I ordered the lemongrass bánh mì and it did not disappoint. The flavors were super fresh and balanced--the lemongrass had a really nice aroma and wasn't overpowering. The bread was perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, which made the whole sandwich come together really well. The service was also really good, the staff was friendly and worked pretty fast, which I appreciated. I've actually been coming here for the past 5 years, and every time it's consistently this good. You can really taste the freshness in everything they make. Definitely a spot I keep coming back to! read more

We just moved to the area and are trying all the restaurants in the cute downtown South City neighborhood. Really wanted to like this place and was very excited. Here's the good and the bad of it...really tried to be fair, even though we didn't know what to expect. We spent $90 and got five things. 1) Imperial rolls: A MUST - our favorite item 2) Crunchy nem rolls: Avoid - didn't care for these. Didn't contain some of the ingredients advertised and felt like they were made the night before 3) lemon grass beef rice plate: Wasn't what we expected. We thought we were getting bbq'd lemongrass beef and I think this was cooked and then put in a crockpot or something. The taste was fine, but the look and texture was kind of grey and bland 4) five spice chicken salad: LIKED THIS - really enjoyed the flavor of the chicken and the contents of the salad - would def get this again 5) lemon grass beef bun mi - bread and pickled veggies were great, didn't care for the meet Would recommend 2 out of 5 dishes and would return for those dishes. All part of trying new places. read more

Great bahn mi sandwiches, nice clean place for lunch. Good seating areas and bathroom read more

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Quant little restaurant. The Banh mi was excellent! And they were quite generous with the meat which is really nice. The mayo and pate were great. Docking a star for value only because I think it is a little pricey for a Banh mi but otherwise very good! read more

Cafe Bunn Mi - Combination Pork Sandwich - Vietnamese Near Me - South San Francisco, California

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Had the 5 Spice Chicken fully loaded and Vietnamese iced coffee. Very delicious! Baguette was fresh and didn't cut the roof of my mouth! read more

Cafe Bunn Mi - 5 Spice Chicken and Vietnamese iced coffee! - Vietnamese Near Me - South San Francisco, California

Ordered takeout on a rainy day during the week. The website is outdated and the prices do not match their current menu. When I mentioned this on the phone, the worker said they would let their boss know. When I walked in to pick up, there was just one person at the front taking all the orders, including by phone. I had wait a while until they finished up that customer's order to pick up my food - wasting about 18 minutes of my lunch break. I don't blame the worker but it was really inconvenient. The customer was not sure what to order so it took some time. It could have been solved if they wrote their potential order on a piece of paper and rang up my order on the POS, but because the worker was using it to input and remove orders, I had to wait. Once he got off the phone, he gave me my order in a standard small takeout bag and charged me $0.25 for it. That's wild. I asked him to remove the charge and gave back the bag. I'm ordering a sandwich. It should be wrapped tightly and well. Once I got back, I was surprised to see my sandwich was mostly vegetables. I thought they had skimped on the meats (see photo) but was relieved to see there was meat after all. The pate was thinly applied to my sandwich and my sandwich overall was a bit dry. I've been here before when they first opened and feel like the sandwich quality has gone down. read more

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Cafe Bunn Mi is a casual Vietnamese spot in South San Francisco that feels like a comfortable neighborhood go-to. The interior is simple but comfortable clean, and relaxed. There is a good amount of seating and a no-fuss vibe that works well whether you're grabbing a quick bite or sitting down for a meal with friends. It's not trying to be upscale, but it's welcoming and pleasant. The service is warm, quick, and efficient. I was greeted right away at the counter, the full menu is on a big chalkboard right on the wall, and my order was taken promptly. The food came out without much waiting, even when it's busy. The staff is friendly when you talk to them otherwise they leave you mostly alone, which I like at a spot like this because I'm there by myself on lunch usually and like to be reading, listening to podcasts, or otherwise absorbed in my own world. The food is really where Cafe Bunn Mi stands out. I ordered the garlic noodles with shaken beef, and it was exceptional - savory, buttery, flavorful, and very filling. The beef was tender and well-seasoned, and the noodles hit exactly the right notes. My only hesitation is the price. At $23 for the dish on its own, it felt a bit expensive for a casual Vietnamese eatery, even though the quality was there. It should be noted that shaken beef is their most expensive protein option not just for the garlic noodles but for all other dishes (rice bowls, sandwiches, etc.) and that five spice chicken, grilled pork chop, and lemongrass steak are all cheaper. Overall, Cafe Bunn Mi is a strong 4/5 - minus one star just because it's a bit pricey. It's reliable, tasty, and friendly, and I'd happily come back to try more of the menu. If you're in the area and craving Vietnamese comfort food with solid flavors and fast, kind service, it's definitely worth a visit. read more

