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Hello Bahn Mi

Vietnamese · Alameda

4.7 · 52 reviews Google

About Hello Bahn Mi

At Hello Bahn Mi, we invite you to experience the perfect blend of authentic Vietnamese flavors and warm hospitality. Located in the heart of Alameda, our cozy spot nestled on Townsend Street offers a respite from the bustling city atmosphere. Our menu features a diverse range of options, including...

At Hello Bahn Mi, we invite you to experience the perfect blend of authentic Vietnamese flavors and warm hospitality. Located in the heart of Alameda, our cozy spot nestled on Townsend Street offers a respite from the bustling city atmosphere. Our menu features a diverse range of options, including comforting banh mi sandwiches, flavorful pho, and fresh spring rolls, all made with love and care to cater to various tastes and dietary needs. Whether you're in the mood for a quick bite or a leisurely meal, our friendly staff will ensure that your dining experience is nothing short of delightful.

What Customers Say About Hello Bahn Mi

Hello Bahn Mi is a popular spot known for its fresh, flavorful, and affordable Vietnamese sandwiches, especially the grilled pork and tofu banh mi. Customers rave about the quality ingredients, well-stuffed sandwiches, and friendly service. Some find the space small with limited seating.

Popular Dishes

pork Banh Mi (3) tofu banh mi grilled pork banh mi (3) chicken banh mi (3) chicken pho spring rolls

Best For

Solo Dining Quick Bite Locals Casual

Tip: Try the grilled pork or tofu banh mi for a tasty and affordable meal. Be aware that seating is limited, so it's best for a quick bite or takeout.

Features

🚗 Delivery Accessible 🌅 Breakfast 🍽️ Lunch 🌙 Dinner Coffee
🎯 Casual

What to see nearby

National Carbon Company Building
Heritage
A 255m

National Carbon Company Building

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Building at 465 Tenth St.
Heritage
A 615m

Building at 465 Tenth St.

edificio

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Seals Stadium
A 666m

Seals Stadium

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Prelinger Library
A 701m

Prelinger Library

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Jackson Park
A 764m

Jackson Park

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Fallen Bridge Park
A 937m

Fallen Bridge Park

parque

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Explore the area around Hello Bahn Mi

Hello Bahn Mi is located in Alameda, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.

Historical Heritage

  • National Carbon Company Building (A 255m) — historic building in San Francisco, California, United States Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos
  • Building at 465 Tenth St. (A 615m) — historic building in San Francisco, California, United States Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos
  • St. Joseph's Church and Complex (A 938m) — church building in San Francisco, California, United States of America Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos

Parks & Gardens

  • Jackson Park (A 764m) — park in San Francisco County, California, United States of America
  • Fallen Bridge Park (A 937m) — park in San Francisco, California, United States of America

Other Points of Interest

  • Seals Stadium (A 666m) — minor league baseball stadium in San Francisco (1931–1959)
  • Prelinger Library (A 701m) — library

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Frequently asked questions about Hello Bahn Mi

Hello Bahn Mi is located at 681 Townsend St, San Francisco, CA 94103, Alameda.
Near Hello Bahn Mi you can find points of interest such as National Carbon Company Building, Building at 465 Tenth St., Seals Stadium, Prelinger Library.
Hello Bahn Mi offers vietnamese cuisine.
Hello Bahn Mi has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
Hello Bahn Mi offers the following services: dine-in, takeaway, delivery.
The most recommended dishes at Hello Bahn Mi based on customer reviews are: pork Banh Mi, tofu banh mi, grilled pork banh mi, chicken banh mi, chicken pho.
Hello Bahn Mi is ideal for solo dining, quick bites, locals, casual dining.
Hello Bahn Mi is a popular spot known for its fresh, flavorful, and affordable Vietnamese sandwiches, especially the grilled pork and tofu banh mi. Customers rave about the quality ingredients, well-stuffed sandwiches, and friendly service. Some find the space small with limited seating.
Try the grilled pork or tofu banh mi for a tasty and affordable meal. Be aware that seating is limited, so it's best for a quick bite or takeout.
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Hello Bahn Mi Alameda Reviews

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Reviews (40)
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John Flanagan

The chicken sandwich has more flavor than any “chicken” sandwich I have ever had. 1000% recommend

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Tofu

They have delicious Vegan options! Highly recommend the spring rolls. The veggies are fresh and the portions are a good size! Order the Veggie (Tofu) Banh Mi with no Mayo and it’s Vegan.

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Matt Flores

Grab someone, or not, and head to this spot! It's nestled in between a couple of other spots - on a strip on Townsend, which is better than the busy and crowded places around the city. The food is tasty and fresh. I recommend the chicken or pork banh mi. The pork egg rolls go hard. I love the little salad and dressing that come along with the egg rolls. A little soy in the dressing and I'm ready to bathe in it! Each time I go, I want to try the pho but them banh mi's give me life. Don't slap yourself by not going. Go and let the food slap you!

