Ordered takeout from Bon Banh Mi this week, and it reminded me why this place has become one of our regular go-to spots. Everything was seamless from start to finish. Our order was ready in about 15 minutes, and we were greeted right away with our food waiting for us. We almost always order the Five Spice Ground Pork Bowl and the Ginger Lemongrass Chicken Bowl, and both are consistently flavorful and generously portioned. The real standout, though, is the Vietnamese vinaigrette! This sauce ties everything together and adds the perfect balance of bright, tangy flavor. I could honestly put it on just about anything. The portion sizes are another huge plus. Depending on the day, each bowl easily stretches into two meals, making it an incredible value without sacrificing quality. Fast, friendly service, consistently delicious food, and great portions--Bon Banh Mi continues to impress. Highly recommend if you're looking for fresh, satisfying Vietnamese food. read more

Bon Banh Mi - 5 Spice Ground Pork Banh Mi Ginger Lemongrass Chicken Banh Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Yum! I came in for the red curry beef banh mi and it hit the spot. My kid loved it too! Friendly & speedy service. read more

Bon Banh Mi - Red curry beef - Vietnamese Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

This was very good. Chicken is more of a chicken salad consistency, which I wasn't expecting, but it was flavorful. Not a traditional bahn mi, but hit the spot. Bread was great. Really enjoyed the cucumbers, but was. tad shocked at the size you get for the price. read more

Bon Banh Mi - Ginger Lemongrass Chicken Banh Mi and SWEET/SPICY PICKLES - Vietnamese Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Wish I could give this more than 5 stars! I got the Tuesday special with was cold noodles with veggies. I chose 5 spice tofu instead of the meat it came with, and I'm so glad I did! The tofu has a great meaty texture and flavor stands out amongst all of the other ingredients. The whole bowl was incredible flavor. So fresh and unique. I ordered online and the pickup was nice and quick, but I think they deliver too. There is street parking right out front. Can't wait to go back!! I'm hooked! read more

Bon Banh Mi - Tofu cold noodle bowl - Vietnamese Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Really solid banh mi. I always get the classic pork and pate one. We also recently tried the chicken bowl and got it with the garlic ginger dressing and it actually impressed substantially. Always quick service. Tiny spot so we only do take out. read more

Bon Banh Mi is the kind of spot that makes you wonder why you ever wasted time on a boring sub sandwich. The menu is stacked with flavors that hit way harder than you expect from a fast-casual setup. Walk in, order at the counter, and a few minutes later you're holding a banh mi that's basically a flavor bomb waiting to go off. The pork banh mi is my go-to. Its the perfect balance of sweet, salty, and a little kick from the pickled veggies that wake everything up. The bread has that light crunch on the outside but stays soft enough that you're not ripping up the roof of your mouth. If you're not feeling a sandwich, the rice bowls and tacos hold their own too.. they don't feel like afterthoughts, which is rare. It's quick, it's casual, but the food feels way more thoughtful than the price tag suggests. Service is always friendly and the place runs smooth even when it's packed.. which it usually is. Bon Banh Mi is one of those places you keep in rotation whether you're a local or just passing through Charleston. read more

I was very impressed with their variety and thoroughly enjoyed the customer service that was provided to us. The food was pretty amazing and you could tell it was made with flavor in mind. I will definitely be visiting this location again! read more

Great sandwich--I had the lemongrass chicken. Cool little place for a quick bite. Help was nice

Excellent food, great service, always delicious! Noodle salad my fave, jasmine tea is the bomb!

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Banh mi is ok. Good pate chaud and Banh Gio. Fried egg rolls also good.bread could be better -not as crispy on the outside .

Absolutely flavor packed Bahn Mi's! Tried the Tamarind Shrimp Bahn Mi and Pork Bahn Mi and neither disappointed in any which way. Made to order and assembled in about 5-10 minutes after ordering. Staff were welcoming and kind. Perfect, affordable dinner option in the area. If I lived here, would be back again! read more

Bon Banh Mi - Tamarind Shrimp Banh Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Very good banh mi Perfect ratio of bread to veggies to meat to sauce Bread was the right amount of soft but crispy on the outside What topped it off is the homemade jalapeño sauce and 3 other srirachas of different heat levels and flavor profiles read more

Craving the BEST five-spice ground pork bowl in Charleston? Bon Banh Mi has you covered! The flavor is next level, and the friendliest staff are always ready with great recommendations. Don't forget to pair it with a cold one from Munkle Brewing Company . Your taste buds will thank you! read more