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Great Viet banh mi sandwiches! My favorite is the five spice chicken but the pork is also very good. Their service is quick and I usually get it to go so I can't elaborate much on the ambiance. There are definitely better banh mi sandwiches outside of SSF but I think these are the best in SSF! read more

Back again and it was delicious. A neighborhood gem in downtown South City. Will definitely return many more times. read more

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Grilled Pork Banh mi is so good - fresh smoky pork, no stringy bits, pickled carrots and veggies are very refreshing. Would order again

Greetings to all, this is my first but not my last visit to this restaurant: Parking in the area is at will, as they are on Grand Avenue. An C for me. The inside of the restaurant was moderately lit and ok for what they were trying to achieve; with enough seating for a ok lunch crowd. An B for me. The service was ok, as we ordered our food to go. An B for me. We got the food which we booth noticed was not very hot. The food itself was lacking in Heat and Flavor, it also seemed as if it was All day old. You can tell when Chicken and Shrimp are freshly cooked; this wasn't. This was a D for me. Bottom line, l will be back sometime in the future to see if things have improved. read more

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Truly one of the best banh mi sandwiches I've had yet! I tried the combination pork and it was amazing and stuffed with delicious-ness. Juicy pork, crunchy bread that doesn't scrape the roof of your mouth, delicately pickled carrots. All the makings of a perfect banh mi. I also ordered a Vietnamese coffee and it was my first time trying it. I like that it's made authentically here but it was a little on the bitter side for me. I'm glad I tried it though because it sure gave me the energy boost I needed for the day! Very friendly and fast service, and my food and drink were packed efficiently for a to-go order. I quite liked the casual ambiance so it's a good spot for a meal with friends! read more

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Delicious! Ordered these dishes for delivery and they did not disappoint. Five spice chicken garlic noodles (5/5) The five spice chicken was juicy and flavorful. There was a big portion of garlic noodles and it also came with a side salad. Pork belly sandwich (4/5) A loaded sandwich. There was a good amount of meat and vegetables. The pork belly was a bit on fattier than I like. The bread was a bit soggy likely due to it being delivered. It was a great meal and would order again! read more

Cafe Bunn Mi - Pork Belly Sandwich. Photo by @martiwantsmore - Vietnamese Near Me - South San Francisco, California

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There was hair inside our imperial rolls that came with our Saigon noodles! As another reviewer stated, the lemongrass beef wasn't grilled and the texture was like it came out of a crock pot. read more

Cafe Bunn Mi - Hair inside the Imperial Rolls! - Vietnamese Near Me - South San Francisco, California

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It's a gloomy day and pho from here is hitting the spot right now. My coworker and I got a eye round steak pho and a crab noodle pho. And we both really enjoyed it! My eye round steak pho has the right amount of flavor and of course you have to add the jalapenos, lemon, basil for that extra hint of freshness. My coworker said her crab pho is just the right amount of spice. The wait wasn't long at all for our food too. read more

Cafe Bunn Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - South San Francisco, California

Excited to have a banh mi place in downtown south San Francisco! This is a solid place for banh mi! Don't be fooled by the reviews of the overuse of carrots. We shouldn't have such high standards for a banh mi. The carrots appear fresh and make for a juicy and fresh sandwhich as a banh mi should be. read more

Cafe Bunn Mi - Combination Pork Sandwich - Vietnamese Near Me - South San Francisco, California

Everytime I come here, Cafe Bunn Mi has been consistent and serves delicious food every time. I'd like to especially highlight their Banh Mi sandwiches since the priciest one on their menu still below $13 dollars which is rare these days. I love the fancy pork and crispy duck sandwiches. Bread is crispy and they are generous with fillings. Their vermicelli bowls are awesome. Special pho is good too but request the beef slices on the side if you are particular about that. A must try are also the crunchy nem rolls! Love the seating inside. It's an order than seat yourself type of place. read more

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This is only based on the lotus salad. I have not tried the other food choices. The atmosphere of this place is awesome. The vegetables were all fresh. I chose to substitute fried tofu instead of shrimp on the salad. The tofu was strange...fried crunchy but with no seasonings and with a different texture than I've ever had (tofu is a staple in my life). The salad was huge and comprised of at least two cups of pickled lotus roots, celery sliced on the bias, cucumbers, mint, onions, a few shreds of carrots, a few peanuts, and sesame seeds. The dressing was very light and sweet. Just to start, I'm not sure who can eat two cups of pickled lotus root in one sitting but it turns out it wasn't me. I enjoyed the other veggies but would have liked maybe a bed of cabbage, more shredded carrots, definitely more peanuts, and tofu with a sauce or some type of seasoning. Who wants plain, dry, tasteless tofu on a salad? It did have fried shallots on top that were delicious. The dressing was pretty good. Overall, the salad was disappointing but it did have potential. The Vietnamese are masters at salads. It is a shame this didn't meet that standard. Last point...it came in a plastic container and a plastic bag. For that, I won't get take out from here again. But I will come in and eat in person...just won't get the lotus salad. read more

