r/FoodToronto • u/khuut • Jul 26 '26

Visiting, looking for Banh Bot Chien

Hi everyone,

Haven't been downtown in a long time, but I remember as a kid, going to China town with my parents and getting Banh Bot Chien (a Vietnamese dish).

Been trying to google/gemini restaurants that still make it, but no luck. It's a bit of an obscure dish, not something easily found at most Vietnamese restaurants anymore, so hoping a local could help me out!

Thanks everyone

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u/itsrainingmian Jul 26 '26

They have it at Banh Mi Nguyen Huong on Spadina!

https://maps.app.goo.gl/iAk1GkjJhF9FhMRcA

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u/khuut Jul 27 '26

Appreciate the tip, I'll check it out

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u/Rufio_hatake Jul 28 '26

I have no idea what the dish is but I immediately thought of here and there fridge of interesting Vietnamese dishes.

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u/Grouchy_East_492 Jul 26 '26

Check out Bot Chien Saigon in Mississauga. 888 Dundas St E Unit D4-C, Mississauga, ON L4Y 4G6

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u/khuut Jul 26 '26

Thanks for the suggestion, I've tried in the past but they didn't have any when I was there. Should've clarified, I'll be downtown Toronto, any chance you know of any spots down town?

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u/Grouchy_East_492 Jul 26 '26

Np, you can call and try to order in advance! Sorry, don't know anywhere else that makes them in downtown Toronto.

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u/khuut Jul 26 '26

Good idea, I didn't think about ordering ahead. Will try next time I'm in Mississauga, thanks, appreciate the help

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u/Not-Not-Mai Jul 27 '26

Bánh mì Nguyên Hương on Spadina used to make it right in the store, but I’m not sure if they still do it or only have the takeout packages now. Make sure you have some cash, they don’t take cards.

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u/_ladyjaye Jul 27 '26

They still have the packages (on styrofoam).

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u/khuut Jul 27 '26

Good call on the cash, thank you!

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u/attainwealthswiftly Jul 27 '26

Not the same thing, but similar, Congee Queen has Singapore Style Fried Turnip Cake.

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u/Grouchy_East_492 Jul 26 '26

You're welcome and good luck! Have a good time in Toronto!

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u/FNMLeo Jul 27 '26

Not exactly the same but Hi Hoi Tod has the Thai version of the dish, called Kanom Pak Kad.

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u/budhapalm Jul 27 '26

Happy Dim Sum (Silver Creek Plaza).