Fresh bread, perfectly picked veggies, very yummy!We got the house bahn mi, organic tofu bahn mi, BBQ spring rolls, and a strawberry banana smoothie, everything was just right.There was a bit of a wait, but everything was made fresh and totally worth it.The spring rolls were delicious especially with the peanut sauce and the smoothie was perfect, not too sweet or syrupy, made with fresh fruit (yay)!
I was really excited to stop by ND Banh Mi based on the photos and Google reviews. Unfortunately my experience was nothing like what is written in the rave reviews. I arrived and walked in. Luckily they weren’t busy at all. I mean dead. No one inside. I checked out the menu quickly and placed my order. The woman who took my order was friendly but she was not wearing a mask. (Not the reason for my low review). I ordered a few items to try. After ordering I seated myself and waited. I was actually waiting for quite some time. It gave me a lot of time to look around and observe my surroundings and staff. I will say that this did not seem like a clean restaurant. There were two tables towards the back with stuff all over it. A personal office if you will but out in the open. It didn’t just have a printer on top but used masks, trash and miscellaneous things spread all over. The dining room had dust and debris on the floor and tables. You could tell that this place doesn’t not get cleaned very often and certainly not on a regular basis. I watched what was going on behind the scenes. I’m not very picky so I just treated it like I was at a family members house and they were whipping something up for me. Then I remembered I am a paying customer and I don’t get to dine in very often. Another staff member was helping prepare food but wasn’t wearing her mask properly. The food finally arrived and I was more than excited. Then, I tried it. There was nothing desirable about anything I ordered. From my drink, to my banh mi and appetizer. Where is the flavor? The boba was over cooked and chewy. The banh mi lacked flavor all around. pickled veggies who? Appetizer was not cooked thoroughly. I’m part Vietnamese and a food lover and this spot was not it. I love supporting small businesses but this establishment needs more TLC. This place looked nothing like the online photos. From the food to the dining room. What happened?!ND Banh Mi Owner & Management,Thank you so much for replying and wanting to know what exactly needs improvement. It truly shows that you care about this restaurant. I’m my opinion the boba was over cooked and chewy. The egg rolls were not cooked all the way through and more lettuce is needed, so the cook time might need to be adjusted on those. I prefer nuoc cham to dip and felt the sweet chili sauce was too sweet. That’s a personal preference. In the banh mi, the veggies specifically needed more flavor.
Always great sandwiches,service and fresh products. I’ve been going there for about 5 years and never was disappointed.Give it a shot, they are worth it.
Food is good. But the service is bad. As we speak theres is four different customers right now. Same scenario bad customer service.
Great Banh Mi sandwiches. Crisp and fresh ingredients and wonderfully fresh Baggett roll. Love the egg rolls too. So close to Subway, I wonder how Subway does any business at all with these neighbors!
Not the same as when the first opened. The customer service is poor and it took over 20 minutes for 2 sandwiches when the place isnt busy. And my order wasnt correct. Looks like its time to find a new bahn mi spot.
Wonderful staff and quick turnaround on orders. Their spring rolls are great, but the house special banh mi is the king!
This is my first time giving 2 stars, I’m almost tempted to give 1. I’ve had an old email account with over 100 reviews.Just not good. I am Vietnamese and I am sorely disappointed with the quality of the food. The pork was very dry, and old. The banh mi was mostly just bread with very little in it and not worth it for the price.
The environment is very casual and the staff fantastic. My favorite thing to order is a Sizzling Beef Banh Mi and an iced Vietnamese coffee. They also have dark Vietnamese coffee where its more coffee than condensed milk. Oh and the bread! The french bread they use for the sandwiches is amazing. It makes the delicious crunch sound, but its so soft on the inside. From taste you can tell the bread and all other ingredients are fresh. I dont know how long theyve been in business, but Im sure glad theyre part of the neighborhood!
Great place for a decently portioned banh mi.
Amazing sandwiches but employees do not know how toProperly wear a maskA mask does not work if you don’t cover your nose or wear it under your chinI’ve mentioned it several timesNo safe to prepare fresh sandwiches without a mask 😷
Love this yummy spot, fresh and healthy vegan options. Tofu bahn mi and organic avocado salad were the bomb! Great portion size too. Found my new favorite spot!
This place is usually good and I like coming here but today it was the worst customer service and the saddest Banh Mi Ive ever received. I would guess because I didnt recognize the regular workers it was the new staff working? The cashier seemed bothered I was there. The sandwich is so SOGGY with grease and ingredients taste old, not fresh I cant even finish it. Egg rolls were ok. But seriously I am so disappointed because this place is awesome and I just feel like its starting to go downhill from here.
Dont let the name deter you. This place is delicious! Really friendly staff and great prices. There was a really nice sense of creativity and freshness with all the dishes we got. Super flavorful without being too heavy. Definitely check it out!
