The short answer
Banh Mi Xanh: what visitors should know first
Yes, for a quick vegan sandwich near Ben Thanh Market at any hour. Spinach says the whole menu is vegan and open 24 hours. Seating is outdoors and can be hot or exposed to rain, and a filling may be sold out.
Diet
What we checked
- Pure Veg. The whole menu has no meat, fish or egg. Checked November 2026 · Source
- Vegan. The whole menu has no dairy, egg or honey. Checked November 2026 · Source
Menus and kitchens change. If you follow a strict diet or have an allergy, confirm with the restaurant before you order.
Useful facts
Banh Mi Xanh facts at a glance
- Location
- 2B Tran Hung Dao, near Ben Thanh Market
- Dining style
- Small street-side vegan banh mi shop
- Price signal
- Inexpensive
- Signature order
- Try: the spicy tofu banh mi
- Good for
- Quick vegan breakfast or snack
Why it matters
Why Banh Mi Xanh is worth your time
Banh mi is one of the most recognisable foods of Vietnam, and it is usually made with pate, pork or fish sauce. A shop that makes it entirely from plants lets vegan and strict vegetarian guests join in a street-food habit that would otherwise be hard to follow.
It is also practical: it costs little, it is near the market, and it is open at all hours. Jain guests should ask about onion and garlic in the fillings, since the shop is not a Jain kitchen.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Spicy tofu banh mi
The most praised item, with crisp bread and a peanut-butter touch.
- 02
Open all hours
Spinach lists the shop as open 24 hours, every day.
- 03
Nut-milk coffee
Nut-milk coffee and jasmine lemon tea are on the drinks list.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Banh Mi Xanh is a small shop at 2B Tran Hung Dao, close to Ben Thanh Market, that sells vegan banh mi. Reviewers say the bread is especially crisp. The most praised sandwich is the spicy tofu banh mi; there is also a mixed vegan banh mi with tofu, vegetables and vegan deli meats, and a premium version.
Also on the menu are nut-milk coffee, jasmine lemon tea and boba tea. Ask which fillings are available, because one reviewer found the tofu sold out on their visit.
There is outdoor seating at the street, which is pleasant in the evening and less so in midday heat or in rain. Since the shop is open all day and night, it works as an early breakfast before a Cu Chi tunnels tour or a snack after a late flight.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Ask which fillings are available
- Expect outdoor seating in heat or rain
- Ask about onion and garlic if you avoid them
- Carry small notes
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Tran Hung Dao, near Ben Thanh Market
- Time needed
- About 20 minutes
- Best time
- Any time; shop is open 24 hours
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- Seating is outdoors on the street side, so it can be hot or wet. It suits a short sandwich stop more than a long meal for older travellers.
- Tickets and access
- Walk-ins only. Spinach lists the shop as open 24 hours a day. A website, banhmixanh.com, is listed. Ask which fillings are available.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
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Travelling with parents?
Seating is outdoors on the street side, so it can be hot or wet. It suits a short sandwich stop more than a long meal for older travellers.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is Banh Mi Xanh vegan?
Spinach states that everything on the menu is vegan.
Is it open at night?
Spinach lists it as open 24 hours every day.
What should I order?
The spicy tofu banh mi is the most-praised sandwich.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
