The banh mi is one of the top in OC now! Smoked meats and everything. The drinks are actually premium

Clean restaurant/cafe with lovely decor and interior. It's actually connect to Pho V... so I think this could be a great study space, having coffee/matcha and real food to fuel up. They also have comfy chairs and plenty of seating. They had a BOGO promotion which compelled me to try them out after being on my list for some time. Coffee was of course strong and flavorful. Staff was fast, kind, and helpful. **I REALLY considered giving 4 stars because of the restroom. At the moment, there's only one stall working. However, both stalls have THE BIGGEST gap imaginable; anyone can see through it. Please fix this!! read more

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_Interior and Ambiance is extremely beautiful _I tried the Pho sandwich, which is hard to explain because I think we are so used to the original Banh Mi that we always have. This Is different to compare, I like it. _ Service is very friendly. read more

Boban - Pho Sandwich - Vietnamese Near Me - Garden Grove, California

OK in all fairness I wanted to try this place because of "Nate Eats"... so I decided tonight was the night! The place is BEAUTIFUL inside, but I'm not sure it's going to make it on beauty alone... Picked the Five Spice Pork Banh Mi and it was just "meh" There wasn't enough veggies in the sandwich IMO and I agree with another Yelper that it's hard to pay $9 for a Banh Mi when other places (not naming names) still give you "buy two, get one free" WITH WAY BETTER BREAD!! The bread here was nothing in comparison. Not even sure they bake the bread onsite. So, I wanted to try a drink also, so I asked for the strawberry matcha which was TOTALLY BEAUTIFUL, but I really can't give a fair assessment because I asked for no sugar, so it tasted like plain milk & strawberries. I didn't drink enough to get to the matcha. That was a total bust, but NOT their fault. Not sure I'll be back for a Banh Mi, but they do have other things on their menu... read more

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I came back before a badminton session to grab a quick lunch. This second time around I got the brown sugar milk tea boba and tofu sandwich. I'm glad their tofu wasn't flavored with typical lemon grass. It was more of soy flavored tofu and they add pho herbs like thai basil to their sandwiches along with the other usual toppings and condiments. The sandwich was at least $8 which is not cheap for the area. You can go to some older vietnamese banh mi places and still get the buy 2 get 1 deal I think. Anywho, it's a cute place and the milk tea was refreshing. Not bad, not bad. :) read more

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$33 for 3 Banh mi Smoked chicken $8+ Braised tofu $8+ Au jus beef $12.5 The bread was kinda dense, not that fluffy with the crisp exterior. I asked them if they can remove the white stuff on the inside of the bread, they said no when it had enough structure to do it. Bag of veggies only had like 4 sprigs of cilantro in it lol was astounded at the amount Smoked chicken, braised tofu, and beef were not all that special tasting. The mayo they use is not the traditional Vietnamese one. Pate is not gamey here. Parking was kinda hard even for a weekday, make sure to keep any valuables out of sight/clean your car . Would rather use the $33 toward a more traditional Banh mi, or if it were like and broths pho sandwich that would be phenomenal. read more

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Got their BOGO deal for cafe sua da with light foamy cream on top. Not a coffee connoisseur, so I can't tell what makes this coffee stands out from other coffee...but the coffee is a bit rich and a tad sweeter than what my fiancé would like. I came here for the vibe! Aesthetic and decor is minimalist and clean. Ample parking space. Also has a separate space for dine in. read more

Boban - Vietnamese Near Me - Garden Grove, California

1. The bbq sauce goes well with this banh mi! The drink was also refreshing! 2. The spot has fun casual vibes! The interior is nicely arranged! 3. The staff was friendly and timely with my order! It was ready in less than 10 mins! 4. There are indoor and outdoor seating areas! There are a lot of tables! 5. There is a parking lot! Parking can get crowded depending on time and day! Note: There is a self-order kiosk! Photo: BBQ Pork Banh Mi and Strawberry Coco read more

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Such a cute aesthetic boba shop! I tried the coconut pandan which is coconut water with pandan foam which was so good and refreshing! We also bought Thai tea with boba which had great flavor but the tapioca balls were so hard :(. This is definitely a place I'd stop by again. read more

