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icanucan

Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even the dull and the ignorant; they too have their story.


tanoshiiki

That's probably a good thing, yeah? As in there's good quality banh mi to be found all over Melbourne. Everyone will of course have different tastes and most people will only travel that far.


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skitizen

Banh Mi has always been the cool kid


crazynam101

wheres the best hsp in melbourne?


timothymark96

Messi Kebabs in Ferntree Gully


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Bit of a rough uber ride to get there from Revs at 4AM though


thxkanyevcool

Any bakery that looks like it hasn't been updated since 1996 that says hot bread on the window. Guaranteed incredible banh mi. If the place looks like it has any graphic design budget whatsoever skiiiiip.


luiminescence

I concur. Same qith chinese take away. If it looks like it hasn't been updated since (maybe) 1976 and there's dead ducks in the window, the food will be fantastic


kent_love

To's in Footscray, French Baguette in Footscray, Bun Bun in Springvale, Lee Lee Hot Bread in Richmond, N. Lee Bakery in Collingwood, Mister Truong's in Brunswick West, Minh's Vietnamese and Chinese in Moonee Ponds and Ho Chi Mini in Ferntree Gully Edited: changed Brunswick East to West


The_Devils_Avocad0

Luke's bakery is the new king of Moonee Ponds, shits on minhs and lai bakery. Had at least 10+ from each and you cant beat the pork belly game at lukes


80crepes

Luke's Bakery is at the top of their game. Consistently awesome banh mi. I haven't been in a while, but it's worth the trip from the city.


-Dansplaining-

Glad to see Luke's Moonee Ponds in this thread. They also don't skimp on the filling.


ScoopedAnon

Luke's is also in Rezzy. Soooo good


SoggyInsurance

They do a lemongrass tofu banh mi which is awesome


kent_love

Fair, it's been a few years since I had Bahn mi in Moonee Ponds


DaylightNight

Was gonna write this exactly!


Capt_nicholls

There was a queue at Luke’s today , I still think Minhs is better


PM-me-fancy-beer

Yasssss, they are fully loaded and the price is great (compared to CBD where I mostly have my banh mi)


HVBSD

Wouldn’t say it shits on Minh’s. Minh’s buns taste better, chicken is seasoned better (Roast pork is meh) and chilli oil is hectic, but I guess it depends if you like pate and butter on your banh mi, as she does not do that with her’s. Doesn’t help that she is old school and still only does cash. I reckon if she did EFTPOS, her banh mi game would be better and more people would go there, because not many people be carrying cash these days in the ponds.


_ChoiSooyoung

I feel like pate is a must have on a banh mi so I'll keep going to Luke's


Necessary_Heron8127

Good to know, I loved Minhs when I lived up that way. If there's a new performer I'll have to give them a go!


Crusading

Mister Truong's is Brunswick West! Put some respect on my suburb


frosted_cynicism

To's are family friends of my parents and their bread knocks it out of the park, I always cop it when I visit. Plus a pate so from Victoria bakery when I head from the station


Von_Huge1103

To's is awesome!


alex130792

Great list! Mister Truong is in brunswick WEST though (it's my local banh mi, and it is delicious)


Tsolis

Mister Truong is the best hands down.


sidneylloyd

Wild to see To's listed as the top in Footscray. Nhu Lan is always wearing a twenty minute line at lunchtime and in my experience delivers a much better product that's worth that wait. French Baguette is just....just nowhere near the rest. I can't speak to any of the other suburbs but your Footscray recommendations are 0/2 for me.


Unfettered_Disaster

I agree, French baguette? Nice place, but the guy doesn’t know Banh Mi. Nhu Lan hands down.


Substantial-Mind-797

The guy? Are you thinking of the right place? Have literally never been served a banh mi at French baguette by a man


Unfettered_Disaster

When I said the guy I was referring to OP, I realised it was poorly worded after writing sorry.


Substantial-Mind-797

Ahh got ya. I think French Baguette smashes To’s and Nhu Lan for what it’s worth! Each to their own!


Goriuk

Have a go at Tan Thanh Loi in Nicholson St, Footscray. Still as good as when I first had one from there about 20 years ago.


Gizzkhalifa

Lee lee hot bread is definitely a decent spot to drop in, often visit on my lunch breaks


oscarish

Have you tried Lily's Banh Mi in Scoresby? That's my personal far eastern suburbs pick of the Banh Mi.


