Banh Mi Boys in Toronto

cheap quality, I have been going here for years, and you would think with such a rapport with local clients they would maintain decent quality and respect, yet, thats not the case. scammers and liars are at the front door, only a tell tale of what is being made . gross. I have loved this place and yet now am disgusted to be greeted by people who think they can prey on your joy. unimpressed. I wish I could take back all my money and precious time wasted at such an establishment. zero stars all around. #Managementshapeup. #I wont trust you again. waste of time and money/ dont go there there are better BAO places to go in the city. with good food and honest workers

Got to try the Banh Mi here, very tasty and will have you coming back again and again. Do yourself a favour and try it! :)

The most delicious bahn mi I ve ever had. No frills in the restaurant experience but damn good food

So upset they got rid of jalepenos in their fried chicken bao!! I ve been getting it for over a decade and it was my go to meal. Doesn t taste the same with thai chilli (way too spicy and not flavourful). Probably won t be coming back here until they bring back jalapenos..

Gourmet food at fast food prices (and speed). Kimchi Fries are always a must! Also shared some Pork Belly Bao. Two weeks later Im still craving more. Will need to make another trip to TO.

Ive had their grilled chicken sandwich and it is the bomb .

Food is always yummy. But Ive received 3 wrong orders in past. The last order was totally incorrect so I was hesitant to call back . Since I had time to sit I decided to dine in. I would have appreciated some way to track and last person I spoke with when my grilled chicken banmi was tofu and promised compensation. No way of remembering his name and no info on file. Disappointing! My first dine in mesh and the front door is so heavy that as ur having lunch and someone walks in the gust of wind was freezing

Awesome food and good price. One of my favourites from the past 10 years!

Super loving the Kalbi Beef and Five Spice Pork Belly Bahn Mi

My one complaint is that there isnt a location close to my home. I gladly drive from the outskirts of Markham and battle the insane driving / parking situation that is downtown Toronto just to gratify my taste buds with their baos. Yes, Ive tried the Banh Mi but those little chewy buns are too delicious to pass up. I personally cannot not order the fried chicken baos. I may or may not order something else alongside one or two, but theyre just literally too good to pass up. Sometimes its hard to get seating at the restaurant, but baos lend themselves well to eating while you walk. Enjoy!

The best fried chicken steamed boas I have ever had!

Take out order. They have a self kiosk or you can order from the cashier. This is my go-to place for banh mi sandwiches. The baos are pretty good too.

Have they changed the bread? Not as good as I remember it.

The space inside is dark and depressing but clean. However, the banh mi is appallingly bad. Something is wrong with this rating system. How does this place have 4.5 stars?? The tofu banh mi was literally flavourless. It had seemingly fresh ingredients cucumber, carrots, mushrooms and a sauce, but it tasted like mushy cardboard. Ended up throwing it out after three bites. Please take your money elsewhere, there are so many delicious banh mis in this city that won t leave you wondering if your tastebuds are broken.

Questionable cleaniness and very little meat in the 5 spice banh mi, there isnt any INSIDE the bao only a little poking out. Kimchi fries are good

Don t even know to talk with customer

Unhinged

Terrible service at Banh Mi Boys. The staff were rude, inattentive, and unprofessional. They got my order wrong and treated me like an inconvenience when I asked for a correction. The overall attitude was dismissive, making the experience unpleasant. Definitely not worth the hype or a return visit.

I have been coming to this location for years and have had a great meal each time. Thats why I have been recommending Banh Mi Boys to everyone who enjoys the uniqueness of a banh mi or bao the way I do. I ordered a grilled chicken banh mi a few Thursdays ago. Part way into the sandwich, I bit into a bone so hard that the pain shot up into my head. The rest of the sandwich was also riddled with bones. I waited weeks for the tooth discomfort to stop. It didnt. As of yesterday, Im $1500 in for dental bills and more to come...not to mention time off work for the appointments. I was in the restaurant business for 15 years. Hard work...and tough business. I think hard before writing any review. I know these reviews can have consequences. This is an absolutely careless way to run a food service business. I will no longer be going to Banh Mi Boys and I write this review as a warning to other potential customers...especially ones without a dental plan.

