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    Buon Me Cafe

    3.9 (516 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating
    Good for working

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    Quynh N.

    Great place for breakfast and plus point is they open early. The place decorating is very cute and staffs are friendly. We got the skillet breakfast and it's very good. Chicken and sticky rice also very yummy and the banh mi is great. The only thing is the large banh mi still not enough for my husband.

    Tam B.

    Phá lấu & bún đậu mắm tôm ngon, nhân viên phục vụ tuơng đối nhanh. Đi sau 12h trưa sẽ đỡ đông.

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    Patrick L.

    We wanted to try something new. Friend suggested Buon Me Cafe. The menu was big... plenty of options from rice, noodles to baguettes. It wasn't too busy on a Friday night and was quickly seated. Restaurant is rustic with wooden chairs, tables and couches. Mural and big display on the walls. We started with mixed rice paper salad. Instead of vegetables, it's cut up rice paper with mango, nuts, quail eggs and chilies. It was different and we liked it. Great way to start a meal. We tried the sizzling filet mignon pot. It had sunny side egg, pate, sausage, filet mignon, cheese and other stuff. Served with a baguette that you can dip on the sauce. It was delicious.... Might be too heavy for others and can be shared. Meat was tender and juicy. What a combo! Would try the ribeye version next time. We ordered some desserts to close out our meal. First, we had the avocado cream. I suggest mixing the two cry cream with the avocado cream. I was ok with it. We also ordered the sweet dessert. It came with lychee, Pandan, and seedy drink. Great way to end the evening. Staff was very efficient. Came up with an iPad to take your orders. To pay, you go to the counter similar to other Vietnamese places.

    Popiah rolls
    Katie L.

    Got #8 bap xao the grilled corn dish and #17 the Bo Bia popiah rolls a set of 3 spring rolls. I got to go and rolls were wrapped nicely to prevent sticking and drying out. The meat and filling was great and also came with a generous amount and delicious dipping sauce! The corn is so good it has a great bite to it and has amazing flavor I love this Vietnamese corn dish so much!!! Topped with fried bits of onions or shallots it is an ultimate combo of savory goodness!!

    Durian Coconut Smoothie
    Quoc H.

    Parking: Large free parking lot that is usually super packed during the day on the weekend. Quite empty and easy at night. Interior: Large interior with plenty of seating for all group sizes. A lot of viet decor and pretty cool vibes. Wait Time: 5-10min for drinks. Seated Immediately and not packed at all with most tables empty after dinner. Items Order: 8/10 35a. Durian (Foam) Coconut Smoothie $8 - This was actually a coconut smoothie so it was quite heavy in coconut flavor which is good if you like that. I was expecting more durian but it was only in the foam which was a bit lighter when mixed in with the smoothie. Still a creamy and yummy drink. 6/10 7a. Bac Xiu/Milk Coffee $7 - Coffee flavor was WEAK. Sweetness was low and not that creamy. Closer to the watery side.

    Full Spread!
    Rachel L.

    So yummy!! Haven't expanded my palette when it comes to Vietnamese cuisine but I decided to here and was so impressed! - Du Thu Loai Cuon (Spring rolls): came w/ two versions & 3 different sauces. So refreshing and a great palette cleanser. - Banh Mi Chai Bo Wagyu Steak: so flavorful and rich and paired insanely well with their banh mi. The steak was nice a juicy + fatty. Favorite dish we ordered - Xoi Man Thap Cam: got this with purple sticky rice which was sweet. The proteins it came with were all savory and just so texturally pleasant and the sweet and salty flavors paired perfectly. - Tuy Bo Nuong + Garlic Noodle: Bone marrow was absolutely delicious, but the garlic noodles were unfortunately stiff and dry. Overall, very shareable spot offering delicious and authentic Vietnamese dishes! Super packed on a Sunday morning with what looks like tons of regulars. The inside was very spacious and decorated nicely. I will be back!

    Bo Ne
    Linh L.

    Buon Me Cafe is a hidden gem for Vietnamese comfort food. We ordered various dishes, a few stood out the most. The Hu Tieu Mi Bo Kho stole the show with it's deeply aromatic broth, fork-tender beef, and the perfect noodle combination to soak up every drop. The Bun Cha delivered smoky, caramelized pork balanced by fresh herbs and a bright, tangy nuoc mam. And the Bo Ne arrived sizzling, filling the table with buttery, savory aromas. This dish definitely pairs best with their crusty bread to mop up every last bite. Check out this spot for viet food that hits the spot that leaves you full & comforting.

    Lemon Peach Orange Lemongrass / Đào Cam Sả and Black Sugar Boba Fresh Milk / Sữa Trân Châu Đường Đen
    Oralia D.

