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Saigon Sandwich

Saigon Sandwich

Sandwich Spot and Vietnamese Restaurant$$$$
Tenderloin, San Francisco
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    J J.
    "Best Vietnamese sandwiches in the entire U.S. (not an exaggeration)."(75 Tips)
    Johanna E.
    "The tofu Banh Mi is delicious."(9 Tips)
    Mel N.
    "The roasted pork banh mi is the best in SF! Take-out only, no..."(8 Tips)
    Allison Y.
    "No need to pick between awesomely creamy pate and juicy roast pork"(24 Tips)
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  • Mark J.
    Mark J.January 28, 2020
    What a hidden gem! AFFORDABLE food in SF, that's not only good, but AMAZING!
  • Andy J.
    Andy JiangAugust 19, 2014
    Pork combination. Get here early or face a line!
  • Marta T.
    Marta TapperoSeptember 8, 2018
    Genuine super genuine! Get roast pork or meatballs. Only cash, but $4!
  • Atef C.heart icon on user image
    Atef ChaudhuryFebruary 3, 2021
    Best sandwich to dollar ratio ive had in the city. Service is nice too.
  • Cori M.
    Cori MoziloJune 2, 2013
    There's no real seating here so grab your sandwiches to go. Only four blocks down Turk is Jefferson Square Park so you can picnic.
  • Yin L.heart icon on user image
    Yin LiNovember 15, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Order slightly off menu: get a roast pork with pate for a whole extra $0.25!
  • Dyami S.
    Dyami SernaNovember 28, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Ok, don't know what's up with all the scared talk, every thing here is bomb diggity. If you have a short lunch break call in your order or stop in before work. The steam buns rock too for $1.50
  • Ronnie J.heart icon on user image
    Ronnie JonesNovember 30, 2013
    3.75 for heaven on a roll and the sweetest ladies ever.
  • Nena R.
    Nena R.July 12, 2013
    Don't let the line out the door fool you... Food is ready pretty fast! Delicious and cheap!!!
  • Margaret S.
    Margaret SFebruary 28, 2014
    Oh man. The Tofu sandwich is the best sandwich.
  • Kelly .
    Kelly 🍰April 22, 2013
    The chicken banh mi is tasty! Only $3.50 out the door! Go after 1 to beat lines....
  • Rafael D.
    Rafael De La CruzApril 9, 2013
    Try the Roast Chicken Banh Mi - Banh mi perfection at the Vietnamese Sandwich Mecca
  • Jessica C.heart icon on user image
    Jessica ChangOctober 20, 2012
    Try the Combination Sandwich With Extra Pate - My favorite Banh Mi in the area
  • Carlie F.
    Carlie FCApril 1, 2012
    Roast pork banh mi or tofu banh mi for vegetarians
  • Natasha
    NatashaApril 1, 2012
    For tofu sandwich, make sure to ask no chicken sauce if you're vegetarian!
  • Crispin M.
    Crispin McCabeOctober 31, 2014
    Had the Tofu Bahn Mi, which strangely enough isn't displayed on their menu. It was $3.75 worth of good.
  • Khoa M.heart icon on user image
    Khoa MaSeptember 8, 2014
    The BEST banh mi in America (.) The tofu is Amazing!
  • Pablo K.heart icon on user image
    Pablo KenneyFebruary 4, 2017
    The combo is very tasty and less than $5.
  • 🐍Ssstephanieheart icon on user image
    🐍SsstephanieAugust 5, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    A helluva lot better of a sandwich than you could get at chain Lee's Sandwiches for about the same price. Pork and pate is my fave
  • Christian F.heart icon on user image
    Christian FengJuly 9, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    Combination sandwich is your best bet. cash only
  • Michelle O.
    Michelle O'RiordanSeptember 14, 2014
    Tofu sandwich is unreal! Service is actually pretty fast, even with a queue.
