Hello, Viet person here. Went here and ordered the #1 (cold cut) and #8 (BBQ pork) on a Saturday morning. Parking was easy to find, ordering was quick and quiet, and the shop is owned and operated by an older couple.
For a $7 (the BBQ pork) sandwich, the sandwich is fine. For a Vietnamese sub, it’s very sub par. It is the smallest Viet sub I’ve ever had, and the quantity of the meat and veggies is about non-existent. Compared to “Banh Mi Saigon”, the size of the entire sandwich is about 60% of it, and even the ingredients used are very minimal. Again, it’s great as a $7 generic sandwich, but the fact that they’re charging the same for most of the sandwiches as “Banh Mi Saigon” while only giving ~60% of the portion and quantity should tell you whether or not I’m returning and if I recommend here or not. I see a lot of the reviews being quite stellar from years ago versus trailing more towards mixed as we get closer to 2024, so I’m not sure what happened but it seems like a lot of people enjoy this shop.
I am not a “Banh Mi Saigon” fan boy, it was just much easier comparing this shop to one that is well known for its Viet subs.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 3
Dan Bell
A humble but clean mom and pop store with wonderful Vietnamese sandwiches and lovely Vietnamese coffee. Prices reflect good value for money.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Victor Forget
Probably the smallest banh mi I've ever been served and really not particularly good...
Cold store just like the service.
I regret having put 15% tips for such unfriendly service
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 2
Laura M
Go to place for bahn mi, been coming here 20+years. Love their shredded chicken and pork skin.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ivan Celuszak
The best sandwich you can get for the price. Friendly owners and the perfect pit stop on a busy day.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lemongrass Chicken
James W.
Cheap and delicious, love the fermented Vietnamese sausages!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Daniel Sung
The one and only store. Probably the best Bahn mi in the world. The ham is unique and you can’t get it anywhere else. Of course it depends on personal taste and I have also given 5 stars to other banh mi places but this one is my all time favorite ❤️
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
cactus
Shredded chicken was dry and stringy. Not as good as other Ba Le locations.
Food: 2
yamon2901
Absolutely gorgeous!! Love these sandwiches! Simply the best!!
No Frills but very affordable option in town and accept credit. Just asked for the “special” Quick service.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Meatball Special, Sub
Ray Chow
Been coming to this place since I was a kid they make the best Banh Mi in town.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Caleb Vickie
Delicious Banh Mi at an affordable price. 5 stars for Value for Money in Vancouver!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Marina S
It's amazing that this place has been around for so long and weathered the great gentrification of Chinatown! I remember when it used to be across the street (in a building before the giant condo tower) and the subs were $3... ahhh the nostalgia alone makes me happy. I know the Kingsway Bahn Mi shop puts more into their sandwiches, but somehow the specific taste that Ba Le on Main Street has is what I crave. Major props for the family who has consistently ran this place, I am reviewing because who knows how long until they're also but a memory? Thank you for being a Chinatown staple for so long, far and few now.
Hello, Viet person here. Went here and ordered the #1 (cold cut) and #8 (BBQ pork) on a Saturday morning. Parking was easy to find, ordering was quick and quiet, and the shop is owned and operated by an older couple.
For a $7 (the BBQ pork) sandwich, the sandwich is fine. For a Vietnamese sub, it’s very sub par. It is the smallest Viet sub I’ve ever had, and the quantity of the meat and veggies is about non-existent. Compared to “Banh Mi Saigon”, the size of the entire sandwich is about 60% of it, and even the ingredients used are very minimal. Again, it’s great as a $7 generic sandwich, but the fact that they’re charging the same for most of the sandwiches as “Banh Mi Saigon” while only giving ~60% of the portion and quantity should tell you whether or not I’m returning and if I recommend here or not. I see a lot of the reviews being quite stellar from years ago versus trailing more towards mixed as we get closer to 2024, so I’m not sure what happened but it seems like a lot of people enjoy this shop.
I am not a “Banh Mi Saigon” fan boy, it was just much easier comparing this shop to one that is well known for its Viet subs.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 3
A humble but clean mom and pop store with wonderful Vietnamese sandwiches and lovely Vietnamese coffee. Prices reflect good value for money.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Probably the smallest banh mi I've ever been served and really not particularly good...
Cold store just like the service.
I regret having put 15% tips for such unfriendly service
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 2
Go to place for bahn mi, been coming here 20+years. Love their shredded chicken and pork skin.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The best sandwich you can get for the price. Friendly owners and the perfect pit stop on a busy day.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lemongrass Chicken
Cheap and delicious, love the fermented Vietnamese sausages!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
The one and only store. Probably the best Bahn mi in the world. The ham is unique and you can’t get it anywhere else. Of course it depends on personal taste and I have also given 5 stars to other banh mi places but this one is my all time favorite ❤️
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shredded chicken was dry and stringy. Not as good as other Ba Le locations.
Food: 2
Absolutely gorgeous!! Love these sandwiches! Simply the best!!
Best deal for a sandwich downtown. $6.50-$7
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Sub
Restaurantji Recommends
The best sandwiches come from here.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
No Frills but very affordable option in town and accept credit. Just asked for the “special” Quick service.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Meatball Special, Sub
Been coming to this place since I was a kid they make the best Banh Mi in town.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious Banh Mi at an affordable price. 5 stars for Value for Money in Vancouver!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
It's amazing that this place has been around for so long and weathered the great gentrification of Chinatown! I remember when it used to be across the street (in a building before the giant condo tower) and the subs were $3... ahhh the nostalgia alone makes me happy. I know the Kingsway Bahn Mi shop puts more into their sandwiches, but somehow the specific taste that Ba Le on Main Street has is what I crave. Major props for the family who has consistently ran this place, I am reviewing because who knows how long until they're also but a memory? Thank you for being a Chinatown staple for so long, far and few now.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sub
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