Banh Mi Ba Le Victoria in Victoria

Loved it fresh and wholesome

The best Bahn Mi

Really friendly people, really excellent Banh mi!

I LOVE THIS PLACE. family owned and operated. Best banh mi on this entire island. A MUST stop. Thank you for delicious food and incredible service every visit :)

This place is the best, they always make my tofu bahm mi super fast and it always tastes amazing. Service is very good. Good for vegans!

Great tasting Banh Mi, fast service and decent prices.

Very friendly, good value and tasty!

Very nice food, not very clean, but friendly service

Theres no shortage of excellent Vietnamese food in Victoria, and this location is a great example! Sandwiches are hot, delicious and served with a napkin already in the bag; ticks all the boxes! I love getting lunch here, and its in the perfect location for an afternoon downtown.

Sparse, underwhelming filling. I expect the protein to pop, not be dry, and for more veg. Bread to filling ratio was way to high. We had a chicken and a pork. Both showed the same flaws.

Tried 4 subs the Lemon Grass chicken, vegan, pork, and cold cut. The vegan surprised me and honestly was the best tasting Banh mi of the bunch. Food

Food is good, service is fast. Great place to grab lunch. Vegetarian options: There are 3 veggie options one of which is listed as vegan.

Had my 1st bahn mi here before my Vietnam trip this fall. Its was so good!! The nicest people own the place too.

I rarely eat out for lunch but when I do Banh Mi is my go to. Best sandwich, best service. And best Vegetarian options!! My mouth Waters just thinking about their sandwiches. Thanks for filling my belly Banh Mi team!

Ordinary banh mi taste level

Amazing authentic Vietnamese subs served by a friendly, family-oriented owner. Chatty and engaging with customers, its no surprise they have a pretty loyal following.

I ordered the #5 cold cut special and everything tasted fresh and delicious!! The owners are also very friendly and helpful. I highly recommend!!

Incredible food at ridiculously low prices. You can taste the love! <3 Vegetarian options: Great options for vegetarians and vegans Food : 5/5 |

Great little hole in the wall. Good sandwiches. A few fun drinks in the cooler, enjoy!

Delicious! Fast service, and plenty of tasty vegan protein options. Definitely check this place out!!

I love the warm meat ball sub. Fresh cilantro marinated daikon. Super good price, super friendly owners. It s my favourite Vietnamese sub place in town.

Very good Vietnamese subs,. Friendly people. Got #9 lemongrass chicken, #5 cold cut special, I did find the flavor of both of these exceptional.

Nothing but smiles and great customer service anytime I go in! Highly recommend!

The Banh mi was amazing! Got the vegan chicken one and it is absolutely the best sandwich in Victoria. By far. The veg spring roll was delicious too!

Super delicious, reasonably priced and friendly atmosphere. They also have amazing vegan options!

Love their grilled pork!

perfect bahn mi. very nice ppl. very clean. very good. i eat here like every day basically.

I had the lemon grass chicken. Everything was very fresh tasting. Nice sandwich. No bathroom, its being renovated!

This is my favorite place in Victoria. I come here probably once a week, maybe more. I cant recommend this shop higher. They re always incredibly kind, and the food is amazing and reasonably priced as well as fast. If I could rate them higher than 5 stars I would.

The best banh mi! I absolutely loved the pork banh mi I had - super authentic, straightforward and delicious. Great owners too.

Best Vietnamese sandwiches in Victoria hands down !

Only sandwiches . No peanut sauce for salad rolls. A few other options would be nice . Food was tasty .

when I tell the owners are the sweetest human beings I mean it!!! besides being super friendly, their banh mi is the best on this island.

Will definitely recommend if you re craving bahn mi. I quite enjoyed that the bread was warm and toasted. Would ve appreciated a little more meat and perhaps a bit more sauce but nonetheless it was quite good.