Boban - Coconut pandan and Thai tea - Vietnamese Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Boban is a new banh mi spot in Garden Grove offering a modern twist on a classic Vietnamese dish. The cafe's aesthetics seems to mirror this modern concept with its clean, sleek, and minimalist design. I ordered the 5 spice pork banh mi for $9.50. The sandwich visually has a lot of vibrant colors with the pickled red onions, carrots/daikon, cilantro, green chili, and of course the 5 spice pork. Flavor-wise, you can really taste the 5 spice seasoning on the pork, and the other aforementioned accoutrements really balanced out the fattiness from the pork. Not to mention, the bread was warm and crunchy as well. Overall, the sandwich was well-made. If you're looking for a spot to sit, relax and enjoy a banh mi with flavors that you won't see at too many other banh mi locations, give Boban a try. read more

Boban - Vietnamese Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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I was craving Banh Mi and wanted to try this new place out. Atmosphere: I never had Boban before even at their Cypress location but was attracted to the interior design and pho side that came with some of the Banh Mi options. I was a little confused at first when I arrived as Boban is attached or combined with the OneV Pho Bistro restaurant next door. However, it is spacious and there is ample parking in this plaza. Inside, I didn't find outlets but there were a good amount of tables to work or study (even a private room I think you can reserve). Service The cashier was kind to answer my questions and were quick to serve. Food I really enjoyed the Au Jus Beef as the beef could be described as "TENDERNISM" and will like to try their other options as well. I also tried dipping the banh mi in the broth and it was wow chefs kiss*** Drinks I was excited to try the Avocado Matcha and was expecting it to be on the sweeter side. You can taste more of the bitter Matcha if that is what you prefer. I would advise to smash the avocado a bit more with the milk at the bottom so it's not stuck against the cup and order with less ice (ice was a bit big and hard for me to stir) read more

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This place is a WOW factor to be at. It's new, beautiful design, relax and upscale vibe with both cafe, banh mi & boba since and pho bistro on the other side. The cafe, boba & banh mi side got outdoor patio seating as well as inside plus a private room for a group. Plenty of parking & friendly, nice and helpful staff. The prices for banh mi is definitely on the high end. They do have bún/salad as well. Their VNese coffee w/ is good, great to be exact. Beautifully make. Can't say much in the bánh mi though, I got the bbq pork - the bread is just aok, the meats is abit sweet for my taste and somehow th juice that dripping out is red (food color). For $9.50, I don't think it worth it. And it small size too. Love the concepts, the looks, the decors, the services, the drinks, but not much for the foods. Will return to try their other dishes. Hopefully it will be better. read more

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Stopped by Boban for a quick late lunch and was pleasantly surprised. I ordered the pho with beef and meatballs, and it came out piping hot. First thing I always do is taste the broth before adding anything, and honestly, it was already really flavorful, barely needed to add any hoisin or sriracha. The staff was friendly and the vibe was pretty chill, which made it an easy spot to relax for a bit. I didn't take any photos, but I also tried their lychee strawberry tea. I asked for less sugar and it was really refreshing. Overall, everything felt fresh and well done. I'll definitely be back to try more of their teas and check out the banh mi next time. read more

Boban - Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Came to try this new pho spot and banh mi place (Boban & Banh Mi) since it's been popping up all over my feed. First off, the service was just okay -- definitely needs some improvement. The pho wasn't even hot and didn't have the flavor I was expecting. Then we tried to order a banh mi, and they told us we had to walk over to the other side because it's a separate spot... kinda weird setup. We went over, tried to order, and were told to wait because she was busy with gift cards. It wouldn't have taken more than a minute, so I just walked away. She never came over, didn't apologize, nothing -- honestly felt like she didn't even want our business. Overall, not worth it in my opinion. read more

