The food here is delicious! My BF ordered a lemongrass beef…read more& a tofu bahn mi, that were amazing. The staff is really friendly. Cashier didn't mind helping us pick a good beverage, they have so many great options. We got the strawberry Jasmine tea,so refreshing and tasty. Highly recommend Oh yeah Banh Mi!

I was really vacillating between 4 and 5 stars here since my final rating for this place is 4.5/5…read more I'm choosing to rate this 5 stars at the end because of high potential, great staff and hearty food! This indoor restaurant is close to the streets of Rainier Ave and there is unmarked parking all along S Grand St you can utilize, but it can be nearly full like on the Saturday noon around 12:30pm I came here with parents. It is in the same building as the Melody Jabooda Apartments, and is pretty compact inside. There's several small tables inside than can fit a max of 3 people, yet the interior muffles the bulk of the noisy traffic on Rainier Ave. There's some decor on the walls and near the counter where the kitchen is, and the counter to order is almost directly in front of the entrance. Phone reception inside was iffy, as I had to go outside the building to check into here on the Yelp app. Seating was full, mostly from patrons ordering and taking their goods to go but with some actually dining in. For a place that serves banh mi, they also have pho, bun, Vietnamese coffee, lattes and matcha drinks. Several of the drinks are also available in hot formats, and all drinks cost the same except for Vietnamese coffee and lattes which cost $1.95 and $1 less before tax, respectively. There are different price tags for the hot drinks. Banh mi sandwiches also come in bags that look like they could be used for roasted coffee beans - they're dark brown and are about the same size as store-bought coffee bean bags. What a coincidence given they also serve coffee! We got many things from here: - Old school Vietnamese coffee ($7, hot): according to my dad (and me after having several sips), this unfortunately tasted more like American coffee; it was missing sweetened condensed milk to make it more like so, and the coffee itself wasn't strong. It seems regular milk was used as the sweetener instead. - Oolong house blend ($8.95): your standard milk tea. I added both grass jelly and tapioca onto this. Mom liked this and had no complaints; I had a sip and thought it was pretty good too. - Grilled pork banh mi sandwich ($9.95, medium toast): I partially shared this one with my mom. Grilled pork is all right at best, otherwise it has all the works of a great banh mi. We'd still prefer the one from Q Bakery for now. - Butterfly matcha: the butterfly pea flower in this drink created a blue hue inside the drink in its own layer and essentially enhanced the ceremonial matcha taste a lot more, since it tasted more woody and earthier than usual once I mixed everything. It's also sweet enough to satisfy any matcha lover out there. I loved this drink a lot and would highly recommend! - House special banh mi sandwich ($10.95, medium toast): this sandwich is much larger than I expected, and comes with Vietnamese ham, pork ham, pate, jalapeños and what looked like Chinese sausage along with the same works as the grilled pork. Everything went well together and it was loaded! All meats were fresh and just this sandwich alone made me really full. Another high recommend! I really appreciated the staff for asking all the clarifying questions for our banh mi sandwiches and drinks, like how toasted we wanted our sandwiches, the sweetness and ice levels of our drinks, and toppings for those drinks. They also let me and other patrons in line know of wait times for our food, with my order being quoted about 15 minutes and coming out by that timeframe. This place has been open since September of last year, and they have a decked out menu for anyone wanting to grab both food and drink. I'm definitely coming back to try their other drinks and sandwiches!

Amazing!!! Everything we order has been spectacular. I will…read morecontinue making my way through the menu here for sure. I have a seafood allergy but love dishes that may or may not contain fish sauce. Ordering from here eliminates my worry of playing Russian roulette with my dishes. Thank you for existing!

It's been several years since I've been here. I was in the area so I decided to drop on by for a…read morepickup. Inside looked a little different... confirmed that it's under new management. A lot of vegetarian dishes, however, they can do Vegan, just be sure to ask. Enjoyed the faux shrimp, noticed it was more flavorful than the usual konjac ones. Appreciate the larger serving sizes too! So glad to see they are still around and serving, plant-strong dishes! Definitely, will be back when in the area!

As a lifelong banh mi eater, I don't say this lightly... this might just be the best banh mi in ALL…read moreof Seattle. I've heard a lot about this newer Vietnamese sandwich shop but just had the chance to try it this past weekend, but I am impressed. I ordered the typical "dac biet" cold cut banh mi alongside a Vietnamese iced coffee. Now when I tell you about that first bite, it already sealed the deal. The baguette had an easy but still crispy bite that is satisfying and DOESN'T cut your mouth like other breads do. Once I reached the fillings of the banh mi, I was surprised by how packed the inside was. I was able to get everything in one bite, it was like every ingredient was dancing together to create an incredible performance. But what really shocked me was how much pate I got in this sandwich, it was like they knew I was coming - thank you!! The Vietnamese iced coffee also paired very nicely, very standard quality and not too overpowering where it typically hits you. The pricing of the banh mi is more spendy than your legacy-owned Vietnamese deli that you'd find in Little Saigon or South Seattle, but for West Seattle I get it. The guy who greeted me (presumably the owner) was friendly too, everything altogether leads me to coming back again real soon to try their other sandwiches.

