This Buford Highway staple has been serving up some of the best Vietnamese food in the city since 2006. Ordering one of their legendary bánh mì sandwiches is a must. And when paired with their amazing phở, it's the soup and sandwich equivalent of nabbing the Park Place and Boardwalk properties (big boss moves).

Once there, make a beeline for Lee’s Bakery, a local institution serving up phenomenal Vietnamese cuisine on Formica tables. It’s must-try combo meal features both steaming bowls of fiery pho and crunchy bánh mì baguette sandwiches.

I've only tried this place once, but it's probably in my top three Vietnamese restaurants I've tried in the Atlanta area so far. The quality of the food was excellent even for take-out. My mom and I tried the rare steak, well done flank, and brisket combination pho, the grilled pork báhn mì, and the spring rolls. Everything was very tasty and fresh! We would reorder everything we tried. I can't speak on the in-person service or ambiance as this was a delivery order, but I would definitely recommend the food. Everything was well-portioned - plenty to share or for leftovers, well-seasoned, and cooked to perfection. Give them a try if you haven't yet.

Ethnic restaurants line both sides of this globalized thoroughfare: Mamak for Malaysian staples like bak kut teh (pork rib/belly soup) and shrimpy hokkien mee, El Rey del Taco for succulent carnitas, Lee’s Bakery for an A+ bánh mì, Sokongdong Tofu House for Korean BBQ ribs and cold noodle soup, Hong Kong Bakery for egg tarts and mung bean cookies…the list goes on. But you’re in luck: These places are cheap and casual; order one dish at each and make a crawl out of it.

The Buford Highway corridor is the go-to area for international fare in Atlanta. In a few short blocks, you’ll find restaurants spanning all styles of cooking from Cantonese and Korean to Dominican and Mexican. You can’t do better as a jumping off point than Lee’s Bakery, a top spot for banh mi, the quintessential Vietnamese sandwich on house-baked French bread with your choice of meat (the signature is grilled BBQ pork), crisp pickled veggies, and mayo.

4005 Buford Hwy NE Suite C, Atlanta, GA 30345 While serving dishes such as Pho and Spring Rolls, Lee’s Bakery is best known for its exceptional Banh Mi Sandwiches. With freshly made bread for their sandwiches, Lee’s Bakery remains one of the most beloved spots in Atlanta. The quality of their food remains the same as the years go by and you can always count on them for an outstanding meal.

For those who frequent the restaurants along Buford Highway, Lee’s Bakery is a beloved staple for Vietnamese. This Atlanta institution is where to head for steaming bowls of pho as well as bánh mì deals. This is a fantastic authentic Vietnamese local hangout with a lot of character.

Lee’s Bakery doesn’t need bells or whistles—just perfectly grilled pork, slurpable beef pho, and maybe an iced coffee that’ll jolt you into your next life. Classic, reliable, and insanely satisfying. Be sure to kick off your meal with the BBQ pork spring rolls.

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (124 reviews)- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (5.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)- Type of cuisine: Asian, Vietnamese- Price: $- Address: 4005 Buford Hwy NE Ste C, Atlanta, GA 30345-1684- Read more on Tripadvisor

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (124 reviews) - Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (5.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5) - Type of cuisine: Asian, Vietnamese - Address: 4005 Buford Hwy NE Ste C, Atlanta, GA 30345-1684 - Read more on Tripadvisor

Another renowned Buford Highway restaurant known for its amazing pho and banh mi (the New York Times named it a frontrunner for the Best Banh Mi in America), Lee's Bakery keeps it simple but knows its way around the classics.

4005 Buford Hwy NE Suite CAtlanta, GA 30345(404) 728-1008 Visit Website See Menu Open in Google Maps. Lee’s Bakery is a local gem located on Buford Highway, it’s famous for its Vietnamese sandwiches and fresh-baked bread.

Buford Highway is a good place for authentic Vietnamese cuisines with a twist like Lee’s Bakery. The Bahn min sandwiches are to die for just like their Pho. The sandwich selections are delectably delicious.

There’s much debate as to which spot sells Atlanta’s best banh mi: Lee’s Bakery or Quoc Huong Banh Mi Fast Food?. I’m a loyal QH guy myself. I love the no-nonsense ladies who take my order.