Local Eats: Bánh mi Saigon Sandwiches & Bakery

I'm all about some good food. If it's cheap, well . . . it tastes even better! This little spot on High Point Rd in Greensboro is a foodie haven. The sandwiches are cheap, delicious, and fresh. In fact whenever I stop off I always grab a couple sandwiches to eat later in the week. A classic sandwich consists of some onion, cilantro, carrot, cucumber, pate, jalapenos, and a special mayo sauce. Simple!

Did you happen to notice the prices?
You just can't beat it. I recommend the #1 with extra jalapenos and paté!
They also sell these other little treats in the store as well. I'm guessing everything is made in house so it's probably all delish.
I'm not quite sure what these taste like but something tells me you should ask before you buy. Nothing like thinking you're gonna get a desert and it turns out to be seaweed soup.
These are right next to the cash register and cost a little more than the sandwiches if I'm not mistaken. Just little desert treats that you can eat later.
These make great breakfast sandwiches with a strong cup of coffee. I can't tell you why, they just do. This is a classic Bánh mi sandwich.

If you've got a moment for lunch and you live in G-boro, check out this little family owned shop. You WON'T be disappointed. Click on this Google link for address and direction info.

--Joe Kwon

Comments

[Marc @ NoRecipes]

That Banh Mi looks much better than the ones we get up here in NY, and certainly more reasonably priced. I remember when I could get a banh mi on a freshly baked baguettte for $1.50 our in CA.

[Linda]

The sandwich looks great! Three dollars? What a bargain! (with two A's)
Love reading your blog, Joe. The pictures are always gorgeous.

[Scarlett]

This place is great. IMHO - the green sticky rice is best, and don't forget the Thai Tea - Bubble tea style. The next time you're in GSO - try the Vietnamese place on Battleground near Omega Sports - it's really lovely.

[Whitney]

Bánh mi is always a treat to find out on the road. I try to get my fill when in NY, because they are hard to find elsewhere! Hooray for Greensboro. The bread and cilantro is what makes the it.

[Megan]

I've probably driven past this place a million times and never thought twice about it, but your review is convincing. Only one question...can I order by number? I'm never going to be able to pronounce the names of these sandwiches.

[Emily]

Next time your scoping out Greensboro cuisine try Saigon's on High Point Road (I think) and try their entree that comes on a bed of crunchy noodles (its making me hungry just thinking about it right now). And if you go on the right night, a waiter will sing to you/will be singing in the kitchen.

Man I miss home!

[Brady]

I made the trip from Charlotte today to try this place out specifically because of this post. The Banh mi was amazing!. After getting another sandwich togo to bring back to a friend in Charlotte I decided that I had not spread the Gospel of this place enough and decided to, after 2 years of talking about it, start my own food blog with the story of having this sandwich as my first post. Thank you for pointing me in the direction of the perfect inspiration.

[Bmateo]

Had my first Banh Mi today at this place and all I can say is WOW@.....

I will be back.