Came here for their coffee and I was blew out of the water. I got the salt coffee (5a) and chugged the whole cup in like 10 mins. Service was great and ambiance feel like a great place for family outing or with friends! read more

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The restaurant teleports you to Vietnam, and it feels like you are back in the country at one of the luxurious restaurants over there. The food was very good. The bun cha was tasty and came with a lot of food. It was enough to share with two people. I wish it came with more pork meatballs, but it was still filling. The banh mi chao was a bit oily and I think it was because of the ribeye. I thought it would've been ribeye chunks, but it was slices. I would recommend get the bo luc lac instead. The bot chien was my favorite. Simple dish with a great soy sauce. Overall, Buon Me Cafe is a fun place to visit. The decoration is cool. For tet, they bring out all the decorations and make it fun to take pictures. They have an outside patio where they will play sport games. Service was also good. They were friendly and accommodating. read more

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*This review is for drinks only* Honestly, their drink menu is pretty good. I got the egg coffee, pandan coffee, & guava berry tea. Egg & pandan coffee were both good. The color of the coffee is dark, which is a good sign. It's not as super rich tasting compare to other viet coffees I had though. I also really like the guava berry tea. It comes with fresh fruit floating on top, and the color is so pretty. Very guava taste forward, which is great, and I added blueberry popping boba which pairs well together. read more

Buon Me Cafe - Pandan Coffee, Egg Coffee, Guava Berry Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

It was late at night and one of our options since it's one of the few restaurant that still opened. Upon entering the restaurant, there was an offputting smell, possibly because it was late and they were almost closing so it could be from the cleaning. So take my review with a grain of salt, since it kinda ruined the experience. They did have a cute decor they reminds me of VN, inside and outside the restaurant. I had high expectation from reading the reviews of this place but was kinda disappointed with the banh mi chao that I ordered. It didn't taste as good as it looks. Service was just okay. I would come back to give this spot another chance at a better day and time as it seems like they have a lot of cool drinks available. read more

Buon Me Cafe - Banh mi chao - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Came in on a Sunday and ordered for to go. Place was well decorated and in a mall-like area facing parking. Staff was quick but there was a bit of a wait for my food. I got a grilled pork Bahn Mi and a cookie Oreo smoothie and they were both pretty good flavor and value wise! Will definitely be back when I'm in the area. read more

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We were craving some Vietnamese food, so we decided to check out this new spot we had never tried before! It's located at the Grand Century Shopping Mall with two entrances. If you are ordering takeout, they have two self-serve kiosks to speed things up! First up, we got the #26 Banh Mi Chao Bo Luc Lac, which comes loaded with egg, pork, meatball, sausage, pate, and fillet mignon, all served with a baguette. It had some cream cheese on top and came with a side salad. The flavors were perfectly rich and saucy, making it perfect to pair with the baguette, which was crusty on the outside and soft inside. The only thing was, I expected the dish to arrive sizzling hot (like hearing that satisfying sizzling sound), but it was not quite as hot as I thought it would be. The fillet mignon was tender, though it wasn't exactly my favorite. Still, it's definitely a unique and special dish to try! We also ordered #36 Bun Cha Ha Noi, and I enjoyed this one more. It came with grilled pork and, surprise, two meatballs which were not listed on the menu, served with fresh vermicelli, lettuce, and herbs. The pork was nicely chargrilled, and together with the meatballs, dipped into fish sauce, the taste was amazing! Mixing the fish sauce and chili paste into the vermicelli made it better. Flavor-wise, they totally nailed this! For drinks, we tried both #3a Me Sai Gon (Vietnamese iced coffee) and #4a Me Ha Noi (Egg Coffee), and they were fantastic! The egg coffee had this delicious, thick egg custard layer on top, which I absolutely loved. Fair warning though, coffee is pretty strong and bold and keep me energized all day without needing another caffeinated drink! read more

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My first time trying a Vietnamese skillet dish and it was so good. It was so warm and filling, the banh min was so crispy and soft when I broke it apart to eat it with my meat. My friend taught me how to eat it with different combinations and it was so delicious. If you love shaking beef dish you will like this. read more

Buon Me Cafe - Shaken Filet Mignon Skillet - Bánh Mì Chảo Bò Lúc Lắc - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