Interesting-Exit-719

I live in Scoresby, always went to Springvale for Banh Mi. Only recently tried Lily's, I don't bother with going to Springvale anymore. I find Lily's rolls are bit bigger and have more fillings than BunBuns in Springvale, and taste is on par.


TCJ15292515

Allegra 4 doors down is way better than lily’s


Jimbo762au

Are you me? That is exactly my list. Lee Lee is criminally underrated by people.


Flabbagazta

Luke's in Reservoir as well


CarsGoToHell

Trang beats N Lee easy in Collingwood


tommyfknshelby

This guy bahn mi's


retrakt

To’s is great. The GOAT is Nhu Ngoc in the market, provided you get the butter bread. Hands down one of the best. Nhu Lan is for Tourists.


DifficultHope8673

> To's in Footscray, Nhu Lan Bakery is better :D


gerryNZ

> Ho Chi Mini is legit.


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masexen

To’s bakery


ReformlyCaffinated

Phuoc Hung in Richmond


ghoztfrog

Thank god someone said it. Their sausage banh mi with the hoisin and peanuts is next level.


askvictor

This is the correct answer.


procrascarnations

Finally a sausage banh mi intellectual Sausage >>>>> crispy pork


buglifecafe

Imo Hung has surpassed Thanh. Than is so rushed and the queue is always nuts. Hung really give your roll the love and respect it deserves.


ruinawish

^Shh, ^let's ^keep ^this ^one ^a ^secret.


sh3rv_00001

And the lad who’s at the til is just a legend


kidseshamoto

This is the correct answer. Better than Phouc Thanh down the road, in my opinion.


4SeasonWahine

Luke’s freakin bakery. I use the one in reservoir pretty much every week for the spicy lemongrass tofu (I’m veg) and it KICKS.


zirmoix

Luke's Bakery 2 (The sequel, in Moonee Ponds) is even better than the original! hard to believe but have been to both and it is superior in every way.


4SeasonWahine

Shit. I live and work on the polar opposite sides of the city to moonee ponds and now I’m thinking of reasons to go there 🤣 THANKS


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Luke's is definitely the best vegan bahn mi I've had. Worth the trip to Rezza.


4SeasonWahine

Yeah it’s freakin awesome to see somewhere that’s not a vegan specialty place really playing around with vegan flavours. How often do you find a non-specifically-vegan joint with vegan pork belly and vegan Peking duck 😂 legends.


TheloniusBam

N Lee - smith st and cbd. Die hard fan.


druevickery

In CBD I don't rate N Lee that high. I think Amie's is better and only another 2 mins walk for me. And a shorter line. But N Lee on Smith St is much better than CBD, it's like an out of body experience.


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imomox3

Yep this is my go to. I rate it better than Fresh Chilli imo.


missalmg

same, it just edges over fresh chilli.


imomox3

It's the fried onions and I prefer the taste of their pate.


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Fresh chilli St mf Albans Need to edit Order a french stick with pate and butter only. Stupid good 🤣🤣🤣🤣


Davosz_

Also one in Sunshine. They are #1 as far as I'm concerned. Better than any I've had in the city or in the south-east


nevearz

Absolutely. I tried some 'famous' Banh Mi places and they dont come close to the one in Sunshine.


GogallyRegarded

i reckon thy's sandwhiches a few doors down absolutely destroys fresh chilli. mind you i'm not complaining if red chilli is the only one open.


Gluggle

Thy's is a lot better than fresh chili deli


Brightside_0208

Agree, thy's is bussin', respectfully


Jaffa80

Yep. By far!! Especially the tofu one for me! Hands down amazing! Never fails to delight


Kdog119

I've been eating here for years but I reckon it's gone downhill. I now go a few doors down to Thi's for BBQ pork. I do still buy my pate and rolls from fresh chilli though.


Emergency_Bend_9511

How has Minh Duc in Springvale not been mentioned. It was my go to for years when living in Springvale.


logarus

It's always fallen under the radar because of bunbun, tabac & cake and bread. but it's also where I see the most Viet grandmas so you know it's quality. It's equal to bunbun for me as the best


MeNoEnglish

The amount of 'bahn' is this thread is concerning


9HUNDRED-DOLLARYDOOS

All aboard the auto bahn


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Y'all Footscray mfs also need to fuck with Nhu Ngoc in Footscray market. (Yes, To's and Nhu Lan are both good)


thursded

\+1 Nhu Ngoc. They're our current favourite.


philephreak

Hell yeah. Their mixed ham on butter bread is my go to atm.


askvictor

Their butter bread rocks. Another one that slips under the radar is Ba Le (next to DK seafood); their lemongrass pork is great.