I like coming here. Im the guy who always orders the #20 substitute the egg roll for salad and extra tofu. And sometimes Ill add avocado if Im feeling fancy
Such a delightful discovery! We were in the area and stopped by on a whim and Im so glad we did. We ordered a house banh mi, a sizzling beef, a thai iced tea and an avocado smoothie with boba! Everything was speedy and delicious and flavorful! 10/10 would recommend 😁
Bread not crunchy warmed.or fresh imo
Tofu banh mi, add avocado, add fried egg - BEST BANH MI COMBO EVER. Its the perfect combination of flavors, texture, and ratio of bread, sauce, and filling. Even if youre a strict carnivore, give it a chance! Its 100% worth trying!
Super nice folks inside.The food was absolutely fantastic. Had a grilled pork bahn mi. Probably the best Ive ever had. Bread was fresh and so were all the ingredients. Seriously a hidden gem.
Yes fresh and zajebiste 👍🏿
Love their food and their love for customers. They accidentally made my bah mi with jalapenos and I cant eat spice. I just got done with sugary and I cant drive. So I used grubhub to get my favorite food. They just closed up and said they would remake and personally deliver to my address! Oh and threw in 2 of their amazing eggrolls! 💖
WOW!! This place gets a gold star and extra points too! The food and service are both absolutely amazing and an incredible value. My family and I visit this place as often as possible for the best Vietnamese sandwiches and other delicious lunch type dishes that are absolutely amazing! The food and service is unbelievable.
Great little spot for a quick bite. Bahn Mi sandwiches made with fresh meats and crunchy veggies on amazing bread. Egg rolls packed with pork, not filler. And prompt friendly service. Definitely going back to this gem.
This is my go to place for bahn mi and spring rolls. Grilled pork and house special!
No exaggeration, the best sandwich Ive ever had. Just get the #1house special and thank God youre alive to be able to enjoy this masterpiece. 10/10🙌🏻
ND is a great Vietnamese sandwich joint. Traditional ingredients, which can be customized on order, but the baguettes they make are incredible. The bread, IMO, is what makes a great sandwich. Light friendly service at the order counter and always accommodating. Ive had everything on the menu so far and honestly worth every penny.
Friendly family staff with delicious sandwiches. I hope they take the Subway next door out of business! That specific Subway sucks!
Everything about their Banh Mi rolls is delicious. From the freshly baked crunchy but soft rolls to the marinated meats and fresh vegetables, this is truly a treat. I personally love the house Banh Mi, but a nice variety is available. The staff is very friendly. The interior is plain and a bit utilitarian/fast food style, but always neatly clean.
Absolutely love eating here!!! :) They recently expanded to included additional seating so that more people can eat inside. We come here as often as we can whenever we are in area. For a cafe, the menu is not limited. Love all their banh mi - yes, weve tried tried them all! Fave sandwiches are the grilled pork on croissant, and the grilled beef steak on baguette. Love the eggrolls (theyre quite big in size and loaded inside!)
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our sandwiches. The house special is delicious! We especially enjoyed the pork egg rolls. Overall, the service was fantastic, and the staff is so friendly. Will definitely be back!
I was about to walk into Subway and noticed the pictures of delicious looking food outside of ND Banh Mi. Very glad I decided to give them a try. Customer service was awesome! I chose the Grilled Chicken Vietnamese sandwich, it was very flavorful and definitely enjoyed my experience here. I recommend to give them a try 😀
Love the chicken vermicelli salad 🤗 so yummy.
Best customer service ever!!! They went out of their way to help me with my food I mess up on Grubhub it was pickup only available didnt know tell I place the order because I was so hungry. Btw Im a truck driver 18 wheelers cant drive that truck there so Im park at the rest area and they save my life!!! Im from northern California. Thank you very much!!!! And the food is great!!! Thank you.....
Delicious sandwiches and coffee, highly recommended!
Ive been back 3 times.
Came in on a Saturday afternoon to try my first banh mi. Got the #1 and #5. Food is amazing! And service was fantastic. Very friendly
Love the quality and artistic touch that goes into each delicious sandwich. One of my favorite spots!
Beef sandwich, egg rolls and meat pies are my favorite. Very bery delicious. The owners are very friendly. The place is very clean.
My absolute FAVORITE place in Oceanside. The food is great for an amazing price. I would totally pay more given the quality and taste though. Im so happy they were able to expand! My friends and I are able to sit and enjoy our sandwiches there now.My friend seriously gets a sandwich there every week. My to go meal is tofu banh mi and a Thai iced tea. The service is prompt and helpful. Huge shout out to the register man for being so helpful and aware of customers.
This place was great. The service was nice and quick and the sandwhichs was amazing! The flavors were all so well balanced!! And its so convient with all the parking close by!
Love this place! Everyone is always so nice. Not much seating, but I usually am getting it to go anyway.House special ($4.50) is an awesome sandwich, and I usually get a couple egg rolls ($1/pc). Highly recommend this place for an inexpensive lunch.
