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Banh's Cuisine

4.7

750 9th St
Durham, NC 27705
Phone: (919) 286-5073
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Hours:

Monday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

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Photo of Pulkit Misra Pulkit Misra
Jul 10, 2019 5

Amazing Chinese/Vietnamese food. Have Vietnamese specials on Wednesdays and Fridays. I recommend the vegetable platter. This is the only place where I've seen a veggie dish being more popular than meat options, despite the meat options being delicious too!

Photo of Irena Huang Irena Huang
Jul 26, 2019 5

Great prices and great food. Very fast service

Photo of Casey Collins Casey Collins
Aug 24, 2019 5

Best Vietnamese in Durham! Located in the bustling 9th St area, Banh's is an understated restaurant space with top-notch food, low prices and excellent customer service. Remember to bring cash--no credit cards accepted. I get to go from here a few times per month and occasionally eat at one of the outside tables if it's nice out. A great choice for a variety of people-- from foodies seeking authentic Vietnamese to college students look for a low-priced meal in a convenient location. Highly recommend!

Photo of Tom ODwyer Tom ODwyer
Sep 15, 2019 5

Best deal on good food. I've been eating here for approximately 30 years. Classic, humble, cash only, food for the people. Saturdays and Tuesday? the women owners serve original Vietnamese food. Dont forget Cash only, affordable and unpretentious. Dont look for a sexy environment. It's very basic counter service and service station seating

Photo of Caroline Brodie Caroline Brodie
Aug 25, 2019 5

We absolutely LOVE this place!!! They are so kind and food is incredible! Definitely recommend

Photo of Rashawn Henderson Rashawn Henderson
Sep 6, 2019 5

Everything was delicious wings was amazing just not spicy like I like but other then that will try them again.

Photo of Joshua Nguyen Joshua Nguyen
Nov 2, 2019 5

Small shop but that just means the place is packed with authenticity and care. Order off of the specials menu, it's worth it.

Photo of Panther Pond Panther Pond
Nov 26, 2019 5

The best Asian food in nine st. Durham!

Photo of J Huh J Huh
Dec 20, 2019 5

We had hot and sour soup, ginger chicken and sesame tofu and they tasted like 5 star dishes. They were actually out of the soup but the owner made us a fresh pot. The chicken was super tender, and the plentiful amount of fresh ginger and broccoli was exactly what we needed. It was a delicious and nutritious meal! (Thank you to the owner who made fresh soup for us).

Photo of Henry Goodwin Henry Goodwin
Dec 11, 2019 5

Really good. Really cheap. Highly recommend.

Photo of Ashley Parandhamaia Ashley Parandhamaia
Dec 18, 2019 5

Real Vietnamese food run by incredible women!! You have to check this place out if you’re in Durham!

Photo of Daniel Neil Daniel Neil
Jan 1, 2020 5

This is a Durham treasure. It’s simple and the food is handcrafted and excellent. The Number One on the Wednesday and Saturday Vietnamese Menu is a must have, also Number Six on Wednesday’s menu is fantastic. All of the 1 and 2 star ratings are almost exclusively from the young and clueless of life hipsters and Gen Z’ers attempting to infest the area. Pay them no attention.

Photo of Hananiel Setiawan Hananiel Setiawan
Jan 1, 2020 5

Great Chinese and Vietnamese food! (No Pho or Banh Mi though). Street parking (or across the street). Cash only, no credit/debit cards.

Photo of Kayla Judy Kayla Judy
Jan 31, 2020 5

Hole in the wall walk past with out looking kind of place. But trust me go in, the food is amazing at a good price. This isn’t one of those eat half your chicken because the rest is chewy kind of places, this is fresh made in their kitchen. BRING CASH

Photo of R B R B
Mar 4, 2020 5

I only leave reviews for places that are horrible or excellent. This place happens to be on the excellent end of the spectrum. I love food and I love eating at restaurants. Of all the places in the triangle to eat, the chicken and tofu with broccoli at this place has to be one of my favorite meals. I love it! Thanks for the great food!

Photo of Jasmine Salters Jasmine Salters
Mar 1, 2020 5

Phenomenal vegetarian platter (Wed and Sat). Some of the best, most responsibly priced food in area. And excellent service. Quite rare.

Photo of Dino Mangano Dino Mangano
Jun 10, 2020 5

Amazing food at a bargain price. Banh's has been doing it right for decades. The Wednesday/Saturday specials are not to be missed. The tofu is the best I've ever eaten!

Photo of Sophie Feierman Sophie Feierman
Aug 24, 2020 5

If I could give Banh’s one hundred stars- I would. Banh’s is a durham staple that I have been going to since I was wee. The women there could not be nicer, I feel like they’re part of our family. The food is delicious- I’ve been getting mixed veggies and tofu almost every week since I first went there, and when I’m away at college, Banh’s is the first thing I miss.

Photo of Jonathan Kelley Jonathan Kelley
Jul 26, 2018 5

Amazing sweet and sour! Like donuts filled with chicken. Make sure to get the sticky rice if available (Wednesdays and Saturdays)

Photo of Sherwyn Sanchez Sherwyn Sanchez
Sep 11, 2020 5

They cook your order very quickly and usually get you out the door with your food faster than they estimate.

Photo of R B R B
Mar 4, 2020 5

I only leave reviews for places that are horrible or excellent. This place happens to be on the excellent end of the spectrum. I love food and I love eating at restaurants. Of all the places in the triangle to eat, the chicken and tofu with broccoli at this place has to be one of my favorite meals. I love it! Thanks for the great food!

