But otherwise this reviewer really messed up badly and did not bother to get his facts right at all. While many years ago, Bahn’s did use the heat lamps for their regular dishes, I have not seen them do so in a long, long time. For several years now, as far as I can tell, they have made nearly everything (except egg rolls and curry) fresh to order.

This means that, if you go to Bahn’s instead of say your local McDonalds, you’ll have to wait a few minutes for food. But everybody is happy to wait for it, because it is well worth waiting for. This applies not only to the weekly (Wed/Sat) Vietnamese specials, but to their exceptionally good daily specials as well — which is what most people order there. There’s usually one or two of these specials each day.

But even some of the dishes on their brief “regular” menu are quite good, such as the “Chicken Vegetables” — which is chicken, carrots, peppers, onions & broccoli in a light black bean sauce.

What makes Bahn’s such a bargain? It’s not just the cheap, carry-out prices. The food is consistently of high quality, and normally involves great amounts of fresh, crispy (not usually overcooked) vegetables. The sauces are not overly sweet. They are also happy to substitute vegetables, or substitute tofu for chicken, etc.

This is primarily a take-out joint. The tiny storefront dining area is not the most elegant place to eat a meal, but it is a great place to meet and great Durham. I regularly run into somebody I know there whom I haven’t seen in a long time.

The proprietors are great. When I’ve forgotten my money, they’ve just told me “Pay us back next time.” Can you tell I eat at Bahn’s a lot?

By the way, the spelling is Banh’s, not Bahn’s.

As I am relatively new to the area, this site has been helpful in determining where I should consume food. Unfortunately I never remember this place unless its Tuesday or Sunday which does not do me any good at all.

Their veggie dish on Wednesdays is also delicious but not as much variety on the veggies.