Best banh mi in Singapore
Invented in the mid-19th century, banh mi is a fusion dish that marries the French baguette with Vietnamese meats such as pork sausage, along with fresh herbs and pickled vegetables—coriander, carrot, and daikon are the most common. A lick of pate, mayonnaise, and a dash of red chilli complete this handy, portable meal.
With the increasing number of banh mi stalls in Singapore, we’ve compiled the best banh mi in Singapore in this list for you to check out. They’re mostly banh mi kiosks and cafes that specialise in delicious renditions of the iconic Vietnamese sandwich. Often, they’re run by native Vietnamese cooks too!
Best banh mi in Singapore by price
Establishment Recommended Items Location Banh Mi Be Bi Grilled Pork Banh Mi ($6), Banh Mi Bo Ne ($7.50) 375 Upper Aljunied Road Banh Mi Thit Pork, Chicken, Ham, Beef, Egg, or Pate Banh Mi ($6.50) 543 Geylang Road 233 Banh Mi Banh Mi Truyen Thong ($6.50) 157 Joo Chiat Road, #01-01 Joo Chiat Banh Mi Ca Phe Mackerel Otah Banh Mi ($6.50), Crispy Fish Fillet Banh Mi ($8) 263 Joo Chiat Road Moc Quan Banh Mi Op La ($7.50), Banh Mi Bo Bit Tet ($8.50) 81 Clemenceau Avenue, #01-23, UE Square Shopping Mall Banh Mi Saigon Special Great ($7.90), Banh Mi Pha Lau ($9.90) 505 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 8 Le Café Vie5 Grilled Pork Baguette ($8+) 151 Upper Paya Lebar Rd Sandwich Saigon Mushroom & Tofu Banh Mi ($9), Tuna Banh Mi ($9) 93 East Coast Road Signs A Taste Of Vietnam Pho Grilled Pork Banh Mi ($10) 277 Orchard Road, #B2-15, Orchard Gateway La Saigon Soft Shell Crab Banh Mi ($10), Fluffy Egg Banh Mi ($12) 914 East Coast Road, #01-04, The Domain Co Hai Roasted Chicken Baguette ($10.70), Co Hai Baguette ($12) 359 Beach Road Miss Saigon Banh Mi Chao ($12) 150 Orchard Road, #02-56, Orchard Plaza1. Banh Mi Thit
Banh Mi Thit is one of the OG Vietnamese delis, having been around before the sandwich became such a trend. Located in Joo Chiat, the eatery is known for their super affordable Banh Mi, priced at $6.50. You get to pick between pork, chicken, ham, beef, egg, or pate for the price. Their baguettes are baked in-house daily, prepared alongside their deliciously crisp, sour pickles. Add on $1 to enjoy your banh mi with your drink of choice, which includes Iced Authentic Vietnamese Coffee, typically priced at $2.
Read our Banh Mi Thit review.
Address: 543 Geylang Road, Singapore 389498 Opening hours: Tue-Sun 10am to 9pm Website Banh Mi Thit is not a halal-certified eatery.
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2. Co Hai
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Co Hai is a hidden gem eatery located along Beach Road, near City Gate Shopping Centre. They’re famed for their loaded banh mi here, including their signature Co Hai Baguette ($12), a fully stuffed sandwich packed with Vietnamese hams, barbecued pork, pork floss pate, butter, egg, and a pickled medley. If that’s too much for you, they’ve got other banh mi options that are well-priced, including a lighter but no less delicious Roasted Chicken Baguette ($10.70). Aside from sandwiches, they’ve also got pho bowls from $10.50.
Read our Co Hai review.
Address: 359 Beach Road, Singapore 199575 Opening hours: Daily 11am to 10pm Tel: 9650 7999 Website Co Hai Banh Mi is not a halal-certified eatery
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3. 233 Banh Mi
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OGs will know of 233 Banh Mi, a kiosk in Joo Chiat with erratic opening hours. Now, the brand has expanded to larger premises at a different Joo Chiat address and offers affordable banh mi priced below $7. Get the Banh Mi Truyen Thong ($6.50)—this is as close as you can get to digging into banh mi on a bustling Ho Chi Minh curb as motorcycles rush past. A baguette is cut and toasted, then stuffed with pork sausage, pickled greens, and a generous swathe of pate. We also love how chill the space is, making this a comfortable spot for lunch or an early dinner.
