Pickle is my go-to spot for banh mi in OC. Their bread is so buttery, light and crunchy. They always give plenty of meat and veggies (on the side). My favorite are the đặc biệt and heo quay

This place is one of my favorite Banh Mi spots in the OC. Way better than Lee Sandwiches, there's no comparison. I usually get the grilled pork Banh Mi, but I decided to try their new fried chicken sandwich. This new sandwich definitely hit the spot. In addition, we ordered some egg rolls with fish sauce. Normally, they're pretty quick. However, the day I went there which busy and the people who ordered after us got their food first. I had to ask the status of my order which just got dine and they handed it to me. Maybe, it was the new sandwich takes them a bit longer because it is made to order and not prepped already. The restaurant is your average Asian spot. You don't come here for the great service or cleanliness. Pro tip: sesame balls are only available on the weekends.

Ordering online was a breeze and I was really satisfied with my grilled chicken banh mi (ga nuong). There is seating inside though and there's a drive thru. Got the picked veggies (daikon carrots, jalapeños, cilantro, cucumbers) on the side. The pickled carrots and cucumbers were fresh. I enjoyed the grilled chicken since it was well-marinated but it was a bit charred. The baguette itself was crispy and on the well-done/darker side. TIP if you're eating this at home, fry an egg to put into and add whichever extra veggies to your heart's content. Will definitely be coming back to try their other baguettes and new menu.

Quality and taste of the food here is 5/5 for me! I toggle between their crispy pork belly Banh mi and their grilled pork Banh mi. Both are delicious and it is hard to choose between the two. Their egg rolls are a must try! Their spring rolls are fairly average, tasty but nothing to write home about, however I'm not a fan of their peanut sauce. This last trip I tried their new pork belly spring rolls which by far are the best spring rolls they offer and that comes with a different sauce that pairs perfectly with the rolls. The biggest knock is they often run out of items, I've encountered that on multiple occasions, on one occasion they ran out of bread and it was just before 1pm. I recommend placing an online order to both save time but more importantly to know what they have in stock at that time.

Wow. I'll start off this analogy like this, Pickle is to Five Guys as THH is to In N Out. What u mean by that is that while THH is my everyday go to banh mi, reliable, and affordable as a great baseline sandwich, Pickle is the more premium, expensive, and heavier treat that I need to earn after a day of burning calories hahaha. So all to say this sandwich is so good and the heo quay is a great sandwich! I love that they also have a drive thru as well, but the timing could definitely pick up as it's not the fastest but I do like the concept of this!

This is one of my favorite places to get banh mi (Vietnamese baguette sandwiches). I recommend getting their lemongrass beef as it tends to be juicier and more flavorful compared to other places I've been to. You can also have them cut it in half which is pretty convenient. Spring rolls and sauce are decent. I'd recommend just getting them elsewhere as the rolls tend to not have as much filling. The sauce isn't as strong either, feels like it is a bit diluted. The location is pretty convenient so parking is hardly ever an issue. Staff is nice and can speak both Vietnamese and English. The interior is clean overall. I recommend to order ahead as it can take some time for them to prepare the sandwiches and they can be backed up depending on how busy it is.

I took a first-time trip to Pickle Banh Mi Co. in Fountain Valley after hearing about this spot from another friend of mine. The inside houses a half-dozen wooden tables lined up along the front and side of the store. A deep red countertop boldly accents the interior decor and it houses a small collection of to-go ready items (pastries, spring rolls, etc.). Let's get straight to the main thing - the crispy pork belly banh mi ($8.99) I ordered. Pickles' baguette is nicely toasted, so it has the flaky crunch on the outside by softness on the inside. They provide an ample chunks of pork belly which were juicy and lightly crispy. I did wish it had a little more seasoning to really pull out more of that porky flavor goodness. Likewise, I felt the pickled vegetables could use some flavor elevation. I really wanted a bit more of that tangy punch to really excite each bite of the sandwich. The herbal note of the cilantro as well as the gooey coating of the fried eggs (extra $2.50) I added paired nicely to the rest of it. It's a fine banh mi overall. I may need to revisit and try a different one to see how it stacks to this one.

If you're looking for a reasonably priced, tasty lunch, this place is a great choice. It's casual, with efficient and polite service, and an expansive menu. My family loves to drop by for Vietnamese sandwiches, and this place has great gluten-free options for me, too. Rice sheets, spring rolls- so good and fresh. Vietnamese iced coffee too, of course. An all-around solid choice.

This is a Vietnamese banh mi (bread/baguette) place, but they sell other food items as well. I've been here twice and the food had been constantly good. The only issue is they tend to forget or get the order wrong. The first time I came near closing time, they got most of my order wrong (ordered 2 banh mi and only got 1, another item was not what I ordered). The second time, they got most everything, but forgot one of the items. I would recommend checking to make sure you got everything before leaving. * Grilled Pork Banh Mi 5/5 - The banh mi was warm and filled with grilled pork and vegetables. It was very tasty. * Banh Cuon Pickle 3/5 - This is a combination meal of different types of steamed rice rolls. It came out cold, so may not be fresh. The minced pork ones were the best. The plain and shrimp ones were meh. * Grilled Pork Chops w/ an Egg and Rice (Com Suon Nuong) 5/5 - The pork chops were delicious. The egg was cooked perfectly over hard. * Grilled Chicken with Red Rice (Com Ga Nuong) 4.5/5 - We ordered #17 but got this #19 instead. The names are way too similar so I get why they messed it up. The chicken was pretty good and I enjoyed the red rice as well. * Sesame Balls 4/5 - Came in the morning and these were given to me cold. Tasted better after warming them up in the microwave. * Pineapple Mint Juice 5/5 - I don't even like pineapple, but this was very yummy and refreshing. * Watermelon Juice 1/5 - Tasted like water with a hint of watermelon. Either this was diluted or the watermelon was not sweet.