Belly Deli

This place does a great Vietnamese sandwich, Bahn Mi, they even hit you with the fresh jalapeños. I agree with everyone else, I think the twist of adding bulgogi is amazing!
Everything else is just pretty good lunch food.

I ordered cheese steak sammy and it was good… they have bulgogi in it so it is much more delicious than the normal beef slides.
Very much like asian flavor, the price is also very reasonable. It only costs $ 8.5, very good place to have a quick lunch.

Great vegetarian sandwiches ! The spicy tofu is just amazing. The meal is quick and in expensive.

Surprised at how good the reviews were. I got the sub with the beef not the buns. Maybe that was my error, but it just didn’t seem that flavorful… Not bad, but not really my cup of tea.

I’m picky.
I don’t like a lot of garbage on my sandwiches and after moving to Ann Arbor from a big city I sometimes feel like all I can find here is sprouted cardboard with a weird meat-​like substance in the middle.
That being said, I was a bit hesitant when a friend suggested we go to some hole in the wall with the word «belly» in name. It sounded off-​putting. I mean honestly, could they come up with a worse name? I wish I had something funny to say about how gross the name sounds but I can’t think of it so just pretend I do.
Despite the weirdness of the name and my ambivalence about the cardboard food scene in A2, I really have only good things to say about Belly deli– and I rarely have only good things to say about anything ever!
The sandwiches are delicious. Fried, crunchy, salty, bready type of sandwiches hello! that is what is going on here. They’re korean and I don’t really like Korean food but I can overlook it because it’s good and you can too.
They have salads too? No, they totally have salads. They actually don’t look bad for a salad if that is what you’re into.
As others have said, the food is cheap. My Sammie was about eight bucks. Given its size and the fact that it could have been split for later there wasn’t anything to complain about it. If you’re mad about the price literally go to Tim Hortons across the street. BYE.
Also, if you want to get drunk here they don’t have booze. Sorry Lindsay Lohans. There is a bar across the street for you.
There also aren’t many places to sit. If you are unlike me and have a lot of friends that you like to go out with all the time to eat with then you shouldn’t go here because there is really only one large table and and counter. But hey, there’s a subway next door and they have a lot of tables?
You should come here. It’s good. The food is cheap. You can wear sweatpants here.

Still have always had such a positive experience here! I love it. Salads are on point. And there’s consistently good music pumping out of the speakers. Open a second location, Belly Deli!

I’m very much a sandwich person, but I also am extraordinarily picky about food. Usually I get tired of a place after a couple times going there. However, I discovered Belly Deli about 10 months ago, and I’ve been hooked ever since! They have the best sandwiches in town, and are my go to for a quick and delicious lunch or dinner. My absolute favorite is their Char Su sammy, which has just the correct ratio of filling to bread, wet to dry ingredients, and an amazing combination of flavors and textures that balances together for a fantastic sandwich. I’m also tried their Spicy Pork sammy, and it’s pretty good, too! I’m not that into their Bulgolgi though… it’s a bit dry, but their pork belly buns are absolutely scrumptious! One sammy can definitely be two meals, but the buns are more of a snack.
TL;DR? ¹⁰⁄₁₀ would recommend because of awesome food, quick service, nice prices, and large portions!

I often forget about Belly Deli. Until I walk by and catch a glimpse of someone in the window eating a wonderful looking Banh Mi style sandwich.
My usual order consists of a Char Su pork Sammie and a couple bulgogi buns.

Servings are large and price is pretty reasonable, but the food is only OK.
I ordered a cheesesteak and pork belly bao’s.
I think it’s pretty good for Ann Arbor/​Michigan standards but the Bao’s were slightly underwhelming but the cheesesteak was good, but on the too sweet side.
If I was craving them I’d come back as there aren’t many similar options in Ann Arbor but otherwise, you aren’t missing out on too much.

Stopped in AA and opted to try Belly Deli instead of the usual Zingerman’s. I am not a vegetarian, but I tried the soy garlic tofu sammy and it was so yummy that I didn’t miss the meat at all. I tried a bite of the pork sammy also and it was delicious as well. The sandwich was definitely substantial but you need to also try the taro chips. Way better than the prepackaged store ones. The bread was also perfect (of course because they use Zingerman’s). If you have a hankering for a sandwich, this needs to be your spot!

«Hi, I’ll have the spicy pork sandwich.»
«We are out of bread.»
Happened to me *twice* in one week.
There was bread right on the counter. 15 minutes later, I saw someone walk out with two sandwiches.
?
(FYI the food is delicious.)

