Banh Mi 24

Owner is very friendly, sandwiches are superb and carefully crafted. Lots of pâté, and goodies and only $ 3.50 tax included. Best cheap banh mi ive had in this city so far.

This is a family business and one of the best places to grab yourself a nice fresh banh mi in the GTA. Delicious, affordable, and great customer service. The owner is a great man, and knows a lot about his passion for the business, and the amount of care he puts out for customers needs. This shop not only sells Vietnamese sandwiches, but they also make delicious Vietnamese coffees, fruit smoothies, and even noodle soups! On the side, they also sell convenient store goods, such as candy, drinks, and cigarettes.
I would easily recommend anyone to come try Banh Mi 24.

I was looking for a quick snack after work last week, while I was in the area. I remembered this banh mi place that had decent reviews, so I stopped by to grab one. My usual banh mi place is Nguyen Huong, since it is literally just down the street from where I live, but I haven’t been going as much now that they upped the price of the standard banh mi to $ 2.50.
I got the Banh Mi 24 Cold Cut Sandwich for $ 3 (tax included).
The man working there (was he the owner?) asked me if I wanted it spicy, pretty standard, and if I wanted my bread toasted, which is more unusual, I never get asked that at Nguyen Huong. I love my bread toasted, so I got that and my sandwich to be not spicy. The banhi mi at 24 is a bit longer, comparable to the super banh mi at Nguyen Huong for $ 3. The bread was fresh, and since it was made to order unlike the often make-​ahead standard ones at Nguyen Huong, the bread wasn’t dried out and didn’t crumble when I bit into it. There was butter, pâté, 2 kinds of cold cuts, pickled carrots, cucumber, thinly sliced raw red onion, and cilantro in the sandwich. The cold cuts were good, but I saw him refill the containers with ones from a package, so its not like they made the cold cuts themselves. They put a lot of pâté in the sandwich which I liked. The butter spread they used seems to have more mayo in it, there was a slight bit more tang to it. I also liked the addition of cucumber and red onion, which is different from Nguyen Huong. The cucumber makes the sandwich feel fresher and the red onion adds more flavour for me since I get my sandwich not spicy.
Once I started eating that sandwich, I couldn’t stop. And since the sandwich is bigger than the standard sized ones I usually get at Nguyen Huong, I was stuffed. Soiled my appetite for dinner, sorry mom! Overall, I was quite impressed with my first experience with this place. Its definitely worth the extra few mins of waiting to get the bread toasted, and the sandwich made to order. I’ll be back for more banh mi and maybe some other stuff as well.

I looove eating the banh mi here! The owner is soo generous and gives lots of stuffings for the sandwich. I usually only order the cold cut and I really like the fact he gives lots of pâté, pork belly and cucumber which makes the sandwich taste so much better than the ones at Nguyen Huong. The owner is really friendly too! Ever since I found out this place, I have not gone back to eat the banh mi at Nguyen Huong.

I’m upping the star value of this review cuz their Banh Mi’s are growing on me. I’m partial to the brand of Banh Mi’s one buys at T&T (but the fresh ones you can get at their actual banh mi making locations at Middlefield and Steeles and the one somewhere newly opened in Vaughan), but these I’m considering a very very close second, if not equal to the ones I usually buy. Why? Banh Mi 24 really knows how to go heavy on ingredients. I’m a sucker for Vietnamese pâté and butter, and they know how to load up on it. More filling is always good, so they win an extra star. Huzzah!

Was around the area and was craving a quick bite so I checked out Unilocal.
Location is in the far back along the right of the plaza. Inside looks literally like a convenience store as described below. Super small place with one guy running it. He seems friendly too.
I ordered the $ 3 cold cut. No tax whoop whoop! The menu is a lot more extensive and expensive than Nguyen Hong. It was not bad. Their counter space was very organized and I watched him make it and toast the bun.
Maybe I’ll come back to try their other buns.

