Dinky Dau — Restaurant in Bend

Review of Banh Mi Dinky Dao – Bend, OR ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Let me start with a firm declaration: The Banh Mi is the undisputed king of sandwiches.

If you need proof, just picture this: You step into a dimly lit alley behind your local deli. There, on the cold pavement, lies a hamburger—flattened, dazed, pickles askew, mumbling something about “not seeing it coming.” A few feet further in, a Philly cheesesteak sits hunched over, bruised and leaking provolone like a punctured radiator. A pastrami on rye is slumped against a dumpster, muttering about cilantro and pickled carrots. In the shadows, standing tall and unbothered, is the Banh Mi—crispy bread still intact, herbs sharp, flavor arsenal untouched. Regal. Dangerous. Victorious.

And Banh Mi Dinky Dao in Bend, Oregon? This is where the king trains.

I got the lemongrass pork banh mi: bold, vibrant, packed with texture and punch. My wife got the tofu banh mi, and I honestly couldn’t get a word out of her—just a stream of contented “mm-mm-mmm” sounds as she locked into some kind of food trance. I’ve learned not to interrupt her during these episodes unless I’m eager to lose a hand.

Portions are generous, ingredients are fresh, and every bite reaffirms that you’ve made the right life decision.

Banh Mi Dinky Dao doesn’t just serve sandwiches—it reminds you that sandwiches can still surprise you, can still knock the heavyweights out cold and walk away without a scratch.

Big recommend. Bow...

Came for lunch earlier this week. Ordered a lemon grass Bahn mi. The flavors of the Bahn mi were really good, the bread left a lot to be desired. I have family that owns a successful Bahn Mi restaurant in China Town in Boston, and the one thing that makes or breaks Bahn mi for me, is the bread. The crunchy French baguette is essential to the true Bahn mi experience. Dinky Dau's bread was soft and untoasted, it felt more like a hoagie roll than Bahn mi bread. I really wanted to like this place more as Bend is really lacking more ethnic food options. I am willing to try it again in the future and hope that they can find a new way to...

One of my favorite meals I've had in Bend. I got the lemongrass pork bowl. Every element was done so dang well. The rice was light and fluffy, the pork was flavorful, the homemade kimchi and avacado salad were bomb. I'm pretty critical of food I buy these days, and I didn't have a single complaint. Seriously. I too wish food costed the same as it did 6 years ago, but the times they are a changing, and by today's standards, it was 100% worth the 17 bucks.. these negative comments...