Ordered two sandwiches, the roast pork, and the jambon. Both were tasty. A lot of people have complained the meat portions are skimpy, but I felt they were adequate. The roast pork tasted nicer than the jambon, but both were decent. What made theirs better than the usual was that the bread is crisp and toasted giving it a delicate crunch. The vegetables in the sandwich and seasonings were good. The banh mi I had in Toronto, Canada was tastier, but this was many years ago. This shop in Houston has a following, apparently, and has been around for decades. Yes, I would eat there again; I'm continuing my search for the best banh mi, though.

If you're looking for a good quality and authentic Vietnamese banh mi (sandwich) to eat in Houston, this is definitely the spot. My parents have been ordering to-go from here for years, and they never disappoint. The quality is great. The price point for it is very good too. If you're not eating the sandwich right away, you can always ask them to separate the vegetables so that you can reheat the bread itself later, separately. If you don't have time to wait on the order, I would highly recommend calling ahead to order. They always have it ready by the time we arrive to pick it up. We always get the combination banh mi, which is so good! I also feel like they never overload it too much with the butter and pate, which is good because it doesn't feel too heavy after eating it.

One of my favorite Banh Mi places in Houston. The baguette is crispy on the outside yet soft on the inside. Great ratio of meat, vegetables, and butter. Incredibly cheap prices as well... $5.50 for a large! Make sure to bring cash!

I got the combination special in size large, and the meats and vegetables were perfectly portioned to match each bite. I especially like the surprising addition of xiu mai in the combo, but it works well! The bread is fresh and the exterior is so warm and crispy, and there isn't an excess of bread to fillings. Each bite is better than the last. They were a bit slow in getting out my order, even though I was the only customer in there at the time, but that's not a huge deal. The inside is like any average locally owned Asian restaurant in Houston--homey, with an assortment of knickknacks on the counters and walls. Would recommend this place to any banh mi lovers out there!

Bring cash! Double up on meat portion if you're getting thit nuong! Two size in banh mi, sandwiches are long not wide. My favorites are thap cam. Xiu mai was ok, but not the star of the show, and thit nuong has a stronger lemon grass flavor. Bread was on par. & for your mom to know, they don't offer a buy 5 get one free. A lot of places did that before, and so my mom was asking me that very same thing Big crowd in the morning, bring cash. Wait in line... seating area is open, and if you wanna order more off the menu, seats are usually open through the day and very easy to snag a table for 2, or 4p. It's pretty chill inside Parking is reasonable, and when I went there was a man who seemed to be homeless but helpful, helped direct parking - they also have a sign inside that says please do not give money to the homeless.

Like any long time business, Thim Hing has had their good / bad days. As a consumer who has been in the banh mi (eating) game for awhile, I can say I've had some really awesome times as well as not so great ones. If they were consistently on their A game, then they're one of the better options in this part of town. However, they're on their B game most of the time, so I'm giving them 4 stars for now. They did a good job in pivoting during the height of the pandemic. They managed to close the indoor dining and become a popular takeout spot. While things have resumed, I am not sure if they're back to their glory days, but I'd say it's getting back slowly. The place is spacious and the crowds fluctuate the hardest during the early morning and lunchtime. Their banh mi thap cam (combination) is probably my go-to sandwich. At $5, it's considered a cheap eat and it's well portioned with a crispy french baguette nicely packed with the cold cuts, paté, a little mayo/butter, and some nice crunchy greens. The airy nature of the bread is the most important part to me when considering a quality banh mi and I think they've done an outstanding job here. If thap cam is not your thing, then I recommend the thit nuong, aka grilled pork, as a worthy alternative. Unfortunately, I've not been the biggest fan of their xiu mai (meatball) or the ga xe (shredded chicken). I normally like these options at other shops, but they've been a tad on the dry side for me. Not the biggest deal in the world, but I've struck out on a few occasions when giving them chances on these ones. Their hot food is surprisingly underrated in my opinion. Their hoanh thanh (wonton) noodle soup ($7)is tasty and the $7.50 bo kho (beef stew) is a great item for some banh mi dipping. I am not against their hu tieu ($7) or their duck with egg noodle soup ($8.50). I think a good starter is their xiu mai dia + op la (meatball + eggs with banh bread and so is the banh bot chien (stir fried rice cakes in turmeric flour). Service has also been a bit hit or miss at times, but I try to take it in stride and focus on the food. There are a couple who seem disgruntled and I'm far from the only person who has noticed. I'll still keep coming to support and hope everyone else reading this also gives them a shot.