I stop by Vinh Long Café every time I’m in Philly, which is pretty much weekly now. I only wish they had a full dinner menu, but the occasional weekend specials are pretty good. The one good and best item they offer is the Vietnamese hoagie. I promise it’s the most authentic and best banh mi in Philly! Definitely better than most things you’ll find in New York, that’s for sure. I’ll be back for more banh mi!
Susan D.
Rating des Ortes: 3 Philadelphia, PA
Dropped by to pick up a banh mi for lunch. For those who recall and loved the traditional banh mi at Café Nhu Y, try this one. As noted in the first review, they are made when you order, so the bread is warm and toasty, the veggies are crisp, and the meat/pâté just the right amount of salty/savory. Delicious! The décor was nondescript, but tidy with a couple tables. They had a small takeaway selection — goi cuon(I noticed they were freshly making it in the back to replenish those just sold), banh uot and banh tet. The two guys seated appeared to have finished some tasty looking curry/stew with crusty bread, and iced vietnamese coffee. Unfortunately, they have no menu in-house, and I hit my cap of questions on the takeaway items to pursue what it was. I wish I could give a solid 3.5 stars, as I would like to try their other offerings before making my next selection. Nevertheless, ff you like small, family-run hole in the walls, give this place a whirl!