North Atlanta’s banh mi scene is about to get even more crowded. Banh Mi 135, a Vietnamese street-food concept already operating a Duluth shop, is pushing north with a Doraville outpost expected to open within weeks and a Norcross location targeted for summer 2026. The new stores will plug into the growing cluster of international eateries along Buford Highway and nearby Oakbrook Parkway that keeps luring diners across Atlanta’s suburbs.
Where They’re Opening
The Doraville spot is headed for 5175 Buford Hwy NE and is expected to open in about a month. The Norcross unit at 6110 Oakbrook Pkwy #103 is slated to follow later, with a July to August target. Those addresses and timelines were shared with Business Debut.
Menu And The Service Model
Banh Mi 135 currently lists a Duluth address at 1630 Pleasant Hill Road and builds its menu around classic bánh mì sandwiches, Vietnamese coffee, and sugarcane juice, according to Banh Mi 135. Review snippets on the site describe a small dining area with quick service, hinting at a counter-order, grab-and-go setup that prioritizes speed over lingering. That format should work well for commuters and families after an affordable, fast meal.
Who’s Behind The Brand
Co-owner Minh Ly is leading the expansion with partners Tony Le and Dung “Sushi” Le. The trio says the “135” name comes from their first unit number and a nod to ascending odd numbers. Ly told Business Debut that growing up, a single bánh mì could carry him through most of the day: “We could be full for the whole entire day.” The same report notes that the brand plans bundle promotions, including a buy-five-get-one-free deal, along with a limited boba selection at the new locations.
Why North Atlanta
North Atlanta’s Buford Highway corridor and nearby Gwinnett suburbs have long been a go-to for immigrant-run restaurants, so Doraville and Norcross are natural next steps for a concept like this. Recent coverage has tracked both restaurants and patrons steadily moving north into Gwinnett County and Duluth as the metro shifts, according to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. For local diners, one more banh mi shop means another affordable, familiar option in an area already celebrated for cheap, high-quality ethnic food.
