Mama Hai

WOW this place has KILLER eats. The steamed buns we ordered were soft, warm and devoured in moments. Order anything you please. You won’t be disappointed. We already looking forward to trying their other dishes.

The best peanut noodles I’ve ever had! They did something to tofu that changed my life. I will eat here every time I go here. 10/10 absolutely stellar food.

I had the Hanoi Jane Sandwhich and the Friday Pho vegan, and both were very tasty. It all tasted fresh as well. The sandwich was pretty long, which was nice, and they did have vegetarian options, and it was all ready pretty quickly. I would recommend visiting, the only problem is that it all cost $30 for just two things, that seems a little steep.

I tried the vegan banh mi and the vegan noodle bowl. Both were definitely decent. But, I have had better vegan banh mi elsewhere though not in Syracuse, and I wouldn't have gotten the noodle bowl had I known that it was served cold. The prices here are reasonable though and the lady at the counter was very nice. I have to give this place credit for having vegan options that are more than just an afterthought. If you're looking to try Vietnamese food, but don't eat meat, this place is definitely worth a try! And if you do eat meat, they've got you covered as well!

Stopping for lunch on our way to Niagara Falls and didn't expect to find this gem! The curry coup d'etat bahn mi was absolutely delicious. The chicken is very flavorful and tender, and contrasted nicely by the crunch of the veggies. The proportion of filling to bread was just right too. I ate the whole thing and don't feel too heavy/full. 10/10 would eat here again! Definitely worth a stop

Best Vietnamese restaurant in town! Mamma Hai serves authentic cuisine and my personal favorite aside from bahn mi, of course is their taro egg rolls! Vegetarian options: They have classic Viet dishes that are typically vegetarian

If you are a fan of Vietnamese food, you need to try Mamma Hai’s! During the Syracuse Dining Weeks, their lunch special was phenomenal. The lunch special included your choice of bahn mi, a taro egg roll which is absolutely to die for, and a bottle of water. The first time that I ate here, I was not let down. The lemongrass coconut curry chicken bahn mi is incredible. The toasted peanuts compliment the tender braised chicken but does not overpower it. I particularly enjoyed the fact that the coconut curry braising liquid is used as a sauce to moisten the bread and to give a bit of liquid to the sandwich. This gives the sandwich the perfect balance between the saucy chicken and the crusty French baguette that is expected with a bahn mi. The taro egg roll is downright amazing. The first time I had one, I was mesmerized by the texture and flavor of the taro pairing with the thin crispy exterior of the egg roll wrap. My second time dining in I ordered the Marco Polo bahn mi, which as the name implies, has influence from Asia as well as Europe. This sandwich has a homemade steamed chicken sausage, sliced pepperoni, and char siu pork which is a Cantonese barbecue pork, and their signature house pate. While I was initially hesitant about pepperoni on a bahn mi, I decided to trust the chef’s menu and ordered it. I was drawn in with the homemade pate and stayed for the mouth watering combination of meats. The pepperoni being my favorite of the combination, giving a slight but not over the top element of heat that I look for in a bahn mi. Keeping with my weekly habit of stopping at Mamma Hai’s, I opted for the Mixed Mien Noodles on this overcast rainy day. The noodles were the perfect combination of flavors, textures, with a slight heat and acidity. Absolutely to die for. Please stop in and try one of Mamma Hai’s famous banh mi’s today! You won’t be disappointed! Best of luck Mamma Hai!! -Dakota

I tried one Ha Noi Jane Banh My and one vietnamese iced coffee here once,,, I like the vietnamese coffee that was quite authentic but dont really like the Banh My here… the place is clean and comfort but quite long to get the food served

Excellent Banh Mi. I had the Hanoi Jane, and it was outstanding. Great crusty French bread with an outstanding tofu, and vegetable pate filling. I’ll be back for another.Recommended dishesSandwich

Not only was the food good but the owner took the time to give me some quality knowledge about bahn mi's and the many varieties. Thoroughly enjoyed my time thereFood: 5/5