I got the vegan lemongrass chicken. Only $9.50. It was a lovely lunch, perfect for the summer. Filling but not heavy, will definitely be going back

I dont get to this spot as often as I would like but a few times a month I get a craving for lemongrass chicken bahn mi and vietnamese coffee that only ba le can satisfy! Food is always on point, lovely owners and excellent value! I cant reccomend enough

Delicious viet subs! I got the Cold Cut Dat Biet sandwich. The bread had a nice crispy outer and soft chewy interior. The pickled garnish had really nice flavors and tied the sandwich together. The portion was big and the price was good. If you are in the area, it is definitely worth a stop for a quick bite. There are a few tables inside and the place was clean.

Good veggies, good vegan chicken Vegetarian options: Vegan options Food : 5/5 |

The food is tasty, the vegan option is appreciated, but it doesn t fill at all and for 10 bucks it s not a good deal. Im still hungry while typing this.

Best Banh MI you will ever eat!!

Super tasty banh mi sandwiches (with actual Vietnamese baguettes), very friendly staff, definitely worth visiting!

Delicious, quick, cool art on the walls.

Favorite bamh mis downtown! Authentic, great value and delicious. Casual spot but owners provide great service (wiping down tables even when busy etc). Check it out!

Good food owners are nice too

Delicious sandwiches!

Minced pork, grilled pork and Vegan chicken banh mi was amazing!!! Great service with a family run vibe. The bread was perfectly toasted and everything was so fresh. Thank you for a great experience, well be back

Best banh mi in town by far.

Delicious! Original banh mi with ice coffee

Feel homesick when eating Banh Mi Xiu Mai

One of the best Banh Mis Ive ever had! The meatball special was a favorite.

I got the number 7 banh mi and it was great! Definitely drop in for a quick banh mi for the other days

Best subs in town hands down..great friendly service

Ive tried everything on the menu and have never been disappointed!!! Friendly, affordable, and delicious!!!

The vegan chicken is so good I almost walked back in and bought another one before finishing the first one....

My favourite lunch place. Great fast service.

Super friendly staff with great tasting food. Always stopping by when i m in the area

My girlfriend has told me how much she loved Bahn Mi since travelling SE Asia and how much I would love it. She was craving it so we looked around and picked this place because of how authentic it looked, the excellent reviews, and the many vegan/vegetarian options (my gf is vegetarian). Overall we were quite impressed!! I got the crispy pork and she got the vegan chicken both were delicious! Bun was toasted just right with a perfect balance of crisp, fresh toppings. We also got some fresh salad rolls and the peanut sauce was spot on!! Only paid $8 for each which is a very reasonable price for how filling and tasty they were. The lady working there was very pleasant and food was made quickly. Definitely will be back!

I had the classic cold cut bahn mi (#5) and it hit the spot for lunch. Id pass on the $5 add-on for the combo - not much of a deal for a can of pop and a spring roll, but thats just me. I might try the meatball special next time I come around!

SOO good. The vegetarian options are amazing and the thai ice tea makes me want to cry from happiness. Im literally obsessed with this restaurant

I cant say enough good things about Ba Le! The staff are lovely and friendly. Food is delicious, fast and reasonably priced. Just thinking about those sandwiches now is making me hungry :)

Banging banh Mi for a banging price

Great value! The staff is always really friendly and the service is very fast.

Delicious banh mi, they also make tasty smoothies. The husband and wife who run this restaurant are also very kind and hard working. I would recommend pretty much anything off the menu.

So delicious, and reasonably priced.

Best banh mi, love going here for lunch. Great value too.

By far the best place for a quick, tasty, and cheap sandwhich in town. Owners are incredibly friendly. Theres a few other Vietnamese places in the area that think its ok to raise their prices by $8-9 a dish.

Really great lemongrass chicken bahn mi! One of the best places in the city for bahn mi. And such a convenient area to stop for lunch. Seating area inside is nice and take away option is quick and easy (and delicious).

Just tried 2 (of the 4 available) vegan bahn mi options at Bahn Mi Ba Le downtown and would 10/10 recommend. We ve been searching for our go-to place and have experienced a couple flops. Not Ba Le - it was yummmmmmm so good. We had the tofu (#3) and vegan chicken(#11).

Great quality and amazing prices! Their service is also top notch.

I m Vietnamese and this is the only place in Victoria that I go when I crave my Vietnamese bánh mì. My favourite is the cold cut special. And try their dessert called Chè, those are my favourite dessert.

