Best Banh Mi / Vietnamese Pork Roll

Sapper50 on 19/04/2024 - 21:17
Last edited 19/04/2024 - 22:29

I wanted an OzB opinion from the best community on the internet.

Name your best Banh mi place. I will attend this location and try it out.

Hell, I might even start a poll.

I have a solid addiction to banh mi and consider myself a real connoisseur.

I'm tired of reading google reviews of trash locations claiming "best Banh mi ever…"

My top locations ranked in top order as close as possible. I obviously haven't tried them all but I'll try a banh mi in every possible location I travel too.

  1. Luke's bakery - Moonee ponds.
    The best. Hands down.

    (The Reservoir store is still amazing, but for some unknown reason not as good)

  2. Top Ryde Baker's House - Ryde.

  3. N. Lee bakery - Collingwood.

  4. Marrickville pork roll - Marrickville

  5. Lee Lee bakehouse - Richmond

  6. Lai bakery - Sunbury.

Sorry, to Queenslandlers, I've tried a fair few places up there and they are all not great, but have exhausted every location.

Sorry to offend anyone if your favourite place isn't here. Lay it on me and I'll try.

Food & Grocery Vietnamese Baguette

Comments

      • TEER3X on 24/04/2024 - 16:23

        Australia has mostly butchered pizza to a point it's just slop. Luckily it's not all like that, but most of it is.

        • morse on 24/04/2024 - 18:11

          I think that’s what I mean, there’s a real distinction in quality, so worth comparing.

    • tanguyen on 24/04/2024 - 16:19

      Lol I explain everything you've said in this thread to every "baahhn mee" aficionado and I've turned into this Vietnamese killjoy.

      I have more respect for people who call it a pork roll instead of baarrhhn mee.

      • Alice McGregor on 07/05/2024 - 21:12

        When did the transition from pork roll happen?

        I know there's still a few out there selling pork rolls but as this thread attests its certainly not the trend.

  • life is suffering on 19/04/2024 - 23:58

    Have you tried Porkies Fortitude valley ?

    • Sapper50 on 20/04/2024 - 09:26
      +1

      No, but I'm up that way next month. So I'll add it to my itinerary. Thank you.

      • NigelTufnel on 20/04/2024 - 18:49

        I thought Scott's Rd next to Darra station was supposed to be the best in Brisbane.
        Can't comment though as I'm not a Bahn mi connoisseur.

    • ferguscan on 21/04/2024 - 00:00

      Another vote for Porkees. Their sandwiches are excellent. Their pho is crap, however. It lacks flavour, and it's too sweet.

    • bobbified on 21/04/2024 - 15:21

      I remember Porkies Kings Cross. It was definitely not a banh mi place! haha

  • AustriaBargain on 20/04/2024 - 00:21

    They can all be pretty good. Sometimes sparse toppings, not seasoned well, rock hard bread. Other times it's great, best sandwich you've ever et.

  • Wiadro on 20/04/2024 - 06:37

    Just have a look at Issac eats a lot instagram

  • ihbh on 20/04/2024 - 06:46
    +3

    Can you pls add price from when you last bought.

  • flagger on 20/04/2024 - 07:40
    +4

    You obviously didn't try the roast pork banh mi at Scotts Rd Takeaway, Darra, QLD.

  • Cohey on 20/04/2024 - 08:56
    +3

    Banh Mi Bay Ngo Bankstown

    Banh mi Phuong 18 Bankstown (takes card!)

    Both better than Marrickville IMO

    • ripesashimi on 20/04/2024 - 19:28
      +1

      Bay Ngo is tasteless, so is Nam Fong. Phuong 18 is decent, a bit overdone.

      Bankstown had no decent banh mi place for decades until Phuong 18 opened.

      • cookietime on 22/04/2024 - 14:43

        Agree. Bay Ngo used to be our favourite plate but the quality went down as the price went up.

        Phuong 18 is my favourite these days, and agree that it is cheaper and better than Marrickville.

