Only $ 4.25 for a large and filling bahn mi rau(veggie sub)! I’m passing through Calgary on a road trip and decided to explore Chinatown during lunch time to check out different restaurants. Walking past Thi Thi, I noticed a line out the door consisting of mostly people of Asian descent… definitely a good sign that the place is good. I was extremely happy with my meal. It tasted just like the banh mi I had when traveling through Vietnam, except I was able to easily make my meal vegan(just ask for no cheese, no pâté, no mayo). There’s also a great little park with picnic tables right across the street(since the restaurant is just a walk-up counter, this is perfect!) I will definitely be grabbing another sandwich before I leave the city. ATTN vegans ;)
F R.
Évaluation du lieu : 3 Calgary, Canada
Vietnamese subs are good but I have had better. I found their sandwichs to be dry. There is always quite a bit of mayo and cheese however. On the past two occasions the amount of veggies in the sub had decreased. Overall despite all the good reviews I do think consistency varies. I was not to happy when the lady preparing my food had her hair open kind of over my sandwich when she was preparing it.
Stephanie M.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Calgary, Canada
Best Vietnamese sub I’ve had in Calgary. This is a tiny store with just an order counter and a few square feet of waiting space. If you are coming at lunch time, try to arrive before noon to beat the rush. Warning for those with more sensitive palates: they are generous with the hot peppers, so maybe forgo this addition if you aren’t prepared.
Justin A.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Houston, TX
After searching through Unilocal for the top restaurants in Calgary, Bánh Mì Thi-Thi, a Vietnamese submarine place in Chinatown, came in at #2. I was excited to try it as I currently live in Houston, which is known to have the largest Vietnamese population concentrated in one city across North America and has many Bánh Mì sandwich shops. When I arrived, I noticed it was take-out only restaurant as there were no places to sit. It also looked like it was one friendly family(mom, dad, and son) working and preparing the sandwiches. I ordered the Saté Chicken Bánh Mì for $ 7.25. This was composed of mayo, pâté, carrots, cucumber, cilantro, onions, hot peppers, soy sauce, and saté chicken. As my sandwich was being made, I was joking around with the family about smelly foods like durian and kangaroo meat. They were very nice and friendly people. Overall, I really enjoyed the Bánh Mì sandwich here. The bread was toasted perfectly; it wasn’t too crispy or soft. It was also easy to eat. I usually see this type of sandwich made with fresh jalapeños, so the hot peppers was a refreshing change. I will definitely be back to try more sandwiches, thanks Thi-Thi! Pros: –Value –Quality Bánh Mì Vietnamese sandwiches –Friendly service Cons: –Parking is always an issue in Chinatown –No places to sit and eat
Kamran C.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Calgary, Canada
I’ve been recently having random cravings post my ACL reconstruction surgery — This time I was looking for some authentic vietnamese subs. This place had killer reviews, so I decided why the heck not. I hobbled in with my crutches looking for that sympathy card to add some extra meat to my sub. Ben was awesome — friendly, sociable, and prepped a mean tasting sub. Those pickled thai chills got my taste buds tingling, oh me oh my. They only accept cash which of course I had none, but Ben was understanding(and perhaps my sympathy card was playing in). The best part about these subs is that you can eat them hot, warm, or cold and they still taste delicious. If only Unilocal allowed a 6 star rating for special occasions, this would be one of them. Be sure to lookout for Nenshi’s photo. At first glance it looks like he’s holding a baby, when you look closer you realize it’s a sub — Haha, silly Nenshi cradling a sub.
L M.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Calgary, Canada
I’ve been coming to this sub shop for over 30 years, starting with when they only had two toaster ovens and the lady was doing this almost by herself. My go-to has been the Assorted cut into three pieces and they remember, even when I didn’t go for a couple of years because I started working at the other end of DT. I’m really happy to see the husband and son now there — this is the BEST place in Calgary I have been at, they just know what they’re doing. The sub itself has not changed too much, same delicious crusty sub. Every time I go for one, I pop down as soon as I can because that is the best time to enjoy it — when it’s freshly toasted and has just the right crunch. I always say I’ll try the SATE ones one day since all my friends are crazy about those, but for now, I’ll stay with Assorted. Love this place, even with the lines out the door.
Angela C.
