Pick up a quick and easy sandwich from here to take to your next picnic (at Dolores) or hike. This crispy tofu banh mi is exactly everything you want in a banh mi - pickled carrots, flavorful tofu, and some buttery veganaise. This place only has a few outdoor seats so don't expect to get seating or be able to eat at this restaurant. Although I didn't find this place on Doordash, if I'm in the area, I'll definitely have it again. read more

Dinosaurs - Crispy Tofu Banh Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Clean and modern storefront with both new & traditional banh mi options! Dinosaurs makes a fantastic banh mi for about $8. Sure it's not Tenderloin prices, but it's SF and the fact that you can get a filling meal for under $10 is still a steal. Their bread is great-crispy on the exterior but soft on the inside. They use quality ingredients for their fillings. I always grab the tofu banh mi as a vegan option (no mayo), but they also have eggplant as another plant-based option! They can take a little bit of time to make, so I recommend calling in or ordering online first to expedite pickup. Definitely one of my top spots for Banh Mi in the city. Definitely a must-try! read more

I ordered the chicken sandwich and it tasted great. I loved the chicken and the bread, and the veggies had a nice flavor as well. If I come here again, I think I would get extra meat, because there wasn't that much chicken. I love how simple and clean the menu is here, and the sandwiches are reasonably priced under $10! read more

Dinosaurs - Grilled Chicken - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great shaking beef banh mi! Bread is just right, shaking beef is tasty. Maybe I will ask for lighter mayo next time.

I owe Dinosaurs an updated review because I recently went there again and felt like I had a completely different banh mi?? I had both the shaking beef banh mi and the special again, and they were both so moist, packed with flavor, and the proportions were *chef's kiss* perfect. I wonder if my banh mi was just made by a different person or if they recently changed their assembly - but either way, there is no denying the difference in flavor. And although it wasn't cheap, I had one of the best banh mi I've had in the city so far. I will say the spring rolls were sort of bland - I recommend sticking with their banh mi! read more

This place is always delicious, I don't know why Yelp needs me to write a review to post my 5-star rating. Good food, fast and friendly service. I highly recommend this place! read more

This was my first time coming to this location, it could be pretty hard to find if you are following maps. Parking is not the easiest either. (Don't worry that's not why I gave it this rating) I tried to call the store and the person who answered the phone told me to please hold. All I heard was music blasting really loud in the background and was on hold for 10 min. I ended up hanging up because I felt like he just forgot. It was a weekday between lunch and dinner so I don't know if they were super busy, there was no one there when I arrived a few minutes later and they weren't making any other orders. I usually order the beef or chicken at other locations but figured I'd try the pork combo. The sandwich was super bland. All the meets were dry and didn't taste like anything. Even the pate didn't taste salty. I was bummed because I feel like the pork combo is usually the star. read more

Dinosaurs - The Special: pork combo - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

this location has been closed since at least September. A sign in the window says that they need to do some renovations or something, but nothing has changed since then and it is still closed. Does anyone know what's going on? They make the best sandwiches and rolls. read more

I've tried almost all the popular banh mi spots in San Francisco, given this spot 4-5 tries and it still failed to impress me. Being the only banh mi spot around the neighborhood helped with the good reviews I guess? The better things are pickles and the banh mi ( not too thick, not too thin). The meat in the Special banh mi always tasted bland to me. I asked them to put a little more soy sauce but that didn't seem to help. I can't justify going to this place while there are way better banh mi in the city: Banh Mi Viet in Divisadero (the best, closest to what I got in Sai Gon) or Saigon Sandwich (not a huge fan of the thick baguette but it's still decent). read more

Honestly Dinosaurs changed my view on Bahn Mi. Growing up I had my fair share of Bahn Mi from a chain that rhymes with Sees Landwhiches, which had super dry and flaky bread and skimped on the meat. Every bite would be filled with stale, dried flakes with little addition from the meek portion of the fillings. Dinosaurs changed this completely, using a roll that has a good crunch but maintains its structural integrity when you bite into it. I got The Special which had a generous serving of different pork and the pickled vegetables. Don't be fooled by the cute 8" sandwich as it's amazingly filling; I barely finished.. Highly recommend for a quick lunch or something to bring to a picnic! read more

