Tenderloin (Little Saigon) · Bánh mì counter

Saigon Sandwich

Little Saigon's assembly-line bánh mì since 1981

Local legend · Good for morning and midday

One of the first Vietnamese shops on this stretch of Larkin, opening around 1981 as the blocks became Little Saigon. It's a narrow room built around an assembly line, and the line moves fast. The New York Times once suggested these might be the best bánh mì in America.

OrderA bánh mì with everything: pâté, pickled carrots, cilantro and jalapeños.

• Takeout, tiny room
• Hours: Daily, 7 am to about 6 pm

Last checked 2026-10. Hours change, so check before you go.