        • Cohey on 24/04/2024 - 09:00

          Haven't been to Ngo since Phuong 18 has opened. Good to know. Last time I went to Marrickville I was disappointed. Ultimately though being able to pay by card has The biggest draw for me.

  • BuyoTheCat on 20/04/2024 - 08:59

    i quite like the bahn mi from French Baguette Cafe in Footscray

  • Brent8759 on 20/04/2024 - 09:05
    +2

    Bsst in sydney is in Canley vale and Cabramatta, top ryde is ok, if you think packing as much in a roll as you can constitutes "best".

  • Banana3 on 20/04/2024 - 09:05
    +2

    Banh mi Viet, St Albans. I'm surprised that anyone would rate the Fresh Chilli higher than this one. To me, Banh mi Viet tastes better, is cheaper, bigger and has more fillings than any others I have tried. Their pork crackling is my favourite.

    • Sapper50 on 20/04/2024 - 09:17

      +1 this.
      I've always thought fresh chili to be highly overrated. Bread is not the best and lacks filling

  • Hvrd on 20/04/2024 - 09:16
    +1

    if you're in adelaide follow the group vietnamese of adelaide on facebook

  • WT on 20/04/2024 - 09:40
    +1

    taste is subjective. E.g one of the pork roll places in bankstown is always on TV and rated the best, but the bakery (Nam fong) next to the butcher a few doors up is far better

    Similar to the pho shop across from the leagues club, but there are so many places that do smaller more manageable bowls that are still great like the shop at the intersection thu beo, granted its not my go to for pho because the other stuff they have is better and the place is lacking by western design, but thats why I like places like this and HK kitchen in chatswood, the place reminds me of places I have been to

  • Lunarboogie on 20/04/2024 - 09:43
    -2

    Any poll on banh mi can safely avoid Canberra. The quality here is dreadful and dominated by Ms Ba Co. No thanks.

  • mhz on 20/04/2024 - 09:55

    Anyone know of places to get gluten free banh mi?

    • morse on 20/04/2024 - 16:57

      May as well get a Vietnamese vermicelli salad if you need GF, just be mindful of the soy depending on the level of allergy/intolerance. The inclusions and flavours would be very similar to Banh mi.

  • mjuice7 on 20/04/2024 - 10:11

    roll mi (if they're still operating), Telstra building, corner of Little Lonsdale & Exhibition Street Melbourne. get there before office lunch hour as it is a long wait to be served otherwise. the reason I say if they're still operating is because they are located in a small food court & all the other takeaway shops around them are now closed due to the pandemic & it's consequences.

    • adb1984 on 23/04/2024 - 14:48

      They are still there dude and they are still awesome!

  • Raulioli8810 on 20/04/2024 - 10:34
    +1

    Just went there today to Luke's bakery and it is top notch. Would recommend any day.
    Very nice flavours and fillings. Cheap too.

    • Sapper50 on 20/04/2024 - 12:10

      Awesome, I'm so envious that you're having it for the first time.
      I can't discern a winner between the Luke's special and Luke's favourite, so I usually get both.

  • Mr Random on 20/04/2024 - 10:40

    Little Pho Tuckshop in Kew.
    I’m yet to find a place that comes close, but will need to try a few suggestions in the comments.

  • TightAl on 20/04/2024 - 10:40

    TRBH is very aesthetic but it's taste is average at best.

  • beefmaster on 20/04/2024 - 10:40
    +1

    I found pork roll shop with no competition locally will be highly rated in google.

  • mrvaluepack on 20/04/2024 - 11:22
    +2

    Non on your list from Springvale or Footscray? You're missing out lol..

  • 8at8 on 20/04/2024 - 11:42

    Should we separate the list by State to make it easier?

  • Ghost47 on 20/04/2024 - 11:49

    Davelle’s Bakery in Epping NSW is amazing.

    Personally I find Bun Bun to be highly overrated, most times I’ve eaten there I get a stomach ache afterwards.