Évaluation du lieu : 3 Vancouver, Canada
I went to Thi Thi on Monday while I was in Calgary on a business trip. After seeing all these awesome reviews, I thought I must try their subs. I am a huge fan of Vietnamese subs. I arrived at 2 pm, with only 5 people in line. I ordered an assorted(cold cut) and a chicken sate based on the suggestions here. I took them across the street and sat by the river to enjoy. The reason I gave this a 3-star is because the subs were just ok. The Vietnamese subs I really like use a very crusty bread, which Thi Thi has as well. But I don’t like how doughy the inside of the bread is at Thi Thi. It’s just too thick and takes away the flavors of the stuff inside the sandwich. If they can make their bread less doughy, it would get an extra star for me. Also, the carrots aren’t pickled enough. There was little flavor to be detected in the carrots. That’s too bad. Lastly, I think there was too much mayo/butter slathered on inside the sandwich. I took a few bites of each sandwich, thinking I’ll save the rest for later, and I felt sick in the afternoon with how heavy the mayo/butter is.
Kevin H.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 Byward Market - Parliament Hill, Canada
Mmm that was good. I had the chicken and a bottle of water, all for 8.50 $. Is is a very small hole in the wall but big on taste. The location is great because it is close to the river and park bench to relax and eat. Take 5 min to relax and enjoy one of there sandwich. I know i will again. The only thing I would ask is extra mayo as it was a bit dry. Enjoy
Keyi L.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Calgary, Canada
The lunchtime lineup — literally insane. But you plod on anyway. Needless to say, because it’s close to Prince’s Island, you can just plop down somewhere along the river and enjoy the sub while breezes fluff your hair and you die a little inside because of the soft baguette/veggie/other delicacies melting in your mouth. I’ve tried their cold cut, sate beef, chicken and pork — and I can’t really choose. The sate beef is a little on the spicier side while the pork is sweeter, I think. All super good though! Convenience, price point and taste merit 5 stars easy. Watching how efficient the owners are at assembling the subs is really interesting, too, and also when obvious regulars just stroll right up and order like 20 subs. Props to them for handling that, with I dare say as much passion as pizzazz?
Michelle V.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Calgary, Canada
After leaving U of C, I’ve been on the hunt for a Vietnamese sub to replace my beloved Bake Chef. Well I found it! Super fresh, nice and hot(you can hold the peppers though if you want) and definitely satisfying. I went just after 1 pm and only hit a small line up, it was totally worth it!
Anna H.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Windsor, Canada
Going to get Vietnamese Subs in Calgary may not seem like the most productive use of your vacation time, especially when you are from Toronto, a city which is famous for all kinds of cuisines including Vietnamese, but you haven’t been to Thi Thi Vietnamese Subs yet. Thi Thi Vietnamese Subs serves easily the best sub I have ever tried. We arrived at this place around 3pm Saturday afternoon, and there still was a lineup outside Thi Thi Vietnamese Subs. Luckily, the wait time was not long, and we were able to get our sandwich in about 15 mins. This store is super small, and you can barely find it because it’s located in the corner of a plaza, and there were cars parking in front of it. We ordered the Super Chicken and Beef Sub, and it was fantastic. Compared with other Vietnamese sandwiches I have tried before, Thi Thi put a lot of stuff inside their sandwich, even cheese, if you want. The customer service is good, friendly and family-style. I also overheard a customer talking to the owner, trying to convince him to open on Sunday. I guess people must love this place. I will definitely go back, if I ever go to Calgary again.
Johnny L.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 Markham, Canada
Thi Thi is this small Vietnamese Banh Mi shop. By small, I mean that it is huddled in a corner of this plaza, hidden away by cars and such. It is only for takeout and the place is doing some mean Vietnamese sandwiches. The small shop must have quite the following as I saw the people chatting it up and calling most of the customers there by name. The lineup can get pretty long, but it moves fairly quickly with 3 people in a perfect assembly line. I ordered up the Super Chicken and Beef Sub(Ga Bo Sate — $ 7.50), which consisted of sauteed chicken and beef on a fresh french roll. The bread is crusty on the outside but soft on the inside as all French and Vietnamese rolls should be. I get the sandwiched all-in with cucumber slices, pickled veggies, hot peppers, onions, mayo, pâté, and soy sauce(no cilantro for me). They do this weird thing though where they add cheese to the sandwich and then toast it through a convection belt. The meat was good but it was the combination of all the items that really made me love the sandwich. The heat from the peppers gets cooled down by the cucumber and pickled veggies and each bite works together to form every perfect little morsel. Pro tip — There are small stone tables and seats in a mini park across the street facing the small shop. Since there is no place to sit and eat inside the shop, you should head across the street and grab a table. The people here are super friendly and by the way, it’s a cash only establishment.
