Banh Mi Bay Holborn is a Vietnamese restaurant at 4–6 Theobald’s Road, positioned between Holborn, Chancery Lane and Bloomsbury. The venue offers both dining in and takeaway, bringing a relaxed and practical approach to Vietnamese classics for lunch and evening visits during the working week.
Banh mi sandwiches are a natural centrepiece, combining crisp bread with grilled meats, pickled vegetables, cucumber and fresh herbs. Different fillings allow guests to move between savoury barbecue flavours, lighter vegetable choices and richer house combinations while keeping the freshness that defines the style.
Pho, bun noodle bowls and rice plates broaden the menu beyond sandwiches. Bun bo Hue brings rice noodles in a deep beef and pork broth with lemongrass, shrimp paste and chilli, while grilled meats, tofu, aromatic herbs and vegetables appear across warming soups and balanced dry noodle dishes.
Fresh rice paper rolls, crisp spring rolls and salads work well as starters or lighter additions, and Vietnamese coffee provides a distinctive finish. The combination of a comfortable dining room, efficient takeaway service and catering experience makes Banh Mi Bay useful for solo lunches, group meals and office events.
Address: 4–6 Theobald’s Road, Holborn, London WC1X 8PN, United Kingdom
Banh Mi Bay Menu
Appetisers / Snacks
Banh Phong Tom
Chilli and plain prawn crackers.
Goi Cuon – Summer Rolls
Fresh rice paper rolls with prawns, pork, noodles and herbs. Served with hoisin peanut sauce.
Bi Cuon – Caramel Pork Summer Rolls
Fresh rice paper rolls with caramel pork, noodles and herbs. Served with hoisin peanut sauce.
Goi Cuon Chay – Vegetarian Summer Rolls
Fresh rice paper rolls with tofu, noodles and herbs. Served with hoisin peanut sauce.
Cha Gio – Vietnamese Spring Rolls
Deep fried minced pork spring rolls served with lettuce, herbs and nuoc cham dressing.
Cha Gio Chay – Vegetarian Spring Rolls
Deep fried vegetarian spring rolls served with lettuce, herbs and nuoc cham dressing.
Ga Chien – Vietnamese Fried Chicken Wings
Marinated and deep fried chicken wings served with chilli sauce.
Banh Xeo – Vietnamese Pancake
Crispy rice flour pancake filled with pork, prawns and beansprouts. Served with lettuce, herbs and nuoc cham dressing.
Banh Mi
Bay Special
Chargrilled pork, Vietnamese ham, chicken liver pâté, fried egg, pickled carrots, cucumber, coriander, chilli and mayonnaise in a toasted baguette.
Chargrilled Pork
Chargrilled pork, pickled carrots, cucumber, coriander, chilli and mayonnaise in a toasted baguette.
Chargrilled Chicken
Chargrilled chicken, pickled carrots, cucumber, coriander, chilli and mayonnaise in a toasted baguette.
Lemongrass Beef
Lemongrass beef, pickled carrots, cucumber, coriander, chilli and mayonnaise in a toasted baguette.
Grilled Satay Chicken
Grilled satay chicken, pickled carrots, cucumber, coriander, chilli and mayonnaise in a toasted baguette.
Lime Chilli Prawn
Lime and chilli marinated prawns, pickled carrots, cucumber, coriander, chilli and mayonnaise in a toasted baguette.
Tofu
Tofu, pickled carrots, cucumber, coriander, chilli and mayonnaise in a toasted baguette.
Vegetarian
Vegetarian filling with pickled carrots, cucumber, coriander, chilli and mayonnaise in a toasted baguette.
Pho Noodle Soup
Beef Pho
Flat rice noodles in a fragrant 8hr beef broth with sliced beef and Vietnamese herbs.
Chicken Pho
Flat rice noodles in chicken broth with chicken and Vietnamese herbs.
Tofu & Vegetable Pho
Flat rice noodles in vegetable broth with tofu, vegetables and Vietnamese herbs.
Rice Meals
Bay Special Rice
Steamed rice with chargrilled pork, Vietnamese ham, fried egg, salad and nuoc cham dressing.
Grilled Satay Chicken Rice
Steamed rice with grilled satay chicken, salad and nuoc cham dressing.
Grilled Garlic Pork Rice
Steamed rice with grilled garlic pork, salad and nuoc cham dressing.
Grilled Lime Prawn Rice
Steamed rice with grilled lime prawns, salad and nuoc cham dressing.
Tofu Rice
Steamed rice with tofu, salad and nuoc cham dressing.
Bun Vermicelli Noodle Salads
Grilled Satay Chicken Noodle Salad
Vermicelli noodles with grilled satay chicken, fresh salad, herbs and nuoc cham dressing.
Grilled Garlic Pork Noodle Salad
Vermicelli noodles with grilled garlic pork, fresh salad, herbs and nuoc cham dressing.
Grilled Lime Prawn Noodle Salad
Vermicelli noodles with grilled lime prawns, fresh salad, herbs and nuoc cham dressing.
Tofu Noodle Salad
Vermicelli noodles with tofu, fresh salad, herbs and nuoc cham dressing.
Stir Fry
Lamb Stir Fry
Stir fried lamb with vegetables and sauce, served with rice.
Beef Stir Fry
Stir fried beef with vegetables and sauce, served with rice.
Extras / Sides
Egg Fried Rice Box
Egg fried rice.
Bun Bo Hue
Spicy beef noodle soup.