New Vietnamese restaurant ‘Phở and Bánh Mì’ set for grand opening in mid-October

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- St. Joseph residents can circle their calendars for the grand opening of one of the first true Vietnamese restaurants in the city.

A manager with Phở and Bánh Mì confirmed to News-Press NOW the restaurant is set to open in mid-October following months of renovations at 139 N. Belt Highway, Suites J-K, located next to Big Biscuit and Hy-Vee.

The restaurant recently launched an official Facebook page to help advertise for positions and drum up excitement in anticipation of the grand opening, which is expected for the second week in October.

While a full menu hasn't been unveiled yet, fans of Vietnamese food will certainly see two of its most beloved dishes in Pho, a noodle soup dish typically made with beef or chicken broth, flat rice noodles and a variety of toppings, in addition to Banh Mi, a sandwich typically made with a crispy, airy baguette filled with savory meats and vegetables.

The restaurant would be one of, if not the first, true Vietnamese restaurant to plant its flag in St. Joseph.

The store and building are owned by Joemo Holdings, LLC, under the care of real estate company Rubenstein Real Estate Co.