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    Banh Beo Tolan

    4.4 (193 reviews)
    InexpensiveVietnamese
    Closed 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Paired it with some things at home -greens and fried onion for some crunch. Soo good  wish they sold the crispy fried pork fat here
    Sophie C.

    Banh beo (rice cakes) were so good! We got 100 for roughly $20. This would be great for parties. The only downfall is they are cash only. But for how much you get and how good it is, cannot beat! We didn't get to try the other items which consists of: banh day (which is basically a noodle version of the banh beo) Banh it Tran (rice dumplings) Banh hoi (woven rice vermicelli) Not sure if they still sell a tofu jello item but I didn't see it on the menu. I heard this was really good but never got a chance to try it! Would def come back when I'm in SJ or for parties. Soo good! Wish they sold the crunchy fried pork fat as a topping here, but either way really good.

    Sherry Y.

    This place is located in a small plaza with a parking lot, so parking is easy. We try to stop by whenever we're in the area. I usually order the Banh Beo tray, which comes with fish sauce - always a favorite. I call ahead (a few hours before) and pick up to save time (and to make sure they're open). Prices are great and perfect for parties or gatherings. Their prices are still the same from November 2024 as of April 2025. Cash only. - $10 for 50 pieces/box - $19 for 100 pieces/tray - $29 for 150 pieces/tray

    Juliet T.

    Can't beat the prices here, $18 for 100 banh beo is so good in this economy! The texture of the banh beo was good, and my family enjoyed the bite-sized portions. The Nước chấm was also good, surprisingly really well packaged too. This is a great place to go for an affordable potluck/gathering dish.

    LeeLee C.

    Read on Yelp review that this place next to the Banh Cuon place is great convenience, so I decided to give it a try. Not knowing Vietnamese, we had no clue what the menu said. Luckily, when I asked them what they are selling, they opened the box to show me one by one what those were. Banh Beo is the small rice cakes that look like a shallow bowl and inside are mashed egg yolks and dried shrimp floss . It tasted soft and great with a dash of fish sauce. A box came with 50 and is cash only for $9. Each is as big as you connect the thumb and index finger together. We got a box and this together with the Banh Cuon (rice noodles) next door made a great breakfast. They close on Tuesday.

    banh beo
    Sarah C.

    This is the ONLY place I get banh beo from. No, they do not sell banh bot lot (I asked). Their prices are still the same from Nov 2023, as of 07/27/2024. Check picture below. Pretty decent prices, I got 150 banh beo for $27. CASH ONLY NO CARD, APPLE/GOOGLE PAY. The banh beos come with fish sauce too. They do speak English so don't be afraid to order on the phone with them. I usually place an order at least a day before. Pick-up on time too. This is a great party tray deal and will wow your guests. The ladies are super nice too!! Please support this business.

    Banh Beo - 100 pc tray
    Mary Q.

    Great for gatherings and potlucks! A fresh tray can be easily ordered through the phone for pick up, or you can also swing by the plaza to make your order. It's always a hit with hosts and guests when I bring a tray over. Bánh bèo are small, steamed rice cakes topped with dried shrimp, mung bean paste, and green onion. It's enjoyed with nước chấm, a fish dipping sauce. I love how bite sized and savory they are! There is no sit down area to eat, so it's pick up and go. The parking lot is a bit small, but there are some assigned parking spaces for the business.

    50pc banh beo for 9$
    Whitney T.

    Came here on Saturday around 3pm and there was no line! I ordered a 50pc banh beo for 9$. This is my first time trying banh beo after seeing many recommendations for this place. I love how much you get for the price! Very generous portions! They are cute little bite sized pieces and pairs really well with the fish sauce it comes with. If i can describe the taste, it is like eating deviled eggs except with rice cakes instead of egg whites. Parking lot was very small and easy to miss if you don't know where to go! Love supporting small businesses! (: I definitely recommend visiting if you want delicious affordable party trays!

    Banh Beo (50 pcs)
    Mike L.

    You know, as much as I'd love to say that it was someone's recommendation or the awesome reviews that brought us here, I'd be lying if I said either was the case. Rather, it was a fortuitous series of mistakes - turning the wrong way out of a parking lot, not realizing it for about ten blocks, and then missing my first chance to make a U-turn to get back on track - that led my friend to seeing the signage for Banh Tolan and wanting to stop in. I've said in the past that there's nothing like randomly stumbling upon great finds, but even I have to admit this takes it to an entirely different level! Tucked away at the back of an incredibly small shopping complex, Banh Beo Tolan is easy to miss if you're not familiar with it or using GPS (or happen to find it by chance...). The place is pretty small and is purely a to-go business, though they're still taking orders from their doorway thanks to COVID. The menu is similarly modest, listing only a handful of items - their namesake banh beo, banh day, banh it tran, banh bot loc, and banh hoi. However, based on the photos on Yelp, every one of them looked so good! Since we had just finished lunch and were actually heading to another eatery to pick up food, I didn't get as many things as I otherwise might have and went with just their BANH BEO (Steamed Rice Cakes with Dried Shrimp, Green Onions, and Mung Beans). It was also a little intimidating to see that everything comes in "bulk" quantities (I got the smallest portion - 50 pieces for $12)...until you realize each piece is literally bite-sized. The rice cakes themselves are soft and tender, the dried shrimp added a savory punch, and the mung bean gave it some nuttiness. For me, the only thing missing are the fried pork rinds that some places will include, but it's fine. Just drizzle some of the accompanying nuoc cham (fish sauce) and you are good to go! The one thing that I super appreciate about Banh Beo Tolan is how well they packaged our orders for us. Not only was each piece neatly arranged inside the take out box, but they also tightly wrapped the container of nuoc cham, so there's little concern about it spilling in the bag, let alone your car. If Banh Beo Tolan was located in SF (or just anywhere closer than San Jose), I'd come back all of the time, whether to bring to get togethers with friends or even just to have as a snack in the fridge (they reheat super well, whether lightly steamed or microwaved). But alas, I'll have to wait for my next trip down here to get another order or to try their Banh It Tran!

