The Big Banh in Newcastle upon Tyne

Delicious, tasty, and a change from the usual!

Food - Class Drinks - Class Service - Class None of their menu is bad. They’ve nailed the lot. Chef and owners are lovely blokes. Just go. It’s banging

I initially thought £10 was a bit steep for a bahn mi (they're usually ~£4 in my native australia) but it was an impeccable sandwich and well worth the price. Very generous portion size, the pork was tender, the bread was soft but crispy and the sandwich had all the traditional fillings. The vietnamese coffee was legit too, condensed milk and all.

I love the people that work there and I love the food and you get it really quickly there is a large variety including vegan options my personal favorites are the soy and star pork bahn mi and the hash landing box

I never write reviews, but this place is unreal! Eaten here a few times and my dayssss. It’s bangin’. Keep up the good work

Very small cafe but great Banhmi. Lots of options too

Good food just never, ever open.

Wonderful food prepared fresh in an open style kitchen which is very rare for such a small business. Amazing tasting food that we can’t wait to try more of. Service is outstanding friendly and inviting! Will definitely be coming here again!!

Everything on the menu is a winner. Absolutely stunning food, and such a lovely team too. Those hash browns 🤩👌 so good!

Ordered the breakfast egg banh and added sausage… it was honestly amazing. Probably the best breakfast sandwich in Newcastle!

Absolutely fantastic food and coffee, really recommend!

Fantastic, been wanting to go for ages. Finally went today and was not disappointed. Tastes just like the real thing from Vietnam. Definitely will go back to try the other flavours.

Impressive variety of sarnies that really give you the taste of Vietnam. Bread roll light and crispy and great assortment of flavours and fillings, all served with a smile! Keep up the good work.

I have bought many Banh Mi sandwiches from this shop and the taste is excellent. I phoned six times today and there was no answer. I drove 30 minutes to the shop and the shop was empty. When I asked the young member of staff who was playing with his mobile phone if the shops phone was working he replied yes but they were too busy to answer it. I ordered 3 Banh Mis and he said it was too early and they would start making them 40 minutes later. A disgrace for the business and they have certainly lost me as a customer. Terrible attitude and a guaranteed way to ruin a once thriving business. What a shame for the owners.

My regular lunch spot. Lovely workers who are always in a great mood and happy to help. Such tasty unique food, I'm so lucky to live down the road from it but worth the visit even if you're not close.

Delicious and great service. Really recommend

Nice sandwich. The bread was soft but crisp. The soy and star pork was moreish.

You can’t beat this place. Originality, quality, and service with a smile. The tall fella with glasses is so friendly, very warming experience.

The very best baguette I've had, amazing flavours, staff mega helpful with deciding and making sure your order is the best they can make for you 😀 my new favourite spot for food 100%

Always great food, I've slowly worked my way through the menu and can say everything tastes incredible and authentic. The dusted fries are always a hit side Service is always fabulous and friendly. Free parking for an hour on chilli road too.

Amazing food and fantastic service! We had the Abello 13 sandwich and it was incredible! Staff were lovely and up for a chat, you can really tell they take care and have a lot of passion for the food they make! 100% a must try if you are passing by for lunch! Great sized portions, we had the lunchtime deal which includes a side and a drink and we were stuffed! Thanks for a great experience!

Since coming back from my travels and Vietnam especially I have been looking for somewhere that quenches my hunger for a really good banh mi and I think I have finally found a winner. Amazing ingredients seasoned to perfection, will be back again and again.

Fantastic food. Outstanding customer service. I had the Po Boy and can't wait to come back and have it again - excellent.

Highly recommend The Ve banh mi. Freshly cooked and delicious. They also know their coffee here! Just tell them how you like it. Friendly place and great to have on Chilli Road. Edited (since I can't add a second review) to include a second visit which was just as delicious as the first. Had The Ve banh mi again because... well, why wouldn't you?

Went in for breakfast banh, lovely spicy sausage, great service, lovely guy behind the counter

Great flavour and variety in a crunchy baguette. A great mix of spicy and mild, but also meaty and veggie. Got the Chicken Patties which were spicy and sticky, with the dusted fries, the garlic married well with it. Brother got the SML he said was really flavourful and glad he got the siracha with it. Meal deals came out ar about £12 for baguette, chips and drink. Staff were kind and helpful.