Boban - Not good. ‍ - Vietnamese Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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I've been to the Cypress location a few times so I was excited to visit this one. It definitely lives up to the hype! Boban has some of the best matcha in OC, I highly recommend both the banana and strawberry matchas but my favorite is the avocado matcha. The banh mi are also very good, I like the smoked chicken the most but some have dipping broths which is very cool. The staff were friendly and the food and drinks came out super quick. There's also a self serve kiosk too. The inside is really nice and clean, there's another restaurant they share the building with that serves pho so I'll have to try that out next! read more

Boban - Self serve kiosk - Vietnamese Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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Stopped by this new Banh mi and boba spot and had a mixed experience. I ordered the beef Banh mi, chicken rice bowl, and matcha lychee tea. The beef Banh mi wasn't great. The beef tasted a bit old, and the dipping broth reminded me of pho broth. The chicken rice bowl was much better and enjoyable. It was my first time trying the matcha lychee tea, and it was refreshing! I really liked that you can adjust the sugar level to your taste. The staff were friendly, and the spot itself is new and aesthetically nice, making it a comfortable place to visit with friends. read more

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Boban is so delicious. Sandwiches are uhhmaaazzzing, drinks are yummy and not too sweet, decor is SUPER cute, very helpful friendly staff. ngl there are so many other sandwich or boba shops in little saigon but this is def the one. it's clean, fresh, and taste so good. I had the pho banh mi last week and i'm still thinking about it!! can't wait to come back and try the other banh mi. read more

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Boban Boba in Garden Grove is decent but nothing stoodout. Nice modern vibe, clean, and quick service. Tried the original Thai tea with boba and the boba was rock hard. My wife tried the coconut pandan and she liked it. Okay spot if you're nearby, but with so many options around, I won't go out of my way. 3/5. read more

Boban - Coconut pandan and original Thai tea with boba - Vietnamese Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Walked in to order for to-go. I had my dog with me. The owner with her RBF told the cashier boy no dogs allowed. And then she continued walking around back and forth glaring at us and our dog. How about you ask first if we are dinning in or if he is a service dog first! Rude asf. Mind you they have a patio outside too. Food and drink were mediocre. Banh mi was overly salted, even the dip was salty. Matcha is okay, nothing stood out with the avocado coco. I didn't taste any avocado flavor in the cream. I would come back to try the pho side of their business, but with this kind of service from management, a VERY hard NO THANK YOU. The boy at the register is very kind though. read more

Boban - Au jus beef banh mi, avocado coco, strawberry matcha - Vietnamese Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Grabbed a bbq pork banh mi, Vietnamese coffee and strawberry lychee for the kids. The food and drink were prepared quickly and everything tasted great. The environment was nicer than most spots in the area and it was great to chill. read more

How do you run out of brown sugar boba? And the customer service was terrible, I felt like they didn't even want to help me to begin with. Sucks, this spot is right near my house and I was excited to try it. Terrible experience. read more

I'm very disappointed. I ordered a sandwich clearly labeled 'vegetarian,' but it actually contained patê. That is not vegetarian, and it's misleading to customers. This kind of mistake isn't small--it can really affect people who rely on accurate menu labeling for dietary or personal reasons. I hope they take this seriously and fix both their menu and communication. read more

Boban - CONTAINS PÀté!! BE WARNED!! - Vietnamese Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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My favorite strawberry matcha latte in town. This location is quite spacious and clean. The employees were quite nice and knowledgeable of their menu. I also love their beef au jus sandwich. I will be coming back to try other things on the menu. read more

Boban - Strawberry matcha latte - Vietnamese Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Came to try boban for OC restaurant week during lunch time on a Thursday. $10 deal for a banh mi and fruit tea. I choose the combo cha with pate and the strawberry lychee. Both banh mi and drink came out under 10 minutes. The combo cha with pate came with a good amount of meats, flavor tasted good and I like the mayo. The bread unfortunately miss the mark for me, I really dislike hard bread, the type where it's super hard and might destroy your gums, too hard and crispy for my taste. The strawberry lychee tasted like a water down drink, there was chucks of strawberry and lychee at the bottom, but with the amount of ice, it was really hard to get to the fruits unless you dump all the ice out. For $10, I guess it's a good deal but even with the $10 deal, I have to think really hard to come back. Theres no way I'll come back for full price $8.50 for the banh mi and $6 for the fruit tea when theres so much better options around. read more

