Hong Ha

Reviews

• Johnny N.

  star star star star star 5 July 2026

  I've had plenty of banh mi in California and Vietnam... and I can say with confidence that these are one of the best I've ever had. Cheap, great flake bread, and a ton of delicious fillings in a time when many places skimp. We found this place purely by accident, as we were riding by on the bus on our way to (I forget)... we saw a long line and knew we had to get off at the next stop.
  
  Being the typical Vietnamese, we both got a Banh Mi Dac Biet (I'm not even sure it's on the menu, but any legit sandwich place would understand what we meant by "Sandwich Special") and they delivered with lots of bbq pork, pate, cha lua (pork "bologna"), etc... an "everything " sandwich.
  
  Maybe it's because we spoke to them in their native tongue, but they were super friendly with us, asking us where we were from, if we've back to the motherland, if we liked Sydney, etc. We've seen grouchy service, and this was not it.

• Tina R.

  star star star_border star_border star_border 5 July 2026

  Ok - so this place has long lines day after day.
  
  But I'm not a fan.
  
  I asked for no chilli and they use the same tongs so EVERY banh mi I've gotten from here has had a hint of chilli.
  
  The staff leave a lot to be desired.  I figure when you're serving that many ppl day after day, what's the harm in being a bit friendlier?
  
  As it does get so busy, one would also think they would be a little bit more efficient.
  
  Been here quite a number of times as I've had to due numerous airport runs & thought I'd give it a chance - but to date, I've tried different banh mi's, and I'm still not sold.
  
  Lots of people order the spring rolls, so I thought I'd give it a try.  It has to be the saddest spring roll I've had in a very long time.  There was hardly any filling & lots of burnt bits - whoever is in charge with changing the oil certainly is not on the job.
  
  I've then ventured to the other Vietnamese place, Saigon's Fresh Roll (I think I prefer this place) a few doors down - that's in another review.  But will definitely go there instead.  Staff much friendlier.

• Elana C.

  star star star star star_border 29 June 2026

  I'm a self confessed Hong Ha fan.
  
  What more can I say, I work in the airline industry, the love of Hong Ha is something you're taught whilst in training. Airline crew & airport staff often frequent the queue stretching down the footpath of Botany Rd & for good reason.
  
  I had my first taste of Hong Ha when I was training to be a flight attendant & we were doing an order for lunch, everybody wrote down that they'd have a roll "they're the best" our trainer said, so we all put our lunch money in & an order got phoned through like a school lunch order. When lunch time finally rolled around we had these crunchy Vietnamese Rolls packed with flavour it left me wishing I'd ordered a second one.
  
  It's a family run business, & run with great structure. Not unlike a character out of a Seinfeld episode, & if you're a Seinfeld fan I think you might just know what character I may be referring to. ;-) "no soup for you"
  
  The pork rolls are great, I have to confess I'm a chicken roll fan at Hong Ha & it's my standard order. Sometimes I order with Chilli & sometimes without. You can be sure that if you have it with chilli you'll need a few tissues handy for the runny nose that will follow. The chilli certainly packs a punch, so these days I more than often order without to be sure I can taste all the other great flavours in the roll. I love the pickled carrot, & the sauce that is squeezed over the roll makes for some extra deliciousness.
  
  I sometimes don't eat my roll until I get home, so if you're travelling with it & don't want a soggy roll from all the sauce you can ask for a sachet of sauce to go. Just add it later to prevent your bread roll ending up with a little sog by the time you get to eat it. After all the crunch of the roll is half the fun.
  
  Hong Ha opens at 6.30am, I know this, as I have been known to land after an all night flight & pop in there bleary eyed in my uniform to buy a chicken roll to eat when I get home. Don't be afraid of the queue's as they move quickly, & with great precision.
  
  Hong Ha sell other delights, & you can even pick up a loaf of bread while you're there.
  Just don't forget to try a Pork Roll or a Chicken Roll of you're passing by.

• Paul O.

  star star star star star 28 June 2026

  Another institution that has the reputation from word of mouth. The line can be seen at any time of day,  proving that the food served here is a 'must have' for locals and visitors alike.
  When I worked nearby at Qantas, it was possible to ring through a big order and have it delivered. This saves having to queue.  If you must queue, the line usually moves quite quickly with 3 - 4 woman making the famous chicken or pork Banh Mi rolls.
  
  The bread rolls are the best, especially if you arrive early morning when the buns are fresh out of the oven.  They are very crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The ladies fill each roll so full of ingredients - chicken breast, cucumber, tomato, lettuce, marinated carrots, mayonnaise, coriander and then add a secret sauce that I am convinced makes the Hong Ha Chicken Rolls taste better than their competition.
  
  Make sure you get the special mayonnaise and I always ask for extra coriander and shallots. The chilli served here is quite hot, so you might want to ask them to put on only a little bit or none at all. The number of times I have ended up with chilli lips. . .screaming for water to get comfort!
  
  There are  plenty of other items also available on the menu - Spring rolls, Ham Rolls, Pork Rolls, Tuna Rolls and the Meatball Roll and  delicious rice paper roll boxes
  The cost of a Chicken or Pork Banh Mi rolls is $5.00. Not bad at all price wise.
  
  My advice is get in early or just wait in line - believe me you won't regret it once you have a bite. There is also a lull around 4.00 -4.30 just before the bakery closes.
  
  WARNING: The rolls might be the tastiest and freshest, but they also are the messiest rolls to eat, as the crisp bread on the outside flakes off easily, making a big mess. Definitely, eat in the bag or over a plate!

• Aris L.

  star star star star star_border 28 June 2026

  Not bad for a vietnamese sandwich. I ordered pork banh mi..taste good..
  
  CONCLUSION = RECOMMENDED!!