Address: 157 Joo Chiat Road, #01-01, Singapore 427435 Opening hours: Mon-Sat 8am to 8pm Tel: 6694 8109 Website 233 Banh Mi is not a halal-certified eatery.
4. Banh Mi Saigon
Singapore’s Little Vietnam may reside in the East, but that doesn’t discount other ‘hoods from having A+ banh mi. Banh Mi Saigon in Ang Mo Kio went viral on TikTok for their banh mi, with cold cuts prepared from a family recipe from Vietnamese owner Victoria—recipes that date back over a century. There are 10 different options on the menu, but their Banh Mi Pha Lau ($9.90) is one of their bestsellers, packed with seasoned beef offal, including pig’s ears. If you’re not too enthused about offal, then their Special Great ($7.90) option is ideal, for it comes with a selection of different house-cured cold cuts. Other fillings include pork dumplings and salt-baked chicken.
Read our Banh Mi Saigon review.
Address: 505 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 8, Singapore 560505 Opening hours: Daily 9am to 9pm Website Banh Mi Sai Gon is not a halal-certified eatery.
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5. Banh Mi Be Bi
Banh Mi Be Bi is a humble hawker stall in Upper Aljunied Road, run by a mother-daughter duo. The stall grew quite popular for their affordable banh mi and other hearty Vietnamese dishes, served alongside their wallet-friendly loaves of house-made baguettes. The quality of the bread here is top-tier, crisp on the outside and fluffy on the inside, the ideal vehicle for their equally delicious fillings. Their Grilled Pork Banh Mi ($6) is a crowd favourite, though if you want a more substantial meal, get their Banh Mi Bo Ne ($7.50), which comes with slices of steak and egg on a hotplate, and a fresh baguette alongside. The eatery also serves noodle dishes and Vietnamese seafood, all under $10.
Read our Banh Mi Be Bi review.
Address: 375 Upper Aljunied Road, Singapore 367860 Opening hours: Daily 9am to 9pm Tel: 9054 3939 Website Banh Mi Banh Bi is not a halal-certified eatery.
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6. Moc Quan
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Moc Quan is a full-fledged Vietnamese restaurant just outside of Dhoby Ghaut. They’re known for a variety of different dishes, including their banh mi, of which there are eight different flavours. All the fixings are made in-house, from the baguette to the pickles. The most affordable option is their Banh Mi Op La ($7.50++), served with sunny-side-up eggs, but the Banh Mi Bo Bit Tet ($8.50++) is one we’d recommend if you’re really hungry, as it comes packed with pan-fried beef and eggs.
Address: 81 Clemenceau Avenue, #01-23, UE Square Shopping Mall, Singapore 239917 Opening hours: Daily 11am to 9pm Tel: 6736 0123 Website Moc Quan is not a halal-certified eatery.
7. Miss Saigon
Founded by the folks behind Banh Mi Saigon is Miss Saigon, a 24/7 Vietnamese eatery located in Orchard Plaza. Their hearty selection of Vietnamese dishes makes for a great supper, especially their Banh Mi Chao ($12), where a fresh baguette is served with a tomatoey stew loaded with a sunny-side-up egg, Vietnamese meatballs, and sardines. Pair this shiok dish with their Ca Phe Sua Da ($4.50), Vietnamese iced milk coffee that’s sweetened with condensed milk.
Read our Miss Saigon review.
Address: 150 Orchard Road, #02-56, Orchard Plaza, Singapore 238841 Opening hours: Daily 24 hours Tel: 8925 3959 Website Miss Saigon is not a halal-certified eatery.
