Social Profile: 
✔️Breakfast ✔️Brunch ✔️Lunch ✔️Dinner ✔️Take out
… View more
Straight-up kitchen for Vietnamese banh mi sandwiches, egg rolls, fried bananas & other casual fare.
Hours
| Friday | 7:15 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 7:15 AM–7 PM |
| Sunday | 7:15 AM–6 PM |
| Monday | 7:15 AM–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:15 AM–3 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:15 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 7:15 AM–7 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1426 S Atlantic Blvd, Alhambra, CA 91803
Phone: (626) 308-3003
Website: http://www.bale1984.com/
Menu Photos
Photo Gallery
Related Web Results
BA LE Sandwich Shop – Sandwich Shop, Restaurant, Takeout Food
Almost 40 years ago, BA LE Sandwich Shop in Alhambra, California was founded by an Asian American couple immigrating from Vietnam. With humble roots from …
Ba Le Sandwich Shop: Authentic Vietnamese Banh Mi and More in …
Discover the casual yet classy Ba Le Sandwich Shop in Alhambra, CA, offering a variety of Vietnamese sandwiches with many vegetarian options.
BA LE Sandwich Shop (@balebakery) · Alhambra, CA – Instagram
Family owned since 1984 ☎️626-308-3003 ⬇️ Catering Available! Open 7 days Alhambra Plaza ⏰Mon,Weds-Sat-7:15am-7pm. Tues-7:15am-3pm/Sun-7:15am-6pm …
Reviews
Alex Xander
Ba Le can not and should not be missed for an outstanding Banh Mi at a great price served by the sweetest staff!
I stopped by not knowing what the menu items were since the menu inside the restaurant has the Vietnamese names. SO I asked which was just the “pork belly” sandwich and the girls informed me of the #12, so the #12 is what I ordered!
And for only $7?? I was afraid the sandwich would be tiny but wow this thing is bigger than most sandwiches you’ll find at the likes of subway or other gross chain spots.
The bread was so light but crispy and crunchy. The pickled veggies were so crunchy and flavored nicely while the fresh veggies were so, well, fresh! The pickled jalapenos weren’t too spicy either. There was plenty of thinly sliced but flavorful and tender pork with a good spread of mayo and the pate. It all fit perfectly together and it was such a delicious sandwich
… moreI stopped by not knowing what the menu items were since the menu inside the restaurant has the Vietnamese names. SO I asked which was just the “pork belly” sandwich and the girls informed me of the #12, so the #12 is what I ordered!
And for only $7?? I was afraid the sandwich would be tiny but wow this thing is bigger than most sandwiches you’ll find at the likes of subway or other gross chain spots.
The bread was so light but crispy and crunchy. The pickled veggies were so crunchy and flavored nicely while the fresh veggies were so, well, fresh! The pickled jalapenos weren’t too spicy either. There was plenty of thinly sliced but flavorful and tender pork with a good spread of mayo and the pate. It all fit perfectly together and it was such a delicious sandwich
Albert Vo
Food: I got three banh mi bo la lot (beef rolled with betel leaves) with separated veggies so the banh mi don’t get soggy. Nice flavor of the beef and peanuts.
Service: Cash only shop at this time in age. Friendly cashiers and greeted me with a smile.
Atmosphere: a small banh mi shop, not a place to sit and eat — mainly order and togo shop
… moreService: Cash only shop at this time in age. Friendly cashiers and greeted me with a smile.
Atmosphere: a small banh mi shop, not a place to sit and eat — mainly order and togo shop
AUTO TUB3
I could not eat a lot of the meat from this meal but it was good and soft. It was ok for my digestive system. I could not finish it. Lately I noticed i need to eat more veggies. I appreciate the service here .
… moreKimberly Do
Delicious banh mi. Crispy bread, they give you a good amount of pate and mayonnaise. Their desserts are also great. Cash only, worth the drive from los angeles.
… moreAngelica Le
Overall: 3.3/5 (take out)
We came on a Saturday around 4:30 PM so it wasn’t busy. We were craving banh mi so we did the buy 5 get 1 free sandwich deal. We wanted la lot but they didn’t have anymore. The sandwiches came out pretty quickly too but there’s a clear difference between which ones are good and which ones are bad.
Ba Le Special – Dac Biet ($7.50): This was clearly their best sandwich. Everything was really good and tasty.
BBQ Pork ($7): This was a close second. The pork came with peanuts, green onion, & house sauce which made it so flavorful and different from any other BBQ pork we’ve tried.
BBQ Beef ($7.50): This was okay. It was more dry and less flavorful than BBQ pork even though it had the same marinade.
Pork Belly – Ba Chi ($6.50): This was the third best banh mi. The pork belly was really thin and looks like xa xiu.
Sweet Meat – Xiu Mai ($6): The sweet meat was so gross. The texture was like baby food so I can see why they call it the “Asian Sloppy Joe”. We only took 2 bites.
Pork Lemongrass Sausage ($7): The sausage was flavorless. It’s the 2nd worse one. Would not recommend either.
Crispy Chicken Jerky ($8 for 4 oz): Not a fan of the texture. Flavor is meh.
… moreWe came on a Saturday around 4:30 PM so it wasn’t busy. We were craving banh mi so we did the buy 5 get 1 free sandwich deal. We wanted la lot but they didn’t have anymore. The sandwiches came out pretty quickly too but there’s a clear difference between which ones are good and which ones are bad.
