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    Buon Me Cafe

    3.9 (503 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials
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    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

    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!

    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!

    Alex V.

    Some of the best Vietnamese food in the Grand Century Plaza. This spot has great food and drink options, and everything I tried was excellent. This cafe is located at the front of plaza facing Story Rd. The Bánh Mì Chảo Bò Ribeye Xào is honestly one of the best Vietnamese dishes I've had in a while. Super flavorful and great with the baguette that you can soak up the all sauce with. I will definitely be back to try some of the other dishes. The service was quick and everything was brought out nicely cooked. The space is roomy and comfortable, and there's plenty of parking. If you're looking for great Vietnamese food beyond the usual pho and bánh mì, definitely give this place a try.

    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!

    Cherry H.

    We ordered: *Cà Phê Trứng (Egg Coffee) *Hủ Tiếu Đặc Biệt Cute spot with indoor and outdoor seating. The vintage decor makes this place feel extra cozy - almost like an escape from Grand Century Mall/San Jose. Service was good. Next time, we want to try their Nem Nướng Cuốn, Cơm tấm, and Bánh tráng trộn.

    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

    Karen C.

    We came here for dinner on our last night in town. When we walked in, we were seated within a minute. It was not very busy for a Sunday night. We ordered the summer roll sampler, Hu Tieu rice noodle soup, Mi Dac Biet soup, bun cha Ha Noi, and a strawberry smoothie with popping boba for my girls. Everything was very good. The broth in the Hu Tieu was especially flavorful. My bun cha was quite oily due to the fatty pork, but it was still really delicious. My kids especially loved their smoothie, which was made with fresh strawberries. It is on the pricier side, but the quality of the food made it worth it. Overall, I would definitely come back when we are in town again.

    Hanoi Grilled Pork Vermicelli / Bún Chả Hà Nội
    Stephanie T.

    My husband and I are addicted to this place! We have been here 3 times in one week and can't get enough. We have came twice late at night and gotten bot chien, nem Nuong cuon, and bun cha Hanoi twice now. We also tried their hu tieu and sizzling plate with baguette. Also was able to try their drinks as well. Safe to say we shall be back soon.

    #23
    Shin C.

    It has charming decor and is located inside a large plaza with plelnty of parking. The food comes out hot and there may be a bit of a wait but nothing unusual if the food is being made fresh on a cast iron skillet. This is my second time here and I ordered a #26 while my friend ordered a #25. I found mine to be somewhat salty and needed to drink a lot of water to get it down. My friend thought theirs was fine and was very good. Service here is always a miss in my opinion. The first time I came here was with a large group and they got our orders correct but set it down on the wrong side of the table. As it was a large group, we couldn't see what was happening and there were confusion when most food arrived and things were missing. It would have been better to ask the table on both sides (We had 4 tables put together) whose order they were holding. It didn't happen this time around but our waitress never came back to check on us. We needed extra napkins and most importantly, water refills. The time we went was past the lunch rush hour and the restaurant wasn't even close to being busy.

    Vietnamese Ice Coffee / Cà Phê Sữa Đá
    Sonia W.

    Tried this place again for a quick dinner before heading for something else. They decorate their interior like a cafe style in the olden days, love the whole atmosphere Food is very good like always. I will try something different if I come again

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    3.9(153 reviews)
    0.1 miEast San Jose
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    Catered 3 jugs of milk and fruit tea: - Peach Me Sweetea…read more- Mango Milk Tea - Matcha Thai All of it came out to ~$170, which was a bit cheaper comparable to other milk tea places I've catered. The flavor is also much creamier, while retaining the aromatic tea! It was such a hit with our event! Everyone kept grabbing seconds and to-go. Even some asking to take the whole jug home. Our order came with large cups of honey boba, puréed mangos, and puréed strawberries. The most popular drink was the mango milk tea! I was swarmed with meetings at the time I picked up the order. A very kind gentleman who worked there helped carry the jugs for me while I was in a frenzy. A+++ service!!

    Wanted a quick stop for boba before driving home to South Country Santa Cruz. So many places to…read moreclose from do we decided on Tastea this time. I ordered my drink 27 minutes ago and am still waiting. So much for getting home at a reasonable time. At about 16 min in, they gave us our order but had put Oreo in both teas instead of just in my son's. I don't like Oreo in my drinks (weird mushiness) so I asked to switch for what I had originally ordered. Unfortunately, though I already checked in with them once, they made more than a dozen others' tea that came in way after we did before starting to correct mine. Now they are out of boba, I think. My son has already finished his and is waiting in the car. My Apple transaction now says it went through 30 minutes ago... but now they just handed me a drink that again, isn't what I asked for. I give up. I'll drink it. Won't see ya here.

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    Nuoc Mia Ninh Kieu Fresh Juice

    4.4(332 reviews)
    0.0 miEast San Jose
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    Yum!! I love fresh sugarcane juice, and I think this is the best spot for it. You can tell the…read morejuice is very fresh since they make it on the spot. My favorite is the kumquat sugarcane juice. The kumquat adds a bright, refreshing note that keeps it from being overly sweet with just a hint of sourness. We also tried the pure sugarcane juice to compare, and it was delicious too, though definitely much sweeter on its own. It does cost a bit more to get it without ice, but we opted for that since I cannot finish it in one sitting and it keeps better in the fridge this way. This spot is located inside a large food mall with plenty of other shops. Easy to grab and go, or there are tables available if you want to enjoy your drink there!

