If you’ve ever tried to find a good banh mi sandwich in the heart of the American south, then you may have come up short. It’s difficult to find classic, quality Asian meals when the prime focus of the local region is fried chicken and biscuits. We’re not bashing a biscuit here, folks, but we are saying that a banh mi sandwich from East Side Banh Mi in East Nashville, Tennessee, is absolutely worth the visit. Find out more below, and perhaps plan a visit for yourself! This is one hot spot you don’t want to miss.

East Side Banh Mi - Facebook East Side Banh Mi is a locally owned and operated eatery in East Nashville that focuses on quality Vietnamese sandwiches, salads, and bowls.

East Side Banh Mi - Facebook A traditional banh mi sandwich hails from Saigon, and is a French-Vietnamese inspired sandwich made with sour pickled daikon, carrot, cilantro, cucumber, spicy chilis, and a type of protein layered between a halved and airy baguette.

East Side Banh Mi - Facebook All banh mi sandwiches at East Side Banh Mi are served on a 10" baguette with fried shallot mayo, pickles, cilantro, cucumbers, jalapeños, and maggi. With pork and veggie options as well as the classic “No. 1” served with cold cuts, ham, pate, and bologna, there’s a quality meal for everyone.

East Side Banh Mi - Facebook Doesn’t this greenery look dreamy? Crisp and delicious! Yum.

East Side Banh Mi - Facebook Don’t skimp on the noodle bowls either. The Gracie’s Big Salad is a crispy answer to Asian-inspired salads, and the Rice Noodle Bowl is a chilled bowl that promises bright flavors and an inspired dining experience.

East Side Banh Mi - Facebook Locals rave about the friendly atmosphere and kind employees, with a tightly considered and quality menu with excellent options. East Side Banh Mi sources all ingredients locally where they can, so fresh and flavorful is the name of the game.

East Side Banh Mi - Facebook You can visit East Side Banh Mi for yourself or order delivery and take out from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. from Monday to Saturday. The eatery is closed on Sundays.

Check out Nashville’s Banh Mi Sandwich Shop with a visit to its official website and Facebook page.

East Side Banh Mi - Facebook

East Side Banh Mi is a locally owned and operated eatery in East Nashville that focuses on quality Vietnamese sandwiches, salads, and bowls.

A traditional banh mi sandwich hails from Saigon, and is a French-Vietnamese inspired sandwich made with sour pickled daikon, carrot, cilantro, cucumber, spicy chilis, and a type of protein layered between a halved and airy baguette.

All banh mi sandwiches at East Side Banh Mi are served on a 10" baguette with fried shallot mayo, pickles, cilantro, cucumbers, jalapeños, and maggi. With pork and veggie options as well as the classic “No. 1” served with cold cuts, ham, pate, and bologna, there’s a quality meal for everyone.

Doesn’t this greenery look dreamy? Crisp and delicious! Yum.

Don’t skimp on the noodle bowls either. The Gracie’s Big Salad is a crispy answer to Asian-inspired salads, and the Rice Noodle Bowl is a chilled bowl that promises bright flavors and an inspired dining experience.

Locals rave about the friendly atmosphere and kind employees, with a tightly considered and quality menu with excellent options. East Side Banh Mi sources all ingredients locally where they can, so fresh and flavorful is the name of the game.

You can visit East Side Banh Mi for yourself or order delivery and take out from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. from Monday to Saturday. The eatery is closed on Sundays.

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Address: 1000 Gallatin Ave, Nashville, TN 37206, USA