  • Chefs Feed
    Chefs FeedAugust 22, 2014
    Traci Des Jardins, chef of Jardinière, eats here on her nights off. She loves the Bánh mì gà. Read more
  • Roobee H.heart icon on user image
    Roobee H.June 27, 2016
    Small spot but sooo good!
  • Matt C.heart icon on user image
    Matt ClineDecember 10, 2014
    Like Dinosaurs but wetter and with better bread. No cucumber, those would be nice to have.
  • Nick B.heart icon on user image
    Nick BaumAugust 7, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Best Banh-Mi in the city. Get a roast pork or meatball pork.
  • Anne Marie S.
    Best $7 dinner for two! Can't go wrong with the roast pork bahn mi!
  • Craig B.
    Craig BernsteinOctober 30, 2012
    Eater’s 20 Epic SF Sandwiches To Eat Before You Die: #5 Roast Pork Bánh Mì Read more
  • Vivian W.heart icon on user image
    Vivian WangJuly 6, 2015
    The best. Don't skip on the paté
  • Cynthia B.heart icon on user image
    Cynthia BroussardSeptember 29, 2015
    The Roasted pork and pâté,is the best
  • Carina A.
    Carina AndersenJune 9, 2015
    If bread wasn't so bad for me, I'd eat here every day. And spend the money saved on happy hour at boozeland next door.
  • Cheddah B.
    Cheddah BiscuitDecember 2, 2012
    Roast Pork is where it's at. Best Vietnamese sandwich in the city.
  • Vol T.
    Vol TronMay 29, 2013
    Combo or paté banh mi, can't go wrong
  • Brian
    BrianJanuary 24, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    7x7's Big Eat 2012 says the vietnamese roasted pork sandwich is delicious. Yum!
  • Daniel S.
    Daniel SimmonsAugust 20, 2014
    Cheapest bahn-mi you'll find in SF.
  • hollerotron
    hollerotronFebruary 25, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    roast pork and tofu are delish - but really it's all about the MEATBALL. peppery savory flavor explosion.
  • Mel N.
    Mel N.April 13, 2011
    The roasted pork banh mi is the best in SF! Take-out only, no seating, and it's cash only.
  • Krakatau B.
    Krakatau BataviaJuly 11, 2013
    BBQ Pork Sandwich + Hot Chili sauce Sriracha.
  • Lauren Y.
    Lauren YMay 7, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Worth the short wait during lunch hour rush. Combo is delicious. Be ready to order with the rest of the line and pay in cash.
  • Alexander L.heart icon on user image
    Alexander LloydFebruary 21, 2020
    Amazing sandwiches
  • Shirley L.
    Shirley LiuAugust 24, 2014
    Get the combo and meatball sandwiches
  • jason p.heart icon on user image
    jason predockAugust 3, 2013
    You can't go wrong with anything they make.
  • Chuck R.heart icon on user image
    Chuck RoslofMay 6, 2018
    Best bánh mì in the city.
  • Ian C.heart icon on user image
    Ian CheeAugust 8, 2014
    You'll need a Roast Pork Banh Mi with Pâté!
  • Erich W.heart icon on user image
    Erich WiernaszSeptember 9, 2017
    Roast pork for $4
  • Mark M.heart icon on user image
    Mark MunroJune 6, 2016
    Roast pork extra meat extra sauce.
  • Henry P.
    Henry PanDecember 26, 2015
    Fast and cheap. CASH ONLY
  • Curtis S.heart icon on user image
    Curtis ShoungSeptember 24, 2017
    Used to love it more, but there's too much meat (ratio is off) and too much of this sweet sauce in the sandwich.
  • Steph H.
    Steph HuOctober 26, 2013
    Roast pork with pate is amazing!
  • Andrew W.heart icon on user image
    Andrew WilsonOctober 4, 2014
    Tofu banh mi is so good.
  • Dave Z.
    Dave ZissouSeptember 12, 2014
    delicious banh mi. thank you
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