I ordered a combination pork Bunn mi and crunchy nem rolls. It was my first time going and I'm picky on my sandwiches . Over all everything was good to me I really liked my sandwiches and the crunchy nem rolls super good to me honestly kinda pricey on the rolls but it was worth it to me def will be coming back when I'm in the area. read more

Cafe Bunn Mi - Menu March 2026 - Vietnamese Near Me - South San Francisco, California

I ordered the Bánh Mì Pork Belly sandwich and was very disappointed. I was expecting flavorful, roasted pork belly with the authentic taste and texture that a traditional bánh mì is known for. Instead, the pork belly seemed more boiled than roasted and lacked flavor. The vegetable topping was simply coleslaw, which did not feel authentic to a traditional bánh mì. Unfortunately, this was not the bánh mì experience I was expecting, and I left disappointed. read more

We live down the street so this is a staple Bahn mi place!! Love it! We got the combination and the pork belly this time and it is so filled with yummy budgies and they aren't skimpy with the meat either. The bread also doesn't cut your mouth, which is awesome. But it's not overly soft either. A perfect Goldilocks in between. They are sizable for the price and I will certainly recommend this to anyone who comes here! The pork belly was a delicious fatty goodness that melts in your mouth, the combination was a pretty standard taste and the pate wasn't too strong. We ordered on the yelp app to go, and it was ready in about 20 minutes. The actual store is always bustling with people -- hey great grab and go or quick sit down ambience :) We will be back many times to come ! read more

Just thinking about this place right now has me hungry! I am a banh mi connoisseur, if its on the menu I want to try it! From fancy places to hole in the wall, you got it- I want it. In all seriousness I love that this place is easily accessible, has the softest French bread I have ever had for a banh mi, and is a good deal too. There is big chunks of cucumber, which I was unsure about at first but was very fresh tasting and delicious. I have been to their location in the city as well and they are both very comparable/consistent in taste and flavor. This location has its own parking lot which is nice and offers various bubble tea drinks as well. I also ordered the pho soup broth, no noodles, and while it had good traditional flavors it was too salty for me. Regardless I am here for the sandwich and will be back! Friendly staff too, my order was ready before my estimated time. read more

First time trying this place. I usually always order a beef banh mi, but someone recommended to try the crispy duck banh mi. The duck is so flavorful & the bite melts in your mouth. I want to go back and try their other meat selections. It's located in the grand avenue, so parking can be hard. The ambiance inside is very clean & the service is so fast. read more

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Ordered the shaken beef rice plate and was very surprised that for $21.85 on Grubhub how little you get. I understand food costs have gone up but it was very questionable. I used to order from here a lot during the beginning of COVID and I know the food is tasty but definitely skip the shaken beef rice plate. read more

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First time trying this spot and was very impressed! Picked up 5 spices chicken banh mi sandwich for lunch. It was ready really fast, which is great for a lunch break. The sandwich might not be as long as a typical banh mi BUT it's packed really full! Which I now prefer! The bread is perfectly soft with some crispy WITHOUT cutting the roof of your mouth (game charger move)! The chicken was very tender and enjoyable. I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed the vibrant sweet carrots, spicy jalapeño and fresh daikon!! Usually the meat and pate is what I look forward to the most but this was just overall a stuffed and balanced sandwich. Highly recommend!! read more

Really great fresh tasting sandwiches crispy bread one of the best banh mi we ever had

I stopped by Cafe Bunn Mi in South San Francisco and ordered the grilled pork and five spice chicken banh mi. The flavors were decent and the sandwiches were satisfying overall. Unfortunately, they forgot the jalapeno on the side, and there was no jalapeno included at all. It is a small thing, but it does make a difference for a banh mi. I am hoping the customer service can improve a bit because the food itself is good and has a lot of potential. With a little more attention to detail, this place could be even better. read more

Cafe Bunn Mi - Grilled Pork Sandwich - Vietnamese Near Me - South San Francisco, California

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Not a bad spot for Banh Mis. A little on the pricier side, but they do fill up the sandwiches like no other! Cafe Bunn Mi is located in Downtown South San Francisco off Grand Ave. Parking in the area can be tough, especially around lunch time, but there are plenty of street parking as well as garage parking nearby. The place itself is really cute. There are a couple of tables and chairs to dine in. I normally just go for the Combination Pork Banh Mi which as of time of writing is $12.50. They stack the sandwich with tons of meat and their bread is quite tasty. I've also tasted the Crispy Duck one and if you want to try something different, this is the one I would recommend. The place also serves other types of food like rice, noodles, salads, etc. Overall, a great place for banh mis! This is one of my go-tos downtown. read more

My first time there. I liked it. Great selection of food items. My sandwich was very good. I will go again.