    Banh Beo - 50 pieces
    Monica S.

    Been craving banh beo and husband found this place all thanks to Yelp. Definitely bang for your buck as it's $9 for 50 pieces! Was a bit more doughy than what I would prefer, but it still hits the spot. It's a small parking lot and you literally just order at the counter in front of the door. It's just a grab and go type of business. And don't forget it's cash only!

    $9 for 50 pieces
    Allison D.

    I'm a huge fan of Banh Beo and I haven't been able to find a place as good as the banh beo I get in Santa Ana, and this place is for one, such a great deal, and second, super authentic and delicious. They're cash only and super simple storefront with just one guy interacting with customers. Menu is straightforward and prices are super affordable. 50 could definitely feed 2 people which means it's only $4.50 per person!

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    Amity H.

    This is THE SPOT to get banh beo in San Jose! I'm from San Francisco so there's not really any place that sells this there so I always crave it and need to stop by here when I'm in SJ! I found this place while searching on yelp for a store that sells boxes/party trays of banh beo as I was introduced to it at a vietnamese party and fell in love with it! It's one of my favorite Vietnamese dish! Tried this place out and it was so delicious so now I come every so often to buy a box when I crave Banh beo. This place is CASH ONLY so come prepared. The staff here speak Vietnamese and little to no english, but it's pretty simple to order. I don't know how to speak Viet but I just pointed to the 50 piece on the menu and was able to order just fine. They're also so nice and friendly! Highly recommend that you come and try it out! Super affordable too!

    100 pcs - delivery tax (ate some on the drive home) with mung bean on the side

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    Fast, fresh and fantastic bahn bao. It is my friend's goto for potlucks and I think it will be mine too!

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    Ask the Community - Banh Beo Tolan

    Does this business accept debit card or only cash?

    Cash only.

    Is this place closed indefinitely? It doesn't seem to be operating for the past month now.

    No. I went there on 2/25/21.

    Are they still opening at 8?

    Just stopped by Sunday 1/24 at noon and it's closed

    Will these keep if I buy them the day before?

    Do they have vegetarian banh bot loc?

    Yes, they do. Advice to call one day ahead.

    Does anyone have a list of their current offerings and prices and descriptions of what they are? I usually order the Bahn Beo but would love to try other items as well.

    It's the newest photo under menus

    Does anyone know if they're open on Christmas Eve?

    Do I need to call in and pre-order?

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    this place is such comforting food for me. my parents have been taking me since i was young, and…read morethis is our go-to for this particular viet dish called bún măng vịt, which is vermicelli noodles, duck meat, and bamboo shoots! bún măng vịt - i loooove the sauce they have here. you put a bit in the soup but careful to not too much since it could get salty, and i love dipping my chicken/duck into the sauce!! the sauce really does complete this dish. i really appreciate that you can ask for more sauce for free any time. inside is colorful and is what you can expect from a little asian restaurant. we came at 1pm on a sunday and it was pretty busy, so the staff took a bit of time to take our orders and provide water. parking can be tough since the lot for this particular area is small, so i just park in the plaza next to it.

    The primary protein meats on the menu were duck and chicken. We ordered duck with a side of noodles…read moreas well as chicken salad with a side of noodles and also some eggrolls. The standout dish was the egg rolls. They arrived hot, golden brown, and perfectly crisp, with a satisfying crunch and a flavorful filling that made them the best part of the meal. The food, however, wasn't the reason for my rating. The restaurant's cleanliness left me concerned. I noticed cobwebs that appeared to have been hanging in place for a long time, along with dirt and grime collecting in corners throughout the dining room. Even the menus felt sticky, with a visible film of grease and small food particles still clinging to them. The faded print and worn condition made them look as though they hadn't been replaced in years. Those details created an impression of neglect that made it difficult to relax and enjoy the meal. With a thorough deep cleaning and some updated menus, this restaurant could create a much more welcoming dining experience. Until then, the cleanliness issues overshadow what was otherwise an average meal.

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