Banh Voyage — Restaurant in Montclair

I have eaten Banh Mi in probably 50 different restaurants. This sandwich checked more of the boxes than almost every other. For starters, the bread really was perfect. I have no idea where they could be sourcing their bread, or if they make it themselves, but it is perfect. Very crisp on the outside. Very light and airy on the inside. Absolutely perfect. All the meats were in perfect balance, and you could taste them all. They were all very high-quality to me. The pickled veg were perfect. The mayo, surprisingly, stood out. It was delicious. My only regret is that after all of these years, there’s finally a fantastic Banh Mi shop in northern New Jersey just as I am leaving the area....

I thoroughly enjoyed the banh mi with grilled chicken and will be back for a summer roll or five. The bread was perfect - flaky crumb and a crunchy crust. This is an elevated Vietnamese lunch spot - a welcome addition to this lovely corner of Montclair. The menu is small and not overwhelming - just good tasty warm-weather Vietnamese staples.

My only advice - no need to hand over a single sandwich in a fancy branded to-go carry bag for a single sandwich. It adds to waste and landfill. I’d be perfectly content with just a wrapped sandwich (the blue and white paper is beautiful!)...

Just got the traditional Banh Mi… can’t believe it’s been so long, after so many attempts over the last 20 years, to get that same THIS feeling! Truly captures the essence of this legendary sandwich. And that spicy mayo adds just a little extra, but nothing too extreme. Every element here has been so well conceived, sourced and prepared. Love it!

Plus, you can walk over and grab a book while you wait....