This is more an update of my previous experience at Banh Mi 24
. The store never moved but since the original listing the address was messed up so when another listing was added, Unilocal HQ thinks that the business had moved…
The menu is more extensive than the last time I visited than just 1 type of banh mi. The staff a lot more friendly as I was greeted and served by a nice couple instead of a teenager. I was even asked if I want my bun toasted!
Cold Cut ($ 3) was much better this time. Maybe it was not the end of the day, the bread still quite fresh.
I might come back to try their Grilled Chicken ($ 5) Banh Mi. And of course extra Thai chili and Jalapeño please!

Very good sandwich and friendly service– I’ll be back for sure!

Several years ago my cousin introduced me to Vietnamese sandwiches and I have been in love with them ever Since!
While some of my favorite spots are downtown, I must say that the service here has been incredible! The guy who makes the sandwiches here really take his time to make sure they are to the highest standard. I especially like that we toasts my bread, it may not be authentic but I like the warm bread. The spread he uses has a nice tangy taste and a spicy finish. He does have all the meat selections, at this place the beef is my favorite, even thou I prefer pork.
They really have the art of sandwich making good ingredients combined with great service! This is why I go out of my way sometimes to come here. I highly recommend this place.

I suggested to try this place out since my boyfriend is a fan of all types of sandwiches. (He can have sandwiches for lunch and dinner every day…) so to break apart from our usual franchise chain meal, I found this place offering made to order banh mi.
One issue I’ve always had with banh mi was that pre-​made ones always came with cilantro which I cannot have. This place makes each sandwich to order, allowing you to pick and choose your toppings. With the price being $ 3 (cold cut) and $ 5 (pork belly/​grilled chicken/​pork).
We ordered one grilled chicken and one pork belly, both spicy and both very good. Definitely coming back in the future!

Inside the $ 3 banh mi is has what I would was a red dark meat which I only have found in the premium (their $ 3 one if i remember) ones at nguyen.
I also ordeed the one with grilled pork belly for $ 5. It was savory and delicious, not burnt or anything. Price was a bit pricey but I’ll get it once in a while.
No tax. Not for the bun or drinks.
The store when u walk in is like a convenience store. Drinks to the right, foods and lights to the left and a small table for two. What do you expect, you cant expect to only sell food here in the plaza. It was a good and safe choice for to attract costumers while buying a lighter.
I like it, there is no place like it nearby for me (since I dont drive), its a good place. I always get the $ 3 banh mi, sure its not 2.50 by nguyen huong, but compare it as a student going to York U. Its damn cheaper than a hot dog. I would buy 2 if i can for lunch and dinner. Also supporting the small guys here to make a living.

When a banh mi tastes this good for only $ 3 tax in, why would I ever buy them from anywhere else? Especially when these are cheaper, tastier, fresher and bigger than ones in Asian supermarkets.
The first time I came, I ordered a pork belly banh mi for $ 5 flat. De-​freaking-​licios. But then again, anything with pork belly is tasty. Toppings so fresh and crunchy.
Went in today, not feeling particularly hungry but knowing I should grab something to eat, I got a traditional cold cut banh mi. By the end of the sandwich I was licking the pâté off the wrapper, looking longingly at the bits of cilantro and onion that fell on the ground. Damn was it good.
This place is in the middle section of the new plaza on the north side. Will come back here again and again.

I would give it 5 stars but I only tried the cold cut banh mi so I’ll wait until I’ve tried the other ones! $ 3 for the cold cut and $ 5 for other types like pork and chicken.
It was freshly made on site and everything about it was DELICIOUS. I didn’t end up eating it that day and instead had it for lunch the next day and it was divine. The meat was more than what you usually get at t&t and the veges were on point. The bread was fresh and didn’t have that hard stale crunch that you usually get in prepackaged Banh mi.
They take only cash BUT no taxes! So it was a good deal, especially as there aren’t that many Banh mi places around here. The only other one I know about it on middlefield and steeles. This one is closer to home and hits all the right spots for me.
You have got to try it!