shop. You can grab your sandwiches and eat at an outdoor seating tent in the parking lot.

    Yierou M.

    Recommended by my Vietnamese nail tech who frequents Eden Center often and loves food like me! Pretty consistent flow of customers and they are quick! They have pictures of the different Banh mi sandwiches on their back wall which is very helpful for those who are not familiar nor speak Vietnamese. Ordered the #1 special combination which is the basically the original with ham, Vietnamese pork roll, and pate along with the pickled veggies. Also order the #3 meatball which has Vietnamese meatball with veggies. The fresh baguette was a foot long and the filling of meat and veggies were perfection portioned so you taste a good balance of both with each bite. Honestly these were better than the OG Banh Mi DC in my opinion. I would definitely come back here!

    Combination Special Banh Mi be for pickled veggie

    Average Banh mi for a good price ($6.25 for comb and buy 5 get 1). Fast efficient service. Good protein to bread ratio. Best when toast. Good variety of other viet steam and fried meat rolls at about the prices you get around the other shops in Eden.

    Simer C.

    Ambiance (4/5): This is just a take out restaurant. Easy to move in and out and there is plenty of parking. Price: (5/5) the Bahn Mis are only $6.35 with tax. That's an amazing price for the area. Remember to bring cash if you are only planning to get a sandwich. Credit cards have a $10 minimum. Food: (4/5) Number 7 Pork Belly Bhan Mi was really good. I wish they would have added some sauces on the side to make it a little bit more flavorful. The sauce provided is sort of like mayo. It also wish they cut the sandwich in half. The meat was cooked well and there was a good portion of veggies. Service: (5/5) Food comes out super quick.

    Bánh mì thịt nguội
    David V.

    Their bánh mí were huge. However I think it was pretty average. I wish they had put more filling, whether it be meat or more vegetables, it tasted like we were eating more bread than anything. I also got some yogurt, which seemed kind of expensive at $4/cup and the yogurt was very runny and gloopy. Not very yogurt-like at all. I ended up just drinking it out of the cup. There was no sour and sweet that you expected. Staff was friendly. I would probably just come back for other deli items.

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    Maria K.

    Good place for banh mis. This place is tucked away from the rest of the Eden center, closer to the main road. Service was super fast and they accept card. Definitely just a to-go place, not a place to sit down and eat.

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    Got the seitan banh mi and it was AMAZING. Crispy bread, perfectly seasoned, and reasonably priced. Will be back!

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