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8. La Saigon
Those who stay near East Coast can venture to La Saigon for their banh mi and Vietnamese coffee fix! The hip cafe, which turns into a bar by night, offers a small range of banh mic sandwiches, including the Fluffy Egg Banh Mi ($12++): sourdough baguette with scrambled egg, kombucha pickles, greens, and mayo. If you’re not peckish, you can also get this at a petite size for $7++. Alternatively, try their new Soft Shell Crab Banh Mi ($10++), which stars deep-fried soft-shell crab and pickles to cut through the richness.
Read our La Saigon review.
Address: 914 East Coast Road, #01-04, The Domain, Singapore 459108 Opening hours: Mon-Fri 10am to 10pm, Sat-Sun 9am to 10pm Tel: 8509 5950 Website La Saigon is not a halal-certified eatery.
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9. Joo Chiat Banh Mi Ca Phe
For banh mi with a fusion twist, swing by Joo Chiat Banh Mi Ca Phe. The Muslim-friendly eatery is a banh mi specialist run by a couple who formerly sold Nam San Mackerel Otah. Here’s where you can get Singapore’s only Mackerel Otah ($6.50), which comes with all the usual banh mi fixings, albeit sans meat. Instead, a spicy, lemongrass-laced fillet of mackerel otah plays the starring role here, and we have to say, the crossover is a success. Another unique option is the Battered Crispy Fish Fillet with Honey Mustard Sauce ($8). While the combo sounds out of place in a banh mi, don’t knock it till you try it. The fish was fried well and fresh, with the honey mustard offering a mild sweetness and kick. The eatery also sells Vietnamese Drip Coffee ($4.50) that you DIY at the table, the way you would at a cafe in Ho Chi Minh, for example.
Read our Joo Chiat Caphe review.
Address: 263 Joo Chiat Road, Singapore 427517 Opening hours: Tue-Sun 9am to 7pm Tel: 6988 1900 Website Joo Chiat Caphe is not a halal-certified eatery but uses no pork or lard.
10. Sandwich Saigon
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Another East Coast gem is Sandwich Saigon, an eatery that’s over a decade old and has recently transitioned into serving only vegetarian Vietnamese food. There are seven different plant-based banh mi, packed with fillings such as Mushroom & Tofu ($9), or a variety of different vegan mock meats, including Tuna ($9), Luncheon Meat ($9), Chicken ($9), and BBQ Meat ($9). These are as flavourful as their meat counterparts, so don’t sweat that pure sacrificing flavour. Aside from banh mi, the menu has a plethora of other vegetarian and vegan options, including pho, banh xeo, and even Vietnamese breakfast.
Address: 93 East Coast Road, Singapore 428792 Opening hours: Wed-Mon 11:30am to 3pm, 5pm to 9pm Tel: 6345 3849 Website Sandwich Saigon is not a halal-certified eatery.
11. Signs A Taste Of Vietnam Pho
Signs A Taste Of Vietnam Pho might be best known for their affordable pho, but they also do a good banh mi here. When we visited the Orchard Gateway restaurant recently, we were impressed with their Grilled Pork Banh Mi ($10), which featured a well-buttered and toasted baguette with a light crumb, stuffed with tender grilled pork chunks and pickled veggies. The sandwich is also cut into halves so you can share it with a friend!
Read our Signs A Taste Of Vietnam Pho review.
Address: 277 Orchard Road, #B2-15, Orchard Gateway, Singapore 238858 Opening hours: Mon-Sat 11am to 8:30pm Tel: 8685 4838 Website Signs A Taste Of Vietnam Pho is not a halal-certified eatery.
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12. Le Café Vie5
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A quick six-minute walk from the Tai Seng MRT Station is Le Café Vie5, a quaint eatery that looks straight off the streets of Hanoi. They’re one of the few places you can get Vietnamese egg coffee in Singapore, which you can then enjoy alongside any pick from their selection of banh mi. Popular picks include the Grilled Pork Baguette ($8+), stuffed with chunks of juicy barbecued pork and zingy pickled veg.
Read our Le Cafe Vie 5 review.
Address: 151 Upper Paya Lebar Rd, Singapore 534851 Opening hours: Mon, Wed-Fri 8:30am to 10:30pm, Sat-Sun 9:30am to 10:30pm Tel: 6970 9655 Website Le Café Vie5 is not a halal-certified eatery.
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