Special mention is that the bread is toasted very crispy. The fillings are also fresh and delicious. The store is neatly furnished and the service staff are friendly.

So good, so cheap, so nice! The owners are absolutely amazingly nice and make the most delicious Banh Mi at cheap prices! And its so big usually my partner and I split one and just bring some fruit for lunch!

Delicious, fairly priced sandwiches. The bbq pork is extra good especially with extra protein.

Great vegan chicken Vietnamese sandwich! Yum! And great local art :) Vegetarian options: Yummy vegan chicken Vietnamese sandwich!

The texture of the baguette was great, and portion size was generous. Got the lemongrass chicken but found the flavour to be completely lacking? I was asked if I wanted jalapeños but I think they forgot to add this as it wasn t spicy at all. The fresh spring was just okay and was filled with a lot of lettuce, I think it is missing a mix of leafy herbs to enhance the flavour.

Great service, called ahead and they had my order ready when I got there. Got the vegan chicken and lemongrass chicken subs. I would have sworn the vegan one was real chicken if I didn t have the real deal to compare. Both were delicious and decently priced. Would highly recommend.

Awesome fresh tasting subs! Great service!

Amazing sub. Would have taken a picture but I ate it too fast.

Best tofu bang mi! A new favorite spot. Wonderful service too. Cant wait to go back.

We ordered the Grilled pork and their Vietnamese bacon subs and they were both excellent! The staff was extremely friendly. We will be back :)

One of our favourite lunchtime places on the island. Great food and friendly service at this cute little family owned and operated Vietnamese sandwich shop in the heart of downtown Victoria. Always a winner!

Amazing meats, fresh veg/herbs, perfect baguette, prepared quickly at a great price

Great experience all round, look forward to going back.

Most authentic and tasty banh mi you can find in Vic! You get the most bang for your bucks!

I asked the owner to make me 2 sandwiches, his choice, and we ended getting the Lemongrass Chicken and Grilled Pork. Both were amazing as well as the owner (and his wife?) being lovely folks. My wife has been to Vietnam and said that they were top tier Banh Mi, highly recommended!

Like having your favorite Vietnamese dish in a crusty fresh baguette. I just had #2 and Im coming back for #4!

Great spot for vegetarian / vegan banh mi! They are introducing new vegan dishes all the time. I go here for the spicy vegan chicken or classic tofu sandwich. Always fast, fresh, and delicious!

Best Bahn Mi in town, and huge bonus for being vegan!

EXCELLENT vegan banh mi with multiple fake meat options. Delicious!

This is a sandwich your mouth is waiting for. Carnivores have converted to the vegan spicy chicken . I saw it.

I tried a Banh Mi from this restaurant for the first time and was pleasantly surprised at how delicious it was! Made to order within a few minutes, the bread was perfectly crispy on the outside and the meat was flavorful, juicy and cooked perfectly! Will definitely be back.

We were delighted to discover this vegetarian / vegan banh mi place in downtown Victoria. I love Vietnamese sandwich. I had the spicy chicken banh mi. Its tasty. One sandwich is $7.5 which is quite reasonable.

These Vietnamese subs are absolutely delicious!! My go-to is spicy lemongrass chicken with extra pickled veggies. Everything is so fresh and tasty, and the bread is divine. Prices are excellent, too. I HIGHLY recommend!

Really great authentic banh mi. Pickled daikon an inspired choice.

I can see why they have such good reviews. The staff are awesome and the food is top notch.

Great Banh Mi every time. Super nice people. Favourite...#5!

Super delicious everytime!!! Wish they deliver, I would order all the time!! Great vegan bánh mì, especially bò bít t t chay. Hope they continue to have more vegan choices in the future. Also very nice customer service!! Go here instead of Subway, u wouldnt be dissappoint!!

Solid solid solid. Authentic. $8-10 for an excellent banhmi. Now I m curious about their iced coffee.

Friendly warm service and super tasty viet subs! Will rival and even beat any big city viet sub joint. And that bread is so light and flaky! A must try and the pork subs are amazing. Glad to see vegan and veggie options for my family. So yummy and reminds me of my travels to Viet Nam!