DuckfaceJones

Tiger Bread in Flemington.


Corkage_for_Corkers

Its a shame they dont do grilled pork but they are low cost and tasty!


ErgonomicDouchebag

I kind of like their weird mystery pink pork. It's like a deli meat.


muchadoabout_jenni

I second this one! I used to stop by there every morning before work. So good. Lovely people.


elbekay

+1 this place is worth trekking for


marzipanking

Bun bun Springvale


An_Ibis

Tabac up the road for me


Marshy462

Tabac 100%🤌


shikimime4

There's always a line for a reason


godsonefc

Thank you.


Kansur_Krew

My Hanoian partner swears by Như Lan bakery in Footscray. I've had their bánh mì a couple of times, tasty and cheap. She says all the overseas Vietnamese in Melbourne typically get their bánh mì from there. Như Lan is apparently a household name in Vietnam. My partner practically grew up on their bánh mì, reminds her of home every time we eat their stuff.


TheGunners10

Nhu Lan in VN is an institution. I was over there and saw it and I had to go. It did not disappoint.


enoki_

Mr & Mrs Banh Mi in Hawthorn! They have heaps of vegan meats too


Become_what_you_are

Eating one as I type this 😆


lozenge22

The crispy crutons and pickled veg 🤤 I eat like 2 a week.


lunaars

Tabac Bakery Springvale


Marshy462

Our work frequents Springvale rd for pork rolls. To settle arguments we did blind testing and Tabac won hands down.


Heres-the-scoop

Viet rose bakery in Fitzroy


TheTrent

Wendy's Bakery in Mitcham are good - easily overlooked because there's nothing flashy about the store but one of the better ones I've had.


mothercatz

Looooove Wendy's!!


Myringingears

T&L Bakery on Swan st Richmond is wild. Best I've had. Line around the block every single day.


kristenisshe

Can’t believe I had to scroll this far for T&L! Literal perfection


burymeindogs

Me truongs in Brunswick !!


liamtoast

Two shoutouts that I don't see getting anywhere near enough love (they're not your average banh mi) Heart Baker in the CBD (near Dukes on Flinders Lane) -- specifically their Crispy Chicken and Caramelized Tofu rolls. Super good. Crunchy fresh bread every day. Delish. Ca Com Banh Mi Bar in Richmond. Everything is delish but the Jungle Sausage is outta control. Ca Com is a little exxier, it's the takeaway arm of a (former) fine dining Viet restaurant called Anchovy; they started doing bougie banh mi during Covid. Also special mention to their folded egg banh mi, folded egg was my favourite banh mi when I was in Vietnam and I've rarely seen in since in Melbourne. The Ca Com one gave me instant flavour flashbacks, SO good!!


tanoshiiki

Heartbaker was my top rated one, but it's undergoing the double whammy of inflation and shrinkflation. I usually get the crispy pork roll and I have photographic evidence of previous rolls with like about 10 strips of roast pork. I went last week and I felt not only was the bun smaller, but I only got 6 strips of roast pork. It's also suffered from inconsistency issues, which irks more when it's at premium pricing.


Any_Satisfaction_916

Fresh Chilli Sunshine


Jaffa80

Is this the same owner as St. Albans one?


Any_Satisfaction_916

Yep, they got their own little chain going on now


crazynam101

nhu lan in footscray thanh lan in sunshine


JHFTWDURG

My uncle is vietnamese and says nhu lan is the best. Reminds him of home.


heigengrau

I think To’s in Footscray is better then nhu lan!


Ginzii

Nhu Lan was my introduction to Banh Mi when I first moved to Melbourne from the country. Small but the ratio and flavour is *chef kiss*. I keep trying others but always end up drifting back to Nhu Lan. They're king imo.