  • DMWalsh on 20/04/2024 - 12:22

    Smallish Bakery opposite Aldi in Northcote Plaza - renowned locally for its Banh Mi - the queue winds its way infront of the fruit + veggie shop next door - best one I've had. There is a medium sized bakery in Nhill - surprising good - that serves a great Banh Mi - although I'm not sure whether its the surprise of actually finding one that far out of Melbourne.

    • Sapper50 on 20/04/2024 - 16:15

      Had to look this one up. "Best baked Daily" for anyone interested.
      I will try this one in the near future.
      Thank you for the hot tip.

    • MessyG on 21/04/2024 - 18:31

      This one is my second favourite, they're good (the Northcote Plaza one).

  • shulks on 20/04/2024 - 12:56
    +1

    Hochi Mini - Ferntree Gully

    Top tier there IMO

    • superuser on 20/04/2024 - 14:49
      +2

      Lol the name,

  • R4 on 20/04/2024 - 13:01
    +3

    MCQ in Mirrabooka. It's a tiny place in a shitty suburban mall but they do fantastic BM. $7.50 for the roast pork, which is a bargain.

    There's a place in Coventry Village Morley that's also really good but I don't know the name.

    • superuser on 20/04/2024 - 14:50
      +1

      7.5$ is really cheap!

      • R4 on 20/04/2024 - 20:18

        I know. I often get extra pork which is only $2 more.

    • relentless on 20/04/2024 - 22:22

      it's common they run out as well and they also offer crackling options and the sort.

  • dandandan on 20/04/2024 - 13:03
    +1

    While Top Ryde is good I think there is better, used to buy from them in their old location in that shopping centre before they became popular. I think the crispy pork roll from destination roll is one of the best, perfect sized freshly baked in store roll, great pate fresh and they only do Banh Mi. Have had good Banh Mi, in Vietnam and Canada as well.

    • dcash on 21/04/2024 - 08:50

      Agreed, it's overrated. Why people queue up for 30 mins for a pork roll (any pork roll) I really can't fathom. And yes, I remember them from when they were down near where K-Mart is now.

  • snivy on 20/04/2024 - 13:20
    +3

    Hong Ha in Mascot? Surprised that's not on the list, people start lining up before it opens.

    Appreciate the list btw.

    • Jono05 on 20/04/2024 - 19:40
      +1

      +1 for Hong Ha.

  • Mulcha on 20/04/2024 - 13:20

    This place was pretty good when I tried it this morning in Bankstown
    https://maps.app.goo.gl/ESR96b8tSiUyuV6A9?g_st=ic

    Banh mi Phuong 18

  • superuser on 20/04/2024 - 13:26

    Not any shops in Cabramatta?

  • Dubsys on 20/04/2024 - 13:42
    +1

    Wallsend Bakery in Wallsend, Newcastle NSW

    • youfnc on 22/04/2024 - 09:50

      Solid banh mi and the staff are always extremely friendly. I think they just need to work on their bread. In recent months, the bread rolls have been massive and a bit dry.

  • vi9ilante on 20/04/2024 - 14:06
    +1

    I found Top Ryde whilst decent to be overhyped. Hong Ha and OG Marrickville Pork Roll ftw. Cabra rolls much nostalgia and cost per bite can't be beat.
    Give Alex n Rolls a try - tasty modern take on the pork roll.
    Source: Viet guy who grew up in Cabra.

    • superuser on 20/04/2024 - 14:58
      +1

      Vinata hot bread is great, since 1989, if anyone care about food hygiene, I've been delivered goods to most of the bread shops and this shop definitely stands out, very clean!

      • Kilok4444 on 21/04/2024 - 07:08

        Vinata has the best cheese and bacon roll ever. To take it up a notch, as a teenager, trying to 'beef' up, we used to ask them to put sui mai in the cheese and bacon roll.