For what they do they are spot on. They specialize in tasty sandwiches and salads combining American and Asian flavors. I have tried almost everything on the menu, the spicy sausage Sammy is excellent and one of my favorites, the bread they use is among the best, I have had. I also tried the spicy kimchee Dearborn sausage sandwich absolutely amazing. The beef bulgogi cheesesteak is also an amazing sandwich. Their pork belly buns and chicken Katsura buns are really good two for $ 5. I think the biggest problem these guys have is they will need a bigger place, this would also be perfect for a food truck.

Pork char su is bomb. It reminds me of Vietnamese banh mi, so it’s a nostalgia for me. The taro chips are also good, although a bit too salty for me.
However, I ordered one 4 months ago and the quality went down. The pork was watery, making the bread soggy. Hope that was a one time thing.
I didn’t like their spicy pork or the bokum balls as much.
I would return and recommend.

I don’t eat sandwiches a lot but Belly Deli is my go to treat-​yo-​self spot in Ann Arbor when I’m studying for an exam. Everything I’ve had is delicious but my favorites are definitely the Spicy Pork Sammy and the Asian Cobb Salad with char su pork. Fair warning though, if you don’t like spicy food I’d stray away from the spicy pork sammy or ask for no jalapenos on any sandwich.
Although $ 7 for a sandwich doesn’t sound ideal for a quick grab and go lunch, they’re pretty big and very filling. I usually like to get taro chips with my meal and dip them in a little cup of sriracha.
Just noticed they had a sign up indicating they just put tacos on the menu. I will definitely try those next time!

THE HYPE IS REALLLL. I heard about salads for the longest time, and when I finally tried it for myself, it was life-​changing. Belly Deli is now my go-​to spot every time I don’t have time to cook. In my opinion, they’re by far the best salads you can get in Ann Arbor. At only $ 8, they come in a humongous boxes that easily last for 2 meals.
My favorites are the Stirfry and Cobb Salad with bulgogi or chashu pork. The veggies are fresh, the meat is deliciously seasoned, but what stands out to me is the dressing these salads come with. There’s just something about the soy garlic and ginger miso vinaigrettes that give these salads so much flavor. I also love that I can pick the type of protein to put in the salad, giving me a lot more flexibility to pick what I’m in the mood for.
Lastly, BOKUM BALLS. Try them. You won’t regret it, I’ll promise. I won’t describe them so you can be wowed by the incredible flavors that enter your mouth upon first bite.
The one (small) complaint I have is about the interior of the restaurant. It’s pretty small with a huge metal table in the middle, giving the entire place an industrial feel. Not the ideal place to enjoy a meal, which is why most people head out as soon as they get their food.

The salads!!! I usually get the katsu caesar salad and it’s delicious. The portions are large and will definitely leave you feeling full. The chicken katsu really makes the dish. The chicken is cooked perfectly and cut into small strips which makes eating it very easy.
The taro chips are good also. Lightly salted and very crunchy.

This place is quick & tasty. I’ve stopped here to grab a sandwich for take out a few times and everything I’ve tried has been great.
The bahn mi sandwiches are a really nice size for a meal. I’ve had the spicy chicken & spicy pork, but we’re good and very similar tasting. I really like cilantro so I wish they would add a little extra.
I’ve also tried the steamed buns. You get two in an order. I like the bulgogi and the chicken. Not quite a meal, but good if you are with a friend and want to split.
There is limited seating, but not really a dine in place.

Whenever we talk about restaurants to people we always mention Belly Deli because many other local restaurants and meals have faded from our memories but the food at Belly Deli stands out.
If you don’t have a big appetite and/​or don’t want to save half of a sandwich for later, the buns are a good alternative. The buns have the same tasty fillings but they are a lot smaller. I had a pork belly and bulgogi pair ($ 5) with the bokum balls (3 balls for $ 3…they are kimchi rice pork balls that are breaded and deep fried and served with sriracha ketchup… Korean arancini).

A great lunch spot with yummy flavors, large portions, and reasonable prices.
The inside is small but I haven’t had any problems finding a seat somewhere.
The sammy’s are large enough to share with a friend or be a very filling meal for someone. They’re loaded with crunchy pickled veggies and generous meat that includes chicken, pork, and tofu. The buns are also a good choice with my favorite being the pork. The salads are again very generous and full of an assortment of veggies and toppings.
Their menu is consistently good and I’m glad to have this place in the mix.

Definitely not your authentic banh mi, but fairly good, large sandwiches for an average meal cost of $ 7. I got the tofu sammie for a quick dinner to-​go in between my last class and a meeting. I was pleasantly surprised at how long the sandwich was, and it served the purpose of holding me over for the evening.