This place might not be on Broadway and Argyle, but tucked away off of Sheridan. The great thing about it is that there's a parking lot which is incredibly useful when you go into order and wait. I always get the special which is the cold cuts. There is a great bread to filling ratio, and the bread is nice and warm and crispy one of my favorite places to get banh mi.

This is a small, no-frills takeout spot with convenient parking in the front. I stopped by early around 9 AM to grab some sandwiches before making a 5 hour drive home. I ordered the fresh spring rolls, the combination special, and the lemongrass pork and shrimp banh mi. Everything tasted incredibly fresh and authentic, with the banh mi being a standout. They give you a spicy and not spicy peanut sauce for the spring rolls that were both delicious. The prices were very reasonable, making it an excellent value. If you're looking for authentic banh mi, I highly recommend this place

This is literally a hole in the wall type joint. Everything is take out as there is no where to sit. That being said, this is probably the cheapest place in Chicago for roast meats. Unlike Sun Wah which is also in the area, the staff are native and it translates into good authentic food. They have a largest array of Vietnamese sandwiches with so many different fillings offered. Each one is made fresh from scratch. If you're looking for reasonable, authentic food, you have to give this place a try.

Food: The banh mi were delicious and had so many toppings to add flavor, I got the grilled pork which was tender. The Thai tea was super fresh and creamy Service: The service was quick and attentive Ambiance: It's a small Vietnamese shop, family owned Location accommodation: Free parking lot in front

More convenient location than Lawrence usually and parking is a bonus for pickups. No more "Buy 5 get 1 free" but I understand first priority is keeping prices low for customers on the first sandwich. Where else can you get this quality on a $6.50 #8 original. Prices vary here depending on how fancy you want it. The competition starts at $9 and goes up from there.

I walked in with one person in line ahead of me, giving me time to look at the menu, which consisted of Banh Mi sandwiches. The place is filled with bright reds, yellows, and fresh air from all the plants hanging around. I almost wanted to ask if I could purchase one of the plants they look so happy and healthy! It was my first time there so I wanted to trust and try their signature meal, which is the number one the Nhu Lan Special. After ordering, not even five minutes later, my sandwich was ready to roll. There are two different types of meats featured in this sandwich that are about four times the thickness of a typical deli cut. If you are a crunchy person, this has crunchy fresh cucumber and daikon on top of the crunchy loaf of bread. The sandwich is filled with bright flavors of cilantro and raw jalapenos, flavorful meat and pâté, mayo, and a baguette to honor the flavors within. The overall the flavor profile is sweet and my stomach is happy.

I've had banh mis before, but this one was NEXT LEVEL. We spent the morning at first ascent (our gym) and on the way out, caught a glimpse of the little map of uptown they had at the front with tons of food recommendations. We chose Nhu Lan randomly since it would only be about a 10min walk, and were pleasantly surprised by how delicious it was. I chose the lemongrass chicken, which was tender and thoroughly marinated, topped with cucumbers, jalapeños, pickled radish/daikon, and cilantro. My boyfriend chose the ginger tofu, which actually shocked me because it was SO flavorful! The bread was crunchy on the outside, but perfectly soft on the inside. The woman working was so sweet and friendly. There is no seating, and the inside is pretty small, but home-y. There is a grab and go fridge inside as well, where you can pick up drinks, gelatins, spring rolls, etc. We took our sandwiches to go and walked back to our gym eating it, wishing we got an extra for the two of us! We will def be back!

I've been itching to try this Banh Mi spot since moving to Uptown and finally got to try it. I've heard great things, and my visit here solidified those comments. The little lady working behind the counter was sooo nice and sweet. We ordered two Nhu Lan specials and didn't have to wait more than 4-5 minutes to receive our sandwiches. Took them home and absolutely devoured them. We both felt that they were extremely good; great French bread texture and all the ingredients were fresh. Our only minor negative review was that the jalapeños used weren't that spicy. We would have loved some more heat. Will absolutely be back!