Well this checks out. First bite is like eating crack. Superb.

This place is amazing and the bread is unreal. Had the pleasure of meeting them at an event held in anarchy brewery and they were quick, fresh and friendly 10/10 reccomend

Run don’t walk! - we literally have not long finished our Banh’s but we had to leave a review! Cannot express how good these banh’s are. Everything about them was so delicious and hands down the tastiest thing iv eaten in a very long time. Generous portion of both the banh, mayo and the chips. The staff were so lovely, relaxed and knowledgeable on their menu and made us feel welcome straight away. 5 stars does not do them enough credit! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Absolutely banh-ing food 🤠

Beautiful food and very friendly staff! We will definitely be returning ❤

Friendly and accommodating staff-they brought out a table and chairs for us to sit at despite there being limited space. Really good choice, great tasting food at reasonable price and lovely friendly staff.

The Big Banh @ 280 Chillingham Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 5LQ My first ever Vietnamese Banh was in Vietnam itself - Ho Chi Minh City. That was nearly 5 years ago, and I've always sought after great Banhs after that. The Big Banh in Chilly Road does a great job when it comes to Banhs. It's a fusion of Vietnamese spices with herbs that also suit the local tongue. Naturally, I would prefer more heat in the cuisine served. It was still delicious nevertheless. The Ve - Crispy Pan-Seared smoked tofu slices marinated in soy, chilli & lemongrass Sloppy Joe Rice Bowl - Beef Ragu with lemongrass & Chilli If you're looking for a fusion style Banh Mi, here's your go to place.

A hidden gem in Heaton. Very delicious banh mi, couldn't recommend it any further! Will definitely come back over and over again!

Flavour party. Incredible food. Excellent customer service.

Johnny, oh Johnny, how do your sambos go, with loads of hame, and for the gamman, and I was full of glee, oh Johnny, oh Johnny you make me happy. Short version - banging sambos. Great guy, keep doing what your doing.

Friendly people, crunchy & tasty food! Juss try it..

One of the best sandwiches I've ever had. I had the sloppy joe and it was unreal. The bread is fantastic, and my first Vietnamese coffee which I loved. Seriously considering going straight back for more.

Got the banh VE and it was super tasty, full of flavour, delicious! If you’ve not tried this place yet then you really should. The staff are real friendly and the coffee is superb too 😄

Na onze kampeertrip in Schotland terug naar Newcastle om de boot naar Nederland te nemen. Goede plaats gezocht om te lunchen. De big banh kreeg goede reviews. We hadden geluk, we konden nog als laatste bestellen voor ze dicht gingen. Heerlijke broodjes, en nog gratis friet ook. De reviews kloppen helemaal, super lekker eten en hele vriendelijke mensen.

Brilliant sandwiches and even better customer service, what a breath off fresh air

If I could give them 10 stars I would. Amazing friendly chatty and enthusiastic people. I had the marinated tofu and chilli sandwich. I've been a vegetarian over 30 years and this is THE BEST VEGGIE SANDWICH EVER!!! I swear even if you aren't a vegetarian you will love it. Absolutely heavenly. Gloriously spicy, good crunchy veg, tofu had the most amazing flavour. Fantastic texture and an perfect combo of sweet, spicy, creamy plus a good chew. Tried it at Gosforth Beer Festival. Honestly a revelation. I had to go back to praise the sandwich geniuses. I would happily eat their sandwiches ever day for the rest of my life. Everyone needs sandwiches of this quality in their lifes. Go now!! You will never regret it. Staff were very professional and nothing any trouble.

The most incredible sarnie you will get for less than a tenner, crunchy daikon, beautiful soft pork belly, soy, star anise. It's absolutely incredible. Don't be a fool and eat this delicious scran!

Bangin' Bahn mi. Had the Vegan Tofu. Johnny is a true professional, foodie, gentleman and scholar. Support this young local and vibrant business. Why go down to Subway when you can go Spacewards to The Big Banh?

Mmm! Highly recommended- the bread is light and crispy and the pulled pork, Asian filling was delicious! What was so lovely about this place was that the owner talked so enthusiastically and knowledgeably about the preparation of the food. Fresh, authentic ingredients, great coffee and lovely, personable staff. Would highly recommend and will definitely be visiting again!

