Bon Banhmi

Dyah Kusumastuti

4.0

I’m a fan of sandwiches and their simplicity and how easy it is to prepare and eat. The “Bah Mi” a popular Vietnam dish is a baguette with assorted veggies and meat. Bon Banhmi specializes in the Bam Mi and other Vietnamese cuisines. They are located in San Antonio, Makati. They’re also quiet hidden but with a few asking around and maybe website their bright yellow signage can be spotted when you’re close.Here is my review.Reservation: Like Anthony Bourdain’s show, this place, to my knowledge, has no reservation. It’s just a small place that can accommodate maybe 10- 15 people.Ambiance: Like is said, the place is fairly small that only has 2-3 tables that can accommodate 10-15 people. Although this isn’t a problem for the claustrophobics since their store front is two massive windows for natural light to come and. So yeah, you can breathe easy and enjoy the food.Upon entering the establishment, right of the bat, like a cafeteria, the food is displayed over a counter with glass on it. The walls are painted in yellow so the natural light can bounce of it and make you feel cozy. Room temperature is also alright, not that hot, and not cold. Just the right balance.Service: When I went here I think the owner was the one who was behind the counter. She was actually nice and gave me and friends suggestion on what to eat. The best part here is once you order, since it’s a glass counter top, you can see your Bah Mi being made right in from you. If you’re alone, maybe a good five minutes your sandwich will be done. When you’re in a group may take around 15-20 minutes to prepare everyone’s order.Food: I ordered the Pork Bah Mi, Nem Nuong, and a glass of Artichoke Tea.The Prok Bah Mi was perfect. The bread wasn’t too soft and too hard, Crispy on the outside and soft all the way through. As your teeth passes that bread you’ll either hit the fresh veggies or the juicy pork. Now, the bread isn’t only the one that’s crispy as well as the veggies and the pork. Who doesn’t want crispy pork skin right? The Bah Mi was a crunch overload. Thumbs up for that.Nem Nuong is a Vietnamese appetizer. Here in Bon Banhmi their Nem Nuong is like your Filipino Lumpia. It’s fresh veggies with the crispy pork like the Pork Bah Mi but instead of a baguette it’s wrapped around a thin sheet of something you can eat, since I don’t know what’s it called. It’s perfect for those who can’t get enough of the awesome pork they serve.I washed this all down with their Artichoke tea. They served it to us cold, which was cool. Not sure if they served it hot though. The artichoke tea tasted a bit like the lemon grass tea that I’m used too but this has less sweetness which was just fine.Something to beat the heat. Final Say: Bon Banhmi may be hard to find but once you do this might just be the Holy Grail that you’ve been looking for in sandwich. Despite the small place, what they feed you will leave your stomach full. I’ll definitely be back here for more!

Cantika Riani Siregar

4.0

Well, this is really a hidden gem. It's just few meters away from our house and the place opens pretty early. My favorites are their classic and optional bahnmis (roasted pork and beef). I think the best part of the bahnmi is the bread, which you can buy seperately. They also have the butter toast version of it, which is ❤. The coffee is good too even the artichoke tea. So it's a great affordable snack bar in the neighborhood.

Ina Campos Palisoc

4.0

Literally only two chairs inside, they sell this artichoke tea with their food. The baguette crackles as you bite it. Creamy pate and tasty meat. I dream of it sometimes. I love Banhmi. My dad brought me here, roughly 2 years ago. I forgot about the place because it is so far from where we live, and I knew Id never be able to come back but we braved Christmas traffic just to have their banhmi. I found out they have branches now. If its your first time to try banh mi and you're thinking about eating one elsewhere (in Manila) forget it, have a taste of Bon Banhmi instead. Its the best. I am happy they opened in more accessible places in Makati. but to date, i haven't been able to come back; i tried one time (I learned that they opened in Landmark foodcourt) but they ran out of banhmi to sell by mid afternoon. So sad. Don't be like me, get your Bon Banhmi now.

