Wow Banh Mi is a vietnamese restaurant in Ancoats, Manchester. Rated 4.8 stars from 858 Google reviews. Known for crispy pork belly banh mi and iced coffee with salty cheese. Best for solo dining and lunch. Price range: £10–20.
Wow Banh Mi
Across 788 rated reviews, 95% gave four or five stars.
| Rating | 4.8★ |
| Reviews | 858 |
| 1-star share | 1.8% |
| Best for | Lunch |
In Their Own Words
Review highlights surfaced by Google — shown in English, with the original beneath
“I love their delicious Vietnamese foods and yummy iced coffee with salty cheese.”
“Served really quickly, big portions a d food was tasty!!”
867 reviews across two platforms
Quick Verdict
Wow Banh Mi delivers authentic Vietnamese food at speed and value, with staff who genuinely care and a room that welcomes anyone.
You want authentic Vietnamese food that tastes fresh and arrives fast, without ceremony or fuss.
About Wow Banh Mi
Ancoats has no shortage of quick-lunch spots, but few deliver the kind of food that pulls people in from Birmingham. At Wow Banh Mi the crispy pork belly banh mi is the one to start with: bread that is simultaneously crispy and soft, generous pork, and the pickled carrot that ties it together. The bubble tea and corn dog keep drawing their own crowd, and the banh cuon and summer rolls round out a menu that rewards repeat visits. The pho broth is rich and aromatic without being heavy, holding up even as a takeaway. The interiors are described as adorable, the atmosphere comfortable, and the staff genuinely friendly and welcoming. Authentic Vietnamese food at £10–20 a head, in a room worth the trip.
Wow Banh Mi is built for lingering — the coffee is a destination in its own right, and the atmosphere encourages staying for a second.
In the last 90 days, Wow Banh Mi has drawn 49 substantial written reviews (50+ characters of genuine feedback) — recent momentum that is one of the signals behind its place on the hot list.
What Stands Out
Crispy pork belly banh mi
27 Google review mentions of the crispy pork belly banh mi; reviewers praise the bread as crispy and soft at the same time, with rich, flavourful broth in the pho.
Iced coffee with salty cheese
Reviewers consistently single out the Vietnamese iced coffee with salty cheese as a signature draw; it appears in multiple recent reviews as a standout item.
Speed and portions
Recent reviews note food arrives quickly with generous portions; one reviewer remarked portions are big enough that dessert rarely fits, and another praised the great amount of meat in the pho even as takeaway.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Wow Banh Mi
Wow Banh Mi in Ancoats, Manchester welcomes solo diners as a matter of course. The casual, cosy atmosphere and quick service make it an easy stop for lunch or dinner alone, and reviewers consistently visit solo without hesitation.
Wow Banh Mi's crispy pork belly banh mi is the most-mentioned dish across reviews, built on bread that is crispy and soft at the same time. The bubble tea, corn dog, banh cuon, and summer rolls follow close. The pho broth is rich and flavourful, and the Vietnamese iced coffee with salty cheese is a standout draw.
Wow Banh Mi in Ancoats charges £10–20 per head. Portions are generous enough that reviewers often order more than they intended, and the value is strong enough that regulars visit multiple times a week.
Wow Banh Mi in Ancoats, Manchester has free street parking that is usually plentiful, making it easy to stop by without hunting for a space.
Wow Banh Mi offers vegan and vegetarian banh mi options alongside healthy choices and a great tea selection, making it accessible to a range of diets.
Wow Banh Mi's staff radiate genuine warmth and friendliness. Reviewers consistently praise the service as great and welcoming, with food arriving quickly without fuss.
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Hot Score: 60/100 · ranked October 2026
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