I love this place for vietnamese sandwiches. I had the pork sandwich and its so filling and spicy. But you can ask for no jalapenos
Really like the place. Sandwiches are huge,fresh and delicious. People r very friendly and place is very clean.
Love this place. Their Banh mi sandwiches are so good and they are super nice.
The food is beyond tasty! You will enjoy it the first time and every time after that. Try the carmalized shrimp and fried egg rice dish! Its the best and so is the sandwich.
Good
This place has the best banh mi ever, I don’t even bother trying anywhere else now because it doesn’t compare. The owners are soooo nice and the avocado veggie banh mi and roll cake is delicious. Their homemade bread is awesome. Highly recommend ND banh mi!
Fantastic! Just tried a House Special sandwich and it was amazing. The pork is great. After driving by this place for 6 months, I am so glad we finally tried it. Looking forward to trying more. :)
Taste of the chicken sandwich was great. Just one thing is that theres only one type of bread which is white bread. Would be nice if there was wheat or multigrain.
Im on business travel and just wanted a quick vegan banh mi to get dinner over with. My expectations were not high but this little gem was quite a find. Friendly hostess and the sandwich was delicious. She recommended the half tofu half avocado sandwich and it was excellent. They had many other traditional vietnamese sandwiches also.
Great Service! I love their Sizzling Beef Bahn Mi with Jalapenos and Peanut Sauce. The passion fruit green tea is perfectly sweeted and really refreshing.
Fresh and flavorful bahn mi with vegan options!!
Amazing food !, enjoyed the sandwiches we chose, the kids meals was a bit much for our toddler but other than that will def be coming back !
I hadnt been for awhile and it has gone down in quality. I always get the house special banh mi, and this time the bread was so hard and stale I couldnt eat most of it. The dogs were happy tho. Now to find a new banh mi spot...
Incredible prices and roomy Cafe made this a pleasant surprise!
Delicious vegetarian banh mi! I really appreciate that they use *organic* tofu. Or you can choose an avocado and veggies banh mi if you want to forgo the soy. The staff is always pleasant, cheerful, and friendly. Quality food at good prices. You can tell a lot of regulars come here again-and-again. Ill be coming back, too! There is a $5-min-bill to use a credit card. (But I encourage you to pay with cash as a means to help support a small business.)
Best bahn mi in north county for sure! Try the house special sandwich.
Good service, clean place, and really tasty organic tofu banh mi - you can ask for it vegan style. Bread is so fresh every time.
I love this place! Such nice people and great salads, pastries, soup, etc. Great casual spot for taking the kids since theres something everyone likes and a friendly atmosphere.
Always fresh, tasty and filling. Their bahn mi (sub) sandwiches are to die for!
Good bahn mi sandwiches. Also a plus to get good macaroons.
Great tasteful food, quick friendly service, affordable prices on menu!
A family-owned eaterie that serves tasty dishes and pastries. Its a very friendly atmosphere and the service is excellent!
Everything is super good. The bread is perfect.
This place is amazing! I always get the grilled pork sandwich on a croissant. Its the best!
Food was excellent as usual nice day with my two sons second time I would have been there I intend to come back keep up the good service and food we loved it all of us thank you
This place is awsome. If you are thinking about subway next door dont do it. Get one here. Amazing
Yummy Viet subs - they dont skimp on fillings or condiments, they use good Vietnamese style baguettes, and service is friendly and accommodating. So glad we have a tasty banh mi option here in Oceanside!
This place is delicious and the customer service is awesome!
Good place to eat Vietnamese Banh Mi and other food. Very friendly place too
Quite tasty and good sized sandwiches
The house special is wonderful and the assortment of smoothies and teas is fantastic.
Great service, really nice people and everything has been very, very tasty!
Bread baked fresh... everything was amazing!!
They make lettuce wraps & amazing spring rolls.
Great Bahn Mi and smoothies. Try the avocado smoothie. My wife loves it
Excellent food and service.
Tasty sandwiches and strong Vietnamese coffee. Coffee sizes could be larger, though.
My favorite Bahn Mi
I eat here every week and this place is fantastic! I have tried other banh mi restaurants nearby, and none hold a candle to ND Banh Mi. Ingredients are top notch and prices are super reasonable...you want this banh mi, trust me.
The banh mi sandwiches are good, but are on the dry side. The service was alright.
Food is always delicious and service is always amazing. Thank you!
BEST BANH Mi EVER!!!! GET THE #1SPECiAL..So Much FLAVOR !! u will NeVer Go 2 Subway Again!!
Amazing food. !! prices decent !!!
Tried it for my first time today because a friend and a coworker suggested to me and I LOVED IT!!!
Great food and drinks. Great price and very filling!
This place is awesome. Best sandwiches, macaroons and Vietnamese coffee in town!
Amazing service and food
Great prices, great quality, huge sandwiches, strong coffee, whats not to love? Make sure you get extra eggrolls, theyre cheap and meaty!