Ty Sandwich

Hands down the best Vietnamese sandwich I’ve had in a while! I loved the pork sandwich and the owner was so nice to us! Definitely coming back!

Good sandwich and wait time.
Saturday 1:30, ordered and received in less than 10 minutes. I ordered grilled chicken for $ 4.90 including tax. The sandwich is about 7 inches long. Too many carrots though.

So good, and folks here are super nice
Recommend
–the bread, so soft yet crunchy: the best
–grilled pork
–grilled chicken
–Vietnamese coffee (best all around if you’re into chocolates flavors)

Yeah, I’m a huge fan of their bahn mi. GET THE COMBO!!! I can’t emphasize that enough. It’s delicious! The pâté and everything around it really make this sandwich great. It’s so good, you might really get addicted. Not only that, but it only costs you around $ 5 for a decent meal. I’ve also tried the grilled pork, which is also good. In comparison, I’ve had a few other bahn mi joints besides this, such as Saigon Sandwich in the TL as well as Dinosaurs on Ocean and Market. I feel that TY’s really hit the spot.
What I also really enjoy about TY’s is that they really make an effort to remember their regulars. They know what my bf and I like and tend to ask why we haven’t come to visit them for a while. They’re sweet and welcoming people.
One of their downsides is that they are CASH ONLY. This makes it pretty inconvenient for those who never carry cash. Growing up in this area, carrying cash in this neighborhood was not a very smart thing to do. Times have somewhat changed, but you can never be too careful.
In summary, the good outweighs the bad and I love this place. That is all.

This is my newly discovered and favorite banh mi spot! I like it more than Saigon Sandwiches. We got the grilled chicken, combination, and ham and pâté sandwiches. Their baguettes are the best that I have tried so far in San Francisco — perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The Vietnamese iced coffee was really delicious, too. The people who work there are nice and provide excellent service. I can’t wait to try their rice plates and other sandwiches.

Ty Sandwich is awesome! It’s a short hop from Bernal and the food and service has always been stellar. I usually get either the combo or the grilled pork. All the other choices look great, but I’m stuck in a delicious rut.
It’s the best bahn mi on this side of the city. A toasty crunchy roll with lovely flavorful fillings. It’s hard to get the proper balance of outside crunch on the roll, yet with the bread still being soft. Ty Sandwich pleases in this regard.
Protip, if you call your order in, you can pick it up with no waiting.

OMG Yummmy n tasty sandwiches. 3 of the regular combo to share with friends. Amazing lite toast bread. All the fixing with jalapeño peppers is a plus. Is a must come back again for me. well worth every bite. And the price is Grreat !!!

Such a serious find
for a part of the City I’ve exclusively associated with outstanding taquerias.
is that wrong?
Anyways,
where other bahn mi spots have failed to capture that integral balance of crunch from the french roll, savory from properly prepared proteins, and the million of other ingredients that give bahn mi varying textures, heat, and that bit of sweet, TY sandwich has completely got it. This is especially awesome considering how often I find myself in and around the neighborhood.
It’s a small shop that’s run by two of the friendliest people you’ll ever meet. They’re constantly buzzing around getting orders out so I usually call ahead as not to take up valuable space that could be otherwise used for folks who want to sit and eat. And if my food isn’t ready by the time I get there, they’re so super apologetic that I have to assure them that it’s no big deal. Good peoples.
Furthermore, this migration of tasty bahn mi beyond the confines of the Tenderloin (in relation to the City) may have taken longer than I had expected but now that it has, I will, in most likelihood, relentlessly frequent it until I’ve either gotten my fill or start craving something else.
ty Ty sandwich. ty.
hey Unilocal,
when can I start using emoticons in my reviews?
the written word is slowly becoming obsolete and I need a new means of expression here.

I was yearning for a delicious banh mi and wanted to be able to order and pick up. Through Unilocal I was able to find Ty Sandwich shop. I ordered three grilled pork sandwiches (#6) — one with pâté that they did not charge extra for, each one costs $ 4.75. I then also ordered two grilled chicken sandwiches for $ 4.50 ($ 6)and fresh spring rolls for $ 5.25 (#10) with shrimp only no pork.
With all these instructions, they were able to correctly make everything with no problems at all. I called to let them know I was coming to give them a heads up and were very nice on the phone.
It’s a small shop with very few tables and high chairs but taking food to go is easy peezy — definitely recommend taking it to go, parking may be a hassle with street parking in the mission, but definitely worth it.
I’d order everything again, especially through the Eat24 app, but the fresh spring rolls didn’t knock my socks off.