    This is honestly one of my fave spots for nước mía (sugarcane juice) in San Jose. It's located…read moreinside the food court at Grand Century Mall. Ninh Kieu is pretty well-known for their fresh pressed sugarcane juice (made when you order!!) and also got a bunch of specialty healthy juice combos. I went on a Saturday around lunch time and it wasn't too busy, waited like 5 mins for two drinks. My all-time go-to is the OG sugarcane juice with kumquat... soooo refreshing, sweet with that little citrus kick, just hits every time. I also brought my bestie with me and it was her first time trying sugarcane juice ever, and she loves strawberry so I got her that flavor... tell me why she got OBSESSED. She literally finished the whole thing in 30 mins and was still talking about it 2 days later saying she was craving it again lol. Price is pretty average compared to other spots, nothing crazy, but the quality is always consistent and fresh which I appreciate.

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    4.2(499 reviews)
    5.2 miWest San Jose
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    My LITTLE has had her eyes set on Palmetto Superfoods for quite some time. Her vocal requests to…read moretry this joint never fails whenever we happen to be in the area. Since we had a sister day of doing absolutely nothing, I decided to cave and agreed to a visit. Known for their Build Your Own Superfoods Bowl, this is a healthier food option located in Santana Row's ever growing food scene. The menu is quite simple- being broken down into 3 parts. Here you have the option of BYOB, Signature Bowls, Smoothies. My initial thought was just to pick a signature bowl because it made life easier. After reading into the ingredient details, I decided to build my own because there were certain items that didn't tickle my fancy. Purchase: *BYOB- Small. Blue Butterfly Pea Flower Chia Pudding + Tropical Spirulina. Honey Almond Granola. Pineapple, Blueberries, + Strawberries. Goji Berries, Mulberries, Macadamia Nuts, + Sliced Almonds. *BYOB- Small. Açaí + P.O.G. Honey Almond Granola. Strawberries, Blueberries, Bananas, Kiwi, Mango + Pineapple. Chia Seeds, Caotella ($0.50), Cacao Nibs, + Sliced Almonds. Orders aren't as quick as you would assume. Everything is made fresh and the consistent flow of patrons + continuous mobile orders coming in will only add to the time it takes for you to get yours. 5/5. Palmetto Superfoods is totally worth the wait. The ingredients are high in quality, everything is so fresh, and the "healthy" aspect is undeniable. These bowls will leave you refreshed, light, yet completely satisfied. Extra points because there aren't fake|cheap fillers being served that will leave you feeling sluggish and uncomfortable in any way.

    I recently saw a friend post about Palmetto Superfoods. I've heard about Palmetto Superfoods for…read moreits acai bowls but didn't realize that one opened up in Santana Row. I stopped by this location around 6pm on a Friday. The storefront didn't seem busy, but I soon realized that a few guests ahead of me were just waiting outside for the order since the place was small. I was advised to order directly on their digital kiosk, so I put together a custom bowl. I was going for fruity and got POG (passionfruit, orange, guava) + chia as the base. I added strawberries, blueberries, mango, almond butter (for protein), granola, and condensed milk for a little sweetness.I liked that the toppings felt endless. I ordered a small size bowl, which was $9.50. The bowl was tasty and the presentation was great, but the cost for the size didn't line up in my opinion.

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    Hien Khanh Dakao - Gold Crystal & Pearl / Sương Sa Hạt Lựu

    Hien Khanh Dakao

    4.3(28 reviews)
    0.2 miEast San Jose

    Really great Vietnamese dessert place. I ordered the Longan Jelly Delight, and a pandan waffle. The…read morelongan drink came with basil seeds, grass jelly, longan fruit, lychee jelly strips, and pandan jelly. It was a good size, but I wish it was a little sweeter. The pandan waffle was perfect, it had a mochi texture and it was so crispy! It went so well with a lightly sweet coconut cream sauce.

    Since I was in Vietnam Town on a warm weekday afternoon, I was craving a Vietnamese drink or…read moredessert to cool me down. I remembered Hien Khanh Dakao opened recently and decided to stop by. The inside of the shop is small, though the seating arrangement inside looked roomy with bar seating against the window, tables, and even a bench. The decor and ambiance were very floral and inviting as well. The shop was completely empty when I arrived aside from a lady behind the counter who appeared to be eager to take my order. Since soursop is somewhat hard to find on a menu anywhere, I decided to order the Soursop Snowhite under blended drinks (I'm not sure if the misspelling was intentional or not). This was one of the two most expensive items on the menu and came out to $10.95 after tax, which is quite pricey for a simple smoothie without anything added to make the price justifiable. My drink was ready in about five minutes. If I had to guess, the cup size used was 16 oz with overflow in the cap. The drink had the soursop flavor I was hoping for and the texture was thick, but fortunately not overly thick that it was hard to suck out of a straw. However, I only noticed smalls bits of soursop as if only a small amount of real fruit was used and the rest of the flavoring was artificial or filler. For $10.95 I was definitely expecting more in terms of quality and I felt ripped off getting this smoothie. Perhaps I should've played it safe and ordered a che dessert or one of their special drinks. I'm not sure if Hien Khanh Dakao gets busy during peak dining hours or on weekends, but I could see why I was the only customer during the time of my visit. I think I would've had a better experience if the pricing was not much higher than drinks from other businesses in Vietnam Town. I think I'll purchase a drink from one of the many other competing drink spots the next time I'm in the area.

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