I have lived in Durham for years now, but it was the first time I came here. It is a casual, non-fussy, and wholesome restaurant. It is not a fine dining establishment. It is a delicious, well-liked neighborhood restaurant. Some lovely thoughtful ladies run this shop. If you eat in, they bring the food to the table with condiments despite having a busy shop. The line is often out the door. I had a Vietnamese soup Hu Tieu, and it was warm, fresh, and exactly what I needed. The prices are reasonable, as well. read more

Amazing. Friendly staff. 10/10 fresh food and delicious. I would go back here all the time if I lived in town.

I am obsessed with the vegetarian plate. The only thing I would change about Banh's is if they had the traditional Vietnamese food every day! Right now, they only serve this food on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The owners are so kind and there are some tables available to eat inside. read more

I have wanted to try this restaurant for a while and have heard great things about it. It's a very small, hole-in-the-wall kind of place, but there are a few tables indoors as well as some outdoors tables for seating. I found out that the bathroom sink is located outside of the bathroom which was interesting. The workers were all friendly and the food came out quick, but it was just okay. The vegetable rice roll was pretty disappointing because it was literally just lettuce and rice noodles wrapped in rice paper. Other Vietnamese spots I've been to usually serve 2 rolls per order and add other vegetables like cabbage, carrots, and mint to the roll, but this one was very plain. I tried some of the special vegetable pho and it was also just okay. The broth was decent but the vegetables were a little hard and overall I've had better. I also tried a bite of my friends sweet and sour chicken and found the sauce to be too sweet / tangy for my liking. I know a lot of people love this place, but in my opinion it was just ok / below average. read more

Banh's Cuisine - Vegetable roll - Vietnamese Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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Amazing food that always hits the spot. I would highly recommend any plate. The Wednesday vegetarian special is also a nice bonus

Great service. Went on a Saturday afternoon and it was pretty packed. Got the chicken and broccoli in sate sauce and my partner got the sweet and sour chicken. Both dishes were great! They came out fast and we're very flavorful. The seating wasn't much and the restaurant wasn't that big. read more

Food is amazing (with incredible prices), staff is so nice, and it provides a nice quiet spot for me to go with a friend or two. My favourite spot to recommend. read more

I recently moved to the triangle, and have tried a couple of restaurants since I've been here that were blah in flavor. I decided to try Banh's Cuisine on a whelm while running errands. The space was kind of like a small hole in the wall, but the food did not disappoint. I got the lemongrass shrimp special which has been the tastiest meal I have had in a while. It was full of flavor and a nice portion. The service was fast and the price was very affordable. I will probably make this one of my go-to spots when I'm in the area. Highly recommend!!! read more

I love this place. The vegetarian plate with fried tofu and sticky rice is a classic, but I also love their vegetarian wonton soup. It has the feel of "old Durham"...iykyk. read more

Every time I eat Banh's, every cell in my body screams with joy, saying "thank you, thank you, thank you!"

Excellent food and service! I have been going here for years and never disappointed! Same ladies have been owners and do a great job!

Atmosphere: Banh's Cuisine is a hole-in-the-wall restaurant on 9th Street with an intimate and local vibe. Definitely a slept-on spot in Durham. Service: Ordering and receiving food is easy, and everything comes out quick and fresh! Food: We've tried several of their Saturday Specials -- the Hu Tieu (#1, pork, shrimp, celery, ground peanut in rice noodle soup), Bun Thang (#2, rice noodle soup with shredded chicken, egg, pork), and Roast Pork Steamed Bun (#4) -- as well as the Sesame Chicken. The soups were warm, filling, and light! We especially liked the Bun Thang, which was more savory and had tender bits of chicken. The Sesame Chicken was also a filling meal for a great price. Overall: Banh's Cuisine is such a wholesome, feel-good spot. With reasonable prices and delicious food, this is easily a standout not only on 9th Street, but in the Triangle area as a whole! read more

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The best "hole in the wall" asian restaurant in Durham. The food is made with love and tradition. Whenever I take my friends and family from out of town to a restaurant or 2, Bahns is on the shortlist read more

Absolute gem of a hole in the wall. Food was fast and amazing. Service was great. 10/10

I haven't added my review of their banh mi! It's perfect. Unfortunately, it's only served on Saturdays and usually sells out around lunch- go it in the morning and snag one! It's vegetarian, and filled to the brim with tofu and eggplant. Their bread is perfect. It's also topped with shredded carrot and sprigs of cilantro. Everyone needs to experience this ASAP. There's nothing quite like walking to Banh's at 11 am and sitting down with a glorious banh mi. read more