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If you like sweet meat/tofu, ignore this review! Service was great and fast. I tried the tacos. I had: - shrimp - ham & cheese - tofu - beef The reason I had these is because they were left over from my family. They didn't like the food they ordered (I didn't order). I tried them all and ... I decided to stick to the original plan and make my own left over meal instead. For us, we are not use to sweet tacos. They all tasted like they were covered in cinnamon. Turns out they were. The beef was the best and the less sweet. But still was not worth the calories. $40 for 7 tacos. Not bad, not a flavor for us. read more

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We got the Red Curry Banh Mi and the Ginger Lemongrass Chicken and it was delicious! you can definitely taste the fish sauce in the chicken, and the curry with the beef! 100% packed with flavor. And it was made extremely fast! 10/10! read more

Bon Banh Mi - Red Curry Beef Banh Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Small place so take out or delivery is recommended. We had bowls and they were good. Spicy sauces can be added if you like or just a mild spice is on every option. read more

The banh mi was a good size. We liked the unique protein options. We got a traditional pork one and the taylor ham with fried eggs. The later was more exciting flavor wise. The pork was ground though and not the traditional sliced barbecue pork. It could've used more umami/charred flavor. read more

I've been coming here for years whenever I'm back in Charleston. You order at the counter and they make everything right in front of you, there's seating outside and a few seat inside at a small bar. I always get the tamarind shrimp bahn mi. The pickles and sauces they keep on hand are great and all the ingredients are fresh. I'm looking forward to coming back to try the drunken noodles. Great, fast and yummy! read more

Bon Banh Mi - Tamarind shrimp sandwich - as good as always! - Vietnamese Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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The staff here are so easygoing, efficient, and kind. Keep in mind this is more of a walk up, indoor window downtown with limited bar seating inside and a few outdoor cafe seating options. Most people get their lunch to-go. The menu is extremely straightforward with a few protein options to top banh mis or bowls. I got a ground pork bowl with all the fixings, including veggies like cabbage and carrots. They have a fish sauce you pour on top of everything as well. I inhaled this bowl relatively quickly, and the flavors were perfectly done: nothing overpowering. I really enjoyed their Vietnamese coffee. It was smooth and creamy with a thicker consistency. It was a refreshing addition to my lunch. Highly recommend you give them a try if you're in the area! read more

Bon Banh Mi - Five Spice Ground Pork Rice Bowl - Vietnamese Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Good food and kind service! A bit overpriced but I'm finding out most things in this city are so it's okay.

Bon Banh Mi is a great little restaurant downtown serving banh mi, tacos, salads, and some daily specials. Some of the tacos and bowls are half off during Friday happy hour, can't beat that deal! The tacos use corn tortillas and, to my knowledge, are gluten free. I'm partial to the tofu tacos, they are big and delicious. There's a handful of seats indoors and outdoors but it's a small space overall. read more

Delicious beef sandwich. Fresh pickles on the side and warm and welcoming atmosphere. Seats inside and outside. There's also a specials menu. Our food came out fast. They have a bunch of fun sauces and offer salads too. We loved it! read more

Bon Banh Mi - Menu - Vietnamese Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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My co-worker was raving about Bon Banh Mi so we decided to go after work. The bowl sounded interesting so I went with the red curry beef. The food came out pretty fast and looked great. It had a lot of food and a lot of flavor! Surprisingly I finished the whole thing, which I rarely do. I look forward to trying other items on their menu. read more

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Unbelievable. For some reason I wasn't expecting Asian food in Charleston to blow me out of the water, but BOY was I impressed. The space was tiny but the line moved quickly and there's a bit of seating inside and outside. They use the same fillings in sandwich and bowl form, and you really can't go wrong either way. Banh mi - simply perfection. The meat serving was generous, the veggies were fresh, and the bread. The BREAD!! Perfectly crusty and flaky on the outside and pillowy soft on the inside. It comes with a dip and let me tell you, I was pouring it everywhere. I was practically drinking it straight Bowl - similar ingredients but somehow so different. The proportions of meat to rice to veggies was so well calculated, each bite was heaven. I'm so glad we were able to try both. Now that I'm back in Boston this place has ruined all other banh mi for me. If we're ever back in town we will HAVE to return! read more

Bon Banh Mi - Banh mi, bowl - Vietnamese Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

This place is fire - I love their chicken rice bowl with the sauce. I have a shellfish allergy and feel comfortable eating here because they seem careful. The service is quick and efficient. The ambiance is casual and you can sit down or grab it to go! I recommend this place to everyone. read more

Bon Banh Mi - Ginger Lemongrass Chicken Rice Bowl - Vietnamese Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

It's not good--not very authentic and pretty bland. I was really hoping for a solid bánh mì, but this one missed the mark. The bread wasn't light or crispy, the meat lacked seasoning, and the pickled vegetables didn't have that tangy bite you expect. read more