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I drove by and saw a big promotion banner with buy a sandwich and get a free coffee. I was glad that I gave it a try. The coffee is great and the sandwich is tasteful. read more

Boban - Vietnamese Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Best banh mi I have ever had!! I got the pho one and the meat was super flavorful and tender and the pho broth to dip the sandwich in had great depth of flavor. The bread is perfect! The fruit tea was refreshing and such a delight! The restaurant is beautiful and the staff is very friendly. I want to go back!! read more

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Went to Boban Westminster and I already knew they were legit. I got the Banh Mi Au Jus Beef, which they're known for, and it was really good. My favorite is still the pate banh mi, but this one definitely holds up. Also got a Cafe Latte and a lychee strawberry drink, both were good. The latte wasn't too sweet and the lychee strawberry was really refreshing. Place itself is really nice inside, super chill vibe. Easy spot to just sit for a bit. Staff were friendly to me and everyone there. I'll be back! read more

I work and live close by and have been seeing AD's about this place so I came Monday morning and ordered the BOGO coffee and two of the combo meats banh mi. I was impressed by presentation and the different twist on the banh mi. I was greeted on this day at the register right away which I appreciated because I had to get to work. She was very helpful. (She was even in the ad on the tv screen monitor, so I am not sure if she's the owner or not?) I told my co workers and husband about it so they can try it out. Mind you the "cup" the coffee was in this day was in the cup they advertise all over their picture, the slim cute plastic cup. Tuesday my husband came in the morning and ordered 8 coffee for his office, still in the original cup advertised. This morning Wednesday my husband and I wanted to grab coffee together, so we came in hoping for quick service like usual. Even though there is a kiosk to self over we wanted to talk to someone in front because we wanted to purchase a gift card and do the BOGO deal that goes on til tomorrow. 3-4 minutes go by and no one greets us even though they saw us because the lady in the back had to bring an order up for the customer before us. I then saw someone on the other side of the restaurant and tagged him down and he called for someone to help us. We ordered two coffees, my daughter ordered milk tea with regular boba and we got a gift card. The lady came out and stated they ran out of boba so my daughter had to substitute it with jelly or something else. Service took longer today, and I asked if I can get one of the coffees out because at this time I had to leave to get to work. I noticed that the switched the cups.... I'm not sure of the oz size and difference of the cup but it was not what we have been getting. I am hoping for consistency or at least informing your customers you ran out of your original cups. Instead of putting our coffee in smaller cups. I will probably call ahead or make sure I give myself more time because service may take longer on certain days. I feel jipped today!! read more

Boban - Smaller oz cup they placed my coffee in today and not the original cup advertised. Please stay consistent. - Vietnamese Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Food-1 star Beef bánh mì-$12.5 so so Chicken salad-$10.50 chicken cut is huge and cold Jelly-no fruit flavor Thai ice-tea-more like milk tea Service-5 stars Ambiance-5 stars read more

Boban - Chicken salad, beef banh mi and fruit jelly - Vietnamese Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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Stopped for the BoGo And did not disappoint l! The coffee was so Good and the employee was really nice and helpful with questions. The inside is so cute and aesthetic one of the nicest coffee places I've been to. read more

Boban - Pandan 10/10 & Seasalt Vietnamese coffee 9.5/10 - Vietnamese Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Restaurant was very clean, nicely decorated, and friendly service. Their Pho on the other hand could be better. Portion was small. The broth was luke warm by the time I got my bowl which should've have been steaming hot or at least hot. Since they are new and just opened I may wait a couple more months then I'll try again. read more

I tried this place since they had recent bogo deals. First, their bogo deal for coffee was delicious with sesame and pandan flavoring. The flavor and caffeine hit me with the first tiny sip as good viet coffee should and kept me awake all day. Next I tried their buy sandwich get coffee free and their au jus sandwich had delicious meat and broth flavor. Will be back for the coffee and au jus sandwich and try other things. Service was friendly and fast. Place was cute and clean with tables occupied with families and couples on a busy Sunday afternoon. read more

