Welcome to the Mill District, Banh Mi House!
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 1:30PM
My first taste of a banh mi sandwich was in 2012 during a Mill City Farmers Market cooking demo with Chef Nick Schneider - it was delicious! Fast forward 14 years - we'll be blessed with those wonderful flavors when Banh Mi House, 1024 Washington Avenue S, opens May 22.
Co-owner Mai Huynh chose the Mill District for it's neighborhood vibe and history. Their goal is to create an atmosphere that feels welcoming from the moment you step in - a place you can grab a quick bite or take your time. Their hope is that each guest feels the warmth, delight, enjoyment and happiness this cuisine has brought to their family. Mai's daughter Annie Huynh and Chef Bora Tuy are the other co-owners.
Above, upon entering you're greeted with a mural evoking the enjoymnet of Vietnamese street food. Below, you can enjoy your meal while looking out onto Washington Avenue street activity, or a more private counter.
Banh Mi House is rooted in Vietnamese street food and the team's own lived experiences. Every ingredient is selected by chef Bora Tuy for the freshness, uniqueness and balance that it brings. The menu is simple, but every item is built with intention. From house-made spreads to carfully balanced ingredients, each and every bite is meant to feel complete. Per Mai (pronounced My-ah), the baguette is a crucial ingredient in making their banh mi sandwhich - it's where it all starts. Their bread is made fresh daily by a family member with the right balance of taste and texture.
They also offer catering - which you can customize with whichever bahn mis, salads, etc., you like.
Hours: Monday - Saturday, 11a-6p. Closed Sundays. Payment options: Cash and credit cards.
You can order ahead via the website (INSERT LINK WHEN AVAILABLE).
Here are some samples from the menu:
Grilled beef banh mi
Lemongrass chicken noodle bowl
Vegetarian mock duck rice bowl
Banh mi fries
Vietnamese pandan coffee. Pandan is a special Asian leaf extract widely used throughout the menu.
Vietnamese egg brulee
Pandan coconut cloud
Catering sample
(LASTLY, I'LL INSERT A PHOTO OF YOU, ANNIE & BORA AFTER THE MAY 22 EVENT - IT WON'T CHANGE THE PRE-OPENING ARTICLE IN ANY WAY.)