It's a pretty solid Vietnamese option to grab a bite. We called in an order, so it might be a different experience than someone dining in at the source. The pork bahn mi was tasty but felt a little bit overworked. The meat wasn't juicy but felt like it was sitting in juice, so the bread got a bit soggy. The chicken bowl was good. Fresh flavors and plenty toppings to fill up on. The sweet and spicy pickles were 3 dollars for a tiny cup. What monster charges that much for pickles? Good, but that's not a side of pickles. My "side" had six slices of pickles. I'd get it again in a pinch. read more

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We were looking for places to eat near our place and this restaurant was right across this street. We decided to get lunch here. I ordered the red curry beef bowl. It was so flavorful and the veggies were freshly. I would definitely return. read more

Bon Banh Mi - Red Curry Beef - Vietnamese Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Short story long my dad is in end of life care, at MUSC. I have been hungry, and tired of hospital food. Plus I just needed to step out for a while. The lemongrass chicken Banh-mi with side sweet & spicy pickles absolutely hit the spot. The staff was awesome, they noticed my visitor sticker on my shirt while making small talk. I told them my situation they could not have been more hospitable. I'm not a believer in much, but as a former chef, I know the power of good food can make your day a little brighter this sandwich truly has. read more

Bon Banh Mi - Ginger Lemongrass Chicken Banh Mi SWEET/SPICY PICKLES ZAPPS CHIPS - Vietnamese Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

This is such a cute little banh mi shop! As soon as you walk in the door the aromatic five spice seasoning ensnares the senses. There's lots of options for protein and more vessels than just ordering it as a sandwich, which is nice if you're trying to be healthier. They have ginger lemongrass chicken, red curry beef, five spice tofu, five spice ground pork, taylor ham and eggs, country pate and Vietnamese ham, and tamarind shrimp. These can be ordered as either a banh mi, salad, taco or bowl. For my first time I decided to order the country pate and Vietnamese ham banh mi and my boyfriend got the five spice ground pork banh mi. We also got a couple bags of Zapps chips as our sides. If I had fully read the menu I definitely would have opted for one of their other sides: sweet & spicy pickles, ginger-lime slaw, roasted corn salad, or jasmine rice. The different textures that meld in a banh mi are fantastic. I also love how the freshness of the cilantro, cucumber, and carrot really brighten the sandwich. I tried a bite of my boyfriend's five spice ground pork banh mi and enjoyed how it had a slight sweetness to it. The country pate and Vietnamese ham was also delicious. It was so soft and perfectly salty. They really don't skimp on the toppings either, which I really appreciated. I will definitely be back and start eating my way through this menu at every opportunity! read more

Bon Banh Mi - Country pate and Vietnamese ham banh mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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This review is from my visit on Tuesday, May 6, 2023. Overall, I thought Bon Bahn Mi was good, and if I lived in the area, I would probably go there again. Vibe: Bon Bahn Mi is a small place, there is some outside seating and counter seating inside. I would have sat outside, but it was a bit windy, so I enjoyed a window seat which was great for people watching. The place has a cool vibe to it. I would say my only complaint, and this is the second place I experienced this in Charleston was the music. I love all types of music, but when eating I am not a big fan of indie/grunge/metal music. The music was certainly for the staff and not the customers. Food: I had a bowl with the Tamarind Shrimp. Bowls are on a base of Jasmine rice and topped with purple cabbage, tomatoes, scallions, carrots, crispy shallots and Thai basil. It's served with Nouc Cham Sauce. Overall the flavors were really good and worked well together. If you haven't eaten Vietnamese before, it's important to mix everything tougher to really appreciate the combination of flavors. I thought the dish was lacking in Thai Basil, it was there, but I am accustomed to much more than was on the dish. I also, liked the addition of the crispy shallots, but felt they too were lost in the dish. I was a little disappointed by the Tamarind Shrimp as I felt they lacked true depth in flavor and I wasn't getting much Tamarind flavor, which I love. The jasmine rice was probably the most disappointing, it wasn't very fragrant and seemed a little tired. Service: Service was good and I got a great recommendation on beer. read more

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This was my first time and I'm glad I tried it. I had the five spice pork banh mi and hubby had red curry beef bowl. Both were excellent and a must have again. Both proteins are flavorful but not salty. The bread definitely tastes homemade and soft/ warm, just plain delicious. The guys were very helpful and worked fast even though it was just two of them. Next time I think I will go to the mount pleasant location as it's bigger and with a much more robust menu. The DT location doesn't have some of the options like sticky wings, rolls, etc. My only criticism is the bar bench table were not cleaned and were visibly tacky/ sticky. read more

