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Banh Mi City

4.6264 reviews ·Opentil 9 tonight
The bowl of Phở is ALMOST perfect - I only wish you would use thin slices of beef instead of shredded brisket, which is not too pleasant to eat with
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Banh Mi City — honest vietnamese in Pilsen. It wears its years well. "The bread is fresh and perfectly crispy" — Jacob Muzzo [$]

🌱Vegan & vegetarian friendly — real options, not one sad pasta.

What 264 diners keep saying

Fast serviceNeighborhood institutionOld schoolQuick biteHidden gem
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1518 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608
Pilsen
Today11AM-9PM
Sun–Sat11AM-9PM
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What 264 diners keep saying

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Review photo by oosh ooshy
Jun 2026

Great food , fresh refreshing very tasty

oosh ooshy

oosh ooshy

139 reviews on Google

Review photo by Terran Williams
May 2026

I've been wanting to try a Banhi Mi for a while. Finally went to Banhi Mi City and it didn't disappoint. The sandwich is so good. I got the BBQ pork one, just the smell of it makes you hungry. I also got the grilled beef spring rolls. Definitely need to go back and try some Pho.

Terran Williams

Terran Williams

74 reviews on Google

Review photo by EL CARGADOR!!
Feb 2026

This is my second time here. The Pho is absolutely delicious! I had the Spring Rolls today and they are great! Looking forward to my next visit. This restaurant is smack dab in the middle of a lot of Mexican restaurants. If you're looking for a great meal thats different from the norm and you want to support a small business, then this is the perfect place to visit.

EL CARGADOR!!

EL CARGADOR!!

169 reviews on Google

Review photo by Jacob Muzzo
Feb 2026

I had never tried a bahn mi sandwich before visiting here, but now I'm hooked! I ordered the curry chicken bahn MI and it was very flavorful. The bread is fresh and perfectly crispy. I also really love the pho from this place, highly recommend either dish. They clearly put a lot of care into their dishes. The restaurant is not too crowded, it's a nice quiet place to enjoy a meal. Service is always fast too.

Jacob Muzzo

Jacob Muzzo

9 reviews on Google

Review photo by Rosalia
Jan 2026

so delicious and quick! i really enjoyed the atmosphere and the portion sizes were very generous.

Rosalia

Rosalia

4 reviews on Google

Review photo by Paola Herrera
Jan 2026

Pho is soo good and that Vietnamese iced coffee is so delicious

Paola Herrera

Paola Herrera

37 reviews on Google

Review photo by Mariel C
Nov 2025

Scrumptious banh mi! I got the lemongrass chicken sandwich and it did not disappoint. Multiple seating options inside, but the fumes will get to you. My eyes were burning towards the end of my meal haha.

Mariel C

Mariel C

652 reviews on Google

Review photo by Dafeng Chen
Nov 2025

Fragrant smells hit you the moment enter the building. Came here for banh mi to go. Was not disappointed. Both the grilled beef and BBQ pork was good.

Dafeng Chen

Dafeng Chen

419 reviews on Google

Review photo by annie
Jul 2025

service was super friendly and accommodating. the portions were great for the price you pay. we did also get the shrimp spring rolls, but i wish they had more shrimp in it. the flavor of the shrimp pho and shrimp banh mi were both super good. the place is super causal with like 5 tables for dining in

annie

annie

225 reviews on Google

Review photo by Teodoro Partida
Jun 2025

This place is great! Showed my midwestern eyes what Banh Mi can really be.

Teodoro Partida

Teodoro Partida

7 reviews on Google

Review photo by Alicia DiGiammarino
Aug 2025

Good for takeout. I enjoyed the very simple chicken noodle soup and spring rolls.

Alicia DiGiammarino

Alicia DiGiammarino

431 reviews on Google

Review photo by Maryellen Mascio
Feb 2026

For the prices being what they are you’d expect just a bit more meat in your spring rolls..they use to put a lot more..just disappointing lol

Maryellen Mascio

Maryellen Mascio

1 reviews on Google

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