I've only been here once, but believe me when I say, I'll be back. It was stellar, it was electric. If you're looking for a banh mi that will take you to the next level, then this is it.

Excellent Bahn Mi. A no frills hole in the wall restaurant. Cash only. Extremely limited menu but you really don't need anything else. Get a sandwich, get a Vietnamese coffee. You're good to go!

I haven't stopped in here in a while so when I saw a post on Instagram I took it as a sign to get lunch last week. It's my mom and I go to place for báhn mi. They have a small menu with four items and they have vegetarian options you just have to ask. I guess from what I read they offer coffee and some times phó. It's not a fancy place, a hole in the wall type place. But they're good at one thing which is making sandwiches. I get a # 1 hot, you can chose spice level if you desired any. The vegetable was crisp and the meats as flavorful as I remember. It's a good size sandwich for $9! There's no parking lot so finding street parking can be a challenge.

This is the spot for banh mi, super fast and the owner is real friendly, take out your food, dunno if there is an option for dine in but would not oblige for that, here.

Had lunch here the other day and all I can say is this place is a must try. They only have banh mi's, vietnamese coffee, and a small selection of canned drinks. Of the banh mi's available 4/5 have a combination of various pork products with the fifth being sardine. They are also available in mild, medium, and spicy. We got the Number 1 and 3 banh mi medium spice, though they did not have a hint of spice (which may be attributed to my white girl-ness, fair). We also got a Yeo white gourd drink, which I was very hesitant to try but exceeded any expectation I had. It was refreshing and unlike anything I've tried before. I saw people compare the flavor to caramel which feels closer than whatever I would expect white gourd to taste like. The banh mi's were out of this world phenomenal. The bread was perfectly crusty and the toppings were all so fresh. Our total came to $20 even for one of the best lunches I've had in months. I will definitely be back.

I don't have a ton of experience with Bánh Mì, but I can confidently say that this place crafts the finest Bánh Mì in the entire spectrum of conceivable reality. They have all the telltale signs of being a great, authentic place. They're easy to miss, have no web presence, aren't available on delivery apps, super limited menu, limited hours, cash only, with a huge language barrier. I constantly drive by this place and finally looked them up and read reviews just to find out what they offered. We can put together a reasonably good Bánh Mì at home, and have made a habit of Bánh Mì'ing everything we can, like burgers, tacos, pizza, etc. Right in the middle of that madness, this place just plopped into my world like I unlocked it from an achievement. This place was tricky for us. Being in town ready to order before 3:00 with cash in hand is kind of a feat. On the day we finally made it happen, we got there around 2:30 and the door was locked. My first instinct was to cry and have an emotional meltdown on the corner of Butternut and Salina, but first I took a wild shot and gave them a call. Huge language barrier over the phone, but to my relief they were still there and they let me in to order! Their menu was super simple, so we just said "One, Two and Three." Followed by "As spicy as you'll make them." I saw a sign for Vietnamese Coffee, but they walked away after the initial order and didn't come back til it was ready, so I didn't push my luck. My girlfriend and I cut them each in half to try them all, and ended up eating all three before the end of the day. The first impression pulling them out of their little paper bags is the fresh bread. It comes from Nino's Bakery, and all sandwiches should be made on this bread. It's firm to the touch, structurally sound, but soft and forgiving on your teeth. And have I said Fresh enough times? It's so fresh. Of the three we got, only one was spicy. Just enough to show what they were capable of, but didn't follow through with. Maybe they're not supposed to be that spicy, or maybe they saw we weren't regulars and were hesitant to bring it on. That happens. All of them had the basics - the fresh crunch from cucumbers, carrots and cilantro, and the sauce. Mostly it's the meat they switch up, and they all worked in their own way. #1 and #3 were pretty similar to each other. #2 uses deli meat, and it was the one we voted out to replace with #4 on our return trip. The return trip went more smoothly. We knew what to expect, and with some serious planning and logistics, we got there before 2:00. #1, #3, #4, very spicy, and this time we got an iced coffee. This time, none of them were spicy. But #4 was the most interesting of all. I have an open mind and there's no food I wouldn't try once, but this one startled us. Why the heck is it fluffy? After careful inspection, the fluff tasted and smelled like meat. I couldn't find it on Google, so I asked ChatGPT what the fluff was on my Bánh Mì, and I soon learned about Chả Bông (aka: ruốc, meat floss, or meat wool). Green light, the fluff is on purpose. One bite, and this was our favorite of the four. Now where can I buy this stuff to fluff up other food in my life? The coffee was in a small 8-12 oz cup. This is usually a sign of good coffee, because my regular big gulp cup filled with this stuff would probably send me to the hospital. It was so strong, and potent. It took every bit of self control I could summon to make it last through the drive home. This is some of the best coffee I've had in Syracuse. This place is a not-so-hidden gem on one of the busiest street corners on the north side of the city. If you like Bánh Mì, grab some cash and get here. Order a #4 and whatever else you think you can manage, along with some coffee. If you don't like Bánh Mì and haven't been here, come try it here before you write it off entirely. There's really no circumstance where you shouldn't be planning a trip here as soon as possible.

Good Bahn Mi. Only 3 on the menu. I went with a number 1 spicy. Sandwiches are $9. I'd come back but not travel out of my way to do it.

To preface- I'm 100% Vietnamese and have very high standards when it comes to Vietnamese food but this place is SO GOOD. I decided to bring my dad here to grab a bite to eat while he was helping me move out and naturally he started chatting it up with the owners who are so nice and sweet. Definitely get the banh mi thit nuong, this is the classic one. Although honestly I don't think you can go wrong with anything on the menu. The restaurant itself is a total hole in the wall and looks a bit sketchy but that's when you know it's good!!! It is cash only but there is an ATM inside the restaurant. Highly highly recommend this little place and I'm very sad I no longer live in Syracuse because I would be here all the time.

Best Banh Mi in town!!! We're always excited when my viet mother in law brings a bag of these home!

This place deserves Michelin stars. It's that good. I don't mean this lightly too; I'm not a bahn mi expert, but I've had my fair share of viet sandwiches and this is the best one I've ever had, which I certainly didn't expect in Syracuse. I will occasionally plan weekend trips with excuses to drive to Syracuse from Utica just to go get the Bahn Mi from this shop, it is that darn good. I haven't had the whole menu, because its hard to deviate from the first sandwich you try since it seems so perfect. Really the only thing I have to add is bring cash and lots of it because this sandwich is nuts.