Banh Mi Fresh - Happy Valley

Life is full of bright simple pleasures, if you look for them and are ready to accept the unexpected. A long and difficult day and I cast about for something to sustain my aging body and hopefully lift my slightly beaten spirit. I know I need food, but I want something special, something will spark a little excitement. Bahn Mi Fresh does not look all that interesting from the outside, but it is like finding a small rare pearl in a drab oyster. You pry it open and it is bright and shiny and nearly perfect. That’s what this place is like, shiny and welcoming. The staff were friendly and patient, they seemed excited by what they were doing and bubbled with charming energy. I got a beef stew Bahn mi sandwich with a pandan milk boba drink that was to die for. The small baguette felt fresh, slightly crispy crust and soft chewy inside. The filling was perfect, soft savory beef with bits of bright crunchy pickled vegetables. It’s a fun sandwich, unexpected and complete. It is a perfect bridge between cultures, something that the average American diner will recognize and accept immediately as Good Food. I watched a varied procession of folks flowing through the doors, many of these who had pre-ordered, a complete cross section of what makes America. The shop becomes a magnetic center where people of all types find a single ground… something universal, something as simple as food that everyone can understand and enjoy. You take it to work, or fishing, or for the long drive. It is complete, there sitting in its bag, wrapped up like a little gift. It’s the perfect thing to bring to the office, to get for a friend, to renew your spirit and lighten your path. The pandan boba milk was great too, although how to describe pandan? You just have to try it, a quintessential Asian taste, that translates easily, but cannot be defined. Five stars!

Best place to get bánh mì, everything is truly fresh and is loaded unlike Lee’s Sandwich and best baguette. Highly recommend the bánh mì đặc biệt (bánh mì special) super delicious and flavourful!

Fantastic little banh mi store that has a very good variety of sandwiches, drinks, and snacks. The pork and chicken sandwiches are fantastic, as are the pork buns. The prices are very reasonable too and definitely worth every penny.

This place is special, got the beef stew banh mi and Is the best banh mi in portland I can’t wait to try all the other stuff they got. The staff is really friendly and the atmosphere is very clean and welcoming. I love this place it’s my new go to spot.

This place is a 5 star !!! Atmosphere is colorful, cozy and welcoming. The guy working (may be the owner? was so friendly. I had the #2 beef stew bah mi and yummy in my tummy!!!! They make their own bread in house, was soft with a nice crunch, perfect. Beef was marinated beautifully, tender and just yum. Place is bomb and holds up to their rating! Needs to be a 5!!!! Will always come here! Thank you!