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 the chili-basil wings, the tofu spring rolls, or a bowl of flavorful pho to your order.

Opened earlier this year, the early 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 made-to-order proteins like chargrilled barbecue pork, honey soy barbecued chicken, and honey-glazed lemongrass tofu — stuffed either in freshly baked bread, or piled atop customizable rice, vermicelli noodle, or salad bowls.

Since 2016, Bao Bao has gotten creative with its banh mi, marinating its meats and proteins in sauces ranging from lemongrass soy sauce and Hawaiian pineapple glaze to a Korean gochujang. Try the pork, pate, and grilled chicken-loaded “special,” or the bulgogi rib-eye beef banh mi — both of which are topped with jalapeno, pickled carrots, cucumbers, jalapeno, cilantro, and garlic aioli. Vegetarian? Opt for the avocado or tofu caramelized tofu as your filling.

With 10 locations around the city, this Vietnamese noodle house charbroils chicken, pork, beef, and more, offering it up in a variety of pho, vermicelli, and steamed rice bowls, or its stacked banh mi. Take your pick from the array of coffee, teas, and fresh juices and sodas to sweeten the deal.

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. But if you prefer your sandwich deconstructed, there’s an option for you, too. The Banh Mi Bo Luc Lac hot ga tops a bed of lettuce with Vietnamese shaking beef and a fried egg with a side of French bread. The Banh Mi XM Dia dish, a pork meatball soup, is similarly served with a baguette for dipping.

Whether it be the spicy barbecue pork, fried tofu, or the shredded chicken banh mi, all will run you under $5, meaning more money to splurge on a slurpable coffee, tea, or slushy.

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 — the coffee smoothie or the decadent banana split.

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 Vietnamese restaurant is bound to have something that you’ll say yes to. What’s more — the shop is equipped with a drive-thru window, meaning you can order its delicious spring rolls, Vietnamese ice coffee, rice bowls, and hefty slices of pink velvet cake to go.

When it comes to food, Khang’s promises affordable and flavorful dishes. The lunch combo includes a hot banh mi with your choice of protein, along with a cold milk tea that comes in a variety of flavors, for just $5.50.

Open late, this Vietnamese mainstay has multiple locations around town, meaning there’s no shortage of its delicious banh mi in the area. 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 up to you.