Ned L.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 Calgary, Canada
Probably the best viet sub place downtown. If you wan’t to come here for lunch during the weekdays, make sure you come VERY early. A line will be formed after 11:30. Especially when the weather is nice out. Parking is limited and the shop is cash only.
Debra B.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Novato, CA
Phenomenal! Little hole in the wall place with outstanding banh mi subs. I had beef. My hubby had beef and chicken. They were so good that we are going back tomorrow! No table service — all food is to go. FYI– Cash only.
Rosalind Z.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Calgary, Canada
I don’t think there is anything I can say that hasn’t already been said, but sometimes you just want to give a place props for doing something so well. Seriously, if you fall into any one of the below categories you must run(not walk) to Thi Thi subs: 1) you like vietnamese subs 2) you like any sort of sub 3) you work/live near chinatown 4) you like any sort of sub So if you can’t get my drift, you should go to Thi Thi subs. There really is something for everyone(within the sub sandwich variety) with even a vegetarian option. If for some reason you don’t like subs, then this place might not be for you, but I think the tastiness and friendliness of this place will convince you otherwise. You get quite a bit of food for your money(about $ 7.50) and yes, if you arrive after 11:15 am you will wait ATLEAST15 minutes. There isn’t a ton of street parking near by because of the Harry Hayes building, but you can easily make it work. The shop is run by two guys who are making the subs, taking orders, and running the till, so be patient. They clearly have a following because they knew numerous of the other patrons by name. I agree that the sandwiches get soggy fairly quickly, so just let the guys knows that it is to-go and they will happily wrap up the items separately to prevent that. All in all, a great local business that has learned to do one thing and one thing perfectly. I’m very excited to go back.
Bernice L.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Calgary, Canada
Wonderful place. Famuly run and everything is home made. I always get the assorted sub(which has homemade vietnamese ham) and it is excellent!
Rita W.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 Calgary, Canada
This is my go to shop for Vietnamese subs. I haven’t been here since the flood occurred, but since last month have been back on a weekly basis to get my most coveted«assorted sub». The menu is small and simple. The cost of their subs have gone up over their years, but is still very worth it. I love their traditional«assorted sub» which consists of assorted Vietnamese cold cuts. All the subs here come with homemade mayo, pâté, cilantro, pickled carrots, onions, hot red peppers and soy sauce. The staff here are very accommodating should you want less of certain toppings. During the last visit, I got my subs to go(assorted & super). The super sub consisting of both sate beef and sate chicken. The bread comes out golden and crisp. The staff here cut off one end of the bun before toasting to make it easier to eat as well: D Tip: Eat your subs ASAP! They get soggy super fast. If you aren’t going to eat them right away, ask them to not toast the bun, and provide you the veggies in a separate package so that you can assemble the sub at home :)
Asif H.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Calgary, Canada
Living only a block from this place, I drive daily past this little gold mine and see the line ups daily, so I decided to give it a try,…the reviews and the line ups are justified, they have the best Vietnamese subs hands down in town, there are other places that are good, but this is the best, the beef sate sub is amazing, for you people who don’t eat pork, make sure to tell them«NOPATE» it’s pork based, I will be a frequent customer here,…try if if you haven’t, most people have! It’s right across Harry Hayes Building.
Kenneth N.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 Vancouver, Canada
Great subs: value, delicious sauce, sate chicken(though beef is the signature, i’ve been eating too many burgers here lol), super fresh veggies… though i hate to admit this, back home with so many Viet subs, prices are a lot better $ 5 range, than this 7.50 ouch… still worth a repeat. cash only… so busy that they won’t even look at catering.
Doris Z.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Montreal, Canada
This is literally the best Vietnamese sub in the world. I live in the center of good food, Montréal, but no subs could ever compare to the thi thi subs. Sooooooo good! I found the chicken is the best, the sate chicken and the peppered chicken. I think sate beef and assorted are good as well, but not as good. Be aware, there will always be a line up, no matter when you go