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Adam T

Was feeling a little under the weather and thought some phô would hit the spot. Hello Bahn Mi is located under my apartment building, but I’d never tried it. Happy that they offered phô so I ordered the meatball option for pickup. All the garnishments, hoisin and sriracha were packaged up and ready when I arrived. The phô had strips of tender beef on top of noodles that instantly cooked when I added the hot broth. Overall, great phô. Will be back.

A
Ankit

It's my favorite place for chicken pho. Perfectly tangy with grilled chicken and cilantro. Their banh mi is also good. The French roll has a crisp thin exterior and perfect fluffiness on the inside. Grilled pork is my fav. The service is great too. I think it's a family business. They are both very nice.

K
Ken Wong

May 2023: Stopped by to grab a chicken 🐔 bahn mi sandwich to go. I was very surprised by the amount of meat that was in the sandwich. There could have been more pickled vegetables and jalapenos. But that's just a minor suggestion. Overall, I would come back again for more delicious Vietnamese sandwiches!

N
Nicholas Donofrio

Super tasty and affordable! I've only had the pork bahn mi, but it's been great every time.

A
Austin Grisham

This is a no frills spot with excellent food. Amazing sandwich! Love traditional Bahn mi but got the chicken. Quality. If you are in the neighborhood, get there for lunch.

B
Bruce Van Dalsem

Banh mi is a lot about the bread and their's is excellent. Well stuffed with all the good stuff. Excellent!

E
Emily M.

Decent banh mi, would probably be better with more pate. It wasn’t particularly flavorful, but still- decent.

K
Kevin Nguyen

Do yourself a favor and get the grilled pork sandwich here. So many places mail this particular item in, but not here. A total treat. Iced coffee is done well too.

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Wasiur Rahman

Very good banh mi. I love the fresh ingredients. Bread is also freshly toasted and filled to the brim.

Ivan Martinez
Ivan Martinez

A nice spot to eat in Townsend. The daily special was Stick Noodles with Beef Stew. Overall, it was a good meal. The serving size is very generous. Can’t wait to try their Banh Mi sandwiches…Delicious! 😋

John Flanagan
John Flanagan

The chicken sandwich has more flavor than any “chicken” sandwich I have ever had. 1000% recommend

Tofu
Tofu

They have delicious Vegan options! Highly recommend the spring rolls. The veggies are fresh and the portions are a good size! Order the Veggie (Tofu) Banh Mi with no Mayo and it’s Vegan.

Ken Wong
Ken Wong

May 2023: Stopped by to grab a chicken 🐔 bahn mi sandwich to go. I was very surprised by the amount of meat that was in the sandwich. There could have been more pickled vegetables and jalapenos. But that's just a minor suggestion. Overall, I would come back again for more delicious Vietnamese sandwiches!

Matt Flores
Matt Flores

Grab someone, or not, and head to this spot! It's nestled in between a couple of other spots - on a strip on Townsend, which is better than the busy and crowded places around the city. The food is tasty and fresh. I recommend the chicken or pork banh mi. The pork egg rolls go hard. I love the little salad and dressing that come along with the egg rolls. A little soy in the dressing and I'm ready to bathe in it! Each time I go, I want to try the pho but them banh mi's give me life. Don't slap yourself by not going. Go and let the food slap you!

Adam T
Adam T

Was feeling a little under the weather and thought some phô would hit the spot. Hello Bahn Mi is located under my apartment building, but I’d never tried it. Happy that they offered phô so I ordered the meatball option for pickup. All the garnishments, hoisin and sriracha were packaged up and ready when I arrived. The phô had strips of tender beef on top of noodles that instantly cooked when I added the hot broth. Overall, great phô. Will be back.

Ankit
Ankit

It's my favorite place for chicken pho. Perfectly tangy with grilled chicken and cilantro. Their banh mi is also good. The French roll has a crisp thin exterior and perfect fluffiness on the inside. Grilled pork is my fav. The service is great too. I think it's a family business. They are both very nice.

Nicholas Donofrio
Nicholas Donofrio

Super tasty and affordable! I've only had the pork bahn mi, but it's been great every time.

Austin Grisham
Austin Grisham

This is a no frills spot with excellent food. Amazing sandwich! Love traditional Bahn mi but got the chicken. Quality. If you are in the neighborhood, get there for lunch.

Bruce Van Dalsem
Bruce Van Dalsem

Banh mi is a lot about the bread and their's is excellent. Well stuffed with all the good stuff. Excellent!

Emily M.
Emily M.

Decent banh mi, would probably be better with more pate. It wasn’t particularly flavorful, but still- decent.

Kevin Nguyen
Kevin Nguyen

Do yourself a favor and get the grilled pork sandwich here. So many places mail this particular item in, but not here. A total treat. Iced coffee is done well too.

Wasiur Rahman
Wasiur Rahman

Very good banh mi. I love the fresh ingredients. Bread is also freshly toasted and filled to the brim.

B
Brittany Inman

Addicted to the tofo banh mi. Get one atleast once a week. Idk what I would do without this sandwich in my life

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Neraj Bobra

Great little spot with a nice interior, and space to eat there if you'd like. Staff is also super nice. Their tofu banh mi is great, and the portion sizes are plentiful -- I'm definitely full here, which often isn't the case at other banh mi places

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Pressy Sankaran

Had the grilled pork banh mi: the pork was grilled very well, with a great fat to muscle ratio. The vegetables were crunchy, fresh and had a great quick pickle The bread had a crispy outer shell and soft inside. You get all the crunch and none of the torn roof-of-mouth action For $10, this was a steal. Definitely trying their bun cha next time

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James Pazar

I ordered the pork Banh Mi and it was exactly what I wanted. The pork was tender and fresh, and the service was great. Pricing is well below Bay Area. Will definitely go again!

Brittany Inman
Brittany Inman

Addicted to the tofo banh mi. Get one atleast once a week. Idk what I would do without this sandwich in my life

Neraj Bobra
Neraj Bobra

Great little spot with a nice interior, and space to eat there if you'd like. Staff is also super nice. Their tofu banh mi is great, and the portion sizes are plentiful -- I'm definitely full here, which often isn't the case at other banh mi places

Pressy Sankaran
Pressy Sankaran

Had the grilled pork banh mi: the pork was grilled very well, with a great fat to muscle ratio. The vegetables were crunchy, fresh and had a great quick pickle The bread had a crispy outer shell and soft inside. You get all the crunch and none of the torn roof-of-mouth action For $10, this was a steal. Definitely trying their bun cha next time

James Pazar
James Pazar

I ordered the pork Banh Mi and it was exactly what I wanted. The pork was tender and fresh, and the service was great. Pricing is well below Bay Area. Will definitely go again!

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Cristian Ramirez (Yami No Rey)

I felt the place was okay. There isn't really much room to sit with someone else. There's only one table if you're having lunch with someone. It's really more so a pickup and leave, or you're there for lunch alone. It's a small space. I've had their bahn mi and vermicelli but it's okay. It's not bad but not exceptional either. Not a go to for me.

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K

The banh mi were ok but not a I would come back type of thing. I was disappointed because i had to ride bus for a long time to get here expecting it to be a 4.9 star banh mi but to be honest it should be less.

Cristian Ramirez (Yami No Rey)
Cristian Ramirez (Yami No Rey)

I felt the place was okay. There isn't really much room to sit with someone else. There's only one table if you're having lunch with someone. It's really more so a pickup and leave, or you're there for lunch alone. It's a small space. I've had their bahn mi and vermicelli but it's okay. It's not bad but not exceptional either. Not a go to for me.

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Justin 787

New employee there got my order wrong twice. Tried to resolve issue but still couldn’t get my order correct. Chicken pho not ham banh mi. Then made a beef pho. Not sure what’s going on.

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Alex

Seriously, I started to buy food from this place since I moved to this location around 6 months ago. In comparison with other places that I bought Bahn Mi and spring roll here in SF, this place is far inferior, the portions are very small and the food is not consistent, since it depends on the mood of who is preparing. A while ago the price of the food was increased, but the food didnt get better, so I stoped buying there and started to buy from another place called Dinosaur, that is a bit far, a bit more expensive but far more flavorful and much better portion. Today I was without much time, so I decided to give another shot, and buy a spring roll in this location again. When i got home and try to eat it, the spring roll came with no lettuce at all and full of carrot. Seriously, such a weird thing, carrot with shrimp. I couldn't eat and threw it away. Honestly, if you guys wanna improve your business, maybe think about have some consistency and quality, over just making things pricier. Im not going back. You guys lost two clients that were buying food almost every day in your location. Very disappointed.

Alex
Alex

Seriously, I started to buy food from this place since I moved to this location around 6 months ago. In comparison with other places that I bought Bahn Mi and spring roll here in SF, this place is far inferior, the portions are very small and the food is not consistent, since it depends on the mood of who is preparing. A while ago the price of the food was increased, but the food didnt get better, so I stoped buying there and started to buy from another place called Dinosaur, that is a bit far, a bit more expensive but far more flavorful and much better portion. Today I was without much time, so I decided to give another shot, and buy a spring roll in this location again. When i got home and try to eat it, the spring roll came with no lettuce at all and full of carrot. Seriously, such a weird thing, carrot with shrimp. I couldn't eat and threw it away. Honestly, if you guys wanna improve your business, maybe think about have some consistency and quality, over just making things pricier. Im not going back. You guys lost two clients that were buying food almost every day in your location. Very disappointed.

Justin 787
Justin 787

New employee there got my order wrong twice. Tried to resolve issue but still couldn’t get my order correct. Chicken pho not ham banh mi. Then made a beef pho. Not sure what’s going on.

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Highly Rated
4.7/5 stars
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9AM-5PM
Rating
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💬 Reviews
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📞 Phone
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