Kung Fu Hoagies

The #1, pork bahn mi, is one of the best sandwiches in the city. The noodle and phở dishes are excellent, and the wet noodle special is an extraordinary dish. All of their food is teeming with life and flavor. They’re really nice guys as well. Fairly priced, delicious food.

I have been to Kung Fu Hoagies 2 times. Once was at the Veg Fest in South Philly and once was at the Punk Rock Flea Market. When I was at Veg Fest, the line was super long — like 30 mins just to order — it was a mess but the hoagie I had was so good I decided to try it again when I saw a short line at the Punk Rock Flea Market.
My boyfriend and I decided to split a long roll Bahn Mi (veggie BBQ beef) sandwich. It was $ 8. You can get a short roll for $ 5 (I think). We paid cash but they were accepting credit card for a $ 0.50 fee. It took about 20 minutes for our food to be ready after ordering. It was kind of a long wait considering this is a cart.
Once we got our food we decided to head home because there was no place to sit around the Flea Market. By the time we got home, the food was cold (I don’t want to fault Kung Fu Hoagies for this). The bread was soft and tasty. The fake beefy was a little chewy but very flavorful. The spices and herbs on the sandwich are delicious, spicy, and fresh. I think they use cilantro so if you don’t like that herb, be careful. There is plenty of sauce to keep the bread and toppings moist. The sauce also is a bit spicy so be careful before you add more sriracha. I could honestly eat this sandwich everyday and never get tired of it.
Even if there is a line, definitely give Kung Fu Hoagies a try. They are so delicious and flavorful!

As obsessed as I am w/​Kung Fu Hoagies, I should be eating there even more often. Their sandwiches, their soups, their skewers. So much vegan friendliness in one little cart. And soooo very tasty. Yum, now I’m totally craving Kung Fu Hoagies, this green smoothie I’m having for breakfast is doing nothing for me, I need something spicy and hearty!
Also, always really great and personable service. One of the owners has a son and he’s like my little BFF whenever I go there. He’s about 5-​years-​old and we practice math and talk about turtles and dragons and whatever other fun stuff 5-​year-​olds enjoy discussing. Truth, he’s a big part of my Kung Fu Hoagies love.
Highly recommend. Yum yum!

So after seeing the long lines at veg fest, I thought I would give this cart a try while hanging in Clark Park. What a let down, i got the beef ban mi and have never tasted a blander, more weirdly textured sandwich in my life. I couldn’t eat it. It didn’t taste like food or something you were suppose to eat.
My friend got the pork and was similarly disappointed. I really wanted my money back because I felt tricked, or at least disappointed.
I love great vegan food and know that sandwiches, like the blackbird cheesesteak, can be tasty and superior to their meat-​based counterparts.
Maybe they were having a bad day but I’ll never find out. I don’t have another $ 8 to waste. People love this joint, I just don’t know why.

So happy Kung Fu Hoagies comes to South Philly! I had a bbq beef banh mi and it was so so good.

Love these guys, they are super nice and down to earth. The service is excellent and all of the food is really delicious.

I’ve tried everything on the menu and it never disappoints. I especially love #1 which is like shredded fried tofu (so crispy!), the beef-​like banh mi, and the phở.
I’m not going to take away any stars for this because I love their food but I really wish they were a few bucks cheaper. It’s a bit pricey for a food stand.

A weekend Clark Park staple, Kung Fu Hoagies is a great food truck/​stand. The crew couldn’t have been nicer and helped me order upon my first visit.
They suggested the #1 (the «pork» banh mi) for me since it was my first visit. I opted for a short roll, which was $ 5 and about the size of a «Shorti» from Wawa. In this day & age of upscale food trucks where a sandwich often costs $ 8+, the price was a welcome change of pace.
And the sandwich. Wow. The shredded «pork» (tofu) was nice and crispy and had tons of flavor. The extra vegetables and cilantro were nice bright bursts of flavor. The sauce, some type of garlic aioli, I think, was great, too. Despite only ordering the short roll, i was completely satisfied and did not wish I went for the bigger sandwich at all. A perfect lunch option!
I am always excited to try new and different iterations of tofu and other vegan food. I’m not vegetarian/​vegan, but I love how inventive and delicious vegan food can be. Kung Fu Hoagies gave a stellar first impression. The rest of the menu looked great too!

I’m not a vegetarian but food was ok overall. The tofu meatball sandwhich was great. The vegetarian phở was good other than the faux beef which I found to be tasteless and had an unappetizing texture. The vegetarian chick’n kebabs were equally unappetizing if you are used to delicious meat although my husband who is vegetarian liked it.

I love this place and wish they came to University City more often! All there options are vegetarian-​friendly. My favorite dish here is the Phở but I do like the Banh Mi too. Its also relatively cheap with each dish costing $ 4-​$ 6 for a sizable amount! The owners are also very friendly and fun to talk to.
From time to time, they’ll change up the menu and its always great! Can’t wait to go back here.

Beautifully decorated truck, kickass vegan food, and two very friendly and dedicated owners… what’s not to love? I often see them parked across from B2 in South Philly on the weekend, and it’s truly a perfect spot. You can watch passerby on this lively corner and maybe even run into a friend or two while you wait for your food.
At 8 $ for a large bahn mi, it’s a bit more expensive a lot of the Vietnamese bakeries in South Philly, but Kung Fu Hoagies wins me over with its large selection of vegan Vietnamese favorites. The veggie ramen and spicy phở are both awesome, although I prefer the hoagies because I find them more filling/​better suited to my bottomless pit of a stomach. My favorite item is the #2, the tofu meatball hoagie. The line that accumulates around lunchtime should be advertisement enough! Would recommend to both vegans and carnivores alike.

