OG Banh mi spot, the Vietnamese immigrant bakery aesthetic holds a special place in my heart - would get on my own or to go for group hikes Cheaper and bigger than Banh Mi Oi with a Bogo offer if you buy 5. More chewy and crunchy texture than soft and fluffy Ask to get it extra toasted if you want to eat if immediately. The family is super nice and service was to order but my personal preference, my i needed to toast my bread just a little longer. We ate it a bit after getting). Bread was a little dry but hit the spot after the air fryer One thing I like more about this spot is it sells the bread separately, would get and make at home with eggs for brekkie read more

This is my go to banh mi spot in Eden center! I love the buy 5 get 1 free deal. The combination #1 is what I always order because it comes with a mix of everything. The fresh carrot, radish, cucumber, and cilantro is always great. I like how they also have desserts too like their pandan bean jelly ones. The workers are nice, and everything comes out so quick! There's always some chairs for you to sit on while you wait. read more

Banh Mi So 1 - Vietnamese Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

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Hồi xưa ngon lắm mà ta. Sao bây giờ càng ngày càng tệ. Thịt ít quá. Phải làm làm sao để dữ khách chứ. read more

Great prices but overall not my favorite banh mi spot. I like that they give a lot of vegetables, but they lack flavor and are less crunchy than I'd like. The bread is a bit on the chewy side, and generally the filling doesn't cover the bread and it's a bit dry. Here's what I could gather on the different kinds that my friend brought over.. Don't hate me if this is wrong! #1 special-- all cold cuts. Lots of filling, good flavor 7/10 #7 pork--red barbecue, with pate. Pretty good 6/10 #8-- roasted pork with scallion. Also dry, a bit tendony 4/10 #10 barbecue pork, dark meat, a bit fatty and dry --- 3/10 #11 chicken, dark meat. Juicy and decent flavor 5/10 Might come back, not sure. read more

It's really hard to beat the value here. The quality is decent. The flavors are solid. I just love their by five get one and so when I come, I stock up and I really enjoyed eating half a sandwich for a meal throughout the week this past week they also packaged the veggies in a separate bag, and I really enjoyed putting it together so that it still remained fresh. They gave a good amount of veggies that I was able to spread it out throughout the six sandwiches throughout the week and it remained fresh for the several days that I was eating it (but I could always use more veggies). The service is pretty fast. I got all the sandwiches within a few minutes ordering this is mostly a takeout place so the ambience is fine for a takeout place. read more

Not much flavor. Got sucked into buy 5 get 1 free. Cucumber is so bitter, some are yellow like really old ( no wonder it's bitter). Would NOT come back here again. Tons of choices around here. read more

Battle of the Bánh Mì: So 1 Takes the Crown It's the ultimate showdown: Banh Mi So 1 vs. Banh Mi DC. And for me? So 1 wins by a (soft, flaky) landslide. Their baguette has that perfect crunch without slicing up your gums, and the sandwiches are absolutely loaded--fresh herbs, savory meats, tangy pickled veggies, the works. Bonus points for the kind service--they always hook me up with extra veggies without me even asking. Flavor, value, and good vibes? So 1, all day. read more

I always love to support a locally owned, non-chain spot and this hits on those marks, but it's not my favorite banh mi spot. It'll definitely hit the craving and is convenient when you're shopping in the plaza already. Last time I went they were pretty stingy on the fillings so it ended up being pretty dry. I do like that you can buy the things to make banh mi at home, so you can get nice roast pork or fresh cha lua at another store and load up your sandwich as much as you like. No indoor seating, just a couple spots to sit and wait for your order to come out. read more

Delicious and I can tell it's a local favorite. Quick service, they gave me the banh mi in less than 5 mins from ordering. I got the #1 which seems to have everything (different types of meats, cucumbers, carrots, jalapenos). One banh mi is very filling and they were generous with the mayo so it was delicious. I would've attached a picture but I ate it too quickly because it was that good. If you're looking for a quick spot to grab lunch, come here. The Vietnamese equivalent of the Italian Store in Falls Church. read more