This was one of many banh mi sandwich places that Infatuation on IG has listed as one of the best…read morein Seattle through extensive taste testing by staff, so I threw this on my list about a century ago and then came here on a Saturday noon around 1pm. The place is tight and compact, with the interior literally being just their kitchen and a small area for standing and/or using any of two kiosks to place your order. Parking around the area is also relatively tight as it is in West Seattle, as is the seating situation; there's only two two-tops and a bench bordering the left-hand window of this place, and you'll get sun-kissed really hard on the bench during a summer afternoon since it's all outdoor seating. There was a constant stream of patrons placing orders for the whole duration of my stay here, even as I was just waiting for my order to be made. Staff are very attentive to everyone and call your name once your order's ready. Mines took about 10 or so minutes to come since many others were also waiting on theirs. For this visit, I got the following: - Grilled pork banh mi: this banh mi is loaded!!! I had a hard time grasping it between my hands, and the condiments were falling off as I took each bite. The baguette isn't crispy but that was all right with me. There is a near-perfect ratio of homemade mayo and French pate for the volume of the banh mi, and there wasn't too much of any one component. The grilled pork was just all right, though; it had rich flavor and an even texture to go along with the rest of the banh mi but was dry on its own. The secret sauce wasn't my favorite either as its slightly sweet taste didn't fit with the rest of the banh mi in my opinion. - Special lychee iced tea: this really hit the spot for the hot day this writing is based off of! It starts off really sweet but when you let the ice melt then it's very refreshing. The cup is pretty big too! I'm still in search of Seattle's best banh mi even after this visit, but I still enjoyed what I got and would give their other banh mi and perhaps their Vietnamese coffee a try! This place does provide combo options when you get their banh mi, but that was not the case for my particular order.

in the puget sound it's become easy to find a small banh mi shop in almost all towns and cities but…read morewhat isn't easy is finding places that reliably offer good quality food and clean eating areas. sometimes places are more known for takeout rather than eating on the premises but when you're craving a banh mi, lets me honest-----sometimes where you eat it isn't as important as where you bought it and today i found a legit place to put on your radar, if it isn't already. they do banh mi sandwiches and bun vermicelli noodle bowls and it was packed on a tuesday at lunchtime with people who had shown up and ordered on the large screen at the front counter and were waiting for their order's number to be called. i have some favorite places around the seattle area and going to be adding this one to the top of the list for the following reasons: SIZE: this banh mi was so big i couldn't finish it. it's going to become a second meal later today or tomorrow. TASTE/FLAVOR: great, fresh ingredients (pickled carrots and daikon) and yummy marinated tofu that had a sweet kind of sauce on it (maybe it was the mayo?!) the bread was fabulous consistency and crunch. PRICE: for the size and quality, the price was quite reasonable! this is dangerous to know about, considering it's on the peninsula and will help with the cravings when they strike. the only downfall is that parking is difficult. you may need to park a block away and walk since there's only spaces for 3-4 cars in front. while i was there, i literally saw a couple of cars double park to run in and grab their orders so maybe regulars know to expect that. pro tip: do not stand or park between a hungry person and their banh mi order

I've heard good things about this place from two of my friends. I finally had a chance to check it…read moreout. I was very impressed. It was quick and easy to order. I got my food quickly. The sandwich was huge. The bread was perfect. There's a lot of meat and veggies. There's the right amount of sauce. It's one of the best Banh Mi I've ever had. I highly recommend this place. It's awesome.

Please do not be discouraged by the people on the street and visit this awesome restaurant! There…read moreis minimal parking at the front, so be wary of that. I came at a good time and the rest of the patrons came by foot. Tip for your first visit: you enter from the right door. There's a kiosk to your left which you order from. You can order at the front, but be mindful of the staff's workload. The food is very flavorful and well-cooked. The iced coffee is great (the straw did break from the pressure of the straw hole, so that was a tiny issue, but not too big of a deal). The banh mi baguette is toasted expertly. It's crunchy, it's soft, it's a joy to eat. The proportions of the sandwich are great. You get a little bit of everything. The dining area is intimate, so plan to sit to the sides if you want to avoid any bustle. If you want to support a restaurant with great food and an even greater mission, look no further. The restaurant owner Tanya, supports and feeds the community regularly. She, and the business deserve our support.

