The Banh Mi Shop
$ • Vietnamese
Hours:
567 Melville Ave, University City
(314) 390-2836
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The Banh Mi Shop Reviews
Banh mi isn't that complicated, but much like "Philly cheese steak", many restaurants have no qualms just sticking this label on any loosely related sandwich.Not here. This is legit. Perfect bread, good selection of proteins on the menu, and nothing that shouldn't be there. And did I mention the perfect bread? If you're a fan of banh mi, this is where to get it.Parking: Always find free street parking a block up when I come for lunch.
We're not in the OC anymore, but The Banh Mi Shop is closest thing you can get in STL. The service is good and efficient, the space is cute, and the food was pretty good. I tried both the lemongrass chicken and the pate cha lua (pork ham). The chicken was extremely tender and the flavoring was solid; it wasn't too much or too little. One of my favorite comfort foods of all time is banh mi pate cha lua and I've consumed an ungodly amount from I-don't-even-know-how-many places over...read full review
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Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11AM - 7:45PM |
| Wednesday | 11AM - 7:45PM |
| Thursday | 11AM - 7:45PM |
| Friday | 11AM - 7:45PM |
| Saturday | 11AM - 7:45PM |
| Sunday | 11AM - 2:45PM |
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The bread they use is absolutely phenomenal. Both of our sandwiches were loaded with fresh toppings. The worker was very friendly and helpful for us first-timers, and we'll definitely be back! The addition of a Hi Chew candy is super fun, too.