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. read more

Banh Mi So 1 - Vietnamese Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

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. read more

Banh Mi So 1 - Grilled Pork - Vietnamese Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

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! read more

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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. read more

Banh Mi So 1 - Combination Special Banh Mi be for pickled veggie - Vietnamese Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

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. read more

Banh Mi So 1 - Vietnamese Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

Located inside the Eden Center, you won't be mistaken it for a fancy restaurant, it is not. But the Banh Mi is so fantastic at affordable prices. The bread is so so good, crispy on the outside and light and fluffy on the inside, a perfect banh mi bread. This joint is take out only. read more

Quick and tasty. No frills no thrills place. They have a great selection of various Banh Mi with numbers and photos for easy ordering for non Vietnamese speakers. Bring cash if you aren't buying much. No seating. I love the way they pack your order and they keep the vegetables separate from the sandwich so it doesn't get soggy. They bake their bread in house fresh everyday. Usually I get a bunch of sandwiches before I go on a flight because it's super fast reliable and easy! read more

Very affordable prices for a banh mi. It was $6.50 i believe for a #2. I do wish they had more flavor as it was quite bland to me. They do make fresh items individually for purchase which is nice to make your own at home. read more

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. read more

Banh Mi So 1 - Bánh mì thịt nguội - Vietnamese Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

The family came here on the morning we were heading home from staying in Pentagon City. The Banh Mi sandwiches are only 5.75 before tax and is buy 5 get 1 free. The prices are amazing in comparison to what they are in NY and NJ. The baguette is on the thinner side but still very tasteful. The staff were very friendly and there is plenty of parking since it's inside a plaza. I will definitely try other banh mi options the next time I'm in the area. read more

Stale bread. Cheapest possible cuts of meat, and meat extrusions. Tried 4 different flavors. The Che Dau Trang (sticky rice with black eyed pea) was poor, with a goopy coconut topping I don't like (I prefer a runny coconut milk like other shops). Even without the local competition, this is a poor option. read more

Do not buy banh trưng bánh tét here, this shop made terrible, bad sweat rices mixed with broken rice, rod pork fat, bad not even mung beans don't know what kind of beans inside.....??? read more

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. read more

Banh Mi So 1 - Banh mi #8 - Vietnamese Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

came here after my Vietnamese coworker said he liked their banh mi's! pricing is way lower than the places around here & I came at a great time. after I ordered, there was a huge line. they have a bags of #1s made and ready to go by the door. I opted to get the fresh ones made just to see how long the wait really would be. it was at max 7 minutes! they are quick I'm a believer now - this place is a great deal & their banh mi's are good!!!! I bought an extra container of their pickled veggies and they aren't as good as nhu lan or banh mi DC, but I still ate through the whole container. we killed the 6 banh mi's in a few days - very much worth it as a lunch option if you need a quick easy lunch! read more

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This is our goto banh place. And with their buy 5 get 1 free it's a great deal! The folks serving are always very nice and attentive. Places to avoid for banh mi: Huong Binh read more

Banh mi is good. Everything is good. I give 2 stars because they wrap the "cha?" In plastic wrap, banana leaf and boil it. The amount of microplastic leak into the meat will harm their customer. I hope the manager see this and just use banana leaf to wrap the cha?. read more

Yes give me 10 please. Plus 2 free. And extra veggies all on the side please! Yes I will pay, give me more veggies. Don't worry! #1, special (classic that everyone usually gets with all the pate, do, etc) #6, chicken #8, grilled pork is nice and dry and mom and I like it that way This is our family go to spot for Banh Mi take out. I remember when they were $3.75 or even cheaper. It's gone up a little but $5 is still pretty good for a full Banh Mi. (they accept cards now) I usually only eat half at a time anyways. It's not a place to sit down and eat. No matter when we're planning on eating some, it's easier to ask for all veggies on the side and we build them as we wish. Veggies can go in the fridge, Banh mi can stay out for a little bit. Or wrap the plastic bag tight before it goes in the fridge. To reheat, take out of paper and put on a sheet pan. Put in oven for about 3 minutes at 300 degrees. Not too much more or the bread will get hard and rubbery. Rewrap in the paper and rubber band and take on trips. Add veggies and maybe some Maggi just before eating. Roadtrip, plane, whatevs. Just have to control the crumbs. read more