Banh Mi Boys makes an okay sandwich, but considering how good the options are nearby, I doubt Ill be back. Toronto has too many delicious Banh Mi options for me to settle for just okay.

Delicious pork belly Bao, highly recommend

Grilled pork banh mi is really really good. The braised beef is OK. Staff were friendly, good cheap prices and good quality good for a quick bite.

I ve been eating here for years and I wouldn t be surprised at all if they close down for good anytime soon. They ve never really had any customer service per se, but the portion and taste was decent and it was quite cheap so it was all good for me. But the quality has been on a steady decline meanwhile it s getting more expensive, which hey I get it, everything is expensive now, but now they can t even get an order right. I hate parsley cilantros and I only had to tell them at the time of ordering in the past and it would ve been fine, but now I need to confirm again at the counter after ordering and they would still get it wrong more than half of the time, yeah I just don t think their price and portion is worth it for me anymore.

Great tasting and fast service.

Got the fried chicken Bao and it was the perfect thing. Great fresh ingredients and the flavor was outstanding! The service was good too the people working there are so nice! The only reason I didn t go 5 stars was the fries were very underdone. Mind you it was closing time and they still generously served us but still, otherwise so good!!

It was Best lunch for your ... Sadly the last two times, not so much. Bread was completely different and worse for it. No longer is diakon in the pickled veg. No jalapeno option, just Thai chilli like no one wants that, especially that much. I Loved Bahn mi boys but this new product will not get me too return. Sorry. Really disappointed.

Great place !

As a real viet person, I wouldn t call this authentic Banh mi (controversial opinion). It s a little too polished and almost like gentrified toy food with a kiss of Korean influence. Maybe that s a compliment depending on your taste. To be fair, there s nothing wrong with the Banh mi. It will taste delicious to the untrained tongue. But the aftertaste for a viet person is a longing for something more with soul. My feedback is to add a lot more char to the meat and make it less Korean influenced in flavour. The bread should also be skinnier for a real street food look. Finally, they mayo tastes like Hellman s. It should be a fattier , yolk based style mayo. Maybe it is the real mayo, but it doesn t taste like what you d expect on the streets of Ho Chi Minh. The carrots also need to be more sour for that tangy pop. Service is fast and nice though.

Sandwich tasted ok, but I found a small iron ball (ball bearing? buckshot? too big to be birdshot, not that thats how chickens are killed anyways) in the chicken that I nearly cracked my molar on. It is dense and metallic, not a peppercorn.

Amazing sandwiches. Calamari is very very tasty. 5 spice pork belly is so good. Anything here is flavorful. Update: after so many years, I still think calamari bahn mi is the best. I crave it. Dove spice pork belly has become thinner, unfortunately. But fortunately you can ask for a thick cut, with extra money. I think its decent, as the prices stayed the same.

Worse place we walked in and ordered on the machine waited 20min being the only customer here and they literally did not make our food at all. When we finally checked they just shrugged say they didn t check that some new orders got printed out while 2 out of the 3 looked stone at 12pm. How do these people deserve to get a job in the first place?

Great place. Lots of options, fast and tasty.

Some items better than others. Kimchi fries are the bomb

Soo good! I get the chk on steamed bao with medium spice. The garnish is simple but a delicious combination. My friend Tina showed me this spot way back when! ^.^

This place was my very first bahn mi experience about 5 years ago and it was so delicious that Ive been dreaming about it for years. The city where I live in the US doesnt have great options and Ive been trying all the bahn mi I can find, hoping to find something to fill the void, but alas, nothing has ever even come close to being as delicious and heavenly as these ones. So once I found out I would be visiting Toronto again I immediately knew this was one place I could not miss out on! Vegetarian options: the tofu bahn mi is divine! perfect in every way

Very good bahn mi!