Delicious vegetarian banh mi for take out!…read more Grabbed the spicy tofu banh mi x 2, shredded "pork" banh mi, and imperial rolls. All were delicious, with crispy bread and well proportioned fillings. My only gripe is that it was too saucy; to a point it overwhelmed the rest of the primary protein filling.

Food and service is great! All vegetarian…read more They say that they are closed on Tuesday but they're actually closed on Thursday! They may be closed on Tuesday as well but it says they're open today and we're here and they're not open! Change your Yelp page for God sake!

I was in the area grocery shopping and was hungry so I decided to stop by since I was across the…read morestreet. To start off the aesthetic vibe is nice remind me of vietnam. There were no greeting when entering, the store is very clean and neat I give that to them. I got a pandan soy milk it was still warm when I got it. I ordered a #1 sandwich. And let me tell you the sandwich was ready in less than 1 minute. I was like wow that is really fast. So if you are ever in a rush I say come here. Now to review the sandwich I gave it a 3 out of 5 because the carrot daikon pickle were pretty sour. So it over power the sandwich letting it taking away the taste of the meat and pate. I can barely taste the pate and usually the pate is the best part. Also they did not toast the bread not sure if you're suppose to ask but most places is already toasted for you. Overall the experience is decent I wouldn't say it was bad nor super good.

my go to spot for banh mi. lowest price in the city. consistently good. sometimes the bread is a…read morebit tough but the grilled pork is always yummy and fresh toppings + rationof fillings are great. also love the three types of ham. their pate is sooo good. my childhood place so maybe also very nostalgic! been open forever for a reason. very overwhelming when busy so you just gotta go up and stand your ground if youre shy! they might not call for you to come up especially if they dont see you. take-out only, they also have other hot foods you can order to go and rolls and other premade items for sale. ive tried their thit kho and actually wasnt a fan so i stick to their banh mis, their fried eggroll, fresh rice rolls and the fried banana are my go tos!

So I've been on eat out at home kick. Where I find local places that have really good prices and I…read morebuy enough for a day or two. I popped in after finding the other local Vietnam deli. I love the little aunties inside. They're so helpful and kind and welcoming. I wanted to see their different variety. It was a little different, but just as good and with the different flare. The wonton soup let's talk about that. It was absolutely amazing. It came in two separate containers and had some spare ribs inside of broth. The wontons were on side hot. Alot of wontons with shrimp and pork inside of them. Let me tell you it was an absolute treat. The spring roll were yummy. I think I got one free. I've got these little cookies that were crunchy I loved. The shrimp those were something to write home about. I think I paid nine dollars for that container and it was absolutely fantastic. I'll be back. I want to try the curry chicken and will more soup! Yummy!!

Located next to Rainier Restaurant. This cute little to go shop sells banh mi and drinks. We had…read morequestions about their popular drinks and the employee was friendly and explained them. She also let us try different toppings. Their tiramisu coffee with egg pudding was my favorite.

I believe Boss Tea is one of only two boba shops in Beacon Hill/Rainier Valley, with the other…read morebeing Happy Lemon. Since I'm more fond of supporting Mom & Pop shops, I decided to stop by Boss Tea first. This boba shop is shared with a Banh Mi Deluxe - in fact, I'm not really sure if it's actually a separate business at all and just has different signage outside. At any rate, the place is basically take out only. While there are four stools available, the counter space is taken over by potted plants, so there's not really any flat surface to rest any drinks or food. That works for me, but it's something to be aware of. Since this was my first visit, I went with the black milk tea/special. Boss Black Milk Tea, Less Sweet, Less Ice w/ Boba ($6.75) - This is a mixture of two different types of brewed tea, mixed with liquid creamer and syrup. The creamer and syrup are hand measured and mixed, so it's not as consistent as other shops using machines. Each sip has a pretty harsh sweetness that really hits the back of the throat. The drink is pretty creamy and the tea has almost a bit of a spiced note to it. Still, overall I found the sweetness to be too harsh and overpowering. There's a slight fruity sweetness on the exterior of the boba. The boba is soft and the texture feels kind of like a particularly leathery jelly. The teeth slice through the pearls easily with little bounce back. The pearls stiffen up a bit as they sit in the cold drink, which increases the firmness and bounce a little bit, but they never reach an especially bouncy state. I think this might be old boba that wasn't rotated correctly. They give a lot of boba in the cup, but unfortunately it's just not that pleasant to eat. Milk Tea Rating: 3.5/5 Boba Rating: 2.5/5 They also have a fridge that sells flan and Vietnamese yogurt. I was full from lunch so I unfortunately couldn't try them. Note: Boss Tea charges a 3% card fee Bathrooms - None