    We ordered the Peach Orange Lemongrass Tea and a Black Sugar Boba Fresh Milk drink. Both were delicious, definitely a take out and small quick dine in style restaurant. The host and staff were all friendly. Was a nice sweet treat for a warm summer day

    banh mi bo kho, hu tieu bo kho & bo luc lac
    Jasmine C.

    I haven't tried anything here that I didn't like! I come here with friends and family all the time, it's our go to when we want a variety of Viet dishes & we just want to hang out to chat as well. They have both common Vietnamese dishes and street food that you can only find in the streets of Vietnam. + Their drink selection is top tier. It's like a café and traditional restaurant all in one here with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, a super clean environment and all around has the vibes like back in Vietnam. The workers are nice and provide quick and pleasant service. I've had their bo kho (a bit on the thicker side but still tasty), hu tieu (dry or also with soup - both are delicious), bo luc lac (super tender beef), banh mi chao (super tender meat with a tasty sauce that pairs well with the crispy bread), nem nuong cuon (just like the famous one in SoCal!), banh trang tron (so good i love the toppings and how the sauce is mixed in perfectly well without compromising the texture), this one chicken rice plate with mung bean sticky rice (a bit on the sweet side but still good), and the spicy noodle soup (i think this is their take on korean army stew, it's not too spicy and it's good). There may have been more dishes that I've tried but these are the highlights!! As for drinks, you really can't go wrong with their blended yogurt (i love the peach or mango or passion fruit one), egg coffee, and matcha drinks. In terms of price, it is a bit more expensive than other restaurants serving similar dishes. BUT, I think it's worth it because you can't find all the same dishes in the same place, they have a huge variety here and they do it all so well. The dishes are tasty, the quality of the ingredients is fantastic and the overall experience here is not one to miss. I'd highly recommend everyone check this place out!

    Marlon T.

    Quite possibly the best Vietnamese restaurant in San Jose, right in the heart of Little Saigon! Everything here is delicious and the service is great. Do not skip the bone marrow with garlic noodles. The Bò Né is also incredible and comes out sizzling and full of flavor. Pair it with one of their coffee or/and smoothie drinks and you are set. I will definitely be back!

    Jarod N.

    This is my second time dining at Buôn Mê Cafe this year and it's quickly becoming my favorite restaurant in the Grand Century plaza! The variety of dishes on the menu is huge, and they are most known for their Northern style dishes like bún đậu mắm tôm and bún chả Hà Nội. Both times we've been here, we've ordered bún chả Hà Nội and nem cua bể: absolutely delicious! The chả cá là vọng was a new dish for me and the lightly fried fish with heaping piles of dill was a great combo. You also can't go wrong with their sizzling plates: they come with fresh bánh mì! Not to mention, their drink menu is quite extensive and almost every table ordered some type of drink. We couldn't help but order an avocado smoothie, but need to try other drinks as well! Service was blunt but extremely fast, as most Vietnamese restaurants are. The ambiance of the cafe was lively with loud music playing overhead and lots of guests engaged in conversation, but overall a good place to have a meal as seats are almost always filled, but turnaround time is fast.

    Kevin P.

    Aesthetically, this is one of the nicer Vietnamese restaurants that is also extremely clean. They have a very big TV outside (projector) and some more TV on the left side of the reustraunt but not the right side. So you will have people on the right side peeking often trying to watch the game. Salted coffee: 3/5, lots of ice and too much cream Shaking beef with macaroni: 2/5, zero flavor and bland as heck, no veggies included Bun thit nuong: 4/5 Banh Mi Chao: 4/5

    Wagyu Steak - Bánh Mì Chảo Bò
    Charlie N.

    We were visiting the Bay and it was our first time being here after Paloma Cafe closed and this place replaced it! GETTING HERE AND PARKING: We went on a weekday afternoon, so not as bad as Grand Century gets on a weekend of course .. you may need to do some walking if you get here during peak hours. WHAT WE ORDERED: Wagyu Steak - Bánh Mì Chảo Bò Fried Sticky Rice with Roasted Chicken / Xôi Chiên Gà Quay THE FOOD: The banh mi chao was pretty good - the steak was very juicy and tender, and a perfect mix of toppings throughout the dish. I wouldn't say anything about it blew my mind per se, but very delicious. The fried sticky rice though, phenomenal!! The rice was sweeter than most places, which made it pretty unique. The chicken was crispy and juicy. SERVICE: Pretty good. Food didn't take too too long on a weekday and servers were friendly and helpful with questions. VIBES: Great for eating with family. Variety of different table options. Not sure how packed this place gets on the weekend though. BOTTOM LINE: Good option for a lunch when you're visiting Grand Century!

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