Banh Mi My Hang

About Banh Mi My Hang

Banh Mi My Hang is a Chinatown staple on Somerset Street West, known for serving some of the best banh mi in Ottawa. The shop is takeout focused with a no-frills approach — you come for the food, not the ambiance. At $5-6 per sandwich, it is one of the best deals in the city.

The menu goes well beyond banh mi, covering a range of Vietnamese street food classics. It has built a devoted following among locals who keep coming back for the consistent quality and unbeatable prices.

What to Order

• Banh Mi — The star of the menu. Crispy baguette stuffed with your choice of protein, pickled vegetables, cilantro, and jalapeno. $5-6.
• Banh Xeo — Vietnamese crispy crepe filled with shrimp, pork, and bean sprouts.
• Banh Khot — Mini Vietnamese coconut pancakes.
• Goi Cuon — Fresh spring rolls with shrimp, herbs, and vermicelli.
• Cha Gio — Crispy fried spring rolls.
• Xoi — Vietnamese sticky rice.
• Che — Vietnamese sweet dessert drinks.
• Vietnamese Iced Coffee — Strong, sweet, and refreshing.

Visitor Information

• Hours: Monday–Sunday 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
• Phone: (613) 237-8808
• Price Range: $— Banh mi$5-6
• Payment: Cash only. No debit or credit cards accepted.
• Loyalty: Buy 5 sandwiches, get 1 free.

Getting There

• Address: 788 Somerset Street West, Ottawa, ON K1R 6R2
• Neighbourhood: Chinatown, on Somerset Street West
• Transit: OC Transpo routes along Somerset Street; near the O-Train Line 2 Corso Italia station
• Parking: Street parking available on Somerset and surrounding streets