Banh Mi Boys

What is Banh Mi Boys? Anchoring Queen Street West near Spadina since 2011, Banh Mi Boys was launched by the Chau brothers to reimagine Toronto's casual lunch scene with Vietnamese-fusion street food. The compact room features a minimalist setup with warm wood wall panels, red pendant lights, and a mix of counter stools and utilitarian tables. There is no patio or full-service dining room here—the space is designed for fast, high-turnover counter service and takeout.

Banh Mi Boys Menu & What to Order The kitchen swaps traditional cold cuts for hot, richly seasoned meats and tofu stuffed into crackly baguettes, steamed bao, and corn tortillas. First-timers should target the Five Spice Pork Belly Banh Mi loaded with pickled daikon and carrots, or the Fried Chicken Steamed Bao topped with fresh cilantro and spicy mayo. Plant-based diners have solid options in the Lemongrass Tofu Banh Mi and Panko Tofu Bao, both easily adapted for vegans. Make sure to grab an order of the cult-favourite Kimchi Fries—topped with house-cured kimchi, scallions, and mayo—and wash it down with a cold canned drink.

Know Before You Go This is strictly a walk-in counter-service joint with no table reservations. Expect steady queues during weekday lunch rushes and weekend afternoons, though the kitchen turns orders out in minutes. Street parking along Queen West is scarce, so taking the 501 Queen or 510 Spadina streetcar is the simplest way to get there.