This used to be an easy 5 stars. Still good but has gone a bit downhill. For starters, whyd they get rid of the extra spicy habanero option? That was delicious. Even more disappointing is the hottest option (jalapenos) is legit not spicy. Last 2 times I ordered, I couldnt taste the spice. Fried chicken Bao was decent but used to be bigger and juicier. Pork belly Bao was tough and a bit dry. Squid taco and banh mi still fire tho! While still good, Im always a bit disappointed... because I remember what it was. Ahhh. Those summers in 2016. Banh mi boys to the rescue. Those were the days...

Every single thing we tried was incredible!

Very tasty, fair prices for large portions. Kimchi fries are unique. Banh Mi sandwiches are loaded. This place is very busy with delivery and take-out orders, but we persisted and sat inside in the small interior area to eat our lunch after shopping in Chinatown. Had to get a box to take the other halves of our sandwiches back to our hotel. Yummy! Vegetarian options: Many vegetarian options available - just ask. Dietary restrictions: Dairy-free and lactose-free are options available.

Amazing place and amazing food!

Heavenly

I will never NOT go to BMB every time I am in Toronto, no matter what. The Five Spice Pork Belly Steamed Bao and the Squid taco are what my dreams are made of. It had been consistently perfect each and every time and I cant wait for my next trip.

Super tasty banh mi. Thanks for lunch!

It was good.

Squid was almost raw, got a refund, and belly ill from the uncooked squid

banh mi boys is still as good today as it was 10 years ago. the OG location is no exception. lemongrass pork banh mi was fresh and delicious and prices have remained reasonable. owners need to address the smell in the dining area though. smells like a washroom at the moment. otherwise thank you for keeping the city fed!

Banh Mi Boys is a reliable favourite. Between the elevated banh mis and unique Kimchi fries, they serve some of the best Asian fusion fast food around, and at very reasonable prices as well!

Nice location thats been there for 10+ years

High quality, low cost, large size. I m shocked with how quality the food was given the cost. If you re in the neighbourhood and need a quick lunch this is an excellent spot. The bread was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.

Great sandwiches!

Very fresh and delicious with an affordable price

Tofu banh mi was pretty boring, kimchi fries were good, pork belly bao was good but could have had more flavor. Overall good but not amazing, friendly staff and decent space

update: they added some nice options, an affordable $13 meal w/ 2 baos and fries or small salad and drink, and a salad side is back at $6 too. portions are still good.

Its delicious

Hair in food

The banh mi is fresh and flavorful and doesnt skimp out on the meat! The bread is a bit soft, which makes it easier to eat but I prefer it to be a bit crunchier

I ve been coming to this place for years, travelling an hour to get here. The food is usually a 10+ but coming here the past 6+ times have been a bad experience. Cold food, rushed out before closing and inaccurate orders have turned us off completely. Repeat Customer lost. If you want to close earlier change your hours instead of telling customers to get out quickly. Thx

Great banh mi sandwich if you are looking for something quick and delicious.

Great Vietnamese sandwiches! Time and time again, I ve always come back to this place. I always get the squid bahn mi, and its absolutely delicious. The sweet potato fries with the mayo dipping sauce are also out of this world. Probably my favorite fries in all of toronto! Kimchi fries along with the braised beef bao, are a must try as well

Decent place. It wasnt the most clean I would say but the service was fast. They dont have a lot of dine in tables so takeout is a better option. I liked the tofu Bahn Mi along with sweet potato fries. Others in my group got the regular fries and grilled chicken Bahn mi and they werent too pleased with it. Vegetarian options: Tofu Bahn Mi

The pork belly bao is

Bao was great! Fried chicken all the way!