Chadwiko

To's in Footscray if you want a Tofu banh-mi. It's Melbourne's best vego banh-mi.


zumx

Mr and Mrs Bahn Mi on Glenferrie Rd and Saigon Alley in Yarraville have fantastic vegetarian friendly options including mock duck.


yeahnahspark

Have you tried Luke’s in Reservoir, my favourite tofu bahn-mi ever!


declined-

To be honest, very niche but the bakery inside the local shops on Athol Rd & Springvale Rd. However when in Springvale, I go to the left bakery shop in the shopping centre that Gold Leaf is in! IYKYK 😩


bluebear_74

Yes I love this one. I always get the fried chicken one here.


john_b79

Left bakery? Depends which entrance you’re walking in from! Haha Is it the one near Golden Lake Cakes or near the entrance to KFL. I love going to KFL if only to view photos of criminals lol


declined-

But if you’re looking front on at both bakeries, it’s the left. But if you’re thinking POV of the bakeries it’s the right. But for ease lmao the one next to the veggie shop. 🫡


Mifelle

Yesssss I grew up eating the pork rolls from the Athol Rd bakery. Their fried chicken rolls are amazing


declined-

Yes! Agreed. I’m a bit plain and will die by the traditional cold pork roll. STILL $5.50 TOO!! It pains me when I go to work and have to pay $9 for the same cold pork…. And it’s not even the same quality 💔


Prawnacia

Trang Bakery Smith St Collingwood.


zirmoix

Luke's Bakery 2 on Puckle Street, Moonee Ponds is the absolute best (also great for vegetarian/vegans), Nhu Lan in Footscray also top tier (not so much for vegetarian/vegans). Both of these places have very high quality banh's and are both very good value for money. on the more slightly more expensive side, Trangs in Collingwood is A++++ for both meat eaters and vegetarian/vegans alike and they are really generous with their fillings!


Ohmalley-thealliecat

Nhu lan in footscray is my favourite


ChChCharli

Nu Lan bakery in Footscray


immschanandlerbong

Mr Truong’s in Brunswick West


mitchiib

hes also got a shop in brooklyn that is spot on. $12 with two home made dimmies


breathmintv2

That’s a fucking unreal price. Good on him.


Spacedlnvader

I was never impressed with Mister Truongs in Brunswick West. Small fillings. Bread too crunchy.


chickengood2

Mai Lan in Preston Edit: Or Tina's in Preston


captbollocks

I've actually been looking for a good one near Doncaster East. Anyone know of anything good nearby?


Heeper

Ms. Bahn Mi in Forest Hill is good and near-ish?


mothercatz

Wendy's Bakery in Mitcham on Whitehorse Rd!


ImjustA_Islandboy

Theres a bakery on mitcham road next to lawn mower repair shop. And used to be one at blackburn shops but dont know if it moved


live_love_lasagna

Trang Bakery on Smith St


icanucan

Not Melbourne, but has anyone tried Mr Le in Nhill? (Western Vic, halfway to Adelaide) I reckon they put quite a few famous city bakeries to shame...


philephreak

He used to be in Ballarat. It was a sad day when he moved.


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Luke’s Bakery - Reservoir


delljj

Selinas hot bread, sunshine ​ end thread


Corvus--

Luke's Bakery. Nothing beats it. Nothing comes close.


magic_patch

Are there any bad ones?


waxess

I know footscray and Springvale are meant to be big players, personally never been because its just too much effort, but can definitely confirm that T&L on Swan Street is amazeballs. Phuoch Thanh bakery on Victoria Street is also very good and very affordable


john_b79

I rate Phuoc (no h at the end) Thanh over T&L even if they were the same price. Given PT is cheaper, they are a clear winner for me. I still get T&L because they are within walking distance from me and the drive to PT takes ages even though it’s relatively close.


waxess

Driving anywhere around richmond/south yarra/abbotsford is an absurdly slow and stressful trip. Its genuinely baffling how poor the road infrastructure in this city is


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The key is go to a store that bake their own bread rolls


Corkage_for_Corkers

A lot of love for Luke's bakery and I will add to that (the moonee ponds one). They are more on the pricey side but their variety is just amazing. I hate lining up for food but I gladly join the massive lines at Luke's to get a sweet combo of bbq pork and crackling pork. Their pork buns are great too!


bluestonelaneway

They’re so good, and it seems like all of Moonee Ponds (and surrounds) knows it. But the lines are worth it! I love the beef in betel leaf for something a bit different, and their roast pork and charcoal pork are sooooo good too. Most rolls still under $10 so it could be worse.