      • lambsie on 24/04/2024 - 04:11

        I rate their pate chaud highly

    • ripesashimi on 20/04/2024 - 19:39

      That hot bread place next to Vinh Phat was $5 for a roll last time I was there

  • SuperGreen on 20/04/2024 - 14:16
    -1

    St Clair Bakery. Massive and delicious pork rolls.
    Marrickville pork roll is top tier, but this place is definitely up there, maybe even better.

  • soaringphoenix on 20/04/2024 - 15:17

    I've tried Marrickville, Top Ryde, and Xcel roll, none of them come close to Destination Roll (although I appreciate that's an unpopular opinion). I've been to Vietnam and admit that they are even better than DR though.

    • dandandan on 21/04/2024 - 09:37

      I rate destination roll per a few posts back.

  • Emcaljoe on 20/04/2024 - 15:17

    Bakery on Sydney road Coburg, near corner of Harding street does a consistently good traditional one with fresh chili for $8

  • zombrex on 20/04/2024 - 15:41

    HM Wrap & Roll in Ballarat.
    They are loaded with pork and fresh ingredients at a great price.
    Much better than any I have had in the city.

  • Kilok4444 on 20/04/2024 - 15:48

    Daily Delicious Bakery 5 at Cabra .. I've only had the crispy pork but it's fantastic. I've eaten my fair share of banh mi around the globe.

    • cainen on 20/04/2024 - 21:24
      +1

      This one is pretty good. Their service is terrible which is part of the experience I guess.

      • superuser on 21/04/2024 - 10:42

        Customer service is non existence in Cabra, lol.

  • slashor on 20/04/2024 - 15:56
    +1

    They have almost zero online presence. Called Cafe 204 on google (204 Lower Dandenong Rd, Mordialloc VIC 3195). Pretty sure the sign on the store is Sammie's banh mi and pho or something like that.

    Delicious roast pork with crackling banh mi or can get chicken too. The pho is quite good but never tried it. I eaten at several on the list and still rate this place.

    • Baysew on 20/04/2024 - 16:40
      +1

      It's by far my favourite too.

      It is just before Moorabbin Airport.

  • Edeena on 20/04/2024 - 16:26
    +2

    Banh mi Phuong 18 in Bankstown :) The taste is quite authentic Saigon banh mi with homemade sauce. Not sure about their crispy pork roll as I don't like crispy pork in banh mi, but their pork roll & chicken roll are great. It's my go to banh mi place now.

  • tazzeedevil on 20/04/2024 - 16:54
    +1

    A Vietnamese friend reckons our Viet food is better than in Vietnam. I have been there and agree as far as banh mi. Our bread is fresher and the meat of a better quality. My faves are bun bun in Springvale. Banh
    mi girl in Moorabbin . Footscray has a few too

    • Xizor on 20/04/2024 - 22:35

      Its more a case of its just everywhere. Its cheap humble food. So there are alot more places where quality varies, more cheap forgettable holes in the wall. There are great places though just like here it takes effort (or luck).

  • morse on 20/04/2024 - 16:54

    If you’re heading to the Goldy could you please share your thoughts on:
    Saigon Hot Bread
    Miami Hot bread
    My Saigon Tuckshop

    • tazzeedevil on 20/04/2024 - 16:55

      Miami

      • morse on 20/04/2024 - 16:58

        Miami?

        • tazzeedevil on 20/04/2024 - 16:59

          Went there a few years ago. Might have changed

          • morse on 20/04/2024 - 17:02

            @tazzeedevil: Yeah I like it. Hard to say though as I’m from Sydney and haven’t been back for a long time so my memory of the traditional Sydney ones has faded. Miami hot bread is walking distance from my house, it does have a habit of closing over holiday periods when I’m more inclined to get a banh mi on the way back from the beach.

    • mckaul on 22/04/2024 - 08:56

      I'm no connoisseur but had Saigon Tuckshop last weekend and used to eat Miami (BBQ Pork) quite often till about a year ago (no longer work in the area).
      Both are on good bread, I prefer Miami's toppings but I think Saigon Tuckshop's pork flavour just edges out Miami.

      • morse on 22/04/2024 - 09:30

        I enjoy the lemongrass beef one from Miami hot bread. Not traditional at all, but very tasty.

