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Sandwich Spot and Vietnamese Restaurant$$$$
Castro, San Francisco
This sandwich spot is famous for their sandwiches. It's one of the most popular in the city!
"I'm pescatarian so I ordered the crispy tofu and it was really good!"(17 Tips)
"Shaking beef and avocado shake is awesome!"(8 Tips)
"The spring rolls here are amazing - as is the shaking beef banh mi."(18 Tips)
"Get it with an avocado shake or a mango mint smoothie."(4 Tips)
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A hidden gem in the Castro, the sandwiches here are amazing. My faves are the Shaking Beef and Roasted Chicken. Be sure to get a Watermelon Litchi or Avocado Shake to complete the meal. Cheap too!
I like getting crispy tofu and shrimp rolls. They’ll make it fresh. The beef kare kare banh mi with salty shrimp paste is SO GOOD.- Anton ShusterAugust 12, 2014The crispy tofu banh mi has tofu that is shredded for maximum crunch with every bite. You can also get it in a fresh spring roll; both are vegan, as are the avocado or mango-mint shakes.
c0uPJuly 31, 2013It's down the stairs through the Alex's Fitness sign, in case you walked past it several times like me. Super friendly service and good food!
Alberto LopezMay 1, 2017Best sandwich I love it spring rolls are amazing the guys there are nice and no attitude the prices are great.
Get the pork and shrimp spring rolls! They have apple in them! Favorite spring rolls in sf.
Megan MastersAugust 26, 2018The spring rolls are fresh and tasty. The peanut sauce comes warm. Vietnamese coffee a nice treat to compliment the meal.
Afro lynneJuly 12, 2018Love their spring rolls more than sandwiches. Shaken beef was not what I expected, more like a beef brisket sandwich. Excellent avocado shake though!
Some of the tastiest, fastest and most affordable food in the city and served with a smile. Instant favorite for anyone I bring here.
Great vegan options and better ingredients e.g. thai iced tea with blue agave, avocado shake with cane sugar :-)
Best sandwich in San Francisco. Get The Special and add avocado. Dirt cheap. You can't go wrong.- Anton ShusterMarch 21, 2015The Crispy Tofu is a great vegetarian sandwich. Get it with an avocado shake or a mango mint smoothie.
David HuJune 1, 2014The special is a great choice for banh mi lovers. Crispy tofu was also a surprisingly tasty no-meat option.
Alex WoodJanuary 6, 2014Good food, especially considering the price. I highly recommend the chicken sandwich with avocado. Totally worth the extra buck!
kc! BradshawFebruary 20, 2021Very good. The vegan bahn mi and spring rolls are extra tasty. Recommended!
Noah JorgensenJuly 10, 2022the special, shaking beef and fresh spring rolls are all divine, need to try more!
Staff here is friendly, love being able to sit outside and their Thai ice tea delicious!- The spring rolls here are amazing - as is the shaking beef banh mi.
Fiona StripeApril 24, 2016The shrimp and lemongrass pork rolls are very fresh and have lots of flavor!- Leticia SilvaOctober 28, 2014I'm pescatarian so I ordered the crispy tofu and it was really good! I highly recommend it
- Just say "Yes" to the avocado shake. Creamy vegan deliciousness!
Thai iced tea with a crispy tofu bahn mi is my fave order 👌🏻
Viktoriya SavkinaJanuary 3, 2015Sandwiches are good. Not the best Vietnamese subs I had, but the price is good. Really liked their spring rolls!
DebbieMarch 25, 2013The special was good. Cheap! Vietnamese iced coffee was fast and fun but I've had stronger.
Ask about some of their secret sandwiches- like the PCP: pork, chicken, pâté!
I enjoy the shaking beef sandwich and the mango mint drink.
Lilian TellezDecember 9, 2013Don't order the chicken and shrimp primavera rolls, they are filled with a white pasta and only a few chicken/shrimp strips.
Ryan StensonFebruary 25, 2014Avoid the special - weakest banh mi I've had in San Francisco. Flavorless and shredded pork
Any sandwich with an iced coffee is a great way to nurse that hangover.
get the spring rolls if they have them! and don't be a wimp -- put siracha on that sando!
JennyJuly 20, 2015The special is pretty good but the meat texture is weirdly reminiscent of corned beef. Not great as leftovers but too big for one sitting.
The spicy tuna is my favorite, but most things here are great.
crispy tofu bahn mi over the grilled chicken one. ask for extra veggies!
The Special sandwich is pretty good. Also, eat in, outside in a sunny morning.
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- Mon–Sun
- 10:00 AM–9:00 PM
(415) 503-1421
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