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BANH MI BA LE

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4.6/5
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1909, International Boulevard, Oakland, The United States Of America Show on map
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2025
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2025

This Vietnamese sandwich shop in the Rancho San Antonio district of downtown Oakland doesn't look like much. However, it's worth the detour for its flagship Vietnamese street food sandwiches - chicken, pork or vegetarian - which are renowned throughout the city and unbeatable value. Ready-to-eat dishes that just need reheating are also available. Proof that you shouldn't be fooled by appearances: even the most unattractive storefronts can hide real treasures!

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Visited in october 2023
I was under the impression that Banh Mi Ba le had some of the best Vietnamese sandwiches in the Bay Area. I think the banh mi at Huong Lan and Duc Huong in San Jose are a lot better, with more meat and better bread. Ba Le might be the best in East Bay, but I recommend heading down to San Jose for the best banh mi.
Visited in october 2023
Hole in the wall. Great value and quick service.
Visited in august 2023
Location is a bit sketchy, so bring a capable friend if you're not used to International Blvd and the sketchy parts of the East Bay.

But it's literally the best bahn mi I've ever had and at a much affordable price compared to what I've been getting in the south bay. The #2 special combo is a must, great meat and veggie ratio, and perfect filling to bun ratio. FYI it's going to scratch your mouth as you eat it. Came at ~10:30AM on Saturday, so I recommend budgeting ~20 mins for your order here. It seems like there's always a line and everyone is ordering 6-8 sandwiches at a time. But it's all worth the wait.

If you're looking to get some of their premade items, don't be afraid to check them out near the pickup area first. Grab one or a few, and then line up to put in your sandwich order and pay. I see a lot of cash only mentions, but they do accept credit card now.
Visited in august 2023
Been going here for fifteen years and the flavor is still as good as ever. Sandwiches are about $6 and tax so $7 each? A little bit more for fancy stuff like adding a fried egg. They have the usual like egg rolls, grilled meat, Vietnamese coffee, smoothies.
Visited in july 2023
Joanie
Had an baby shower
2nd birthday
July 23, 2023
@ cordinices park
Berkeley
150 individuals enjoyed the bahn mi sandwiches from
Ba Le.

They said wxcellent; very yummy & delicious, very fresh.

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