Banh Mi House — Restaurant in Winnipeg

Came to this roadside shop after hearing its reputation. On Google Review, 161 people have rated it 4.9 out of 5.

I've tried many famous and lesser-known rice noodle shops in Winnipeg, so I wanted to see how good this Vietnamese sandwich shop really is!

Upon entering, I saw Asian staff and instinctively asked, "Do you speak mandarin?" No? Alright then. — After that, I noticed that all the staff, including the owner, were conversing in Vietnamese. — Is it really this authentic?

I looked at the menu for a while and ordered the signature beef sandwich, beef pho, vegetarian spring rolls, and a cup of tap water.

Not long after, the food arrived, starting with the beef sandwich, which was hot. The beef was pan-fried with sauce, giving it a distinct BBQ flavor. The sandwich also contained carrots, daikon, cucumbers, and cilantro to enhance the taste. The texture of the beef immediately became rich and flavorful. The crunchiness of the daikon forced me to chew more, prolonging the beef's presence in my mouth. Combined with the crispy sandwich bread (reheated in the oven), it became even more delicious.

The fried spring rolls were just average, with the only advantage being that they were freshly fried.

Then came the beef pho. My first impression was that the portion was huge, surpassing all the rice noodles I've had elsewhere. There was a lot of beef and noodles, so it seemed like there wasn’t much broth. The beef had fatty edges, making it oily and tender, with a satisfying chewiness that released more flavor the more I chewed. The noodles were just okay. After finishing the noodles, there was still a lot of beef resting at the bottom of the bowl. The only thing I hope for next time is that the restaurant can provide some real chili oil and vinegar — because the broth was too sweet...

Delicious. I had the grilled beef banh mi and a vermicelli noodles with grilled pork and egg rolls.

The banh mi was perfectly toasted. The sandwich was loaded with grilled beef and had the usual pickled daikon and carrots with cucumber, cilantro. Some minor criticism. I know it's odd to say, but I would've actually preferred a bit less meat and a bit more daikon, carrot and cilantro. I don't know if I can request this, but I would've liked to add crushed peanuts, liver pate and some sweet sauce (Nước Chấm).

I loved the vermicelli noodles. They give a generous amount of meat with a reasonable amount of rice noodles, vegetables and sauce. It really hit the spot. I feel crushed peanuts and beans sprouts would've been a nice addition.

Overall, the banh mi and vermicelli noodles were delicious and I'll be coming back for more.

UPDATE: Grilled Chicken banh mi - 10/10 BBQ Pork banh mi - 6/10 Grilled Beef banh mi - 8/10 Vermicelli noodle with grilled pork - 8/10

My order got swapped with another customer one time. I didn't realize until I got back to work and by that time it was too...

Came across this shop less than a month ago and I’ve been there about 3 times now. I can’t get enough of their banh mi!

Very respectable sized bun and the meat was delicious and for that price, it’s such a deal. Their other dishes are also delicious and really a bang for your buck. Vietnamese iced coffee also just had the right sweetness to it. I will keep coming back and I will try everything on their menu.

Staff are also very friendly! Atmosphere gets a 3 because it’s just super plain. I personally wouldn’t eat in and the times I’ve come, I’ve just gotten take out but don’t let that deter you away from trying their food. Would most definitely keep...