Very unassuming place that isn't very decorated or comfortable. Aside from that, the combination banh mi was good. What I appreciate: the amount of filling, the priceWhat needed work: the bread was not fresh, the sandwich would've benefitted greatly with a little Maggi or fish sauceI would go again based solely on the food-to-price ratio and their delicious pate chaud pastry from the bakery.
Jin Kim
Absolutely a hidden gem. Banh mi is 6 dollars and the meat is so tender. It is a place where they specialize on Banh mi and I think they bake their own bread, so more people visit there better it gets. Quantity and quality of banh mi is great. Highly recommended.One more, buy 5 Banh mi get 1 more for free. Great for group buy.
Stephanie B.
I'm glad I gave this place a second try. The first time we tried trying this place, we saw they were a bit backed up but had no line. However, we stood there 10 minutes and the cashier ignored us. Eventually they came over and asked what we wanted and then told us they were sold out of banh mi bread and had to make more and it would be another 30+ min. Normally, that kind of experience would just lend me to not try again but I thought delivery might be different? I'm so glad I tried because it was different. We got our food quickly and the banh Mi's were both delicious. We got the bbq pork and lemongrass pork -- if I had to pick one, it would be the lemon grass pork just because the other was a bit on the drier side. What's even better is that we got both sandwiches with extra meat & it was still under $10. It's not the best banh mi in the city BUT it's still really good and I would go back (delivery only).
M3 F.
At first the place is a bit underwhelming. Together my girlfriend and I had to decide which sandwich to get. We had chosen the #1 (beef sandwich), because we were already skeptical about the food and felt like this was the safest choice. I believe we made the right choice, because good price for amount of food. My girlfriend also stated that she does not like vegetables but these were so fresh and delicious.
Crystal N
$6 bahn mi. Not bad. Pretty delicious. The sandwich was packed with filling. I’d go back. $2.50 for a pate chaud, flaky and yummy. Such a great deal.
Kayla S
When I'm in the mood for a good Banh Mi this is where I go. The bread is always fresh and perfectly chewy, fillings are fresh and the staff has been friendly every time. They have a great selection of sandwich options, drinks and delicious baked goods (I'd recommend the coconut bun) all for a great price.
Ann D.
Having gone here more than a dozen times and ordering from multiple other places, this is hands down THE BEST Banh Mi Dac Biet in Seattle. Pate and mayo are good and the portions are appropriate. The cold cuts are very good, and portions are generous. Bread is solid. Prices are reasonable. Here's the tricky part: at most banh mi places, you can ask for the pickles, cucumber, and cilantro to be put on the side (typically in a plastic baggie). At Lan Hue, they prepackage these portions and the majority of the time, the veggies inside are starting to go slimy / bad. It's very off-putting and annoying. This is also frustrating because my family likes to take advantage of the Buy 5 Get 1 Free deal, but six sandwiches is a lot to eat in one day. We normally keep the banh mi in the fridge for a day or two. Banh mi keeps better if you keep the moist ingredients/veggies separate. But we can't do this with Lan Hue's, because the quality of the veggies is so terrible when they give you the "on the side" veggies. BUT! If you have them make the entire sandwich on the spot with all the ingredients together, they pull from a container of pickles, cucumber, and cilantro, and it's always fresh. The cilantro is never even bruised.
V T.
Take-out only Viet deli shop selling sandwiches and other baked / steamed items such as bao buns. I'm quite amused at how the banh mi menu is divided into sections entitled "Seattle", "Paris", "Saigon", which somewhat makes sense if you think about the sandwich fixins under each section. #6 Dac Biet: This is under the "Paris" portion of the menu. Sandwiches here are currently $6 tax incl, and if you buy 5 you also get 1 free, which is a good deal. The sandwiches here are generously sized in terms of the bread and the fixins, and taste fresh. IMO, they're better here compared to Saigon Vietnam deli down the street (go figure, at Lan Hue they're $1 more expensive than at Saigon Vietnam deli, and you do get what you pay for). I would come back here to get a large batch of sandwiches. I'm quite amused at how some Yelpers posted photos of their banh mi with a mountain / wilderness backdrop here, so I guess this is the go-to pit stop for hikers prior to embarking on their treks.
mukund
Always a fun little spot to visit. There is usually a bit of a language barrier but manageable.Free parking for a couple of hours but the drive to the lot is scary steep.We always do the buy 5 get 1 free and have leftovers for dinner. The pastries are usually pretty good too. Prices have gone up but still very affordable.Note: jalapenos in the sandwich can get spicy.
LeeLee L.
I've given this place more than enough chances And I mostly like will not be coming back. I remembered when the place first opened it was some of the hottest banh mi store in town because it was nice, clean and cute. Now it is run down, dirty, smelly, and terrible meat quality. The meat looks like it has been sitting out for hours if not days! Something just doesn't taste right with this place anymore and I feel like they really need to clean things up if they plan to stay open any longer.