I had just picked up three boxes from the post office and found myself at one of the most delicious corners in Excelsior. The smell of delicious grilled chicken permeated the area, but it’s source was an unknown: did it come from Guadalajara, El Farrolito, Hawaiian Drive In (which isn’t a drive in at all!), the new Guatemalan Yo Soy Café? Unfortunately I copped out and went to TY Sandwich instead because I knew it would be enough for a single meal.
TY does have a lot of cheap options, as I think the most expensive sandwich is $ 6. They offer I think 10 Banh mi options, chicken wings, a few rolls, and rice bowl options. Oh, and boba too!
I went with the #6 and #11: roast pork sandwich and spring rolls. Now normally I would go with the combination banh mi, but I wanted something a bit warmer on this cold day and it was a solid sandwich. Bread was good, meat was cheap but good. The spring rolls were also solid, even having some as leftovers last night. While ordering someone got the meat ball special, and another got an order of fresh rolls. Looking forward to trying those.
So if in the area and looking for a cheap option for a single meal, hard to beat TY.

Still the best grilled pork banh mi I’ve ever had and possibly the best in California. Not even the restaurants get their pork this good!

The best bahn mi sandwich I have ever had! To be honest, I haven’t really tried many different places (probably 3 or 4 in my lifetime), but I don’t think anything could ever top this place.
The bread is so yummy. Flaky and crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Just the right amount of chewy… Super friendly and fast service. I ordered the spring rolls (3) with my grilled pork sandwich, which together came out to $ 9 – 10 altogether. Love this place. I wish there was a 6 star option. Coming back this week to try the tofu sandwich

Ty Sandwich makes excellent bahn mi sandwiches. I came here on a Tuesday morning ~10am and there was no one here. I ordered a combination sandwich (#3) for $ 4.50 ($ 4.90 after tax) and the owner took about 5 – 7 minutes to make the sandwich. The sandwich was super satisfying, delicious, and toasted — They don’t deseed the jalapenos so people who are sensitive to spicy foods may want to pull out one or two jalapenos before taking a bite (I found the spiciness to be a bonus!)
I can see what other Unilocalers mean by the service here is very nice. She smiles a lot, greets you, and thanks you for waiting when she gives your sandwich back to you. Overall, I feel pretty good about this place and would drive back (out of my way) to get a bahn mi sandwich. Next time, I’m going to order the grilled pork bahn mi and since a lot of people have been talking about it!
Overall, order the combination or grilled pork bahn mi sandwich ($ 4.90 after tax). Metered street parking right in front. Cash only. Take out recommended (seats only 8 people).

Came here to grab a quick bite to eat before watching a volleyball match. I really wanted pineapples which is around the same area, but they were closed. Decided to stop by and order a sandwich because I need something quick. Unfortunately it took longer than I would have liked. I ordered the grilled chicken sandwich and I felt like I was waiting there for a while. I think there were only 2 parties ahead of me, but for some reason they were taking there time. When I finally got my sandwich it was just meh. Nothing special. My favorite Vietnamese sandwich shop is on Irving, but if you’re looking for something in the area it’s not bad

I have been looking for good banh mi sandwiches in the Mission St. area and I found them! I’ve been to this place several times and they’ve always provided good food at a good price.
Around $ 4.50 for the sandwiches and fresh spring rolls for $ 5.00. My favorite so far is the Lemongrass beef sandwich with the right amount of lemongrass and beef in the sandwich. The grilled chicken is my next favorite with tasty pieces of chicken that are not connected to cartilage. The spring rolls are shrimp, shrimp & pork or shrimp & chicken. They’re all the same price and serving size (3 rolls). They offer a tofu one as well but I haven’t tried it yet because I love my shrimp and meat ones too much.
The service is great as you are greeted by the friendly cashier/​owner and thanked for waiting and coming to their establishment. Some places don’t do that anymore.
Cash only and parking is on the street with meters or you can park a couple of blocks off Mission St. without meters. It’s worth finding the parking to try this place because your tummy will thank you after you;ve eaten.