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I am eating at Banh's Cuisine right now and highly recommend it. The best Vietnamese/ Chinese food in the area. It is a hole in the wall so don't expect bells and whistles but the staff, service, and the food are all excellent! I eat here often and highly recommend the specials. And because I'm a fan of vegetarian food, which is very hard to find in the area, I especially think they do this well. This is a staple and I always go here for authentic Vietnamese/ Chinese food. read more

This is the best Chinese food in Durham. Friendly service and clean food. Which is very hard to find in Durham. The sesame chicken is awesome. read more

I came for the Saturday Vietnamese specials, along with everyone else in Durham apparently - the line was out the door! I got the hu tieu and two sticky rice-based snacks (banh chung and xoi muoi me). They weren't bad, and were certainly better than any other Vietnamese place in Durham, but taste-wise I'd still drive to Cary/Morrisville for a few places over eating here. However, Cary and Morrisville are not walking distance from my house, so I'm sure I'll be back. The hu tieu was comforting but kind of over-celeried in the broth. It did have a ton of ground pork and the shrimps were sizable and sweet. I preferred the banh chung in the battle of the sticky rice dishes - but I'm a sucker for anything wrapped in a banana leaf. read more

I can't really complain about this Americanized Chinese fastfood resturant. The price and flavors are spot on with decent Chinese fastfood restaurants within the same category. Nothing stunning either of course. During 2 days within the week, they do serve vietnamese food... I'd call it fusion viet food as well. I had the shrimp rice noodle and it's still prodominately the sour & spicy combination that most South East Asian food would have. But I tasted some other ingredients in the sauce where... Not a lot of ethinic vietnamese food might have (maybe I haven't had enough viet food in general myself haha). All in all, considering the price performance with the taste...solid 4 stars. read more

Banh's Cuisine - interior - Vietnamese Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

This little place on 9th street in Durham doesn't look like much from the outside. But the food is delicious. Every time. Never disappoints!

And this one time, at Banh's Camp, I stuck a noodle in my tummy. The main downside of this lovely little place is that most of the week they only serve Bland Americanized Chinese food, which isn't really Chinese and I'm not a big fan. You can get that at any given takeaway in any little village of the country. But the college kids (most of whom are not Asian) here at Duke gobble it up as if they're being cultured. You're not. It's fake! Lol. However, one night a week they serve delicious homemade Vietnamese stuff, and that is the week when they go from being a three-star restaurant to a five-star restaurant so that is when you should visit. If they start serving that stuff every night of the week, I will raise them to five stars. Until then they lose a star for only offering the good stuff once a week. read more

Banh's Cuisine - More banh for your bunhck - Vietnamese Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

I've been going to Bahn's for years and it never ceases to wow me. The chicken with broccoli, ginger chicken and chicken satay are always spot on. So delicious, I can't recommend it enough! read more

Banh's Cuisine - Chicken with broccoli - Vietnamese Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

They have the best Chinese/ Vietnamese food I've ever eaten.! Once you eat this food you really do not want any other especially on Vegetarian days of Wednesday & Saturdays! read more

Their Wednesday special noodles are fantastic. Really hits the spot for when I'm missing home or craving Asian noodles

I can't believe Banh's has stuck around all this time; it's one of the few establishments that is the same as I remember. I very infrequently get back to Durham (lapses of many years), but when I do, I always stop by Banh's and it's always good. If you're lucky enough to be there on a Wednesday or Saturday, the Vegetarian special is an absolute gem. I got there later today and they served a summer roll instead of the broccoli, but that was pretty good, too. Super chill inside and the employees are nice. Thanks always Banh's !!! read more

In addition to the Wed/Sat menu I highly recommend their ginger tofu and sesame chicken. Delicious!!