I tried the #1 hoagie which is their «pork» banh mi. Everything is veggie friendly here, so it’s made from tofu, jicama and other veggies to make for the protein/​chewiness that imitates meat.
The carrots, cilantro and other toppings that go on are pretty good — exactly what should go on a banh mi. I found the tofu to be rather bland though — although I know they’re going for the healthy /​vegan route. I’d definitely add some sriracha. Pretty underwhelming overall for me. $ 5 hoagie — it’ll fill you.

Catchy name. Was expecting some Asian older lady selling these kind of stuffs. Totally surprised that they’re two guys. And not even close to being a viet. Friendly folks.
They were just starting to prep their food stands when I got there one Saturday morning. Checking out their menu, and I was surprised again. Their prices are cheaper than what I expected it to be –of a banhmi.
The fact that they’re vegan hoagies doesn’t really change anything. It taste good. Their price makes the taste even better though.
My only complaint is that, there’s not enough sauce. It’s kinda dry. Or maybe I should’ve ate it when it’s still warm. :(
Make sure to follow their twitter /​facebook, to get their correct location each time –as they always move around.
Can’t wait to return to try something else!

Kung Fu Hoagies has become one of my favorite things about living in Philadelphia. It’s always a pleasant surprise when they’ve set up across the street from B2 in South Philly. Sometimes I will even ride my bike all the way to West Philly for a hoagie if the weather is nice!
I love how often they change the menu. One time, they made this amazing sweet drink with jellies. It was so good. I’m hoping they’ll make it again. I prefer the traditional tofu banh mi and the meatball banh mi, but I’ve enjoyed every single sandwich I’ve bought from them. Their sandwiches are always flavorful.
The guys are really nice, too!

GOOD. LORD. I have only been here when the punk rock flea market is going on, but every single time the punk rock flea market IS going on… this is the first place I go.
Cheap, delicious, vegan hoagies.
My only complaint is that it was a bit saucy and i made a damned mess. Other than that, deeeelicious.

Well, Kung Fu Hoagies removed my favorite sandwich on the menu, which I was pretty upset about. I truly miss their 100% vegan lemongrass tofu bahn mi. It was spectacular. However, they’ve replaced it with my new favorite: the Meatball Bánh Mì. They have a new recipe for their homemade tofu meatballs with red sauce and it is perfect both texture-​wise and taste. The tofu meatballs are drenched in tomato sauce and sit on top of fresh carrot and daikon pickles, cucumber, cilantro, jalapeño, and vegan mayo on a fresh crusty roll from a local bakery. This sandwich may be my favorite sandwich in West Philadelphia. Every one of their sandwiches on the menu is vegan which makes this the only vegan food truck in existence in West Philly at the moment.
You can count on them showing up at 38^th and Sansom on most Thursdays and at Clark Park on Saturdays. But follow them on facebook or twitter in order to be sure to catch them. And please make sure to pester them to re-​introduce the lemongrass tofu sandwich for me. Tell them Erin sent you.

When I first caught eye of Kung Fu Hoagies elaborately colored dragon cart my interest was beyond piqued. But I waited for the perfect time to savor a bite from their all vegetarian menu, and after I picked up one of their vegetarian pork banh mi sandwiches I was whisked away to divine providence.
For a tiny food cart Kung Fu delivers a swift karate kick of options. from veggie pork banh mi, to ramen with tofu meatballs, and more. and they even have it nailed down to sides like dried fruits or vegetarian beef jerky. Next to the fabled tofu hoagie from Fu-​Wah their veggie pork was the best vegetarian sandwich that I ever savored. their banh mi ingredients are nailed to to the vibrant and traditional, and they definitely manage to cater to your preferred level of spiciness.
Another plus is how well they travel between different areas of Philly. So whether you catch their Dragon cart across from B2 on Passyunk, find them in Clark Park during a West Philly farmers market, or other you best take note.

I give these guys props. They know how to make a vegan banh mi. Although the real thing tastes better, but for a vegan sammich, I ain’t mad.
I had the lemongrass tofu with extra cilantro, chilies, and sriracha. They had the pickled daikons and carrots and some sort of mayo (maybe vegan friendly). Overall for $ 5 it was good deal.
Follow their twitter if you want to know what location they are at today :)

PROS: Tasty, cheap, medium portions, good for vegetarians
CONS: Limited menu offerings
A flavorful, pickle-​filled vegetarian meatball-​and-​ham banh mi with a spicy kick… all for $ 5? Count me in! Portions aren’t huge as the sandwich left me at about 70% full, but that’s not a bad thing.

I caught Kung Fu Hoagies randomly on 38^th and Sansom my first day back in Philly. I had no idea they were located there, as I always thought they were based out of Clark Park, so that was a pleasant surprise! They’re a big hit among my vegan friends, so I’ve always been looking forward to trying them, and I was pleased.
I ordered a Banh Mi with vegan ham. It took about 15 minutes to make my hoagie (they make everything fresh and in front of you!) which was a bit painful in the ~100 degree Philly summer weather, but it was worth it.
Vegan ham = AMAZING. I’ve never had it before and I have no idea how they make it, but ohmygosh, it was just incredible both in texture and taste. The rest of the hoagie itself was pretty good too. The flavors of all the different vegetables and spices complemented each other really well, and the sriracha I requested was a perfect touch.
However, eating that thing was a MESS. The crunch noodles they put in get everywhere, and (I’m not sure if this is how the hoagies normally are but) the toppings were kind of just places on the roll, instead of –inside– the bun, so it was a painful eating experience. The roll was a bit soft too, so it couldn’t really support all the topping. Still delicious though!
If I ever catch Kung Fu Hoagies again, I look forward to trying some other delicious item on their menu!