[Verdasco]

just went today, good viet subs, for $4.00

closing on november 12th and nov 11th is customer appreciation day :(

:okay:

my childhood viet sub place is gone

:okay:

:okay:

[keifun]

Their viet subs are awesome and at a good price too. My to go place when I'm craving for them.

Will definitely be missed

[bcrdukes]

Oh wow, that's sad. Any reason why they are closing?

[Vansterdam]

love that place usually get special with the sausage+meatball added :fullofwin:

my buddys family is opening a new viet sub place by the ICBC center on kingsway in the next few weeks ;)

[whitev70r]

What is promo for the 11th, customer appreciation day? Bet lines will be around the block!

[FN-2199]

Their subs are the bomb. Anytime they have fresh bread for their subs, they kindly let you know to wait a bit to get it fresh.
Definitely getting some subs this week!!

[dapperfied]

Whatttt... fuck.

[Bender Unit]

Oh wow, that's sad. Any reason why they are closing?
I guess
next generation don't want to be a baker and work 7 days a week
every day wake up at 5a.m. in the morning and start baking.

[Hamburger]

This was my go to place for cheap subs.
I'm going to miss this bakery

[whitev70r]

^ Buy 100 and freeze them!

[Traum]

I guess
next generation don't want to be a baker and work 7 days a week
every day wake up at 5a.m. in the morning and start baking.
It always makes me wonder though -- does a family / small business always has to work 7 days a week to make it work? Would it make the business unprofitable to only operate 5 days a week -- although probably with 1 work day either on Sat/Sun? Or, can they just get outside help to keep the business running 7 days a week?

[bcrdukes]

Bakeries often have high profit margins and relatively low operating costs. Perhaps they did not meet the volumes needed to make it attractive enough to keep the business alive, or simply because they failed to realize the potentials of their business had they crunched some numbers or consulted for advice on how to run the business with a well-defined plan.

We only know one side of the story in this situation (and an unfortunately one in which they are simply closing) so we will never know.

[yray]

why work when you can sell the van special that they bought for 60k back in the 70s :troll:

[bcrdukes]

Well, there's that, too.

It could be that they own the property as well, and want to sell it as they may have been approached by a developer. Lots of development and urban densification in and around the Kingsway area.

[shawnly1000]

Apparently

"A staffer told me that their lease has ended and they will not be renewing it or relocating elsewhere." as per https://www.chowhound.com/post/tung-hing-bakery-closing-1064928

[Manic!]

It always makes me wonder though -- does a family / small business always has to work 7 days a week to make it work? Would it make the business unprofitable to only operate 5 days a week -- although probably with 1 work day either on Sat/Sun? Or, can they just get outside help to keep the business running 7 days a week?

What are you going to do with the 2 days off a week?


When some is trying to give you money you don't say no.

[Verdasco]

high rent cost, it makes sense.

If i remember... they only open 6 days a week?


tung hing is a place that legit gives extra portions of pate and butter when I ask for it.

I always get the special + sausage for $5.00, with extra pate and butter of course.

:okay:

[Verdasco]

It always makes me wonder though -- does a family / small business always has to work 7 days a week to make it work? Would it make the business unprofitable to only operate 5 days a week -- although probably with 1 work day either on Sat/Sun? Or, can they just get outside help to keep the business running 7 days a week?

The only way to have a restaurant / business take a day or two off if they have high profit margins that covers the total days lost.

for retail, bakery etc, it kills their profit for missing days.

[Traum]

The only way to have a restaurant / business take a day or two off if they have high profit margins that covers the total days lost.

for retail, bakery etc, it kills their profit for missing days.
I admire the hardworking business owners that are willing/able to grind it out 7 days a week to make their business work. I just hope they enjoy and/or find meaning in what they are doing, are comfortable with the consequences/sacrifices that are being made, and most importantly of all, don't physically and mentally drain themselves out from running the business 24/7.

I'm not trying to sound high or mighty or better-than-thou at all. But I personally wouldn't be able to stand a continual drain from work like that at all for anything more than a few months.

[Verdasco]

I admire the hardworking business owners that are willing/able to grind it out 7 days a week to make their business work. I just hope they enjoy and/or find meaning in what they are doing, are comfortable with the consequences/sacrifices that are being made, and most importantly of all, don't physically and mentally drain themselves out from running the business 24/7.

I'm not trying to sound high or mighty or better-than-thou at all. But I personally wouldn't be able to stand a continual drain from work like that at all for anything more than a few months.

easier said than done. We live in a country where education is unlimited.

Many of these families who start up restaurants, particularly vietnamese places all came from vietnam which gives little to no education back in the days. They move to a better country (canada) in hopes to feed their family.. with no education means hard work and time

[Armind]

When we had our restaurant, my dad only took a day off each year. Christmas.

[Vansterdam]

high rent cost, it makes sense.

