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Nhu Lan Bakery

Sandwich Spot and Vietnamese Restaurant$$$$
Ravenswood, Chicago
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    Jessica K.
    "Awesome Vietnamese sandwiches,iced coffee and fresh fruit smoothies!"(17 Tips)
    Fleming
    "Go to Nhu Lan's Bakery and get a delicious #9 (pate and..."(3 Tips)
    Chefs Feed
    "House-baked bread, pâté, ham, pork roll... delicious."(3 Tips)
    Subrosa
    "Lemongrass Tofu is the best."(3 Tips)
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  • Chefs Feed
    Chefs FeedApril 15, 2016
    This is the best bánh mì in Chicago. House-baked bread, pâté, ham, pork roll... delicious. Read more
  • Joerg R.heart icon on user image
    Joerg RingsJanuary 17, 2015
    These sandwiches are amazing! And cheap! Didn't look like much, but this place is incredible!
  • Aly A.
    Aly AndrewsSeptember 30, 2014
    The avocado smoothie is delicious, but giant! Perfect on a warm afternoon. You might want to share this with a friend.
  • Derek R.
    Derek RamosSeptember 1, 2016
    Best and affordable bánh mì in Chicago. The Nhu Lan special is about $5.
  • The Feast
    The FeastJune 9, 2011
    Hands down some of the best bahn mi in Chicago. We find ourselves taking advantage of the buy five, get one free special more than we should.
  • Irays M.heart icon on user image
    Irays MunozDecember 31, 2014
    Love love the lemongrass chicken Banh mi ga! Wow
  • Kate S.heart icon on user image
    Kate SchafferJanuary 24, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Everything is good here. Friendliest service in town. Cheap spring rolls!
  • Dion M.heart icon on user image
    Dion MJuly 25, 2013
    Absolutely amazing sandwiches! The Lemongrass Chicken (#3) is to die for!
  • Matt D.heart icon on user image
    Matt DickerJuly 7, 2017
    Been here 10+ times
    The pho is solid, but the banh mi are the real stars here.
  • Krista O.
    Krista OrtgiesenOctober 4, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Awesome and inexpensive sandwiches (about $3). I crave the shrimp spring rolls with peanut dipping sauce regularly.
  • noemi r.
    noemi romanJune 7, 2014
    The iced coffee is GREAT! also the shrimp spring rolls. Good prices too.
  • Bobby K.heart icon on user image
    Bobby KennedyNovember 8, 2014
    Been here 50+ times
    Best banh mi in Chicago. I love the lemongrass ones.
  • Alvaro G.heart icon on user image
    Alvaro GMay 3, 2014
    Great place! Lemongrass sandwich is very good and the Vietnamese iced coffee is like heaven on earth!
  • Gene P.heart icon on user image
    Gene ParcellanoApril 12, 2016
    Some of the best bánh mì can be found here!
  • stephanie s.
    stephanie spositoNovember 26, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    #10 Lemongrass Tofu banh-mi. spring rolls. iced vietnamese coffee. and a sea of friendly smiles : )
  • Fleming
    FlemingJuly 15, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Go to Nhu Lan's Bakery and get a delicious #9 (pate and pork rolls) banh mi sammich. If you're really feeling festive, add a fresh coconut bubble tea smoothie.
  • Shannon J.
    Shannon JeropkeOctober 30, 2020
    Order the Nhu Lan Special (No. 1)
  • Malvene
    MalveneSeptember 19, 2011
    Huge sandwiches...cheapy, fresh, and good amount of veggies and meat.
  • Ann S.
    Ann SlingerlandAugust 7, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Get the #5 with extra peppers. Best sandwich there!
  • Robin C.
    Robin ChungMarch 14, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Best bahn mi in the city - especially the pork! Also good: taro smoothie and chocolate croissants!
  • Chutima N.
    Chutima NakwarinSeptember 23, 2010
    Delicious Vietnamese chanwishes here! In-house traditional sausages are great too!!
  • Czarina
    CzarinaJuly 15, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Get the #4 with grilled pork! 👌
  • Matt D.heart icon on user image
    Matt DickerAugust 6, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Why on earth would you spend $6 on a mediocre sandwich at Subway when you can get a flavor-packed banh mi for less than 5 bucks?
  • Sandor W.
    Sandor WeiszJune 8, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Get the #10 and be happy forever.
  • Tracey M.heart icon on user image
    Tracey MooreAugust 13, 2014
    #19 betel leaf wrapped beef banh mi
  • Darren P.
    Darren PoonJuly 4, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Menu has changed 7 more sandwiches. The famed #9 is now #7.
  • jefferson t.
    jefferson trieuJune 28, 2012
    Buy 5 get,1 free... Banh Mi for everyone! :D
  • Chefs Feed
    Chefs FeedAugust 5, 2014
    Perry Hendrix, chef of avec, eats here on his nights off. He loves the Original bánh mì. Read more
  • PLATZ
    PLATZDecember 26, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Ginger tofu sandwich rules!
  • ᴡ M.
    ᴡ MunozFebruary 15, 2012
    Excellent sandwiches and fresh baked bread.
  • Brian M.heart icon on user image
    Brian MacQueenFebruary 9, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Great sandwiches filled with cilantro and jalapeno. Try the pork or meatball.
  • dave c.
    dave capucilliFebruary 20, 2012
    The #14 has noodles on it and not a whole lot of pork.
  • Subrosa
    SubrosaJune 13, 2010
    Vegetarian sandwiches are excellent! Lemongrass Tofu is the best.
  • Lucy L.heart icon on user image
    Lucy LouOctober 22, 2013
    Love the Vietnamese hot coffee
  • Darren P.
    Darren PoonApril 9, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    #9 pork roll + pork pate w/everything on it.best banh mi in the city. Read more
  • Steve S.
    Steve SiwinskiSeptember 5, 2011
    Heaven on French bread! Don't forget to pick up some of their day old French bread for home!
  • John H.
    John HildebrandAugust 10, 2013
    So good. Try everything
  • Max N.
    Max NguyenJanuary 1, 2015
    It's a buzy day today I just left
  • Chris A.heart icon on user image
    Chris AquinoNovember 29, 2013
    Chicago's Best doesn't lie. This place is great !!!
  • Ryan N.
    Ryan NolanNovember 12, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Holy crap this place is good!! Dont forget the vietnamese coffee!!!
  • Melissa J.heart icon on user image
    Melissa JordanOctober 15, 2012
    The spring rolls are delicious!
  • Trena
    TrenaAugust 29, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Great iced coffee.
  • Ly M.heart icon on user image
    Ly MaddenAugust 11, 2014
    Veggie bahn mi.
  • M B.
    M BMarch 26, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    love coming here with my husband! the employees here are the nicest people!
  • Lucy L.heart icon on user image
    Lucy LouApril 29, 2013
    100% fresh fruit smoothies
  • Erica J.
    Erica JohnsonNovember 16, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Lemongrass tofu!
  • Noah S.
    Noah SteamJune 27, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Veggie classic sandwich is very good.
  • Marissa B.
    Marissa BayOctober 6, 2011
    Loveeee vietnam dot com sammies mmmm haha
  • Jessica K.
    Jessica KnobbeJanuary 27, 2010
    Awesome Vietnamese sandwiches,iced coffee and fresh fruit smoothies! Read more
  • Nels W.heart icon on user image
    Nels WDecember 31, 2016
    Their Bahn Mi are outstanding
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