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    Boban

    4.0 (56 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Five spice pork Banh Mi ... Very small for $9
    Julie N.

    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...

    Emma P.

    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. :)

    Angela B.

    $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.

    Kathleen N.

    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.

    Strawberry Coco (TikTok: @justandyvu)
    Andy V.

    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

    Coconut pandan and Thai tea
    Diane D.

    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.

    Long T.

    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.

    Seating area
    Jersey L.

    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)

    Christopher T.

    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.

    Pho
    Dennis H.

    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.

    Not good. ‍
    Jose Q.

    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.

    Self serve kiosk
    Amy M.

    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!

    Beef banh mi
    Elizabeth N.

    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.

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

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