Cafe Bunn Mi

I’m really frustrated. We specifically asked for no cilantro. The cashier confirmed it. When I opened my to go order, there was so much cilantro in my pho. If it wasn’t frigid in the restaurant itself we would’ve opened it up and caught in and returned it immediately. Unfortunately that was not an option today. Please have your kitchen staff be more mindful of dietary requests.

Came here bc of GrubwithMike on Insta, and got their Crispy Duck Bun Mi. The most expensive sandwich on the menu and it was only okay. Bread was a little stale. Got two pieces of duck and it was mostly skin and fat which I guess is all duck in a way. But $19 for this, not worth it. Not coming back. The restaurant also smelled like old bleach when you walk in. Maybe they had an off day? I did go at 3:30pm on a Monday…

Wednesday is the dayyyyyy Perfect balance of meat and veggies 🔥 Grilled pork banh mi also amazing (not pictured cuz I devoured)

Casual Vietnamese joint, with a large menu. We came here for lunch and sat near the window. They have a couple tables outside for seating as well. There is only one washroom. Basically you pay and order, and you get a number while you wait for your food to arrive. Service is very no frills. We got the five spice chicken pho, five spice chicken Saigon noodle vermicelli, and steak Saigon noodle. They didn't include too much meat for the vermicelli dishes. I liked that the spring rolls were fresh. Keep in mind that they do contain pork. Unfortunately, I was disappointed that they didn't include any of the usual Thai Basil and other herbs in the vermicelli dishes. The pho broth was ok, nothing outstanding.

A few weeks ago, I came across this place while I was around Clement St. I've walked by it a few times before but always noticed that it always had a line and busy around lunchtime. I am one who never likes to line up for food in SF due to the fact that we can get good food anywhere we turn in this city. However, this particular day, I realised it was empty, but I found out later that I was lucky I came in a few minutes right before the lunch rush. I got myself a window seat facing the street and enjoyed the food that now, a few weeks later, I kept going back on a weekly basis a few times twice a week. Now it's like a Friday and sometimes Monday ritual to go walk around Clement St, pick up my sauce and yummy food around the area, and have something at Cafe Bunn Mi. Place is clean, Menu has variety of choices, Staff are amaizing and the food prep is super fast and my order was out within 10min in my case. The sandwiches are to die for eventho a little more expensive than a few of the places around the Avenues, but it's so worth it with the portions. And the noddle bowls are now becoming my favorite. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a fast Vietnamese place around Clement St where food tastes good and the service is fast. I'd recommend going in a little early or after a lunch rush if u wanna take your time and enjoy your food. A 5star in my book, and I am glad I decided to walk in to try it out cause in 3 weeks, I think I have done 5 dine in and 3 times to go.