They make such a good food! The kimchi fries are so good! The chicken bahn mi is amazing! The fried chicken bao is also amazing! It s places like these that make me love, Toronto.

Solid lunch spot, can t beat the price, really tasty sandwich and good bah Mi too surprisingly. Kind of slow even when not busy but overall can t complain. Good fast food or takeout spot.

Delicious!

Quite Pricey for tacos, the banh mi was very fatty though, also I asked for no spice and mine ended up with a jalapeño in it very weird since that s not even on the menu

Food is good but nothing special. Staff is friendly but took a little while to get my food while it wasnt busy.

The subs and bao were sooo delish Pork belly is the yummiest Get it spicy Food : 5/5

Our first time having Banh mi sandwiches...they were fantastic! Great value for the money.

It was the lunch rush, but the wait was quite long. Other than that the food was very good and well priced.

Crowded lunch time, as you would expect. Food was really nice, service cordial and efficient

The best banh mi ! They have a great selection and original recipes, its delicious!

Delicious sandwiches. I really recommend trying.

The bahn mis were OK, but I really enjoyed the fries and the steamed baos. Especially the pulled pork bao.

Awesome chicken bao , yummy . The place is always busy and you have to wait a little for order to get ready but overall all the menu is a must try .

Delicious Banh Mi, great price. Service was a bit slow when I was there, but the food made up for it.

The fried chicken Bao and Kimchi fries were good. I actually love the food here but the staff in the back kept using phones while cooking and the dining room was so gross.

Good fresh food. Heavy on meat. Recommend the bao.

Pulled pork steamed bao

food is ok but the place is outdated

The food is fresh the preparation is efficient and the customer service is impeccable most importantly the food is fantastic I would highly recommend

Fantastic sandwiches. Groovy atmosphere with some great tunes. My kids are already asking to go back. Definitely recommend. Food

we were craving bao buns and these hit the spot. the tofu one was top notch - super crispy and all the veggies were fresh and crunchy. didn t love the kimchi on my fries though.

Been to this location twice in my life when visiting Toronto, great experience both times. The staff is friendly and give awesome recommendations. The food is amazing the Pork Belly Bao was really good, even better adding jalapeños! Everything on the menu I ve tried so far is fantastic, if your eating inside get there before the lunch rush it gets crazy in there.

It is a very laid back vibe, dont expect anyone to care too much about your order. I did not like the smell coming up the service hallway and that is something I value quite a bit in a facility I expect to eat in. All in all the baos and banh mi is good, cleanliness would warrant a better rating.

Its a hole in the wall, cheap food but very good and really different food. I will definitely go back again. Not a place to impress a date a a place to have good tasting food that isnt a greasy burger.

Came here for lunch on a Thursday afternoon with a friend. Food came out quickly and at good quality considering it was peak lunch rush. I got a chicken banh mi and sweet potato fries, while my friend got a tofu fries, and we were both happy with our food. Some of the tables were a bit dirty (crumbs, etc), since all the staff were busy serving, but they were cleaned soon after the queue eased off. Bathrooms downstairs are also decently maintained.

Grilled pork was tasty, also kimchi poutine. The pulled pork is delicious. (Similar smokey flavor that reminds me of dried salmon fillets from the Northwest coast)

Honestly so disappointed with my entire experience with this restaurant. Ordered over Uber eats because it was recommended by a friend. I ended up having to cancel the order because I entered the wrong address and wanted to use my Uber eats gift card. I cancelled the order with in 2-3 minutes no more and the restaurant has decided to charge me the full 40.00. I completely understand having a cancellation fee but to charge me the full amount when I m more than sure the food was not prepared within that time of 2 minutes. So disappointed to be out 40 bucks and not even get to try the food.

I was at another location in the past and thought it was great but today I did not find our sandwiches anything special.

Tastes so much better than the one on Yonge st!