Good Banh Mi sandwiches! Try the grilled pork or the lemongrass chicken, tasty!

Great food, great people, great prices. Cant say enough good about them.

Friendly and fast

Awesome bahn mi, I always get the grilled pork. Owners are friendly, price is right. I come back every couple weeks. Love it

I love the grilled pork banh mi. Pâté and extra jalapeños make it even better.

Ba Lein so hard ************ wanna find me Love the spot. Its chill and quiet and thats exactly what I need on my lunch breaks. Prices are great are portions are ideal. Buns are crispy and ingredients are fresh, and thats how you know its an authentic Viet sub. I come here at least a couple times a week, sometimes twice in one day.

Heard a lot about this place and couldn t wait to try but it wasn t good as I expected. Both banh mi and the grilled pork were so dry

The first time I went here I remember being unimpressed and confused about the positive reviews. I believe I had tried the grilled pork. However, due to Covid and dining restraints I have been back twice and tied the cold cut and viet bacon sub. I m very happy with these subs and baguettes they are served on, soft and crispy. Definitely worth checking out this little shop.

I got the grilled pork banh mi and it was absolutely delicious I should have gotten 2.

The banh mi I ordered was delicious, especially the bread. Probably one of the best subs Ive ever had. The service was fantastic and the owners/staff genuinely appreciated our business. Will 100% be going back next time Im downtown.

Very good service! I stumbled upon this place while walking around downtown and thought I would give it a shot. I ordered the pork ban mi and iced milk coffee. The coffee was superb with such a powerful coffee flavor that was followed by a delicious sweet taste leaving me wanting more. To say the least I was happy and awake at his point. The sandwich consisted of some of the best bread I have ever had. So fresh and delicious it was clear the quality was high. The rest of the ban mi was very good and full of flavour. A great meal but even greater service. Very friendly and happy to serve me I could tell they care about their food and customers. Overall a fantastic experience run by great people serving delicious food and drink. This is a must try if you are looking to support good food and business!

The best! These sandwiches are SO delicious! If you havent had a Vietnamese sub, try one today! If you have, you havent had one this good. Im from Toronto, there are tons of shops that sell similar Vietnamese subs there, Id eat them a couple days a week - but NONE come even CLOSE to Ba Le. They are doing it right, its the best thing youll eat in a long time.

Absolutely love this place. Really good bánh mì made with fresh vegetables, delicious baguette, and tasty meat. My favourite is the #6 with no sauce. They have the best Vietnamese spring rolls in Victoria. The owners are very friendly as well! Highly recommend it.

Skilled sandwich making. Delicious food. Very friendly hosts.

Fresh, good flavour, great value, friendly service

Best Banh Mi in town! Cant beat great people and service. Freshly made and not pre-packaged. I always order extra and throw it in the toaster oven to warm them up still tastes great!

Fantastic sandwiches from friendly staff. Fresh ingredients, lots of options and variety. Try the smoothies, the mango is killer. Very clean and covid conscious.

Meh. Baguette was good but filling was lacking substance, especially for the price.

Solid sandwich for lunch.

About time a great authentic banh mi place opened in Victoria! The smoothies and che are unreal

So glad that a good banh mi place has finally opened up in Victoria. The sandwiches here were great and the thai iced tea and salad rolls were pretty good too. Very fresh, tasty, and reasonably priced.

Fast service, good food, relatively inexpensive.

Amazing food

Unreal! One of my new favourite lunch spots!

Been going to the original location on Fraser & Kingsway since I was a wee one. So happy to see it branched over to Victoria! Awesome, fresh pate and bread, friendly owners. Will always be my go to for authentic Vietnamese banh mi. Check it out

So happy to see Ba Le in Victoria! Used to go to the store in Vancouver. We order#5 sandwich with iced milk coffee. Great food and lovely staff! Best Vietnamese sandwiches in town!

My go to place for Authentic Viet Subs & Viet iced coffee. So glad its finally here in Victoria! Used to have to buy sandwiches whenever in Vancouver. Highly Recommended!

