Had a craving for vietnamese eats late June. Saturday early afternoon, my buddy picks me up and brings me here after telling him of the eats on my mind. They'll do call-in orders or order up front at the counter. When we arrived, the place was pretty full but we still got a table after seeing a couple leave. As we waited, I sipped on my Vietnamese coffee; it's sweet and thick due to the condensed milk. Figured I needed some sweetness before eating my food which arrived shortly after. I went with the Don's Special Banh Mi (Banh Mi Dac Biet) and Lean meat flank beef noodle soup. My oh my, what took me so long to get to this place!? The sandwich was filling with the right consistency with the bread: crunchy, chewy, soft on the inside. The soup was hearty with good amount of noodles and meat with an earthy, meaty broth. Favorite part is dipping my sandwich in the soup; like a vietnamese french dip. Best way to eat them if you ask me! This is another reason why the Chinatown area is where the real asian eats are. Cheap and great value, this is what I think of when I want banh mi or pho/beef noodle soups. Cash only so have that paper ready!

7/15 revisited this place I got the banh mi special, it was roughly 5-6$. It is a savory sammich, with flavor and the spice was there w/ the jalapeno. The cucumbers were crisp and the bread was crunchy. I can see why its a fan favorite, and why it gets the hype. Something I thought was funny - tried to get them to cut the sammich up in 4s so my teeth or lack of would have a better chance at eating this sammich and they were like no. The most they would do was 2 xD.

CASH ONLY my favorite restaurant for banh mi. This place can get really busy and the wait may be a while. But food is fresh and delicious. My go to is their combination banh mi and egg rolls. Their egg rolls are made in house and come out piping hot. The floors near the seating areas may be a little dirty but not too bad.

The food is good, faced paced and always busy I always forget to take a picture of my food but I buy enough to bring back for seconds home. The place is not as clean as it should be but the food areas are clean. And cash only

Truly a staple in Houston's Chinatown, the food here can't get any more authentic. I was so shocked when I found out the workers here who are of Hispanic descent, can speak fluent Vietnamese. Make sure to bring cash and they'll bring out your food which comes out pretty fast and fresh. The portions are good for the prices and there are plenty of seats. There's never really a crowd as people come and go. You can see everything being made in front of you behind a clear glass screen and they have a lot of variety on the menu. The place is usually clean and neat.

We always make a stop when in town, the bahn mi can't be beat here, tasty and great price. The bread is exactly how it should be, crispy on the outside but yet holds up with the sandwich within. The filling is perfect and just the right amount. The way the bahn mi is made, makes every bite just perfect. The place is cash only so be prepared with that if you want to grab a bunch of Bahn mi to eat. Though it won't set you back that much, around $5 or so for each bahn mi depending on the filling.

Love Don's! It's my first place I go to for Banh mi when I'm in town. The prices posted is exact price you pay. Cash only, $5-$5.25 a sandwich. The bread is crunchy, the pickles add the right crisp, and the meats are savory goodness. I think it's good value and my kids devoured theirs.

This place has been around since I was a kid, and it is a place I will always revisit. When should enter is not going to be an impressive ambiance. You will feel like a home style dining or like visiting an aunt. They are super busy all the time. Orders are taken quite quickly. It can seem intimidating. Know what you want before approaching helps the process. They are super nice and get the food out extras quick. I usually order the cold cut, but without the soy sauce. We normally order multiple sandwiches as I end up having it for multiple meals. The ingredients are fresh and definitely superior. They fill the sandwiches up and does not skimp on the Mayo. If you like banh mi the Mayo plays a crucial part in the sandwich process. This is the best spot for an authentic banh mi in houston.

Don Café & Sandwich makes the best bánh mì sandwiches in Houston! Each sandwich is made with exceptionally fresh ingredients - the pork is flavorful, the pâté creamy, the veggies crisp, and the baguette lightly brushed with butter and toasted. We called ahead and placed an order for pick up because Don's can get very busy, especially on the weekends. The service is always fast and friendly, and many of the staff members speak multiple languages. The inside of the restaurant is fairly typical of a locally owned Vietnamese restaurant in Bellaire. It combines function and typical Asian decor - traditional money plant, lucky cat, and a tribute to Buddha. Note: Make sure you have cash on hand because Don's does not take credit cards!