If i remember... they only open 6 days a week?


tung hing is a place that legit gives extra portions of pate and butter when I ask for it.

I always get the special + sausage for $5.00, with extra pate and butter of course.

:okay:

Lol Saigon Viet sub place I ask for extra pate + butter they charge me extra and always give me the same regular amount :badpokerface: happened a few times they starting to cheap out on toppings

[Euro7r]

CHOKED. This is my go to place for viet subs. Been going here the past 10+ yrs...

Always get two subs. Even when the subs increased in price over the years, didn't care. Just take my money :fuckyea:. So damn good.

I think I'll have to drive from Metrotown during lunch time this week, just to get my hands on a sub.

[corollagtSr5]

You can video blog the last time you ever eat a tung hing sandwich lol

[whitev70r]

Was in the hood and looking forward to getting a couple ... but they close on Tuesdays. :okay:

[carisear]

I personally don't eat these (damn celiac's disease) but my wife loves this place. any of you have a recommendation for where to go instead that's nearby?

[subordinate]

I use to love this place...the marinated vegs and banh mi was perfect/the best.

Then they changed something, and I always thought, "meh". Banh Mi Saigon is better.

But I'll go back to tung hing this week for memory lane sake

[subordinate]

I personally don't eat these (damn celiac's disease) but my wife loves this place. any of you have a recommendation for where to go instead that's nearby?

Ba Le, beside Sal y Limon is a solid choice. Or Banh Mi Saigon on 40th and Victoria.

[bcrdukes]

Has anyone been to the place beside Tung Hing? (I forget the name, but it's in the same complex.) Word on the street is they're comparable, but Tung Hing has the upper hand for consistency.

[Liquid_o2]

Bahn Mi Saigon is my fav now.

[whitev70r]

Bahn Mi Saigon (more like 38th and Vic) doesn't toast their bread ... which I find a tad strange, I prefer the warm toasted style.

[Bonka]

^ ^ ^

Saigon is more of a dense, loaf style whereas Tung Hing is more towards the traditional crusty baguette.

Wonder if the owner owns the entire lot. Either going to be some hipster joint or housing. I didn't ask further but I wonder how much rent increase did the landlord want.

[Vansterdam]

Has anyone been to the place beside Tung Hing? (I forget the name, but it's in the same complex.) Word on the street is they're comparable, but Tung Hing has the upper hand for consistency.

this place is good for the bbq meat subs + banh cuon rice roll boxs + the premade viet food you order to eat with rice at home

[carisear]

Ba Le, beside Sal y Limon is a solid choice. Or Banh Mi Saigon on 40th and Victoria.


awesome, thanks for the recommendations.

we just went to tung hing today and the wife got 3 :/

[minoru_tanaka]

Has anyone been to the place beside Tung Hing? (I forget the name, but it's in the same complex.) Word on the street is they're comparable, but Tung Hing has the upper hand for consistency.

It's comparable but yes not consistent. And last 3 times I went there I tried to get a meatball sub and was told they were out. I asked if I needed to come earlier or later in the day and I couldn't get an answer.

Kim Chau a block east seems alright.

I really miss the place at Fraser and 17th. I know it was a long time ago but $2, stuff with meat and veg, I ate one and was full instead of the $5 ones today which I need to eat 3 of

[HKS PWR]

I really miss the place at Fraser and 17th. I know it was a long time ago but $2, stuff with meat and veg, I ate one and was full instead of the $5 ones today which I need to eat 3 of
Buu Dien? It's been closed for probably 15 years

[corollagtSr5]

The one on Fraser and 17 in that old plaza was my first ever Vietnamese sandwich lol back in 1995.

[Vansterdam]

Buu Dien had the best meatball sandwich IMO

the guurl working there was pretty cute too ;) :fullofwin:

[dlo]

new sub shop opening on kingsway, east of fraser hmm wonder if it will be delish

[shawnly1000]

new sub shop opening on kingsway, east of fraser hmm wonder if it will be delish

Sounds like you're referring to Banh Mi Yen Linh on Kingsway and Saint Catherines, apparently it's open now

10% from Nov 17th-Dec 3rd

[Verdasco]

do they charge extra for more pate / butter?

thats game killing if they do

[minoru_tanaka]

Buu Dien? It's been closed for probably 15 years
That's it! I miss it so much
Buu Dien had the best meatball sandwich IMO

the guurl working there was pretty cute too ;) :fullofwin:
The meatball sub had actual meatballs in it. Meatball now everywhere is just spread on like peanut butter
Sounds like you're referring to Banh Mi Yen Linh on Kingsway and Saint Catherines, apparently it's open now

10% from Nov 17th-Dec 3rd
On the south side where the florist used to be, then Room for Cream.

More fillings than Bale. That's my spot for now. And coincidentally Bale is having a 30th anniversary sale, 10% off............