Hands down the BEST banh mi shop! Must try when in town! Owners Phil and Emily are super nice folks!! 100% recommend.

Finally there is a great and affordable banh mi place in Victoria. The breads are nice and crunchy, combining with the butter, meat and fresh vegetables making these sandwich sandwiches so tasty. Make it a combo with salad rolls are highly recommended.

One of my friend told me there was a new ba le restaurant open on fort street so before I went I would spend like minimum $20 to $30 dollars I paid for my parking ticket for 90 minute it cost me $5 dollars make sure to have enough time to enjoy my food but turned out I only spent $7 dollars for a sandwich . because I have never seen this kind of terrible service. okay at first when I got in to the restaurant there was no body come to me ask me oh say something and there was no instructions sign for customers until i got a menu from the counter 10 minute after I wanted to order my food when I looked at the kitchen a man saw me and he kind of like yell at me from the kitchen if you want to order come up here the was no please in the sentence bad. Attitude that was a bad experience ever had and something that I want to let you know I saw a sandwich maker had a break about 10 minute he sat next to my table after he finished his sandwich do you know how he cleaned his table he wiped the table with his hand with no cloth everything off the table and he got back to make you a sandwich wear with no gloves not very hygiene no senitze the table at all I dont know this guy has a food safe oh no but I dult it Im not coming back again not recommend

This place makes me so happy. Good sandwich and spring roll combo. I usually get the meatball & cold cut. Very reasonably priced!

Every great restaurant has a secret sauce. This place basically just uses soy sauce lol. The sandwiches here are decent but definitely not mouth watering-make-u-wanna-come-back-for-more good. The bread is really soft and doughy, seems as if they put too much yeast or flour or..idk. Could use some more taste as the overall sandwich is a little dry but for the price, i guess u could find worse. Overall I would say this place is not bad and i would try again..but not more than once a month or so.

Ordered and enjoyed the subs with different flavours multiple times. Nice choice at DT lunch rush hour. Staffs are friendly.

Visited Ba-Le for the first time today and know itll become a favourite lunch spot. The subs are so good! The bread is so amazing! Highly recommend!!

OMG! Best banh mi in Victoria hands down!

Great sandwiches, friendly staff and delicious iced tea reasonably priced

Great food, very reasonable prices and very quick service. I will definately come back.

Ive been craving a good Bahn Mi since a great trip to Vietnam this year - and Ba le is definitely it. These are the best Bahn Mi Ive had on Vancouver Island and Im so glad theyre open downtown. Definitely a frequent lunch spot for me. Great quality and value for price.

Great banh mi sandwiches, for super affordable prices. Nice folks working there too. The perfect quick lunch stop.

Best vietnamese subs in town

Terrific Banh Mi!!!

A delicious, if slightly expensive, sandwich! There are no truly cheap bahn mis in Victoria so this may be the best value in town. Great bread, great pickled veg, addictive sauce.

Best Banh Mi place Ive found in Victoria. Reasonably priced overall but cheap for the area. They have a veg option.

Absolutely amazing food, friendly welcoming service, and the price will absolutely floor you. How they packed that much flavor and personality into their food, and kept the cost so low- truly something this city was in desperate need of.

The best banh mi Ive ever had! Just go there and get yourself like 5 and have a nice day! Thank you Ba le Deli.

Tried for the first time today. Delicious! Bread was great as were the fillings (had #10, cold cut and meatball). Staff were very friendly and welcoming, created a warm atmosphere. Will definitely be back!

Always friendly service, amazing food, homey atmosphere. Coming here is always worth it!

Good flavours, excellent bread and decent prices. Ive had most of their sandwiches and all were tasty. Gets a little busy at lunch time but orders come up fast and the line disappears quickly. My favorite is the traditional cold cut sandwich.

Wow! Amazing quality and flavour at a totally reasonable price point. Friendly helpful staff. Try this place!

Fantastic spot to grab a quick bite.

I bought the $6 meatball banh mi. After we ordered, they boiled the meatballs and heated the bread for us. The bread was crispy, but there wasnt much meat, so it felt like a raw sandwich. The meatballs themselves were delicious, but I gave them 2 stars because there were too few ingredients.