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Friday, January 06, 2023

My Sister's Sandwich Cafe (Bánh Mì Chị Tôi) Is Opening in Dorchester's Fields Corner

A new spot for Vietnamese sandwiches is coming to Dorchester.

According to a tweet from @DorchesterEsq, My Sister's Sandwich Cafe (which translates to Bánh Mì Chị Tôi) is having a grand opening in the Fields Corner area on Saturday, January 7, with the Dorchester Avenue place having an ownership connection to My Sister's Crawfish III which is located a couple of blocks north and which posted about the place on Facebook. @DorchesterEsq mentions that the menu will include an array of breakfast and lunch items along with snacks, with the focus apparently being on takeout.

The address for My Sister's Sandwich Cafe is 1544 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, MA, 02122.

by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)

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Friday, December 02, 2022

Banh Mi K Opens in the Former Spike's Junkyard Dogs Space in Allston

A new Vietnamese restaurant has come to Allston, opening where a location of a hot dog place had been.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Banh Mi K is now open on Brighton Avenue, moving into the space that had formerly been home to Spike's Junkyard Dogs. The menu for the new spot shows such items as spring and summer rolls, dumplings, banh mi, pho, steamed rice cakes, Vietnamese coffee, smoothies, milk tea, flan, and more.

Spike's Junkyard Dogs closed its Allston location this fall after being in business for 20 years; an outlet in Warwick, RI, remains in operation.

The address for Banh Mi K is 108 Brighton Avenue, Allston, MA 02134. Its website can be found at https://banhmik.com/

[Earlier Article]
Spike's Junkyard Dogs in Allston Is Closing

by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)

[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]

Wednesday, December 15, 2021

N-Gon Viet Subs Is Opening in Brockton

A new option for Vietnamese sandwiches is opening south of Boston.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, N-Gon Viet Subs is planning to open in Brockton, with the Crescent Street eatery offering banh mi, though it isn't yet known what else might be on its menu. (A Facebook page for the place has been up since the beginning of the year, but very little information has been posted on it.)

The address for the upcoming N-Gon Viet Subs is 321 Crescent Street, Brockton, MA, 02302. Its Facebook page can be found at https://www.facebook.com/ngonvietsubs/

[May 24, 2022 update: The Facebook page for the place indicates that N-Gon Viet Subs is now open, with its grand opening taking place about a week ago, and that its menu includes such items as spring rolls, eggrolls, tofu nuggets, and smoothies in addition to banh mi.]

by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)

[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]

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Tuesday, October 19, 2021

Banh Mi Hem Opens in South Braintree Square

A brand new spot for Vietnamese sandwiches has very quietly come to the southern suburbs of Boston.

A check on the place over the weekend indicates that Banh Mi Hem is now open in South Braintree Square, moving into a space on Washington Street. The menu for the new eatery includes banh mi with pork, beef, chicken, meatball, fried egg, cold cuts, sauteed vegetables, and tofu options, while other menu items include spring rolls, egg rolls, Thai iced tea, and Vietnamese coffee.

The address for Banh Mi Hem is 904 Washington Street, Braintree, MA, 02184.

by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)

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Friday, December 11, 2020

Banh Mi Huong Que Is Opening in the Former New Saigon Sandwich Space in Boston's Chinatown

Several months ago, it was reported that a popular spot in downtown Boston for Vietnamese sandwiches had closed permanently. Now we have learned that another Vietnamese sandwich shop is moving into the space.

According to a Twitter post from @jgmahoney, Banh Mi Huong Que is opening on Washington Street, taking over the former New Saigon Sandwich space on the edge of Chinatown. The tweet shows a sign up for the new place, though little information can be found about it online other than the fact that the city granted them a common victualler license earlier this fall.

New Saigon Sandwich was known mainly for its banh mi, while also offering spring rolls, teriyaki chicken, fried rice, bubble tea, and more.

The address for Banh Mi Huong Que is 696 Washington Street, Boston, MA, 02111.

[January 29, 2021 update: According to an article from Eater Boston, Banh Mi Huong Que is now open.]

[Earlier Article]
New Saigon Sandwich in Boston's Chinatown Neighborhood Has Closed for Good

by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)

[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]

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Thursday, November 12, 2020

Dagu Rice Noodle, Banh Mi Boston to Open in Quincy's Wollaston Neighborhood

It looks like a couple of Asian restaurants are on their way to a neighborhood that already has a number of Asian eateries.

According to food/drinks writer and publicist Kerry Byrne, Dagu Rice Noodle and Banh Mi Boston are both planning to open in the Wollaston section of Quincy, with the former being a noodle shop while the latter will be a Vietnamese spot. Both storefronts are currently papered over and being worked on, and it is not yet known when they might open, so stay tuned for updates.

Both Wollaston and neighboring North Quincy are increasingly known for their many Asian restaurants, with both being seen as a dining alternative to Boston's Chinatown.

Dagu Rice Noodle will be at 663 Hancock Street while Banh Mi Boston will be at 716 Hancock Street.

[July 12, 2021 update: A Yelp page for the place indicates that Banh Mi Boston is now open, offering a variety of sandwich options.]

by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)

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Wednesday, June 17, 2020

New Saigon Sandwich in Boston's Chinatown Neighborhood Has Closed for Good

A popular dining spot for sandwiches and more in downtown Boston has shut down permanently.

According to a tweet from @EricFromWV, New Saigon Sandwich on Washington Street has closed for good, with a Facebook post from the place confirming this, saying that "Chinatown as we know it has changed drastically. We are proud to have been a part of the community for almost 2 decades....New Saigon Sandwich will miss you all." The dining spot, which was located on the western edge of Chinatown, was known mainly for its banh mi, while also offering spring rolls, teriyaki chicken, fried rice, bubble tea, and more.

The address for the now-closed New Saigon Sandwich was 696 Washington Street, Boston, MA, 02111.

by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)

[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]

Thursday, May 24, 2012

Banh Mi Ngon Is Opening in West Roxbury

A new takeout restaurant is coming to West Roxbury, and it will be featuring a variety of Vietnamese sandwiches.

A poster on the Chowhound site states that Banh Mi Ngon is planning to open on Centre Street, with a possible opening date of next Tuesday (May 29), depending on how final inspections go. Photos of the menu posted onto Chowhound indicate that the new eatery will offer appetizers, sandwiches, beverages, and desserts, with all items being under $5.00. Some of the sandwiches at Banh Mi Ngon include a classic banh mi as well as options that have meatballs, vegetables, rotisserie chicken, and grilled meat.

[May 30 update: Banh Mi Ngon is now open.]

The address for this new Vietnamese restaurant in West Roxbury is: Banh Mi Ngo, 1759 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132.