[shawnly1000]

Looks like they're re-opening again as "Bean Banh Mi"

[winson604]

Looks like they're re-opening again as "Bean Banh Mi"

where?

[whitev70r]

^ same owners or just same location with different owners?

[winson604]

^ same owners or just same location with different owners?

what he said

[minoru_tanaka]

Tried it today. Every sub is $5+ but there's 10% off for I don't know how long. The siu mai one actually has meatballs like Bu Dien used to. They're small meatballs but he loaded them up and then added a couple scoops of the sauce.

[subordinate]

Tried it today. Every sub is $5+ but there's 10% off for I don't know how long. The siu mai one actually has meatballs like Bu Dien used to. They're small meatballs but he loaded them up and then added a couple scoops of the sauce.

any good lol?

[FN-2199]

Tried it today. Every sub is $5+ but there's 10% off for I don't know how long. The siu mai one actually has meatballs like Bu Dien used to. They're small meatballs but he loaded them up and then added a couple scoops of the sauce.

I've been twice; the last time I went they bumped it to 20%.

any good lol?

It's actually pretty good... I'm a sucker for pâté though, and they slab on lots of it :drool

[MelonBoy]

Bahn Mi Saigon is my fav now.

+1 My new fav place
I found the last couple years Tung Hing quality went down. They skimped out on the filling. Saigon stacks it and I actually prefer their bread.. as it doesnt cut my mouth while I try to eat it lol

[winson604]

I've also moved on and my go to is Banh Mi Saigon now as well especially since I moved to the area it's a real no brainer now.

[Vansterdam]

check out my homies place

Banh Mi Yen Linh 888 kingsway

opened shortly after Tung Hing closed down

[CRS]

check out my homies place

Banh Mi Yen Linh 888 kingsway

opened shortly after Tung Hing closed down

Hate to say it but your homies place sucks.

I went to it when I saw it was open and it isn't even comparable to the rest around the area.

[Vansterdam]

Hate to say it but your homies place sucks.

I went to it when I saw it was open and it isn't even comparable to the rest around the area.

first time I went when it first opened, didnt think it was good either. but went recently and thought it was better

[bcrdukes]

first time I went when it first opened, didnt think it was good either. but went recently and thought it was better

lol were you high? :drunk:

[subordinate]

Hate to say it but your homies place sucks.

I went to it when I saw it was open and it isn't even comparable to the rest around the area.

I will agree with CRS......

I checked it out a while back, when it was fairly new. And agreed...one of the worst.

[jtrinh]

The banh mi dac biet at Bean Banh Mi is super mediocre.. Best thing about it were the pickled veg(daikon and carrot). They need to work on their bread, pate and butter.
Can't speak for their other fillings.

Banh mi Saigon still best.

[bcrdukes]

LOL @ "Super mediocre." Based on your description, it sounds more underwhelming than anything.

[Eatman]

The banh mi dac biet at Bean Banh Mi is super mediocre.. Best thing about it were the pickled veg(daikon and carrot). They need to work on their bread, pate and butter.
Can't speak for their other fillings.

Banh mi Saigon still best.

Banh mi Saigon needs to work on their bread ... Wife and I went there a week ago and damn.. chewing that bread really gets the jaw tired.

[kr4l]

Banh mi Saigon needs to work on their bread ... Wife and I went there a week ago and damn.. chewing that bread really gets the jaw tired.

It’s not a real banh mi unless you’re jaw gets tired and the top part inside your mouth is cut up and bleeding

[Expresso]

And back to zero consensus lol.

[FN-2199]

RIP Tung Hing Bakery. Forever missed.

[jtrinh]

Banh mi Saigon needs to work on their bread ... Wife and I went there a week ago and damn.. chewing that bread really gets the jaw tired.

That's their trait. More French style? They probably use less rice flour in their recipe. I actually prefer a more doughy baguette.

Bean is a lighter bread but a bit soggy. I saw a huge basket and trays of bread sitting around. Idk if it's stale, cooking time or amount of steam during cooking but I'd put their bread a level below Ba Le.

Ba Le traditional Vietnamese style baguette. Light, airy, crispy and messy.

Tung Hing more French style. Narrow.

[Verdasco]

BA LE changed the quality i think, tasted a lot better, maybe because they hired young guns to run the shop.


banh mi saigon bread is very crunchy with a lot of blood coming out of my gums but I think that is due to us being so use to the tung hing buns.


banh mi saigon did charge me extra for PATE (BA LE does that as well)


which sucks dick.

[bcrdukes]

which sucks dick.

Is that the kind of banh mi you prefer? :troll: :fullofwin:

[Euro7r]

Banh mi saigon - first time trying today. On point! 10/10.

Can't believe I drive past it all the time lol

[rsx10]

Anyone hear if they reopened a new location?