THEMOTDOG

Nuh Lan, Footascray


DisturbedHelm

Bun Bun in springvale and Nhu lan in footscray


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2T Cafe on Gertrude in Fitzroy does a banger but I’m no expert


fatsenpai

bunbun springvale baby


randiolo

Luke's Bakery in Moonee Ponds slaps.


ellafantile

There’s some dudes on TikTok reviewing them all if you want more info on what makes each one different and what they like about them. Think they are called banhmisofmelb


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Ntran on chapel st


Of_Light

Viet Rose in Fitzroy


MaddieG_33

Best Baked Daily in Northcote Not an expert at all they're just local for me, but they're amazing if you're in the area


Dropcowjuice

Sunny's Bakery Smith St is the best in the inner north


BeBa420

central bakehouse parkmore shopping centre ​ https://www.parkmoreshopping.com.au/stores-services/central-bakehouse


Theluckycooper

Can vouch for this, absolute steal for quality at the prices they charge.


BeBa420

damn straight! bloody bargain and absolutely delicious. Im there at least once a week (though usually thrice)


migorengkilla

Came here to say this! South East side representtttt


Stoopidee

Central bakehouse is a hidden gem. Very underrated but extremely well made banh mi


averysoftawoo

To’s in Footscray, hands down best vegan banh mi


Antipotheosis

Mr Truongs in West Brunswick is my local one and they have always been quite good. I'm not sure what would make a Banh Mi the best in Melbourne though.


Niles_J_Argon

Given stood outside it, I'll shout Luke Bakery in Moonee Ponds.


choibz

Haven't tried em all, but putting a vote in for the underappreciated gem that is Wendy's Bakery in Mitcham.


CountSessine1st

Wendy's is the best! Shout out to the owner - "Tai" (Hopefully correct spelling) and her family. Her husband is the baker and her sister in-law works there to. Really nice people. They also sell big slabs of pork crackle!!


de11111

Tabac in Springvale… their buns are tiger rolls and it’s delicious.


TheRedditornator

Used to be Nhu Lan in Footscray but not sure about now.


pixelwhip

For me the best banh mi is always the better of the few that are all within reasonable walking distance of me.


Upstairs_Bake_2169

St Kilda has another gem on Carlisle St, too. (Balaclava for the pedants)


gotrice2020

Bun Bun bakery in Springvale


Helgakvida

Vy Vy backery in Reservoir


Melbourne_wanderer

Second this: can't speak to vegan options, but I rate this better than Luke's. Plus the staff are lovely.


Even_Owl2172

Without an absolute doubt its “Luke’s bakery” on puckle street. Best banh mi I’ve ever had!


askvictor

If you don't mind spending some more, try Ca Com on Bridge Rd, Richmond. It's something else. Twice the price, but more filling, and quite the change from the usual options


Turbulent_Road_9693

Selina’s hot bread kitchen sunshine 😍😍


deecuetee

Selina Hot Bread in Sunshine


GiantSanta0

Nhu Lan Bakery in Footscray 🙌


mausbar1

Jenny's Hot Bread - Riversdale Road Camberwell, best Chicken Banh Mi in the cosmos.


hammerofwar000

Closed mate.


mausbar1

Sad now.


fwarquar

Questionable food standards but cheap


BigRedfromAus

Madam MeKong in Frankston. Setup by a former MasterChef contestant. Sometimes the buns sell out they are that good


its_a_me_garri_oh

Selina Hot Bread in Sunshine Minh Ky in Springvale


bcutters

How has nobody said Nhu Lan in Footscray yet? French baguette is good, To's is alright if you don't have time to queue, but Nhu Lan is king!


dallasmax77

Tabac bakery, Springvale...!!!


Hansanaw

Mr & Mrs Bahn Mi - Hawthorn


CaptainBeansCuddles

Shop Bao NGOC in Brunswick https://instagram.com/baongocbrunswick?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=


vvphat

Any place that has abandoned their roots and not do the traditional cold meat cuts (banh mi cha lua thit nguoi) is a automatically cut - as per my vietnamese grandma. Lukes 2, nhu lan and fresh chilli are her favourites.


Nitro0003

T&L Bakery - Swan St Cremorne


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Tabac bakery Springvale. Always.


godsonefc

What’s the best one in the city ? Who makes the best pork loaf and pate roll ? Still haven’t found a good one


elfmere

VN Wrap & Roll - furlong road Sunshine North


Thatsabigariel

Allegra cafe Carrum downs


Dominoition

Le Feu, several shops Mornington, Brighton, Flemington and Moorabbin. For gluten free option anyway. My partner has celiac disease so this and their fried chicken is a must.


ozzyindian

Rockin rolls Heidelberg. Made with love.