Visiting from out of town and these were just what I needed for a home cook feeling. The bakery is located in a mall styled building with other shops. We came on a Wednesday right before noon. It was so nice to hear the sounds of Vietnamese being spoken - I missing my family (been on the road for almost 10 months). Fresh baguettes are baked daily along with other flaky pastries and buns. Their star items are the traditional bánh mì(s). Some places offer big, crispy and airy baguettes, some offer the traditional skinny, crusty baguettes. I find it is always different everywhere I go. This place had the big, crispy and airy - it was so tasty and filled with so much! The baguette is split in the middle lengthwise and filled with different savory items - homemade buttery mayo, rich liver pate and topped with pickled veggies, crunchy cucumbers, spicy chilies, and fresh cilantro. I love to add jalapeños to mine! We ordered: #6 - Special Combo - Đặc Biệt Jambon, pork brawn, pork bologna (Vietnamese Ham), mayo & pate. Seasoning Sauce Veggie: Pickled Daikon Carrots, Cucumber, Cilantro #2 - Grilled Chicken - Gà Nướng Meat: Lemongrass Grilled Chicken, Hoisin Sauce, Scallion Veggie: Pickled Daikon Carrots, Cucumber, Cilantro , Jalapeños Patechaud Fluffy croissant- like skin ground pork filling A Vietnamese coffee (of course) and passion fruit greentea Everything was delicious! Prices are reasonable Side note: I do remember the days when bánh mì use to be $3 on the East Coast (ha!). You'll enjoy everything! It's a large space, there's seating and there were customers coming in and out for pick up.
snoozin p.
Closed on a weekday lunchtime. No explanation. Not per published hours and other reviews say this is a problem
Sean Morrison
This place has incredible banh mi. They have three menus Seattle, Paris, and Saigon. The Saigon menu has my favorite banh mi: fish in spicy tomato sauce, which a lot of places don’t carry. The prices are also ridiculously cheap for large sandwiches.
Chelsia L.
$6 (tax inclusive) for banh mi dac biet. What a STEAL! This place is still as good as always - soft bread, thick filling (look at each piece of cold cut!), we'll pickled veggies, good spread of butter (lard?) and pate. What more can I ask for?
Xenobrane Studios
The BBQ Beef Bahn Mi w/ added Pâté was juicy and flavorful. Jalapeno also adds a mild kick that rounds it out nicely. The portions are better than average; great value. The Thai Milk tea was pretty good too.The staff was nice, too. Lan Huê is an overall solid pick.
Very unassuming place that isn't very decorated or comfortable. Aside from that, the combination banh mi was good. What I appreciate: the amount of filling, the priceWhat needed work: the bread was not fresh, the sandwich would've benefitted greatly with a little Maggi or fish sauceI would go again based solely on the food-to-price ratio and their delicious pate chaud pastry from the bakery.
Absolutely a hidden gem. Banh mi is 6 dollars and the meat is so tender. It is a place where they specialize on Banh mi and I think they bake their own bread, so more people visit there better it gets. Quantity and quality of banh mi is great. Highly recommended.One more, buy 5 Banh mi get 1 more for free. Great for group buy.
I'm glad I gave this place a second try. The first time we tried trying this place, we saw they were a bit backed up but had no line. However, we stood there 10 minutes and the cashier ignored us. Eventually they came over and asked what we wanted and then told us they were sold out of banh mi bread and had to make more and it would be another 30+ min. Normally, that kind of experience would just lend me to not try again but I thought delivery might be different? I'm so glad I tried because it was different. We got our food quickly and the banh Mi's were both delicious. We got the bbq pork and lemongrass pork -- if I had to pick one, it would be the lemon grass pork just because the other was a bit on the drier side. What's even better is that we got both sandwiches with extra meat & it was still under $10. It's not the best banh mi in the city BUT it's still really good and I would go back (delivery only).
At first the place is a bit underwhelming. Together my girlfriend and I had to decide which sandwich to get. We had chosen the #1 (beef sandwich), because we were already skeptical about the food and felt like this was the safest choice. I believe we made the right choice, because good price for amount of food. My girlfriend also stated that she does not like vegetables but these were so fresh and delicious.
$6 bahn mi. Not bad. Pretty delicious. The sandwich was packed with filling. I’d go back. $2.50 for a pate chaud, flaky and yummy. Such a great deal.
When I'm in the mood for a good Banh Mi this is where I go. The bread is always fresh and perfectly chewy, fillings are fresh and the staff has been friendly every time. They have a great selection of sandwich options, drinks and delicious baked goods (I'd recommend the coconut bun) all for a great price.