Perhaps the lowest prices for banh mi in the DMV area. They make the sandwiches fresh and pretty quickly. They also do the traditional "buy 5 get 1 free" deal on sandwiches. Their posting didn't have the latest prices, so I'm posting all 13 banh mi sandwich prices in photos as of 01 September 2024. They are pretty popular and close their doors earlier than their posted hours if they run out of bread that day, which seems to happen frequently so I get there early. read more

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Today is New Year's Day, and was with a friend who's NEVER had banh mi ever before. I figured this is the year to encourage friends to experience new things so we took a short trip to this place in Eden Center. It was the first location to pop up on Google and friends in the area have brought us here before. First of all, I'm so happy Eden Center and all the surrounding restaurants are open on New Year's Day. Second of all, you absolutely cannot go wrong with your first time having banh mi here. If it's your first time, stick with the #1 or the #2 (speciality and regular respectively). I first got the grilled pork #8, and it was yummy, but it was a little dry and not as flavored as I would've hoped. I could've sworn it didn't have butter? I saw my friend really enjoy the #2 regular, so I went for the #1 specialty. I can eat #1 all day long! Cold cuts, butter, AND patê! No dry sandwich over here. Don't skip out on the pickled veggies UNLESS you know you can make better Vietnamese pickled veggies at home. The veggies make the Banh mi, but I will say it is a little mediocre compared to fresh homemade pickled veggies. Sandwiches are $5 a pop after tax; $10 credit card minimum. Compared to other places in Arlington, this is absolutely affordable and a steal considering the size of each banh mi. By the way, if you come with a big party, the deal is great: but 5 get 1 free! Note: there is no indoor or outdoor seating. Try to head towards the white outdoor seating tent with red connecting bench/tables that is located more inwards of Eden Center. Enjoy!! read more

Banh Mi So 1 - Number 1: Specialty - Vietnamese Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

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Service was quick, I'll give them that. But the banh mi bread was stale and tough. Filling was fine. Banh mi Nhu Lan is so much better but only takes cash. Banh mi at Pho & Banh Mi Saigonese is much better too if you're in the Silver Spring area. read more

Tucked in the corner of Eden this place has been my go to spot for years. To be honest, I feel DC banh mi is overrated. Banh Mi So 1 has always been consistent. There isn't much to look at when you walk in but what they focus on is pretty good. Their bread is crispy yet, yet retains the softness even after toasting. They also offer a bunch of other typical Vietnamese deli items. I usually get the dac biet combo. Their banh mi is decently priced at $5 for 1 and they usually have the buy 5 get 1 special. While I wish for the days of $3 banh mi, it is one of the more affordable places around. Their service is not the friendliest, it is not out of the ordinary in Eden. They are quick to get your order and you can get on your way. Honestly I wouldn't change much here. I hope this place will still be around for years to come for my banh mi cravings. read more

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Love the Banh Mi here. EVERYTIME I am in town, I make it a point to stop by and buy a whole bunch for me and my family. They advertised the drinks but many are unavailable. Customer service is always good and food seems fresh. The place is quite big but poorly utilize. It would be nice if they had better seatings that are appealing to stay and eat, but it's a Vietnamese place, expectations are lower...unfortunately. read more

I've been coming here for over 15 years. The bread is baked fresh. The toppings are tasty; love the crunch of the pickled carrot & radish. Personal favorites are #1 & #8. And if you buy 5, the 6th is free! read more

Banh Mi So 1 - Bahn mi #1 - Vietnamese Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