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Bon Banh Mi is a new favorite! My husband and I are in Charleston often. We have passed this restaurant on Spring street many times. He and I have always been curious. We finally satiated our curiosity! I am glad we did. The restaurant itself is small. I would not suggest it for a group of people. When walking in you will see the open kitchen area. It has two bar tops lined with stools. The seating is limited. There is one bathroom. The decor is bold reds with accents of yellows. Sriracha and hot sauces line the windows. Along with an area with market items for sale. The kitchen is open. You can see your food being prepared. It is small, so everything is organized. The staff was incredibly friendly. Both gentlemen were efficient and kind. They answered our questions genuinely. They have a rewards program. It is as simple as giving your name and phone number. That is it! And you will start earning points towards free delicious-ness! There is no designated parking. There is parking on the Spring street. It has a two hour limit. We lucked up and got parking right in front. The most important part, the food! I had the bahn mi. Omg, it was crazy delicious. My protein of choice was the staff favorite, the beef. It was flavorful and melt in your mouth. The bread was soft yet still had chew. All of the pickled elements, the carrots and daikon added the perfect amount of freshness, texture, and acid. That chili mayo was the mayo that we should all be eating on our sandwiches. Because it made all other mayo seem sad and boring lol. The final touch of cilantro and crispy shallots, I mean who doesn't love crispy shallots?!?! My husband ordered three tacos. He got the beef, shrimp, and ground pork. I took a bite of his shrimp and pork and they were scrumptious too! He enjoyed every bite. My suggestion if you want to sit inside for lunch try to arrive before 11:40. After that time they seem to get quite busy with lunch orders and walk ins. We arrived around 11:20. And had no issues finding a seat and did not have to wait long for our food at all. They make a lot of to go orders. Due to the size of their space. I enjoyed the experience entirely. My husband and I will be back! read more

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My family got this for takeout and we were super excited until we took our first bites. Now I'm no expert on Vietnamese food, but they were probably the worst Rico's I have ever had. The presentation of the tacos was nice, but unfortunately the food tasted terrible. We all agreed that it felt like we were eating a desert because there is licorice and cinnamon in the food. I am also not too familiar with Vietnamese food and I don't normally eat it but I personally wouldn't recommend it. Recommendation: All in all, even though it still didn't taste amazing-the beef tacos are the best read more

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The service at Bon Banh Mi was amazing! From start to finish, answered questions, checked on how our food was, etc. Just a group of very nice people! The cold noodle bowl was not my favorite but it was good. I think next time I will try the little Banh sandwiches. read more

Bon Banh Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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My search for decent Asian food in Charleston led me to this little Vietnamese spot. It's a little takeout with a couple of tables in front; I suspect the second location for this restaurant has more space and less charm as it is out in the suburbs. This place has a variety of menu options to be paired with a chosen protein. The vegetarian option is a five-spice tofu, a bit odd as that strikes me as a more Chinese flavor profile, but it was definitely delicious. I ordered a Drunken Noodles, which seems like a classically Thai dish, but the way they prepared it, sauteeing the noodles and adding a bunch of fresh garnishes to be mixed like a salad, was very Vietnamese. The jalepenos they added in had everyone in the tiny shop coughing, but the flavor result was excellent. Ideally, they'd have another vegetarian protein (they do have a red curry tofu special one or two days a week, but nothing else), but it was fresh, distinctive, and better than anything comparable I've found in the area. read more

Bon Banh Mi - Drunken noodles with Five Spiced Tofu - Vietnamese Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

So good i crave it 24/7! The tofu bahn mi 100000/10!! If you haven't had it, you've got to try it. read more

I walked in and ordered two bahn mis for takeout at lunchtime, plus two sides. It took them only 5 minutes to make them, and they were delicious! Taylor ham and egg bahn mi - 5/5 Me and my girlfriend's unexpected favorite of the two - the flavors went together very well, and everything was fresh. Spiced pork bahn mi - 4/5 The spiced pork didn't taste as fresh, but it was sweet and delish nonetheless. Side of rice and side of spicy-sweet pickles were just what the doctor ordered. I would totally go back again to get some quick and filling sandwiches next time I find myself in Charleston. read more

I will say it was delivered fast, but the sandwiches were soggy (crispy is wishful thinking, but I didn't expect fully soggy) and the salad was teeny tiny. Basically it came in a condiment cup with half a grape tomato on top. For nearly $30 we were really disappointed. I didn't finish mine although he ate his and the veggies were right for banh mi, the rest not so much. I would pass in the future read more

Bon Banh Mi - Teeny tiny salad. - Vietnamese Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina