Bridget Montgomery

Loved the ham and meatball with egg. Bread was super crunchy and soft all at the same time. Sandwich was cheap,full of flavor, and delicious. Also got the shredded pork which was just meh and the shrimp app which was different. The Vietnamese coffee is not overly sweet and liked it a lot. The area is about what you would expect, but it was fine going mid day. Place was busy, but the line moves quick and there was plenty of street parking at 1pm on a Friday right out front. Egg with meatball was not a combo I was expecting, but the 2 flavors we’re delicious together. Would return. Cash and credit card accepted (3.9% fee for credit).

Alice Hou

Banh Mi Ba Le in Oakland offers the ultimate Banh Mi experience. I tried their #2 Special Combo Ham Sandwich with extra pate, and it surpassed all expectations. The flavors of ham, head cheese, and pork paste were perfectly balanced and made it the best Banh Mi in the area. Keep in mind, they only open on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Cash only! If you're craving a delicious Banh Mi, I highly recommend Banh Mi Ba Le. You won't be disappointed!

Mike Lee

Best #1 ham sandwich in the Bay Area!! Definitely the flavor of the ingredients are there. 45 minutes wait to get one on a Sunday afternoon.

Kara Chan

Best Banh mi ever. The line was so long but the service was fast. $5.50 per sandwich. Other food was good too. There is a parking lot behind the building in case you cannot find parking. They do have an updated hours. They open from Sunday to Friday from 7:30 to 3ish pm. After couple months, I finally came again and they are still as good as before.

Donny Pusawong

I'm one of those people that would only buy books when I'm at the airport or order the newest "top seller" based on someone's recommendation. But, I always ended up only reading a few chapters and it gets left for months and even years before I pick it up again! Never got into reading on the Kindle or IPad. Bahn Mi Ba Le (Oakland) is a small outfit. Don't judge a book by its cover. They make one thing and they make it well. I love meatballs and I feel they make one of the best Vietnamese meatball sandwich.Only at $4 dollars!!! Grab a smooth Vietnamese coffee and some crunchy egg rolls to complete the meal!

Master Maggie Li

*July 2020 open during the pandemic. Take-out ONLY.* I called and a lady picked up after 10+ rings. First tip, be patient. I ordered a #2 Special Ham Combo and a spring roll, to which she responded "that's it?" twice. You know it's an authentic Vietnamese business when people are blunt to the point where it's almost rude, ha. The sandwich was $4 and worth every bite. And you know it's a good banh mi when the roof of your The Spring Roll was nothing special. I also grabbed a mung bean drink while paying - it was warm and sweet and creamy, with the distinct texture of mung bean - highly recommend. Tips: 1)Call ahead to order if you can. There was one line for ordering, and another line for pick-up 2)Not a lot of street parking in front of the store, so it's best if you have one person in the car while the other go inside

Lita May

In town visiting and had to stop and grab a few sandwiches on my way out. They definitely bulked up on the meat this time around which is a plus, but down side is it’s only 1 cashier and no other way to order ahead to beat the line 🥴.

Liz Donut

I got the special combo ham sandwich without cilantro and jalapeno - but I found a jalapeno in my sandwich. My partner also found jalapeno in #20 grilled pork with lemon grass even it was ordered with no jalapeno. Beside that complaint, the banh mi was really good! The bread is soft and crunchy without hurting the roof of our mouth and it's fully stuffed with the meats and veggies while being affordable! Although the inside of the shop is clean and organized, the streets is seemingly sketchy and dirty looking so be cautious. It might be hard to find parking. Otherwise, it's worth to stop by to try!

+2

Dennis Phan

Nice little banh mi shop with everything decently priced. I got the banh mi thit nuong and honestly wasn’t my favorite — didn’t get what I was expecting for the meat. But they also have a lot of other goodies like bánh tiêu, bánh bột lọc, and spring rolls. Take out only of course.

Tommy

I ordered 5 sandwiches from there because I've heard great things about this Vietnamese restaurant. I ordered #2 (special ham combo), #5 (meatball sandwich), #8 (grilled pork sandwich), #13 (meatballs and egg sandwich), #9 (BBQ chicken sandwich). Initially I wanted #18 (grilled chicken sandwich) but they didn't have it at the time so they suggested #9. The sandwiches were great but the #8 was a bit dry, they needed to add a bit more sauce. Can't beat the prices though!

+2

Kao Saephan

3 stars, because I never give 5 stars. Deducted a star due to the fact that they do not take phone orders. There were a few large orders while I was standing in line. One of the large order was (17) #2's & (10) #7's!😱 In any event, we ordered the #13 (Meatball w/Eggs) & #18 (Grilled Chicken). Both sandwiches were good, but nothing "popped" out to make them "different" from other Banh Mi restaurants. I would drop by again, but earlier next time. The selections on pre-made food was non-existent at around 1:30pm.

+4

Steph Z

The price is really good, but the ingredients are not as fresh, especially the meat part. I had a beef sandwich, the meat was so stringy that I had to spit out some. The bread was a bit too crumbly and the mayo was not spread evenly. Also unfortunately, some of my pickled daikon/carrot tasted like detergent:( I had high hopes, but it was disappointing

Ryu

I came early in the morning at 7:30am after work no customer then when customer come i feel like they start to rush my order for my sandwich's ... Maybe because i was eating my eggroll, when my egg rolls and soy milks that came first and didn't pack it in the plastic bag for me he gave me plastic for me separately ...Between the egg roll didn't taste so good compare to Cam huong restaurant near on international and 7th ave...The cashier man that walk not normal looks at me so judgmental because he looking at me up and down... Anyway parking lot is horrible not so smooth in the back...No respect, no business... Especially you only open three days... Stay humble...Customer is number 1 not your cash!

Willis Wah

Update: the good food is no longer worth the long lines and rudeness. We called ahead and it was obvious that didn't help at all. Also, early afternoon on a Sunday, a bunch of stuff was already out, and they seemed uninterested when asking if they were making more. Add the risk of getting car broken into in that neighborhood, I can't blindly recommend this place like I previously did. Food is almost always good but the service, line, and parking can be hit or miss. We always get a few sandwiches, grab a random tray from the counter and maybe an iced Vietnamese coffee, and always enjoy them. Grilled chicken (#18) and meatball with egg (#13) are our go-to's. Parking can be a pain, even with the lot in the back, and the neighborhood is sketch, and like the rest of the city, getting worse by the day. The service is normally good but they seem to get occasionally annoyed if you ask questions. What bugs me is there aren't prices for anything posted, besides the sandwiches, and those seem to be one of those things that annoy them when you ask. Either way, still good prices for great banh mi's and highly recommend you try if you haven't before.