Their subs are made fresh daily. Their baguette is about 11" but the filling is somewhat skimpy. The baguette tasted fresh and not hard or old unlike other delis. I got a #11 chicken. I had bought it around lunch time to go and didn't eat it until dinner. Without any mayo or spread it was a bit dry. I had to add mayo and then it tasted good. My husband enjoyed his pork sub. My sub was $4. If you purchase five subs you get one free. They also sell refrigerated desserts, meats, and other random treats. read more

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

They have quick service. Ghey also have deal if you buy 5. Thr only thing I wish they dont wrap plastic in the meatloaf. Please just use banana leaf, to prevent the plastic get into the food, when boil and deep fry it. read more

I wish I could like this place but it does not reach the standards of good affordable banh mi I've had in Charlotte and Greensboro! I'm not sure if it was an off day, but I felt like the bread was not as toasted (with butter melting) as I would have liked, and the pickled radish was more on the mushy side than fresh. We got the beef and the #1 combo, the meats reminded me of just regular ham instead of the unique cured meats. The beef was okay but was different than the usual seared thinly sliced beef I'm used to that makes banh mi unique from a regular cold cut sandwich. We took them home and I retoasted it which helped a little, but I would have preferred an enjoyable sandwich right off the bat. It must be special though if it's located in Eden Center. The folks there are nice too, so I wish them all the best. read more

Banh Mi So 1 - Banh mi 1 and 7(? Beef) - Vietnamese Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

My husband and I drove up to Eden Center from NC as we wanted to explore the place for the weekend. It was our first time. We lived in the Silicon Valley most of our lives before relocating to NC so we know what's good banh mi is. We should've gotten it somewhere else. I ordered 4 classic sandwiches and the cashier who seemed very unfriendly asked if I wanted to buy 5 and get one free. Sure it sounded like a steal deal. Disappointment. They make their own baguette and their baguette needs improvements. They totally skimped on the pate and sour condiments therefore lacked the banh mi taste. We will explore other banh mi places here at Eden Center and the other one about 10 miles from the center when we are in town again. read more

Banh Mi So 1 - Classic banh mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

My go-to spot at Eden Center to get banh mi! Especially for the value - it's still less than $5 per sandwich! They also offer the buy 5, get 1 free deal. My favorite one will always be the banh mi dac biet (combination) since it has everything in it and tastes like nostalgia. The wait is also never really long either. Typically in and out of there within 10 minutes! read more

+The French baguette was nice and crisp. +They stuffed the banh mi with a good amount of pickled vegetables. The significant other foodie mentioned that the vegetables were really fresh. +The pate did not have a 'gamey' flavor and they were generous with the spread. +The #1 Special Combination was one of the best I have had. It had nice thick cuts of meat, seasoned just right. +The significant other foodie and her sister enjoyed the #6 Chicken banh mi stating that the meat was marinated well, and it had a lot of flavor. -The #8 Grilled Pork was a bit dry for everyone. Overall, I would definitely go back to satisfy anytime I have a Vietnamese banh mi craving. read more

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I am visiting from out of town and stopped in Eden center to grab a banh mi. It's just a small little store where they sell Vietnamese baguettes along with some drinks and desserts. Nothing fancy! They do cash or credit card with transactions over $10. They're quick too! My order came out in 5 minutes. I got a banh mi thit nguoi (cold cuts) and banh mi thit nuong (grilled pork). The banh mi is HUGE and I had to split it in half to eat each time. Definitely worth it for $4. I wish the grilled pork ban mi was toasted and warmer because that's what makes it so good. I was not impressed with the grilled pork banh mi. The meat was dry, even after I tried to throw it in the oven to crisp it up a bit, and it didn't have the grilled, charred taste to it. There also wasn't a lot of butter or pate so that was disappointing. The cold cuts one was better in my personal opinion. I crisped it up a little and there was a decent amount of moistness from the butter and pate in this one. We tried the fish patty, or tra ca, which was yums! There were so many green onions in the patty and makes a good snack. Throw some sriracha on there and you're good to go. I also got a tre ba mau which is one of their desserts. I loved that it wasn't super sweet. I'd go back for this dessert alone! Not the best banh mi, but convenient and affordable :) read more