I tried the 5 spice pork belly Bao ona. Wednesday afternoon, it was super delicious! Mine was a takeout order so I was pretty happy with the quick service. The restaurant was pretty crowded when I went in and I will definitely try to have a sit down lunch/dinner soon. :)

When I go, I always get the fried chicken banh. There is so much flavour, from the bread to the sauce and the veggies. If you just need a quick bite to eat, this is a great place. If you like spice, all spice levels will be ok for you.

Great food. Good prices and fast service

Bahn Mi. Whats not to love?

Good food, good price, the atmosphere is not the best but in general, if you are traveling through Toronto and your budget is tight, this place is one of the best options to eat.

Great food at a reasonable price. Also has some vegetarian options

Loved it! A fresh bahn mi goes a long way. It was busy but manageable wait time. Next time were in T.O Ill try some more for sure!

Really solid sandwich for the price!

Wow! Just, Wow! Definitely highly recommend!

Always delicious Banh Mi and great Kimchi Fries!

Really excellent food here

The food was delicious! We got grilled pork bánh mì, steamed báo, braised beef bao, kim chi poutine and great service.

Firstly the places to sit at are dirty, floor is dirty too. The food when order comes automatically in a take out format even if you are eating there. The server at the counter laughed when I asked if they are Washroom. Now on the food, the fries are there the driest fries I ve even had, they lying on the counter behind the server. They looked very sad. They horrible. Moving on to the sandwich I ordered the pulled pork, it was bad. I did not like the taste that was very dry too. I hope do something to fix it, cause I ve eaten at one of these, before and it was amazing.

Good food. Kind of a small place. A bit cramped. Not many tables and they are small. One person should order while the other tries to nab a table lol The service was friendly. The kimchi fries and chicken banh mi were yummy. Parking: Parking costs $4/hour on Queen West. May the finding parking odds be ever in your favour!

Good banh mi and bao. Simple and delicious! Priced right.

Quick service and delicious food, especially the Bao. :)

Good food, can be busy at times

Delicious bahn mi!

Service is just too slow. The store wasn t busy but I waited almost 20 minutes for a sandwich and fries. The store needs to cleaned. It was dirty with garbage on the floor. Too bad because otherwise the food was good.

food is great for 5 bucks, but they need to clean the seats more often. looks unclean Food

Arrived today and ordered. Only to find out they hadn t prepped for the day. They said sorry we will have to cook the proteins . Waited 20 mins and said I want to cancel and they said it s coming now. 10mins more still no food. They were not ready for service today despite taking orders and causing a pileup of people.

Love their grilled sandwich Steamed Bao Sandwich Their Sweet Potato fries are sooo good!!! Food : 5/5

Long time customer revisiting. Fries are still the bomb

I ate delicious and plentiful bahn mi at a reasonable price

Pork taste. Yes. I didnt like it, probably the taste of one of the spices or vegetables bothered me. The chicken sandwich was better. It is probably very tasty, but the taste was not to my liking. I didnt like the cooked chicken either. The hall could be more fragrant and clean.

We previously ordered from here a few years ago and it was subpar quality. We thought to try here again hoping that the prior experience was just a one-time dismal experience. We placed a pre-order for 45 banh mi sandwiches (pork, chicken, beef and veg) for lunch. Sandwiches were skimpy, salty and missing cilantro. While this is a fusion banh mi style establishment, the flavours were still lacking. Its ok if youre in a crunch but still not definitely worth the hype.

We went to this place just after opening a few days ago. All the tables were dirty, and when I sat down, there was sauce on the bench seating, which I sat in. Clearly they didnt clean from the night before. The place smelled of sewage, or something going bad. Storefront glass was dirty and cigarette butts along the front storefront as well. No pride in ownership and no concern for the customer when it is in this condition. We bought 3 items and had bites of each. Only finished one and threw 2 out since they were so substandard. I dont know why anyone goes here, but we will never return.

Delicious food and great value

Amazing food choices

Excellent option for an affordable meal. Always fresh and portions are a perfect size.

