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    Banh Mi Ba Le, Restaurant in Oakland
    Restaurant

    Banh Mi Ba Le

    East Oakland, Oakland

    Restaurant in Oakland, United States

    The Read

    Dress

    Casual

    Why go

    Banh Mi Ba Le is a strong Oakland lunch pick when the goal is affordable banh mi, quick counter service, and a no-frills Vietnamese sandwich shop feel. Go for the meatball and egg banh mi if available, keep the group small, and treat it as a daytime stop rather than a special-occasion dinner.

    About Banh Mi Ba Le

    Banh Mi Ba Le is a casual Vietnamese sandwich shop in Oakland. The basics are simple: it is a $ spot centered on banh mi, including a meatball and egg banh mi, with traditional Vietnamese dishes and desserts also part of the draw. Treat it as a direct stop for Vietnamese sandwiches rather than a formal dining plan.

    The main reason to go is the focus. This is a $ Vietnamese sandwich shop, so the appeal is practical and clear: banh mi, traditional Vietnamese dishes, and desserts in a casual setting. It is best understood as an unfussy Oakland food stop.

    Go for banh mi, especially the meatball and egg banh mi

    The core order is banh mi, with meatball and egg banh mi specifically as a signature dish.

    The appeal is casual and practical

    The dress code is casual, which fits the sandwich-shop identity. Banh Mi Ba Le is a low-priced Vietnamese sandwich shop with banh mi, meatball and egg banh mi, traditional Vietnamese dishes, and desserts.

    Use it as an Oakland food stop, not a full night out

    For a broader Oakland day, Banh Mi Ba Le works well as a casual Vietnamese sandwich-shop option. If you are comparing it with other dining in Oakland, keep the contrast simple: this is the $ banh mi-focused choice rather than a more formal restaurant plan.

    The grounded case is narrow but useful: Banh Mi Ba Le is a casual $ Vietnamese sandwich shop in Oakland known for banh mi, meatball and egg banh mi, traditional Vietnamese dishes, and desserts.

    Quick read: go for affordable Vietnamese sandwiches in a casual Oakland setting, order banh mi, and keep expectations focused on a simple sandwich-shop experience.

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    Planning details

    Hours
    Monday: Closed · Tuesday: Closed
    Location
    1909 International Blvd, Oakland, CA 94606
    Website
    banh-mi-ba-le.cafe-inspector.com
    Phone
    (510) 261-9800

    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Casual, quick-service, no-frills, and moderately noisy, with a Vietnamese sandwich shop feel.

    Tags

    Vibe

    CasualClassic

    Best For

    SoloFamilyCasual Hangout

    Experience

    Standalone

    At the Table

    Dress Code
    Casual
    Noise Level
    Conversational
    Service Style
    Counter Service
    Meal Pacing
    Quick Bite
    Capacity
    Small
    Kitchen
    Traditional
    Dietary
    Vegetarian friendly

    Signature Dishes

    • banh mi
    • meatball and egg banh mi
    • traditional Vietnamese dishes
    • desserts
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    Getting there
    1909 International Blvd, Oakland, CA 94606

    Planning details

    Hours

    Monday
    Closed
    Tuesday
    Closed
    Wednesday
    Closed
    Thursday
    Closed
    Friday
    7:30 AM–3 PM
    Saturday
    7:30 AM–3 PM
    Sunday
    7:30 AM–3 PM

    Location

    1909 International Blvd, Oakland, CA 94606 · Directions

    (510) 261-9800

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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is Banh Mi Ba Le worth the price?

    Yes, if you want a $ Vietnamese sandwich shop in Oakland. The value case is tied to its casual format and focus on banh mi, traditional Vietnamese dishes, and desserts.

    What should I order at Banh Mi Ba Le?

    Start with banh mi, since Banh Mi Ba Le is a Vietnamese sandwich shop in Oakland. The meatball and egg banh mi is a signature dish, and traditional Vietnamese dishes and desserts are also part of the appeal.

    Is Banh Mi Ba Le good for a special occasion?

    Banh Mi Ba Le is a casual $ Vietnamese sandwich shop in Oakland.