  • HamWallet on 20/04/2024 - 17:28
    +2

    Best I've had:

    Nhu Ngoc Bakery in Footscray
    N Lee in Collingwood
    Marrickville Pork Roll in Marrickville obv
    Cyclo in Hobart
    Luke's in Mooney Ponds

  • Daddy Chill on 20/04/2024 - 17:42
    -2

    Anyone do halal?

  • aumacca on 20/04/2024 - 19:05

    if you're going to bun bun - I've heard of one recommended by Springvale locals that they say is the best. It's inside Springvale Shopping Centre near the base of the escalators (there are two places that serve bahn mi there apparently, it's one of these).

    • Ghost47 on 20/04/2024 - 21:57
      +1

      That one's called Anloi Deli and it's definitely better than Bun Bun IMO.

      • hamroll on 22/04/2024 - 09:21
        +1

        I never understood why people liked bun bun so much. I tried it was disappointed, I always go to TT Bakehouse near the woolies

        • Ghost47 on 22/04/2024 - 13:26

          I reckon because it’s well-known and always busy.

          Never had that one, might have to check it out sometime.

  • ripesashimi on 20/04/2024 - 19:27

    I like Huynh Hoa in Saigon.

    Viet Hoa in Cabramatta is okay. Phuong 18 in Bankstown hits differently, also okay. Marrickville pork roll okay.

    There's a shop selling tamarind chicken roll in the alley near Viet Hoa. Decent but overpriced.

    • dandandan on 21/04/2024 - 09:43

      Huynh Hoa in Saigon is good, last time I was there in October 2019 a roll was 42,000 Dong, probably close to double that now with inflation.

  • GaryQ on 20/04/2024 - 19:54

    Apparently, Lily's in Scoresby in the best in Melbourne - and speaking from today - its justified

  • Fredfloresjr on 20/04/2024 - 20:10

    Go to dulwich hill close to post office. One of the best

  • noob999 on 20/04/2024 - 20:23
    +1

    Shepherd Bay Cake & Bakery Meadowbank - really nice fresh crispy rolls, good heavy serving of roast pork ;)

    Oberon Bakehouse - always good and fresh.

  • cainen on 20/04/2024 - 21:25

    Nguyên hot bread in canley Vale. Everyone else is wrong.

    • Kilok4444 on 21/04/2024 - 07:12

      Lol .. haven't been to canley for a while. Will pay it a visit when I drive by one day

  • karakaan on 20/04/2024 - 21:27
    +1

    Ca Com Bánh Mì Bar - Richmond - https://www.cacom.net.au/

    https://maps.app.goo.gl/LRM24wxUPXJcBzUb9

    Though they had a fire late last year to thier wood grill, not sure if been fixed yet but still making amazing BM.

  • smitty1975au on 20/04/2024 - 21:46
    +4

    Phu Cuong King's Hot Bread on Forest Road Hurstville. Most of the time customers are lined up outside with at least four dedicated "rollers" & 30+ menu items.
    Generously sized, fresh ingredients & delicious.

    https://maps.google.com/?cid=4058930184158384886&entry=gps

  • aliguu on 20/04/2024 - 22:33
    +3

    My Sydney tops:

    Hong ha -MASCOT
    Marrickville pork roll
    Top Ryde pork roll
    Alex Roll -Marrickville
    Cabra pork roll -the one outside one of the alley that also sells Pandan waffle and other Asian bun

  • cheapjack on 20/04/2024 - 23:23

    Darra takeaway in Brisbane is a good Brisbane one. Well known by Brisbane locals. Dodgy as looking place and cash only but the crispy pork is tops

    • davery22 on 20/04/2024 - 23:35
      +1

      From my experience, the dodgier a Banh Mi place looks, the better the Banh Mi is going to be haha

  • davery22 on 20/04/2024 - 23:34

    Banh Mi Bay Cafe
    5/650 Pittwater Rd, Brookvale NSW 2100

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