Banh Mi DC Sandwich

My husband was craving banh mi and I was craving bot chien..and this place seemingly answered my husband’s and daughter’s cravings except mines… they sold out of the bot chien 😔 I also ordered my daughter some fried spring rolls and she enjoyed the crispy/greasiness of them. We did enjoy everything we ordered, even the extremely filling bao with quail egg, which we ended up saving them for tomorrow. The sesame ball was good and we ate one of the banana fritters (it’s fried so it’s also very greasy) while driving home. The true star of this order is the banh mi dac biet 😊 It was soooo good!

Given the high reviews and long wait times, I was very disappointed with my experience, specifically with the chicken floss sandwich. The chicken floss appeared and tasted like the jarred variety available at Asian grocery stores, and the sandwich overall lacked flavor. Additionally, for a price of $7.25, I was surprised to find that pâté was not included and required an extra charge. On a positive note, the bread was excellent—extremely light, airy, and fluffy. However, the overall quality of the sandwich did not meet the expectations set by the high review rating.

This is the best Banh Mi shop around, but their quality is not consistent. The bánh mì taste always misses something, too much of this or not enough of that. We bought the bánh bao trứng cúc (steamed quail eggs buns). It seemed that they were day old and steamed again. The dough was mushy and falling apart. It’s so disappointed because it’s not cheap.

If you’re driving through Falls Church on Rte 50(Arlington Blvd) and blink, you might miss Banh Mi DC Sandwich tucked away in its unassuming strip mall lot—but your stomach will never forgive you if you do. This spot is an absolute gem. The bread here is the gold standard: crackly on the outside, feather-light and pillowy within. If you want a masterclass in flavor, order the BBQ Pork. It’s savory, beautifully caramelized, and balanced perfectly by the bright crunch of pickled daikon and carrots (I love the jalapeño, but it may be spicy for sone). But the sleeper hit? The Meatball (Xiu Mai) banh mi. It's incredibly tender, rich, and comforting, soaking into the baguette just enough to make every bite spectacular. Make sure you grab a few sesame balls from the counter on your way out. They are fried to crisp, chewy perfection with a sweet, dense filling that hits the spot. Finally, you have to try the smoothies. A banh mi joint shouldn't logically have a beverage program this stellar, but their smoothies are shockingly creamy, packed with real fruit flavor, and provide the ultimate refreshing contrast to the savory spice of the sandwiches. It's affordable, fast, and unpretentiously perfect.

A classic! It's now buy 10 get 1 free, cool if you have a family or group order but doesn't stop me from going and getting 2 or 3 when I wanna. Service is quick and solid, especially on weekdays. Food is good..it's a sandwich, y'all get worked up sometimes over the negativity but I like to find the positivity so where you may complain that its changed or its smaller or it's less of something...I say it's good. Simple as that! It's a very chill grab and go location and they have some fabulous nem chua as well. - SpicyAivy