Mediocre

The Kimchi fries are so good Im going to cry

Recently moved out West. Only thing I miss about Toronto is Banh Mi Boys.

Delicious food, very good price but the sit down area has a bit of a smell

Grilled chicken sandwich was delicious. It travelled well too. No soggy sandwich after 1 hour in the car.

great banh mi and bao sandwiches, also the kimchi poutine with pulled pork always hits.

Best banh mi I ve ever had in my life so far

The kalbi beef taco is absolutely delicious, and my go-to order here. The beef is tender, add in the texture of the crunch from the cabbage, carrots, and kimchi creates a delicious combination of flavors.

Food is always good. Excellent!

Been coming here at least once per year since I found out about this place in 2018 and it s usually pretty good. Always fresh and delicious with kind staff, Just noticed a slight decline in quality

Very tasty food served very quickly. Highly recommended!

Came with friends, the food was great! I highly recommend the pork options, as well as the kimchi fries. Overall amazing location.

The banh mi here has a lot of ingredients. Its also much juicier and more flavorful than the Vietnamese version. It may be too much for one person to eat. I highly recommend this as a sandwich to eat in Canada.

Always happy when I get to eat at Bánh Mi Boys. They never disappoint. Squid tacos are a great choice. The tofu b o are always amazing. Pork belly bánh mì hits the spot. Already looking forward to the next time.

Order the club on the secret menu. Kinchi fries are great The Banh Mi are mediocre

it was okay the lemongrass tofu was yum, like a dish itself. but there are honestly not many ingredients - bread tofu and carrots (plus sprinkles of cilantro). i expected more veggies out of a veg option. mostly important, the bread they use is white fluffy bread, not baguette

Keep it fresh team... The atmosphere feels like too much traffic caused the place to become worn down. But great food place and staff. My fav place for the modern take of Banh Mi

one of my fave quick lunch spots

They have amazing sandwiches! Veggie option is not ideal, but the meat is great!

Great Baos

good place to have a snack, but nothing special. Maybe this is my personal body reaction, but I felt bad after. Food

Great food and cant complain about the price. Fast service too

Super yummy banh mi! Been coming back here a few times now and I would highly recommend the grilled pork banh mi. I always get takeout though since the seating area is a little cramped.

Food here is really good and really fresh, I had a chance to try the Grilled Pork Banh Mi and it was delicious, the server who took my order at the time, Sotee was very friendly and courteous. Kid-friendliness: Kid Friendly menu

This is one of my favorites in Toronto. The sandwiches are always fresh and tasty, the price is excellent for the quality you receive. Service is always good although sometimes its hard to find a table but this is something that you expect after you tried their food.

This is my go to lunch spot. I cant get enough of their Banh Mi sandwiches. Always delicious and super affordable compared to the places around Queen St East.

Whenever Im in the area, I get at least two fried chicken steamed bao and sweet potato fries. Never disappoints.

They have the best bah mi in the city. Loved every single menu items I tried still. Food

Been coming here since it was a concept store, and its still a solid spot for modern banhmi sandwiches. Place your order and wait for your name to be called to pick up at the back counter. Highly recommend the fried chicken bao, 5 spice pork belly, Bulgogi beef tacos, Ask for the spicy sauce and jalapenos!

Food is always served fresh and consistent

Banh Mi Boys is a staple of Queen and Spadina. Has given me and my teammates numerous positive lunch experiences!

Great price, value for money. Always consistent

Pork belly banh mi (meh. Bread is stale. Meat is dry. The pickles are bland

Te best Vietnamese in Toronto

Driest sandwich I have every put in my mouth. Took one bite and thought my taste buds were experiencing a drought. I had to whip out some tzatziki sauce in my fridge to try and save myself from dehydration but failed miserably. Its like the sandwich bread and meat combined has sucked all the moister it touched like a vacuum chamber.