Very good prices, food is great and drinks are very good. BBQ bahn mi is our favorite

It is simple but with very nice decor. I ordered the Lychee Strawberry Tea and the BBQ Pork banh mì. The drink was okay, but the food was a different story. The price for the food was above 9 dollars and the banh mì I got was $9.50. I would say that this spot is a great spot to grab lunch with friends but that would an understatement. I am unsure how I can put this into words but the bbq pork tastes very strange. For a cafe in the Westminster/Garden Grove area, it's a okay spot, but it wouldn't be my first choice with so many options nearby. read more

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Today around 11 am, I stopped by. Ordered Banh Mi dac biet for to go, then went in for a bowl of Pho ga(chicken noodle soup) and 1 glass of rau ma'. In the bag banh mi to go had no napkins, banh mi is ok if you enjoy right away, after 1 hour, the break is old and the whole sandwich had no taste, they didn't use soy sauce, for me it was blanche. The pho ga was good, I like the broth, clear and tasty. Downside was I asked for extra bean sprout and green when ordering, but I had to ask again. I also asked easy on the ice in the drink, but it seemed like the server can't hear my order well. Everything was just ok, nothing really stand out, few servers don't have enough serving experience. Manager should have they finish training before let them be on the floor to serve guests by themself. The menu is very brief, they should be able to explain to guests how they prepare each item clearly. Banh mi is ok, price is higher then different brand a dollars or two, then don't forget to put napkins in the bag in case guest want to enjoy in their car while driving. Put the product in the nicer bag but nothing to clean after was just a waste of the nicer bag. The place was clean, nice decoration. read more

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Food -had the banh mi pho, broth good but the banh mi was very good. Had the pandan viet coffee and mixed fruit drink, both delish! Service was prompt and efficient. Ambiance was clean and modern. So glad we tried this place, we'll definitely be back! read more

Friendly service, stylish decor. Angela B.'s review herein is exactly right, though. I don't want the chicken banh mi again, my party also got beef au jus banh mi. Fun to dip, but bread was not on point. Need crispy not dense bread. I didn't enjoy the warmth of the 5 spice flavor I perceived with smoked chicken. Didn't like the mayo on sandwich either. The sandwich needed to have more pickled radish and more jalapeños for me to enjoy. I expected more acid and heat for freshness. In the end I tried this because Instagram referred. I should've gone to Pickle Banh Mi Co., but I am glad I experienced this. Drinks were good Viet coffee and Thai tea all per expected. Thank you! read more

I'm standing at Boban Café with the staff, and there's a line of about 30 people ahead of me ordering drinks. Despite that, I only waited around 10 minutes to get mine. I'm very happy and satisfied with everything. I love my coffee strong, and if I want it less sweet, I can always ask for less sugar. There's really no need to complain.. love bánh mì phở and coffee read more

Boban is a new establishment that just opened up a few weeks ago. I was extremely surprised by the decor and interior design! Everything was sleek and minimalistic with a lot of seating (perfect for studying). However, it's connected to a pho restaurant so I could smell it even though I was on the other side. I got the strawberry matcha, lychee tea, and the Oreo latte. It took about 10 minutes to come out on a Saturday afternoon. The drinks were pretty aesthetically pleasing. I thought that the matcha would be diluted but actually the matcha to milk ratio was not that bad. Their strawberry matcha was pretty good overall with a bitter but creamy taste (it also wasn't clumpy). The lychee tea was refreshing, which obviously had a strong lychee flavor. The Oreo latte was good but my least favorite (my dad said that it was pretty sweet). I will probably come back just for their matcha! I recommend it for newcomers! read more

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The food here is really good and the ambiance is great, but the experience was a bit confusing. There are actually two separate restaurants -- one for bánh mì and another for phở -- but there's no clear signage explaining how it works. It's unclear where to order if you just want a bánh mì versus sitting down for phở. I'd recommend having the servers on the phở side help send orders to the appropriate window to make things easier. That said, both the bánh mì and phở were delicious, and the broth was rich and flavorful. read more