So far, Ty makes the best banh mi sandwiches in the Excelsior neighborhood. Much better than the banh mi from Mission Noodle House just a few doors down.
After the kitchen remodel in August 2015, sandwich prices have gone up by 50 cents, but $ 4.50 is still a very good deal. The cold cuts (steamed pork, ham+pâté) banh mis are now $ 4.25 (was $ 3.75).
New menu items = Bubble milk tea ($ 3, regular, taro, mango, strawberry, or honeydew). There’s now a lemongrass beef (beef meatballs) banh mi. The rice plate (white rice, fried egg, 2 mini rolls + choice of grilled pork or grilled chicken) is still $ 7, but now there’s also a vermicelli bowl (similar to the plate but with rice noodles, same choice of meats, but no egg) for $ 7 too. And the previously unlisted fried imperial rolls (8 mini rolls for $ 5.25) are now included on the menu board.
Service is also much faster now. Yesterday, I got my order in under 5 minutes. In the past, I often had to wait 10 – 30 minutes. Service has always been very friendly.
My favorite banh mi are the grilled chicken and the grilled pork. For some strange reason, yesterday my sandwich had some unusually strong raw onions (not soaked or pickled) inside. Otherwise, as good as always, with a few jalapeño slices for heat, and a good crunchy crust bread.
FYI, I was told that the name «Ty» is the owner’s nickname (I think his name is Huynh).
After the remodel, the shop now offers catering and delivery service (call for info). The shop isn’t listed in Unilocal’s Eat24, but u can order a limited menu for pickup on Unilocal online. GrubHub menu prices add 25 cents more per item (min. $ 20 order).
Hours: 9:30am-8pm daily
Cash only.

It’s a good day in the hood!
When this place first opened I wasn’t too sure how I felt about this place but after trying it a couple of times I think it’s safe to say that this is the best banh mi shop in this part of town.
The ingredients (especially the meats) are really fresh and you can taste it! I had the #6, grilled pork, and it was great. They use the crunchy kind of bread but its not too flakey.
The lady that works there is super friendly and seems genuinely glad to help you!
I used to drive all the way to Irving Deli or Little Paris to get a good banh mi but now I can say that we have a solid viet sandwich shop in this area.
Iced Coffee is also great.

Decent banh mi in this neighborhood.
The owner was very kind, she seemed geniunely nice. We ordered one fancy pork and one bbq pork sandwich. You must get pâté with the bbq pork! Their bread is on the crispier side so if you get a cold sandwich you might want to ask them to not toast your bun.

Oh… it smells so good in here.
The cashier (owner maybe?) was actually nice. Genuinely warm & nice. That never happens, right?
I was set on the grilled pork & the meatball. Thanks to Unilocal,I never walk into a restaurant for the first time without already having full command of the menu & knowing what each dish looks like. This is the age of «informed ordering.» Knowledge is power.
It’s a tiny spot that seats maybe 8 people.
It’s very clean.
It cranks out an impressive amount of banh mi sandwiches. I hear it’s out the door at lunch everyday. When I came in, about a half hour before closing, there were 2 members of SF’s finest waiting for their orders. SFPD approved? Good sign.
1 grilled pork. $ 4.50.
1 meatball. $ 4.50.
1 order of fried spring rolls. $ 5.25.
What?! 2 meals w an appetizer for around 15 bucks?!
Marveling at this made me feel silly for not coming here sooner. That whole «how long has this been going on without me?» moment.
I put the sandwiches & the fried spring rolls in the backseat. The aromas in the car were off the hook. I could hardly wait until I got home.
The sandwiches aren’t skimpy either, especially considering the price.
Both sammies were very good. But the grilled pork was our favorite. The flavors are strong, the carrots & cucumber so fresh, the meat seasoned & tender. The bread crispy outside & soft inside. Just fabulous.
The fried spring rolls fell a little flat for me. They were pretty mediocre. I think I should have went for the fresh spring rolls instead. But the banh mi being so great makes up for it.
The quality & value are almost unbelievable. I’m ashamed to say that I pay $ 4.50 (or more) for a latte almost daily. The fact that I can get such a fresh, delicious meal for the same price restores a little faith in city living.
4 stars.

Small shop! Quick and easy to order! Their menu basically consists of about 15 items. They have sandwiches, rice plate, and vermicelli, and a few appetizers like spring rolls and chicken wings.
I ordered the Grilled Pork Sandwich and the Grilled Pork Rice Plate. Their grilled pork is absolutely phenomenal, as our most Vietnamese places. They just know how to grill their pork better than anyone else. I loved their rice plate too. It included a fried egg, two egg rolls, and a few strands of carrots. The egg was cooked perfectly; with the yolk oozing out onto the steamed rice, it tasted like heaven.
My mom really enjoyed the sandwich. She loved the taste of it, even with the hint of spicy flavor from the jalapeño slices. I had to disagree. I don’t like spicy but that’s no big deal. I can always ask for no jalapeños next time.
It doesn’t take away from the fact that this little shop makes delicious food in only a matter of minutes. It’s a must try again!