Leslhee Herrera

5.0

Discovered this place 3 years ago and immediately fell in love with their banhmis. Their baguettes are freshly made esp if you come early. And in my case its just a 5min walk away from our place. Ha lucky me!The Traditional Banhmi is my go to and i always ask for extra extra spice since i love spicy foods. 😉 On weekends they offer fresh spring rolls too you just need to be there early tho. You also got to try their Artichoke Tea! So refreshing! Plus plus points to the vietnamese family who works here. They're really friendly and accomodating. oh! and they deliver too! So as of today...no other banhmi for me but BONBanhmi! 😍

Muhammed BATTAL

5.0

Roasted pork ban mi is the best sandwhich ive ever eaten. Well except for Soul Chefs Burger and UCC Cliffhanger these are the too three Sanwhiches after eating here. I just added one more to my list of best sandwiches grabe ang sarap talaga. 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

Sinemaya Creative

5.0

Cheap, fast, fresh, and delicious - there isn't much more you can ask for from this place! Definitely one of my favorite places to eat in Manila and hands down the best Bahn Mi place in Manila. Their coffee is great too!

Ica Annisa

3.0

I'm a bread person prolly because it's what my family usually eat almost every morning. I also love meat, veggies, crunchy and savory dishes. All of that is present in a Banh Mi. The first time I tried one was when I celebrated my birthday in Vietnam a couple of month's ago. Though every stall offers a different take one of them stood out from the rest. First bite and I'm hooked. I was so addicted that I dream of it every single time.I heard the best Banh Mi in Manila can be found at Bon BanhMi. It got me curious of course! I was able to visit their first branch last July. The place is tucked among the unassuming streets of Makati. The place might be hard to locate without the use of a navigation app. Its signage can be clearly seen from the road. They occupy a limited space that resembles to somewhat like an eatery. The crew that time were Vietnamese. Some where youngsters so I assumed they are the owner's relatives. There are five Banh Mi offerings to chose from. I got the traditional style (119 pesos) which includes three Vietnamese traditional hams with liver pate, mayo and a special sauce.I remember enjoying their take on the Vietnamese sandwich. The authenticity lies in the blend of liver pate, meats and veggies particularly the fresh and almost citrusy taste of cilantro leaves. Their baguette was crunchy but also tensile on some parts. They use hoisin sauce and the pungent, sweet-salty taste complemented the meat inside. It can be messy to eat because of the bread crumbs that fall and the sauce drips from each bite. I was able to get a piece again from my visit in their Landmark branch last month. I was convinced to rate them four stars until today. I'm currently in Saigon and I just devoured a whole Banh Mi from the best place that sells it in the area. Comparing the two might be unfair but I can't help myself from doing so. The one in I just tried now is from Banh Mi Hyunh Hoa and it doubles the flavors I tasted in Bon BanhMi. The baguette is crunchier, there's more meat and the liver pate is way more savory. And let's not forget about the melted cheese.Still, if you're looking for a legit Banh Mi in Manila then this is the right place to be.

Stri Nariswari Setiaji

4.0

My favorite banh mi place! I might have issues with food safety and sanitation most times when i go here. I see their protein and mayo always left at room temp, no pests or any type of infestation naman, but hey, temperature danger zone, right? But despite that, they always deliver. Really good banh mi. The baguette, this is what they are about. They really do have the best baguette. Thin crackly crust with a soft, slightly chewy interior. All four protein filling super good; chicken, crispy pork, beef and the original (my favorite!). Plus the artichoke tea is really good too. A huge sandwich, super cheap. Sulit!

Sari Afrianti Sodiwiryo

4.0

I've been eating here since 2015 when one bahnmi would cost 100.00 for the large now it's 119 and yet I still find myself eating here. I'm so happy since 2015 multiple branches have been popping up around makati and one in moa and alabang town center. I will admit this is the most affordable and tastiest Vietnamese places I've eaten in the Philippines. Beats all restaurants especially now that they have soup. I usually order an optional bahnmi with extra cilantro and the pate is to die for, I also love Vietnamese coffee which they serve. Last November 2016 they added noodles or pho to their menu which costs around p250.00 must try! Also flesh spling loll (fresh spring roll) with peanut sauce is divine. They have dry noodles which is served with a sweet sauce and pork BBQ strips served with a lot of vegetables. This is my personal favorite. Btw did I tell you the bread is home made!! This place will not disappoint

Angga Airlangga

5.0

Food: Aside from salmon sashimi, Bon Banhmi gave me a reason to add banhmi as one of my simple pleasures. Roast Pork Banhmi. Crispy outside, soft inside freshly baked bread, juicy pork, fresh vegetables, special sauce...yum. YUM.I would be biased to say that they have one of the best banhmi in the area. One thing I am not a fan is it is quite messy to eat, but this sandwich makes me happy...so keber. My tip, always order the large one.Will I come back again? They are now offering pho and other good stuff, so more reasons to come back.