Bánh Mì Ba Lẹ

This place is the standard for banh mi. I got the combo banh mi, beef curry noodle soup, and of course, Viet Coffee. The banh mi had plenty of layers of cold cuts and it wasn't chopped up or skinny like bacon. These were pretty sizeable slices and they gave me 6 slices of cold cut!!! So awesome. I love how their whole counter is just filled to the brim with all kinds of food like a charcuterie board, and not just banh mi. The beef curry soup was alright, the coffee was solid. I can tell this place is a staple in the Boston area, not just because they have other locations I've seen. As I was eating in the supermaket food court it's located in, the line got pretty long. The people at the counter move pretty quick though. They were very nice and efficient. I'd defintely would come back here, or check out their other locations.

Affordable and authentic Vietnamese fast food eatery that saves us north of Boston peeps from having to take a trip into the city to go to Chinatown. They have all the types of banh mi you could imagine (I had the BBQ pork) and a lot of other prepared Vietnamese main dishes and appetizers. They also have desserts and boba teas and smoothies and some of the best Vietnamese iced coffee around. $12 for a sandwich and large iced coffee!

I absolutely love this place. I’ve been coming here for years, first to the original Dorchester location and now to this one right near my mom’s house (Malden out post). It’s become a must-visit every time I’m home. The food is consistent, flavorful, and such a good value (especially compared to what you’d pay in NYC for infused viet sandwiches). They bake their own bread in house! What really stands out, though, is the customer service. Auntie Lien has worked with the brand for 30 years, and you can feel that care in how she treats everyone who walks in. She makes me feel like I’m coming home, which is something I really look forward to. And she always tolerates my broken Vietnamese with such grace, lol. Highly recommend if you’re in the area. Great food—Vietnamese sandwiches, desserts, soups, and other classic Viet specialties. Kind people, and a rare kind of warmth that’s hard to find. (Just a heads up, it’s in a food court, so don’t expect anything fancy.)

The place was inside the building of the grocery store. We got two smoothies, three bah mi sandwiches and a pack of fresh rolls to go. It was a bit busy with a line but the line went quickly. Great sandwiches packed with flavor, drinks were also decent and affordable

This is a great place for bahn mi. Wonderful bread, fresh vegetables, tasty meats. All for a very reasonable price. I also had the shrimp spring rolls, which were solid. They have an overwhelming assortment of other prepared foods there too. It’s located inside the Asian supermarket, and the eat-in tables there are a little dreary. But I think the food makes up for the atmosphere.