DP Saigon Subs in Massachusetts

"Came on a whim after a visit to Walgreens. We hesitated to drop in coz it was 30 mins to closing and was worried the food wouldn't be fresh. We were wrong, food was fresh and good! Got the Combo and Sausage Bahn mi's. Also got the grilled chicken over rice per the owners recommendation. All were tasty. Portion-wise, the bahn mi's are on the lighter side. Portion makes sense though considering the price. I wish they had options to add pate or that viet mayo-butter, which I am not sure was in the bahn mi flavors we got. The chicken over rice was a huge portion. The box is deceiving as it filled up 2 plates when we got home. Too bad we didn't get to try the Cha Gio as they ran out. We had a nice chat with the owner who is friendly, he shared a tip to come before 2pm for Cha Gio. Prices are super affordable. We would definitely be back. Update 6/2023 We still frequent this place for Bahn Mi. So glad their prices and quality of food is still great. Not sure but the bread seems different. It used to have a crunchier skin now it has a chewy first bite. We usually get S1 Combination Pork when we want the usual and expected flavors. S9 BBQ Pork is great when you want a burst of asian flavor. It's got a sauce with aromatics that is quite unique to DP subs. They have the same BBQ pork over rice but it doesn't shine as well with rice, probably the combination of pickles and the sauce is missing in the rice plate? S2 BBQ Chicken Bahn Mi is good too but for this, we prefer the rice plate version. I had to eat soft food at one point and ventured to try other things on the menu. N1 Bun Rieu is good, nice portion. We got it to go and noticed the soup had icy bits in the container. Pre-cooked and frozen, which we don't mind but this would have been upsetting if eating at a place without a microwave to heat it back up. Zapped it up and great, some crab, good meatballs and soup. Also tried N3 Congee. I've never had congee at Vietnamese places so didn't know what to expect. It was okay for me. The broth seems to be made from a more native chicken? coz it had a gamey aroma. I'm not used to it but just added some more ginger and garlic to help me get over the aroma. Congee was comforting. It is more similar to Chicken Rice soup than say Cantonese congee as the rice bits are larger. Adding pics this time. Grabbing Bahn Mi here is our go to when being indecisive on what to eat."

"I really like the special combination sandwiches with the different cold cuts. This is run by a small family and I really love supporting small businesses. The owners are very friendly and kind people and if you are in the mood for some Vietnamese sandwiches, I definitely would recommend the Vietnamese cold cut sandwiches and the grilled pork! I also liked their to-go soups as well especially the Bun Rieu."

"The banh mi here is hands-down our favorite. It has great flavor and a better price than what you’d pay for the same size and ingredients in Chinatown or Dorchester. Their spicy beef noodle soup is also excellent, with a taste that’s impressively close to the authentic version. You really can’t beat the prices in this area, especially considering the high quality of the food. The owner is incredibly kind. One time, I didn’t have quite enough cash for an extra dessert, and instead of making me swipe my card, she just gave it to me at a discount instantly. Her avocado smoothy with the white boba tastes wonderful too. The spot itself is pretty small and not the best for dining in, so getting delivery or takeout is your best bet. Curbside parking can be tricky, but you can usually find a spot near Walgreens and walk over."

"I was a regular when I used to live in this area and loved the food. Recently after a long time I was in the area and got lunch from here. The Bahn Mi isn't what it used to be.... bread was stale and filling seemed less too... Maybe it was just a off day.... I also got the BBQ pork over rice which was excellent. The food is very reasonably priced."

"$5.50 pork combo banh mi in 2025. Does anything else need to be said? Fresh bread, lovely service, fresh ingredients, doesn't skimp on fillings, honest business. Thank you DP Saigon Subs"

"Oh my! This place is So good and very competitive pricing! Where do you go and get $5.50 or $6 viet sandwich nowadays. The seasoning and the crunchiness is on point! Our to go for banh mi everytime we come back to visit from Maryland now"

"DP Saigon make the freshest, most delicious, and heartiest Banh Mi sandwiches you will find. I first started eating Banh Mi sandwiches more than 25 years ago, almost daily in Boston's Chinatown for quite sometime. Since then, I've searched for "the best" in so many places, having traveled throughout much of the US for my work. I think I've found the best at Banh Mi sandwich so far is at DP's Saigon Subs in Malden, MA. The spring rolls are also perfect and stand up as one the my favorite."

"I order a soup with braised beef. It was pretty good but the beef itself was a bit bland. The broth was very flavorful. I think it was supposed to come with a baguette but I didn't get one? I definitely want to come back to try a Bahn Mi."