Having gone here more than a dozen times and ordering from multiple other places, this is hands down THE BEST Banh Mi Dac Biet in Seattle. Pate and mayo are good and the portions are appropriate. The cold cuts are very good, and portions are generous. Bread is solid. Prices are reasonable. Here's the tricky part: at most banh mi places, you can ask for the pickles, cucumber, and cilantro to be put on the side (typically in a plastic baggie). At Lan Hue, they prepackage these portions and the majority of the time, the veggies inside are starting to go slimy / bad. It's very off-putting and annoying. This is also frustrating because my family likes to take advantage of the Buy 5 Get 1 Free deal, but six sandwiches is a lot to eat in one day. We normally keep the banh mi in the fridge for a day or two. Banh mi keeps better if you keep the moist ingredients/veggies separate. But we can't do this with Lan Hue's, because the quality of the veggies is so terrible when they give you the "on the side" veggies. BUT! If you have them make the entire sandwich on the spot with all the ingredients together, they pull from a container of pickles, cucumber, and cilantro, and it's always fresh. The cilantro is never even bruised.
Take-out only Viet deli shop selling sandwiches and other baked / steamed items such as bao buns. I'm quite amused at how the banh mi menu is divided into sections entitled "Seattle", "Paris", "Saigon", which somewhat makes sense if you think about the sandwich fixins under each section. #6 Dac Biet: This is under the "Paris" portion of the menu. Sandwiches here are currently $6 tax incl, and if you buy 5 you also get 1 free, which is a good deal. The sandwiches here are generously sized in terms of the bread and the fixins, and taste fresh. IMO, they're better here compared to Saigon Vietnam deli down the street (go figure, at Lan Hue they're $1 more expensive than at Saigon Vietnam deli, and you do get what you pay for). I would come back here to get a large batch of sandwiches. I'm quite amused at how some Yelpers posted photos of their banh mi with a mountain / wilderness backdrop here, so I guess this is the go-to pit stop for hikers prior to embarking on their treks.
Always a fun little spot to visit. There is usually a bit of a language barrier but manageable.Free parking for a couple of hours but the drive to the lot is scary steep.We always do the buy 5 get 1 free and have leftovers for dinner. The pastries are usually pretty good too. Prices have gone up but still very affordable.Note: jalapenos in the sandwich can get spicy.
I've given this place more than enough chances And I mostly like will not be coming back. I remembered when the place first opened it was some of the hottest banh mi store in town because it was nice, clean and cute. Now it is run down, dirty, smelly, and terrible meat quality. The meat looks like it has been sitting out for hours if not days! Something just doesn't taste right with this place anymore and I feel like they really need to clean things up if they plan to stay open any longer.
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Visiting from out of town and these were just what I needed for a home cook feeling. The bakery is located in a mall styled building with other shops. We came on a Wednesday right before noon. It was so nice to hear the sounds of Vietnamese being spoken - I missing my family (been on the road for almost 10 months). Fresh baguettes are baked daily along with other flaky pastries and buns. Their star items are the traditional bánh mì(s). Some places offer big, crispy and airy baguettes, some offer the traditional skinny, crusty baguettes. I find it is always different everywhere I go. This place had the big, crispy and airy - it was so tasty and filled with so much! The baguette is split in the middle lengthwise and filled with different savory items - homemade buttery mayo, rich liver pate and topped with pickled veggies, crunchy cucumbers, spicy chilies, and fresh cilantro. I love to add jalapeños to mine! We ordered: #6 - Special Combo - Đặc Biệt Jambon, pork brawn, pork bologna (Vietnamese Ham), mayo & pate. Seasoning Sauce Veggie: Pickled Daikon Carrots, Cucumber, Cilantro #2 - Grilled Chicken - Gà Nướng Meat: Lemongrass Grilled Chicken, Hoisin Sauce, Scallion Veggie: Pickled Daikon Carrots, Cucumber, Cilantro , Jalapeños Patechaud Fluffy croissant- like skin ground pork filling A Vietnamese coffee (of course) and passion fruit greentea Everything was delicious! Prices are reasonable Side note: I do remember the days when bánh mì use to be $3 on the East Coast (ha!). You'll enjoy everything! It's a large space, there's seating and there were customers coming in and out for pick up.
Closed on a weekday lunchtime. No explanation. Not per published hours and other reviews say this is a problem
This place has incredible banh mi. They have three menus Seattle, Paris, and Saigon. The Saigon menu has my favorite banh mi: fish in spicy tomato sauce, which a lot of places don’t carry. The prices are also ridiculously cheap for large sandwiches.
$6 (tax inclusive) for banh mi dac biet. What a STEAL! This place is still as good as always - soft bread, thick filling (look at each piece of cold cut!), we'll pickled veggies, good spread of butter (lard?) and pate. What more can I ask for?
The BBQ Beef Bahn Mi w/ added Pâté was juicy and flavorful. Jalapeno also adds a mild kick that rounds it out nicely. The portions are better than average; great value. The Thai Milk tea was pretty good too.The staff was nice, too. Lan Huê is an overall solid pick.