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Banh Mi City

Banh Mi, Vegan Pho & Tofu

Worth ordering: #2 Banh mi in Chicagonamed in 7 reviews

Try the seitan banh mi or lemongrass tofu banh mi.

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Top tips

Ask about: animal ingredients

  • Good to know: Specify no oyster or fish sauce when ordering vegan dishes.
  • Ask for vegan pho made with vegetable broth and tofu; a reviewer said staff changed the broth to make it vegan.
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  • Call in your takeout order; a reviewer found it ready quickly and still fresh.
  • The dining room is small, with about five tables, so consider takeout if you want to avoid eating in.

People mention

Pho and soup.

Good for

Praised for friendly service, generous portions and fast service.

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Also praised for attentive service, cozy atmosphere and good value.

Good to know

  • Lunch, dinner, takeout, quick bites
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

This casual Vietnamese neighborhood spot is known for banh mi on warm, crisp bread, with lemongrass tofu and seitan versions among the vegan picks. Vegan pho can be ordered with vegetable broth and tofu; reviews describe friendly, accommodating service, generous portions for the price, and about five dine-in tables.

Vegan menu

VEGAN
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Banh Mi City · dine-in · 1 dish

More options may be available. Other dishes on this menu are still being checked.

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1518 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608

Opening hours

Monday
11:00–21:00
Tuesday
11:00–21:00
Wednesday
11:00–21:00
Thursday
11:00–21:00
Friday
11:00–21:00
Saturday
11:00–21:00
Sunday
11:00–21:00

the food

5.0 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

  • Good food
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How we rank

eating vegan

Good vegan options

vegan options
Many · 5–10 dishes
menu
Unclear in places
staff
Knowledgeable
protein
tofu, seitan

Ask about: Hidden animal ingredients in dishes labelled vegan: ask about sauces and broths.

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