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The spring rolls are amazing and I love the freshness of the vegetables and the mint! The banh mi was nice and crunchy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. The meat is a little too salty for me but the vegetables help balance it. The staff are super super nice and engaging and accommodated to everything. It's a small shop but there is some nice outdoor seating. read more

Dinosaurs - Pork & Shrimp - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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God I LOVE this place. Finally tried it after being in the area for such a long time, and now I crave it alllll the time. The portion is really good, everything is super fresh and delicious. Service is very fast and always friendly. There's a few tables outside, but no indoor seating. It's a small place, so best for to go orders! read more

Dinosaurs - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

$28.93 for 1 grilled pork sandwich, pork & shrimp roll, and a watermelon slush. The prices on their online menu still reflect $8 sandwiches so I was pretty shocked when the total came out to that. The watermelon litchi smoothie is really refreshing! I love the drinks here. The grilled pork sandwich and pork and shrimp rolls were both alright but I feel like I can get a better deal elsewhere with the same taste. I get that times are tough all around and prices have gone up for ingredients. But I just can't justify a $13 (?) bahn mi sandwich from anywhere considering the sandwiches itself are pretty small. I didn't get to eat it right away so I can't really attest to how fresh it was because by the time I got to eat my sandwich the bread wasn't crunch anymore. *sigh* Had I known about the price hike beforehand, I don't think I would've continued with my order. I hope they update their online menus because it's pretty misleading. read more

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BEST fusion vegan bahn mi in SF !!! They also offer non vegan bahn mi which are delicious, not as good as the vegan bahn mi, and imitates meat subs as opposed to that expected pickled carrots/radish, cilantro, mayo viet taste. Loved that all their bahn mi had soft golden crispy bread that tasted great but didn't scrape the roof of your mouth. 1) The VEGAN CRISPY TOFU was the best. I'm not a huge advocate for tofu vegan items but they fry the tofu and taro like shoestring fries to get a delicious full savory flavor. 2) The Vegan Portobello Mushroom was also delicious. Rich in flavor for something as seemingly simple as mushroom. 3) The Shaking Beef was oh my my generous with their beef portion but somehow was slightly to their disadvantage as it thus tasted like a meat sub. It was enjoyable but I wouldn't necessarily categorize it as viet bahn mi or mind blowing. The Shrimp & Lemon Grass Spring Rolls had an interesting twist. Very subtle lemon grass pork with thick juicy pieces of shrimp and a jicama like fruit that was watery and slightly citrusy to freshen each bite. I could eat two subs or one sub + shrimp spring roll. read more

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get the pork it's so good the worker is nice. and the place is really nice too i love the pork sandwich and i understand how it's popular

I love the pork and shrimp spring rolls here -- they're big and fresh, and that the filling includes green apple along with the other standard fillings (lettuce, cucumber, rice noodles, cilantro, mint). The peanut sauce never fails. read more

Dinosaurs - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

It can be hard to stand out as a Bahn Mi shop in a city full of fantastic Vietnamese establishment, but Dinosaur has stolen my heart nonetheless. Definitely more geared to take out orders since there's not much seating available and the decor is utilitarian. I've always been satisfied with their prompt service. I've never had to wait longer than 10 minutes for my order so it's perfect if you''re in short on time and crave a huge, highly-customizable sandwich made with fresh ingredients. read more

Love the spring rolls here. They put a little green apple in them which is unique AND the peanut sauce is warmed up which is also unique. I really enjoy both spins of the fresh spring rolls. read more

they are so nice here. filled my hydro when he saw it was empty & the orders are made fresh, but still in a timely manner. read more

Dinosaurs - menu - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Delicious sandwich! Came here for the first time and tried the grilled pork. The bread was perfect. Texture was soft on the inside and good filling of meat and veggies. Everything was well balanced. The flavors were bold but didn't overpower each other. The spread/sauce had good flavor and didn't have too much on the sandwich. I went closer to when they opened on a weekday so it wasn't busy. It was all nice and fresh and I'd definitely come back! read more

Dinosaurs - Grilled Pork - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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LOVE THIS PLACE. Always super good. Ambiance is not their strong suit, but perfect to get something to go. Workers are always kind. Food is always bomb. read more

3.5 stars I got the grilled pork sandwich, which had good flavor (loved the ample pickles and cilantro) but I found the pork a bit dry at times. I was hoping this pork would be like the style of pork that you usually get with a pork vermicelli bowl, but the style here is cut more thinly and has a stronger smokey flavor. Also got a pork and shrimp spring roll - I loved how stuffed it was with veggies (not much filler vermicelli) but I didn't love the addition of the pork because it brought a strong smokey flavor that overwhelmed the roll. Peanut dipping sauce is solid though. read more

The sandwich is really good! Full of flavor and ingredients. Would definitely recommend. Also their drinks are delicious!

