Cafe Bunn Mi

Authentic Vietnamese spot famous for fresh banh mi sandwiches, savory pho, and lemongrass sauced dishes made with time honored recipes.

Cafe Bunn Mi gives Vietnamese comfort food plenty of room to play, with sandwiches, rice plates and noodle bowls all competing for your attention. At this South San Francisco spot, five-spice chicken, lemongrass pork and grilled shrimp offer three appealing sandwich directions. If you're in the mood for something to eat with a fork, garlic noodles with chicken, shrimp or lemongrass steak make a tempting alternative. We like the range beyond the sandwiches, too. Pho choices include beef, chicken and crab noodle soups, while rice plates feature shaken beef, grilled pork and boneless duck. Papaya salad or spicy garlic wings could round out a shared order. Drinks add another reason to explore: Vietnamese coffee, avocado and jackfruit shakes, and a three-color bean drink bring different flavors to the meal. It's a useful South San Francisco choice when a group wants Vietnamese food but can't agree on sandwiches versus noodles.