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    Thuan Phat

    4.6 (325 reviews)
    InexpensiveVietnamese, Sandwiches
    Open 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

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    Casual
    Quiet
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    8. Grilled Chicken Sandwich
    Tiffany W.

    Solid banh mi spot on San Rafael-I tried and enjoyed the chicken bhan mi which was tasty. Service was super friendly and fast. This is more of a takeout location as the place itself is quite small with limited seating for ~2. Reasonable pricing. Recommend parking in the neighborhood.

    Grilled Pork Bahn Mi ($7)
    Katy Z.

    This establishment is located on a little strip in a very busy intersection. There are about 6 ish spots that are 20 minute parking for those that want to be sure there is somewhere to stop by. There were 3 tables of 2 inside, though I can see many people just grabbing the sandwich and taking it somewhere else to eat consider its a bit cramped and parking is limited. FYI, CASH ONLY! I stopped by around 1pm on a Tuesday to grab a bahm mi sandwich. Their menu is very small with 5 sandwich choices, a few smoothies, and iced Vietnamese coffee. They also had a stand with chips and a fridge with ice cold sodas. The owner is literally a one man show! I was very impressed as he was doing it all, picking up the phone orders, making the sandwiches and taking the orders at the front register. He was also very sweet, greeted me right when I entered and I could tell he puts his heart and soul into this establishment. Although he was literally doing it all, I waited maybe less than 5 minutes for my Bahn mi sandwiches. I ordered the combination Bahn mi ($7) and the grilled pork Bahn mi ($7). The combination Bahn mi had a good ratio of meat to veggies. I did wish that the veggies were more fermented/pickled though. The veggies had the crunch but just missing the added tones of sourness. The jalapeños weren't spicy though. The meat was pretty standard. The bread as a little bit of miss for me today, as it was dry and flaky. When I bit into the sandwich, the bread just cracked and flew everywhere. :/ I'd give the combination Bahn mi a 3.5/5 due to the bread and the veggies. The grilled pork Bahn mi was good, the pork was flavorful and not dry. I'd give it a 4/5. The service was fast and friendly so with all that in mind 4/5 overall. From a price standpoint to quality of the product, I would definitely give them another try in the future and hope that it was just a one time thing with the bread being dry and flaky. Fingers crossed!

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    Bonnie H.

    LEGIT. I am always excited to find delicious, cheap and authentic asian food in Marin. This is a true bahn mi place. They have 5 sandwiches to choose from and some drinks, and that's it. It's not your fancy bahn mi place -- not that there's anything wrong with that. :P I've had some yummy fancy bahn mi's. But sometimes, you want the real deal. Cash only. Cheap. The Uncle behind the counter that's the cashier and your sandwich maker. Slightly grunge-y hole-in-the-wall, but who cares -- that's how you know it'll be good. I got the combo sandwich wand a Vietnamese iced coffee. The coffee was huge and delicious. Perfect sweetness level. The combo sandwich was exactly what you want. Fluffy crumbly bread with all the Vietnamese hams and pate you want and expect, and of course topped with pickled carrot daikon, cliantro etc. The jalapaneos are seeded, so it's not too spicy. There's nothing like eating a bahn mi in your car sippin' an iced coffee on a moderate July day. Crumbs getting all over my shirt, but I don't care. There are two tables inside, but does not appear to be very comfortable. I feel like bahn mi's are meant to be eaten in your car, even if it gets all over the place. Anyhow, will definitely be back, especially on my way to Asian Market (the only Asian market in Marin)... it's like two blocks away. So how can I not stop by?? These authentic asian food places do exist! Just gotta seek em out.

    Grilled pork bahn mi
    Tatian G.

    Excellent grilled pork bahn mi. I had tried the same sandwich a year ago and the bread was flaky and dry. But the bread today was perfect: crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside. The grilled pork is savory and smoky and just a tad too garlicky. The veggies are thick cut and pickled just right. Sliced jalapeños add bite and you might want to add a little extra. The ratio of ingredients is perfect, though. Some places skimp on veggies but this one doesn't. At $6.50 for a bahn mi, it's a bargain. The owner is friendly and food comes out fast (about 5 minutes). Go ahead and add a Vietnamese coffee. Cold, strong, and sweet. Yum!

    10/10 grillchicken sandwiches

    10/10 sandwiches. Ordered the grill sandwich- didnt expect to be this good! He had back to back orders. The chicken tasted so good!!!!! Price is very reasonable!! Will definitely come back again. Much better than rustic bakery's Asian chicken sandwich.

    Inside- cash only!
    Katie K.

    I can't believe this place has been here for about a year, and I just discovered it! This is my new go to spot for a bahn mi-- the closest to the bahn mis that you can get in the city! And at $6 a sandwich, also the closest in price. Most other spots in Marin are double that! I've only had the pork sandwich and will have to try some others. Great crunchy bread that was fresh and warm, and the pork was tasty. All of the traditional fixings- I love the bigger pieces of pickled veggies. Bring your cash and plan to take it to go. There are a couple of small tables but it's pretty tight inside. Perfect to take for a picnic.

    Calvin N.

    This new Ban Mi Sandwich place opened late 2021. This mom and pop place moved from Santa Rosa to San Rafael. This is the real deal if you want a good Vietnamese sandwich all for a great price of $6.00 each. A really good deal for so much flavor. They strictly focus on their sandwiches so don't expect anything else. Simple and good.

    Menu as of 8/8/2021
    Jodi T.

    This hole in the wall is the only banh mi place in this area with sandwiches that are not bland. While yes they did adjust the flavor to match the customers in the area, it's still pretty good. I usually go for the Tofu Veggie Sandwich-- which to those ignorant customers -- this place uses shredded fried tofu, not chunks of tofu. It's a Vietnamese vegetarian adaptation of shredded pork. So if you don't know, then maybe Google it before writing an ignorant 1 star review on Yelp accusing the store of not giving you tofu. They pack a ton of it, so as you eat, every bite is filled with that yummy fried tofu. Also, I've tried the Sunny Side Egg Sandwich before which is good, but I feel needs a little more sauce. They've also cut down their menu by a lot which is sad but understandable. Overall, great banh mi place for Sonoma County.

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    Currently closed for health violations. I hope they fix the issues, soon. Great, low-cost dining is hard to find.

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    Grilled pork banh mi was cooked perfectly! Service was so kind and quick. Definitely recommend!

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    Best sandwich in town, very yummy and delicious. They have vegetarian sandwiches too so I can enjoy it

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    The Banh Mi is so good and cheap. They made the smoothies with fresh fruit. Everything was amazing for me. Customer service was friendly.

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