If you want a packed and very filling Banh Mi that is reasonably priced look NO further! I personally got the Fish Banhi (battered sole fish) that comes with pickled veggies, jalapeños, aioli, and vegetable slaw and a plum sauce! It was interesting cause I've never had a Banh Mi with fish, but it was actually really good and paired well with all the veggies inside the baguette. However, I do recommend that you eat them right away or dine in to enjoy them. The bread did get pretty soggy when I got home, but despite that the sandwich was still enjoyable. The interior was nice and spacious, and staff were fast and efficient! read more

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i ordered three dinners and pork spring roll appetizers for dinner tonight. i placed my order for pick up. it was our first time ordering dinners. I've had their Bahn Mi sandwiches for lunch and was always happy with my orders. Tonight's dinners were outstanding. We had lemongrass beef and grilled pork with garlic noodles. The prices were good as well. We will definitely be going back. read more

Very delicious! Will return for the duck banh mi. The crunchy nem roll was really tasty too! read more

Cafe Bunn Mi - Lemongrass Steak Sandwich - Vietnamese Near Me - South San Francisco, California

I tried the crispy duck sandwich and the jackfruit shake. The shake had a sufficient amount of jackfruit in it. I love how it's well blended because I don't like the pieces. My 3 year old liked it too! The sandwich had enough of the crispy duck and the sauce and veggies made it all well fit together. Service is nice and great as well! Plenty of space to sit while you wait for your order to go! read more

Cafe Bunn Mi - Crispy duck sandwich - Vietnamese Near Me - South San Francisco, California

Fast friendly, clean and above all everything tasted Great!! Thanks to @hellahansel for the suggestion. read more

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My first order thru delivery.Ordered Five spice chicken vermicelli. This is the heaviest food I ordered. I think they put a pound of vermicelli and half lb of huge chicken thighs slice and 1 imperial rolls which is salty for me. I have to take out 3/4 of noodles since it's over loaded. Not sure if this is only for delivery or to go as picture does not match on the picture on the plate.... read more

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This is the go to spot when I want a refreshing bowl of vermicelli noodles. I only order take out and parking can be a little tough since it's street parking or pay in the lot next door. I usually get the 5-spice chicken or the grilled pork vermicelli bowl and the ingredients are always so fresh. I would say it's even shareable between 2 people if you don't want to be too full. read more

Cafe Bunn Mi - Grilled Pork Vermicelli - Vietnamese Near Me - South San Francisco, California

Cafe Bunn Mi is a great place to stop by on Grand Ave if you're craving a Banh Mi or just want something tasty to try. I always get their five spice chicken sandwich and it always tastes delicious and is filled generously with meat. The bread is crispy and everything else inside the sandwich tastes very fresh. Definitely a must-try spot in the area! read more

Cafe Bunn Mi - Five Spice Chicken Sandwich - Vietnamese Near Me - South San Francisco, California

Decided to stop by this location versus the one in SF. Service was adequate. $18 for bun rieu is a little expensive in my opinion. But I will say it was quite tasty and had a good amount of tofu, tomatoes and the egg pork mixture. I didn't see or taste any crab. But enjoyed it nonetheless. read more

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I actually ordered 3-5 sandwiches to go on August 20th around 2-3pm. I had called ahead. Had to wait again once I got there... received the sandwiches around 10-15 mins after waiting. When I got home, I realized they forgot to give me the chicken sandwich. I called the store back and they asked me to come back to pick up. I said I have other things to do that evening. So the lady on the phone offered me a free chicken sandwich for my next visit. Well the next visit would have been today, Dec 24th but when I called and spoke to order and informed the worker- she said she is not aware of the free sandwich and that owner not in town... Well I will dispute the charges with my cc company and I will never visit this place again. I was a customer at the Clement street for years. Esp ordered with coworkers for lunch deliveries and pick up. Just goes to show once they have your money- they don't want to give it back. read more

Cafe Bunn Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - South San Francisco, California

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Went to get banh mi before our flight back to socal. Banh mi is dense and not traditional/authentic. It was an okay sandwich but not a true banh mi. Was disappointed ppl liked it on the reviews. Should have known betterwaited until I got back to socal to get one lol read more