1000th review! I've been to all location and love them all. Best bread in the game! Chewy airy and crispy!

got the special- so good. pate and mayo and combo of bread was perfect and meat and veggies. i can still taste it...

Incredible banh mi. I dream of these sandwiches when I am away from SF... get extra pickles!

I have been to this place about 5 times. I tried the shrimp rolls and they are delicious and refreshing. They have green apple, which gives them a very tasty touch to them. The Crispy Tofu Sandwich is also very delicious! The bread is soft on the inside but crispy on the outside. I give it 4 stars because I feel that the crispy tofu in the sandwich is a bit overpowering and a little more on the dry side. My suggestion is to add a little more cilantro and/or sauce to make it easier to swallow. Otherwise, the sandwich is pretty good! The staff has been friendly every time and they don't usually take long to have the food ready (even during lunch hour). read more

There is a lot better Vietnamese sandwiches anywhere else . Over priced for an average sandwich . Service was mediocre didn't expect much on that end . I only ate there to try it out read more

TLDR: Poor customer service and rude manager. Better Bahn Mi restaurants in San Francisco. Try Dragon Eats! I was served by CJ and June. As I received my order, I accidentally dropped half of my sandwich on the floor. I completely own that part. The packaging wasn't secure. I had thought they were going to make the other half of my sandwich over again. After waiting some time, CJ came up to me and re-wrapped my sandwich and he said that he couldn't remake my sandwich. I understand that that is their policy and went outside to eat half of my sandwich. After eating my sandwich, I went back inside and asked if I could leave some customer feedback. June (I believe) was on her phone the entire time I was giving feedback. At this point, I was flustered because it was rude that she was on her phone and not listening to me. She then told me to talk to her manager, CJ. I was very calm in relaying my feedback. I explained to them that it was disappointing that they couldn't remake my sandwich that I dropped within seconds of making it. He said that it wasn't their policy. While I do not agree with their policy as I have worked in multiple restaurants and the service industry, he was very defensive and was not accepting my feedback. I understand that receiving negative feedback isn't always great as a business owner, but it was alarming that he was extremely defensive. I felt disregarded as a first time customer. He said that it was my third time coming in. The first time was to order and get my order, second time was to get siracha, and the third time was to relay my feedback. If he is reading this, I hope that you understand that I was only trying to leave customer feedback. I understand your policy. Your lack of self-awareness and disregard for providing great customer service was extremely disappointing. read more

Delicious sandwiches, spring rolls, iced coffee, and avocado smoothies! Always great!

Tried this place recently. The have a Yelp Check-in offer, which is great. I am a fan of Banh Mi sandwiches and loved that they have Vegan protein options which were Tofu and Mushrooms. I wanted to try both and so ordered the Tofu Banh Mi and added mushroom to it. Overall the sandwich was pretty flavorful and not bland like most vegetarian / vegan sandwiches. They also have Spring rolls for a healthier option. read more

Dinosaurs - Mushroom + Tofu Banh Mi. Vegan. Very flavorful - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

So I reviewed the SOMA Dinosaurs not too long ago, and this past weekend my partner found themselves with a hankering for (vegan) Vietnamese iced coffee. I love the vibe of Dinosaurs with the arcade games, dinosaur sticker machine, merch, food and drink selection all being presented in a casual but cool atmosphere. Prices are good and service is quick. I'm never one to pass up a Banh Mi, so I ordered the Crispy Tofu Banh Mi and found it to be much better than the one I had from the SOMA location! The tofu wasn't as dry and the sandwich itself had a generous slathering of vegan mayo and a sprinkling of cracked black pepper. I was super satisfied after topping it off with sriracha. The vegan Vietnamese iced coffee was really good in my opinion, albeit not as creamy as expected. I'm not 100% sure what vegan milk they use since the menu said condensed soy milk but when we ordered it they said it was coconut. Regardless it had that classic strong coffee flavor and the milk made it sweet and flavorful! I will definitely be returning to this location for more sandwiches and coffee, and maybe even a beer next time! read more