Photo of Priya Nakkiran Priya Nakkiran
Oct 24, 2020 5

Truly the best pho spot in town, on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Being a vegetarian I had given up on finding tasty pho broth, but the Pho Chuy is everything I ever crave from pho. The tofu and veggies are always cooked perfectly as well, never soggy. Try it!

Photo of Kristina Silberstein Kristina Silberstein
Nov 11, 2020 5

One of my happy places in Durham! My favorites here are the vegetarian bahn mi (has crispy tofu and eggplant, so good) and the tofu with black bean sauce. The owners are so welcoming and kind!

Photo of Steph Ambroson Steph Ambroson
Dec 2, 2020 5

This place has the most amazing good. I absolutely love their menu and the dishes they serve. The owners and staff are so friendly, the place is very clean and they have nice outdoor seating (which helps with social distancing because of COVID). I would highly recommend this place.

Photo of Bart Beefcake Bart Beefcake
Dec 21, 2020 5

Our Saturday regular eatery. The best!

Photo of LittleTreeX LittleTreeX
Jan 20, 2021 5

I have been eating at Banh's for over a decade. In all that time, the 100+ of times I've surely been there, the food is always made to order fresh, delicious and consistent. I haven't been out much during the pandemic (only gotten takeout a very few times), and yesterday after not having been to Banh's in months we picked up some take out. The food tasted exactly as I remembered. The staff, which I'm pretty certain are mostly family members that own the place, are always friendly and just awesome. I love Banh's and I love them too. I am happy to know they are still open, and I hope they are able to continue to remain that way. These are good people sharing wonderful food. Dont take my word for it. Try it for yourself. Order off the handwritten menu, and everything will be just fine.

Photo of Luke Blackburn Luke Blackburn
Jan 16, 2021 5

This is the hidden gem of Durham! Delicious food and a friendly staff. Show up on weekends and get the #1 special. It's amazing and crafted with love!

Photo of Ruchi Patel Ruchi Patel
Feb 3, 2021 5

The vegetarian plate is one of those things that I come back for regularly. It's such a simple dish on the surface but the flavors are complex and comforting (not to mention filling!). It's a popular spot for sure.

Photo of B Fadem B Fadem
Feb 17, 2021 5

The Vietnamese specials on Wednesdays and Saturdays are worth a special trip-- the vegetarian special (usually some form of crispy tofu with black bean sauce and sticky rice) is one of my favorite meals in the entire Triangle! Local, long-time standing, gem of a restaunt. Truly delicious, made to order, unique flavors. This is bare bones restaurant, so don't expect luxury or mahogany tables (fine by me.) CASH ONLY

Photo of Anna Lobastova Anna Lobastova
Feb 27, 2021 5

Can’t believe it took me so long to hear about/go here! The vegetarian specials are great and the portions are huge. I had the banh mi with tofu and eggplant, and my boyfriend had the black bean tofu plate. They apparently are only served Wednesdays and Saturdays but it’s worth a special trip! Owner is super nice too!

Photo of Gordon Wang Gordon Wang
Apr 3, 2021 5

Always good food at a good price. Plenty of hand sanitizer by the door. Tall plaxiglass shields the cashier and most of the counter. They even offer disposable gloves. Food has the same good quality as before. This is possibly the best Asian food around (oh, I am Asian)

Photo of Patrick Ross Patrick Ross
Apr 3, 2021 5

Amazing food every single time! I wish I could give 10/5 stars

Photo of Todd Allen Todd Allen
May 3, 2021 5

Food is prepared for you at time of order and is surprisingly good. I was honestly surprised by this place. We took a chance here because we saw locals doing a lot of takeout. We've had the sweet and sour chicken, sesame chicken, cabbage egg roll and kung pao chicken. The portions are large. Think of this place as a food cart in New York.

Photo of Matt Brown Matt Brown
May 28, 2021 5

Bahn's has been a favorite since the early 90s. I literally came 90 miles out of the way while visiting family to eat here today, and it is still excellent. My favorite is the delicious kung pao chicken, although the ginger chicken is excellent when available. If you are a student at NCSSM or Duke, do not miss out on this excellently priced deliciousness.

Photo of The Francis The Francis
Jun 21, 2021 5

This is a really authentic place. Very small. Enjoyed it thoroughly …the women behind the count were sweet and helpful. The tofu with veggie pho was delicious -

Photo of Dan Tran Dan Tran
Jul 6, 2021 5

I’ve been here since i was 16 (now 33), and the women here are hard working and personable. It’s a little gem, and a great representation of quality in their craft. They always give you enough to feel miserably full, and I hope more people check this place out! Spicy chicken wings are cheap for what you get!

Photo of Caitlin McCoy Caitlin McCoy
Mar 25, 2019 5

Cash only place that has been amazing time and time again. It's a small menu but the egg rolls and lemon grass pork were out of this world. At first glance you might make some assumptions but the older woman who runs the front is nice and you can tell the food is homemade. I can't recommend this place enough.

Photo of Corey Bagley Corey Bagley
Jun 12, 2019 5

Fresh veggies, great sauces and hot soup. Thumbs up! Love the salad roll too!

Photo of Krista Ung Krista Ung
Mar 23, 2019 3

Not great but not horrible. The traditional Vietnamese dishes lack certain essential ingredients. The spring roll had one piece of basil and the "pho" had no herbs with it. The vegetable platter only came with fried tofu. The menu didn't have any descriptions so this came as a surprise. I typically think vegetables would come in a vegetable platter.

Photo of Marek K Marek K
May 28, 2019 5

Good food, quick service. I wish they had a website, I could place order online and just pick it up.

Photo of Sherri Burch Sherri Burch
Jun 12, 2019 5

Been going for a out 25 years; obviously awesome. Thx Bahn's.