Ba Le Special – Dac Biet ($7.50): This was clearly their best sandwich. Everything was really good and tasty.
BBQ Pork ($7): This was a close second. The pork came with peanuts, green onion, & house sauce which made it so flavorful and different from any other BBQ pork we’ve tried.
BBQ Beef ($7.50): This was okay. It was more dry and less flavorful than BBQ pork even though it had the same marinade.
Pork Belly – Ba Chi ($6.50): This was the third best banh mi. The pork belly was really thin and looks like xa xiu.
Sweet Meat – Xiu Mai ($6): The sweet meat was so gross. The texture was like baby food so I can see why they call it the “Asian Sloppy Joe”. We only took 2 bites.
Pork Lemongrass Sausage ($7): The sausage was flavorless. It’s the 2nd worse one. Would not recommend either.
Crispy Chicken Jerky ($8 for 4 oz): Not a fan of the texture. Flavor is meh.
John Lee1
Sandwiches and food are perfect except the customer service is nonexistent to sub par. The girls who work the front counter wouldn’t know customer service if it slapped them across the face. The medium build Asian girl in the mornings; Asian girl with glasses; and short Asian girl all have a mean scowl as soon as you enter the store. They will even talk about you as if you’re not standing in front of them. I usually spend $70-$100 for togo for family and friends. They had the nerve to serve another customer who was behind me first. I go to this shop because my uncle Ngo’s relative is part owner of this place. I am a manager of a large retailer and service like this would result in firing. Make these girls clean in the back for 6 months until they learn customer service. They speak a little broken English and act like they own the world. I’ve shopped here over 10 times; but probably won’t be back. There’s Viet sandwich shops all over the 626 within blocks of this place. Saigon by San Gabriel Blvd is way better.
… moreJay C
Really good sandwich with decent coffee is a good way to enjoy an early Sunday afternoon.
ITEM’S ORDERED:
Chicken banh mi w/ egg added
Vietnamese Coffee
TASTE:
I’ve had a fair amount of banh mi & this was one of the better ones. Bread & veggies were fresh, chicken was tasty & a solid portion of it as well. Decided to add egg which just made it even more of a meal. I enjoyed how it wasn’t just drenched in mayo, but rather had the right amount & went well with the light soy sauce flavor.
Vietnamese Coffee was pretty decent. Not the best I’ve had but also not the worst. Really just a little too weak of a coffee flavor for me, but imagine most would be fine with it.
SERVICE, LOCATION & PARKING:
Service was friendly & it wasn’t too difficult ordering in English as I’ve noticed at other places. They are cash only FYI.
They are located in right off Atlantic & Valley in the Starbucks/Chase plaza. Pretty easy to find a parking spot but just FYI sometimes really busy because the Starbucks drive thru.
There’s so many different banh mi places around but I’ll say I was impressed enough with this one so I’d go back here.
… moreITEM’S ORDERED:
Chicken banh mi w/ egg added
Vietnamese Coffee
TASTE:
I’ve had a fair amount of banh mi & this was one of the better ones. Bread & veggies were fresh, chicken was tasty & a solid portion of it as well. Decided to add egg which just made it even more of a meal. I enjoyed how it wasn’t just drenched in mayo, but rather had the right amount & went well with the light soy sauce flavor.
Vietnamese Coffee was pretty decent. Not the best I’ve had but also not the worst. Really just a little too weak of a coffee flavor for me, but imagine most would be fine with it.
SERVICE, LOCATION & PARKING:
Service was friendly & it wasn’t too difficult ordering in English as I’ve noticed at other places. They are cash only FYI.
They are located in right off Atlantic & Valley in the Starbucks/Chase plaza. Pretty easy to find a parking spot but just FYI sometimes really busy because the Starbucks drive thru.
There’s so many different banh mi places around but I’ll say I was impressed enough with this one so I’d go back here.
Tony Yu
This is my go to for banh mis because I prefer easily chewable baguettes . One of my biggest complaints with banh mis is how tired my jaw gets after eating one but I rarely have that problem here.
I’ve had most of their menu but I really like the pate, nem nuong, and bbq pork/beef. They also sell other snacks and desserts. They only accept cash. There’s no seating inside. They’re located inside the Alhambra plaza so they share a parking lot with Starbucks and Asia supermarket so parking can be a pain sometimes.
… moreI’ve had most of their menu but I really like the pate, nem nuong, and bbq pork/beef. They also sell other snacks and desserts. They only accept cash. There’s no seating inside. They’re located inside the Alhambra plaza so they share a parking lot with Starbucks and Asia supermarket so parking can be a pain sometimes.
J W
Delicious banh mi & so cheap! $4 for a big sandwich!! Definitely coming back for more.
Update: tried more dishes. Yummm so good! $4 for spring rolls & $6 for chicken rice!! So cheap & delish!
… moreUpdate: tried more dishes. Yummm so good! $4 for spring rolls & $6 for chicken rice!! So cheap & delish!
Racoon Racer
Grilled pork banh mi has a different flavor due to the thinly sliced chilled onions and the bigger peanut crumbs they use. Never had banh mi with onions before.
Bread, meat, veggies are thumbs up.
… moreBread, meat, veggies are thumbs up.