Banh Mi Ba Le

extremely DIRTY! environment. Public Health inspector must go investigate this food place! corners and stair and washroom has spider webs😡. owner charged $15 for crab soup not sure how came up with total. chef look like a homeless man with long beard not hygiene! tables are sticky and never sanitized at all. veggies are stalled and dark still gave customers to eat.

December 27, 2024 on Google

The food was very delicious, the broth of the pho was so flavourful I’m in looove😍, would definitely come back!

November 27, 2024 on Google

I went in on a Sunday afternoon & asked for something a little specific off the menu. Jessica was a sweetheart and accommodated for me. She was so sweet and the broth I was served was authentic & delicious. Thank you Jessica! If you want an authentic home cooked viet meal this is it!

November 11, 2024 on Google

Had the bánh cuốn (rice noodle roll with a ground pork and wood ear filling)—it was great! :)

October 8, 2024 on Google

Great food at a very reasonable prices. We tried their soup and banhi mi

September 7, 2024 on Google

Went on Tuesday for lunch and was one of the few places where you can grab a meal that's not closed in Chinatown. The owners greeted us immediately and offered suggestions to try. Another reviewer complained about no AC but it was perfectly fine inside on a hot 28°C day and we had to move as the table we originally sat was underneath the AC unit and was too cold. We chose the house special pho and came about 10 minutes later with usual garnishes. The garnishes were fresh and crisp. The noodles were from freshly made and not from rehydrated batches. We overheard a story of someone complimenting them on the freshness and delicious noodles compared to other pho places nearby. I have to agree. On that note, I haven't been to many places nearby recently but check their photos, you can see how oily the broth is. Now take a look at my bowl and you can see how my broth looks "clean" as we call it. The broth had a lot of colour and richness without any of the crazy amount of fat. There was another reviewer complaining about lack of seasoning and star anise and the broth tasted what a good broth should taste like. Yes I finished my bowl down to the last drop. The bowl size was large and everyone was full and enjoyed their meal. Throughout the meal other folks came in to buy from the counter or sandwich takeout and were happily greeted and served quickly. The complaints from others about decor and tables being literally tacky are in each person's perspective. I remember a long time ago, one of the first pho 88 opened 5 stores down and they had the most sticky tables but wonderful pho. I eat from the bowls and not off the tables so I suggest using the napkins if the table bothers you. From someone else complaining about pests, I didn't see any on my two visits and nothing suggested anyone was being unhygienic. It is Chinatown after all, so if you're that worried, then you can try cooking at home. The decor/design is functional, and no comment on restrooms as I didn't use them. Again I want to pay for the pho and service, and not for faux-elegance of fine dining. The pho-elegance of the bowl is all you need. It is cash only but can accommodate e-transfer. I recommend picking up a bag of pepper buns Hújiāo Bǐng / Bánh Tiêu on your way out as they were fresh, soft and not oily at all.

August 28, 2024 on Google

Shrinkflation! So sad! What has become of the cold cut bahn mi at this joint? All bread, barely any meat or toppings. Still super friendly service as always. Don't get me wrong, the bread is really great but I am still hungry.

June 23, 2024 on Google

Came to try their bun rieu as i heard good things. It was ok, very mild in flavour. I give them a one star because I saw a large cockroach on the table 20 minutes into my meal, and i see a similar review recently as well. I cant imagine getting a banh mi where the ingredients are laid out all day, but needless to say im not coming back.

May 9, 2023 on Google