Sandwiches are a sure-fire specialty at this no-frills Vietnamese bistro. But if the quality banh mi — made with your choice of grilled pork, beef, or chicken — isn’t quite enough, add and order of chili-basil wings, tofu spring rolls, or a bowl of pho to your meal.

The success of this Garden Oaks Vietnamese drive-thru proves healthier options on the go are not only possible, but in demand. This colorful fast-casual joint offers banh mi sandwiches with proteins like chargrilled barbecue pork, honey soy barbecued chicken, and honey-glazed lemongrass tofu. Go whole hog, and add on pate or a sunny side up egg.

Since opening last year, Moon Rabbit has made its mark in the Heights, offering an elevated take on Vietnamese food that is still authentic and familiar. Banh mi options include grilled pork and chicken, but the stand out is the bo kho dip — a sandwich of tender braised beef shank, served with a side of the stew it was cooked in for dipping. The bread is crunchy and flaky, and the stew is fragrant with lemongrass, anise, and cinnamon.

Aside from heartwarming pho, Old Saigon’s Vietnamese cuisine is worth bragging about to your friends. Served with a side of truffle fries, banh mi sandwiches come with grilled pork, shaking beef, or your choice of spicy lemongrass-ladened tofu, chicken, or beef. Finish your meal with the ultimate cool down — a coffee smoothie or the decadent banana split.

With recipes adapted from her grandmother’s sandwich shop in Vietnam, Linda Nguyen and her husband Ronnie have created a legacy of their own in Houston with Roostar’s banh mi. Here, baguette loaves are chock-full of mouthwatering fillings, ranging from chopped rib-eye to fried pollock, and the “special” combination of juicy sous vide pork belly, ham, and savory pate. Make it meatless with Impossible protein, crispy tofu, or avocado. If you’re looking to lessen the endearing crunch, skip the bread altogether, and opt for a bowl or lettuce wrap.

This Midtown staple is consistently busy during lunch hours when guests crowd in to take advantage of the fast service, good value, and variety of Vietnamese dishes. Find flavorful beef, grilled chicken, barbecue pork, and meatball banh mi, built on bread that offers a nice crust on the outside and a fluffy butteriness on the inside. Dining on a budget? Many options are under $5.

Handheld sandwiches are certainly the main event at Thien An, where banh mi can be filled with your choice of protein, including fried eggs, fried tofu, lemongrass marinated meats, and Vietnamese cold cuts, like pork ear and ham. If you prefer your sandwich deconstructed, the Banh Mi Bo Luc Lac hot ga presents shaking beef atop a bed of lettuce with a fried egg with a side of French bread.

With 15 options to fill your banh mi, including meatballs, beef, shredded or chargrilled chicken, and pork that’s roasted, barbecued, or steamed, this Montrose eatery is bound to have something that you’ll say yes to. What’s more — the shop is equipped with a drive-thru window, allowing guests to score spring rolls, Vietnamese ice coffee, rice bowls, and hefty slices of pink velvet cake in a jiffy.

While there are a few tables at this small, family owned shop, it has in recent years, pivoted to mainly to go orders. Pick up a banh mi, some Vietnamese desserts, or the signature banh bao (steamed buns filled with savory pork, Chinese sausage, and hard-boiled eggs). The menu is straight to the point, with three banh mi options: a combination special, meatball, and grilled lemongrass pork.

Open late, this Vietnamese mainstay has multiple locations around town. The sandwiches are served with your choice of fried eggs, grilled pork, shredded chicken, tilapia, or a combination of cold cuts. To pate, or not to pate, is your choice.

Make your own sandwich combination, choosing from up to four proteins and between French bread or a croissant, at this family-owned, Asiatown hole-in-the-wall. Opt for the shredded chicken, made from a special, time-honored recipe brought from Vietnam. The mayonnaise is so good you can buy a container to take home.

Owner Viet Tran started Vietwich in a Valero gas station, eventually opening a more permanent location in Stafford. The banh mi here are packed with veggies, and house-made pate and mayo. You can’t go wrong with any of the classics, but the Enoki tofu sandwich will convert the most hardcore meat lovers. Fried tofu is glazed with a vegetarian-oyster sauce, and stuffed into a crusty baguette, alongside buttery enoki mushrooms. Pro-tip: Add fried shallots to everything.

The foot-long baguettes are made fresh daily, and stuffed with thick cut pickled veggies here. Choose from the combination special, which includes grilled pork or shredded chicken. Paris also offers four different sandwiches that incorporate a toasted croissant as a substitute for French bread.