Dinosaurs - Vietnamese Iced Coffee with coconut milk and the Crispy Tofu Banh Mi. - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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My partner and I decided to try this spot out while I was in town and it did not disappoint. I had the special and it was amazing. The bread tasted fresh and the ingredients were warm and blended the flavor nicely. Of course I had to get some Pork and Shrimp spring rolls with peanut sauce. I must say these were even better than my spot back home. The flavor was on point. And last I also got a Watermelon Lychee Smoothie, this was perfect with everything I had. I'm definitely saving this spot so when I come back up I'll know where to go. The service was great. Thanks!!! read more

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I love Dinosaurs! They have delicious banh mis here that are consistently tasty and filling. I always order The Special banh mi which is a combination of porks. I'm a big fan of pâté which is yummy here, and the sandwich comes with a good amount of fresh carrots, radish, cucumber, and jalapeños which contrast nicely with the rich meat. I call ahead and pick up and it's ready within 10 minutes. I don't believe they're on the delivery apps. It's just a tiny location so no seating, pick up only. read more

Dinosaurs - The Special - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Yummy Sandwiches! Ok, so I've only tried their Shaking Beef Sandwich so far because I'm a creature of habit so I tend to just stick with the same food if I really love it! I've been to Dinosaurs probably about 4xs now, and every time I've been happy with my sandwich. I think the 1st time I was there I got it with an Avocado Shake which was light, creamy, refreshing, and slightly sweet. I think I would prefer it being a little sweeter, but this was nice too. Then the other times I've tried the Thai Iced Tea (which was good), and my last time I tried the Mango Mint Smoothie which was delish! I think so far my fave would be the Mango Mint Smoothie. They have other sandwiches selections, but I just can't get myself to try other ones yet. They also have spring rolls as well if you're into that. Pretty cute little sandwich place with a few seatings inside and outside. There's a small little vintage-y arcade game with lots of chip options. It's also pretty hidden with not a very obvious signage. It seems like they get break-ins often because of the wooden plank to cover where the windows were. That's not good that they have to keep on dealing with that. But yes, I'm a fan of this place. Love the name of the place. :) Ps. Don't forget to check-in & show them the 10% check-in offer *before* ordering! :D read more

Definitely smackin! Shaking beef Banh Mi- hitter with the minced meat. Worth doubling up on the protein. Spring rolls got that marinated cucumbers and they're fresh! Even at the end of the day. HELLA BOMB! Mango smoothie- amazing and fresh! read more

Came here a few years ago, forgot about it, then came back last week. Both times were great! I got the grilled chicken sandwich; the chicken had the perfect bbq/smoked flavor to it, and the bread was really good, perfectly crunchy. There are lots of sandwich places in the neighborhood, lots of banh mi places too, but I can see myself coming back here! read more

Ended up a bar that didn't serve food and this place was walking distance. Definitely was a pleasant surprise :) Usually when I order Banh mi, the meat is questionable, but since all the other places serve it that way, I've never second guessed it... This place changed that perspective. First off, the bread is toasty warm and ginormous. (Yes, that means the roof of your mouth will be scraped) The ingredients were fresh and the meat was recognizable and tasty! They were quick with the order and there was enough space to sit without having to hear everyone's conversations. There is a restroom nearby, just ask an employee for the key! After checking, there are several locations throughout which I wouldn't mind visiting again if I'm ever back in town. read more

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Not a sit down place, it was cold and we sat down at some tables lining the store outside. My vegan daughter liked the food, my 15 year old boy was okay with shrimp and pork spring rolls, my 9 year old did not like the chicken and shrimp spring rolls, had to get him some food at Oceana market. I wish they had other type of sauces, like sweet and sour, besides Hosien, peanut and fish sauce. The tofu and taro spring roll was okay, but, I've gotten better spring rolls elsewhere. Kinda wish we had gone elsewhere for what I paid. However my vegan 18 year old was very happy with the food. The young cashier was very nice and friendly. read more

Went back again and the quality was consistent for my shaking beef bahn mi. My boyfriend wasn't wowed by his last time, but he said it was so much fresher and had more meat in it this time. He can't stop talking about it now. That deserves another star. Yummy! Check it out! Also their mint mango smoothie was really yummy. read more

Dinosaurs - Shaking Beef! - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California