Wasn't sure this was for me but decided to give it a try. Had the Sloppy Joe banh mi. It was absolutely delicious, a great balance of flavours and textures in a super fresh warm bun. Great food, friendly staff. My first banh, but not my last!

Great food, friendly staff - best Bahn Mi in the north-east!

Just had my first ever Po Boi Rice Bowl from the guys at the Big Bahn and it did not disappoint. Cooked to order and so packed full of flavour, it was mouthful after mouthful of top notch fresh and authentic food. Simply worth every penny, it’s an awesome place that will simply cheer your day!

Wonderful tasty food, love the atmosphere and the staff are super friendly! Great place for breakfast or lunch and the coffee is great too 👌 I had the SML today and it was delicious, packed with flavour.

I had an egg banh mi and a Vietnamese coffee and it was truly delicious and authentic. Staff were extremely helpful and friendly. Highly recommend and will definitely come back.

Great Banh Mi. I'd love to have the option for a Dairy Lee slice for that authentic Banh though.

The smell when you walk in is ace! Cool vibe and great staff!

Great food and excellent customer service, very friendly staff.

my day got a tad better everytime i got their bahn mi and vietnam coffee for breakfast

Had a breakfast Banh (egg & bacon) on a Sunday morning. The break was perfectly light inside with a crispy crust. Perfect weekend pick me up. Excellent service and friendly staff. Great little spot.

Perfect hangover cure, breakfast menu and main menu are both world class

Always spot on. Lovely staff. Great food. Highly recommend you try it.

Super tasty food at a great price. Had the Big Banh and the Po Boy. Both were very very tasty.

Delicious Vietnamese food, 100% recomended

If I ever end up on death row I’ll be getting my last meal here

Went here today after seeing some incredible pictures online, it didn’t disappoint, food tasted better than it looked. Will definitely will be back again.

Okay, replace every Subway in the country with a Big Banh. Nobody should be missing out on the exquisite Banh Mi these guys produce. It's the Sistine Chapel of fancy sandwiches. Such vibrant flavours you just don't get often in the UK. Not tried their Pho yet but I absolutely will be sticking my face in a bowl soon.

Properly delicious sandwiches, managed to do a large (35) order and were super lovely and accomodating.

incredibly tasty food. I was very surprised by the pleasant and full taste. All this is enhanced by the pleasant and extremely nice staff. I would love to return. I recommend to all who want to taste great food and a pleasant atmosphere. And I wish The Big Bánh many successful days. Thank you for an intense experience. ❤️

Fabulous food! A great addition to Heaton.

Decided to try out this place for lunch and was very glad I did. Had the sloppy Joe which was a delicious mix of beef Ragu, chillies and Asian spices in a roll with all the classic Bahn Mi condiments (cucumber, carrot, pickles etc). Nice addition to heaton's food scene

I was looking for a great banh mi place and this is so far the best I had in Newcastle!

Lovely staff, excellent selection of delicious food! Totally recommend to any and all!

I’ve been here on two occasions now (for breakfast and lunch) … all I can say is these sandwiches are amazing! Personal favourite is the Soy & Star Pork. Just go and try one!

The SML was sublime! I'm planning on working my way thru the menu!!!!

Fantastic new establishment, something new, different, and delicious. 5* food and 5* service. The proprietor is always good fun and will even tell you one of his famous knock knock jokes if you ask nicely.

New favourite lunch stop! Popped in to try the Banh Ve (vegan option) and was not disappointed. The lightest crispy bread and tasty fillings. A great addition to the Newcastle indie food scene 👌

The bacon and egg breakfast bahn is a thing of beauty

What a lush addition to Chili road! The Banhs were delicious (I tried Banh Ve & SML and can't wait to try the rest). The flavours work really well together - everything was fresh and the bread was perfect. Can't wait to see TBB grow. Ho chi mint.

Brilliant.Food totally diffeent and very tasty.Loved the tofu. Catering for every taste.you have got to try it!

I've eaten there twice and will now make it a weekly event - fantastic food and lovely people!!

Absolutely fantastic. Be sure to give this place a try. Fresh ingredients, made with love and fantastic service. I will definitely be going back for more!

Ended up having breakfast and lunch here today. Blown away with the quality of the butties. Bravo. Braised pork belly gets the juices flowing! Sound mushes too. VERY CUTE SPOT.