Lovely hole in the wall run by the sweetest people. I'm vegetarian. I've been here twice, once when they had their Chinese and I got the ginger tofu and once when they had their Vietnamese cuisine and I got the vegetarian plate. Both had amazing flavors, lots of delicious and fresh tasting vegetables, and sauces that were not too salty and sweet as many places have but just wonderfully flavorful. Only thing I wasn't crazy about was the egg roll. Just plain. My only real gripe is that I did not know about this place sooner when I've been in Durham for years! Go here and support small businesses! read more

Banh's Cuisine - Vegetarian plate - Vietnamese Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Good food, excellent prices. Menu rotates throughout the week. The tofu with pork is excellent, as is the veggie plate and the tofu with zucchini and broccoli. read more

Overall- I come here all the time for take out. It's definitely not authentic to one Asian cuisine, it's more of just good pan Asian flavors. Price - very reasonable given the portion size What we get Ginger chicken- fresh ginger, chicken and lots of vegetables Tofu special- deep fried tofu with crispy onions and peanut rice. Only served Wednesday and Sunday so get it while it's hot. Ambiance- none. It's a take out place Service - very nice ladies taking and fulfilling orders read more

I've been missing out--have walked by this restaurant for years, only to recently find its Wednesday/Saturday specials becoming the highlight of my week! My new favorite place for authentic, well-priced Vietnamese food. This bún thịt nướng is an incredible proxy for the bowls I used to eat streetside in Saigon. read more

Banh's Cuisine - a bowl of beef and carrots - Vietnamese Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

All the reviews saying this place is a religious experience are true. Go on a Wednesday or Saturday, place your order, hang out on Ninth St, then enjoy delicious food :) read more

Banh's Cuisine - Vegetarian special - Vietnamese Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

This is a true hidden gems. Limited menus but carry Wed and Sat special. Very consistent with favors on each dishes I've tried so far. Must try even it is a every casual dining place. read more

Banh's Cuisine - Saturday Special #5 - Vietnamese Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

So so so good! Get rid of your idea of conventional to-go Chinese food and wonder yourself with tender chicken but crisp batter glazed with the perfect amount of sauce and taste. The inside of Banh's cuisine made me hesitant at first but the quality and presentation of the food blew me away. Two $7 plates of steamed rice with sesame chicken and hot spicy wings made us full for the entire day. For a conventional Asian meal at a low price, Banh's cuisine is seriously good with making the food taste hot and straight out of the pan. Thinking of the food makes me want to go back immediately (I'm serious)! Give this place a try and be dazed with each bite of glazed goodness. Remember, they ONLY accept cash. read more

Banh's Cuisine - Sesame chicken with carrots and broccoli - Vietnamese Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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The ultimate hole in the wall. Healthy Asian food with some authentic Vietnamese options. The Ginger chicken and the vegetarian tofu special (on Saturdays) are fantastic. Some of the other options are not as good frankly, but I think this isn't a huge issue. read more

Very cheap, very nice, very delicious. I would only do take out here since it isn't that pretty.

I haven't been here in probably twenty years (they've been around for 30) since moving clear on the other side of town. Still a small selection at a very fair price, but they no longer keep the food in warming pans cafeteria style (which made it greasy after sitting for a while). Now everything is made fresh to order and so much better than I remember. The ginger chicken was delicious! Just look at all the ginger in the picture! Hopefully it won't take me so long to return again. read more

Banh's Cuisine - Ginger chicken - Vietnamese Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Another Must Stop if You are in the Downtown Durham Area. This place is Very Tiny but the Owners are the Sweetest People You will ever Meet!!! Food and Service( Two People) are very Good and the Prices are even Better. Eggrolls are Huge and the Soup is very Tasty. Limited Seating so Take-out might be a Good Option!!! read more

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In short, Banh's can't be missed. The menu rotates between Chinese and Vietnamese (I believe Wednesdays and Saturdays), but no matter what they're offering you can be sure it's going to be delicious. The staff is helpful, quick, and taking covid precautions seriously. I highly recommend their Banh Mi on Saturdays, their coconut sticky rice, or their fried tofu (seriously, some of the best tofu I've ever had). You may have noticed, but for the vegetarians out there, Banh's is particularly agreeable. I can't recommend Banh's enough! read more

Great service and delicious, reasonably priced food. They have a small core menu with a rotation of specials, so there's a good variety. I had the Mien Ga, and it was delicious. Banh's is a rare combination of good food, local ownership, and low prices, and it feels good to support this business. read more

I had the chicken and broccoli with the satay sauce. It tasted fine until the last quarter of the meal. There was too much sauce so the food became very salty, and the plate was soaked through. (They use paper plate) The service was nice. The place isn't huge, there are around 7 tables so the people behind me were worried that they would have to sit outside with all the tables being taken. read more

Banh's Cuisine - Chicken broccoli with satay sauce. - Vietnamese Near Me - Durham, North Carolina