A nice and new addition to Grand Century Mall! This location is occupying what was formerly the Paloma restaurant. Food/Drinks 1. Bột Chiên (Fried Rice Flour Cake) - $13.95 When it was served, it was piping hot. It wasn't as crunchy as other places, but it had a nice light subtle flavor and the soy sauce dipping sauce was good. 3a. Mễ Sãi Gòn (Cà Phê Sữa Đã) (Vietnamese Iced Coffee) - $5.95 Strongly brewed Vietnamese iced coffee that was slightly creamy. The ratio to ice was decent compared to other shops. 26. Bánh Mĩ Chảo Bò Lúc Lắc (Egg, Pork Roll, MeatBall, Sausage, Pate & Filet Mignon Shaken Beef w/Baguette) - $20.95 If you're looking to try Bo Ne, this is a good option. The filet mignon beef was cooked medium rare and were substantial pieces. The pate portion could be better. The baguette was toasted well and not overly crunchy. There was a sliced wedge of laughing cow cheese, which was unexpected. This is definitely shareable with two people. 28a. Matcha Nước Dữa Tươi (Matcha Coconut Juice) - $6.95 Wow - this drink is comparable to Nep Cafe's Matcha Coconut drink. It wasn't too sweet and had a good layer of matcha overlaying the coconut water. Would highly recommend if you're not sure which matcha drink to order. 31. 45. Mễ Hủ Tiểu Đặc Biệt (Khô/Nước) Buồn Mê Special Ricestick Noodle (Dried/Soup) - $18.95 It was served dried with the soup on the side. There was a good amount of beef. The portions are shareable with two to three people. The soup was refreshing and light. Ambiance Quaint decor that is reminiscent of a coffee or tea cafe in Vietnam. There are plenty of tables for dining in and an area to wait for togo orders. Location/Parking Located in the front entrance of Grand Century Mall to the left next to Saigon Kitchen. Parking can be really tricky during peak hours. Customer Service Excellent customer service was provided throughout the dining experience. The drinks took a bit of time since they were freshly made. There's a QR code sticker on the table for self-service ordering and/or employees with iPad devices can help place orders as well. read more

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Buon Me is an amazing restaurant to eat with your eyes and your mouth. The ambiance is very inviting and intriguing as they want you to feel as if you're in an actual restaurant in Vietnam. The waitresses wear ao dais and there is a stationary rickshaw outside, among other cultural aspects around the store. The presentation of the foods are so nice, it really does make you want to order so much more. I ordered a grilled pork and rice noodle plate which came with meatballs, pickled veggies, and lettuce & mint. It was delicious, and I surprisingly enjoyed the meatballs more than the grilled pork. As for drinks, there are plenty of options such as che, milk teas, coffee, and smoothies. I ordered the ube coffee which was the perfect amount of sweetness. The ube on top had a thick and sticky texture. If you're just interested drinks, you can also order from the tablet at the entrance. There are 2 all-gender restrooms which were very tidy. read more

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The food is absolutely delicious! We got 15 (summer roll), 25 (ribeye banh mi), and 36 (hanoi style noodles with grilled pork). The ambiance is really nice indoor and outdoors and the waiters/waitresses are very attentive! read more

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3.5 stars! Overall, great ambiance and such a cool cafe for brunch or to share dishes with multiple people and catch up/converse. Durian Egg Coffee - 10/10. So many other flavors I'd try! Bo Ne - sizzling plate with pate steak onions had too many filler items and wasn't hot enough. Steak was tender though. Not enough steak or pate, which usually is the star. The sieu mai was flavorful though! Crispy Pork Belly Sandwhich - 8/10! Crispy pork with fluffy fresh baquette. GET THE BANH BO- COCONUT RICE CAKR DESSERT! read more

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This is my favorite spot to get banh mi chao. I usually get the #26 with the mignon shaken beef. The dish is paired with a baguette and a side for veggies as well. The restaurant has a ton of seating and a bathroom. They also have a wide selection of drinks to choose from. I typically enjoy their thai teas or their fruit teas. The coffee also look really good. The service is fast as well. We didn't have to wait that long. read more

Buon Me Cafe - banh mi chao - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

This is the spicy beef noodles I bought togo to bring back , omg . I can't eat that All meat is moldy read more

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In the center of Vietnam town, this bustling restaurant caught our eye with colorful drinks, unique Vietnamese dishes, servers wearing ao dais and areas serving take-away authentic snacks We ordered #26 sizzling plate with filet mignon, #30 beef stew with baguette, #35 assortment spring roll mix and grilled pork banh mi. #26 sizzling plate with filet mignon has my heart!! The sauce in this plate was superb and oh so flavorful. #30 I would order again as well. However I probably would not order #35 again. Maybe it's a dish I'm not as accustomed to but the sauce caught me off-guard. Value-wise, the dishes came out to be a fair price for the portion size and the quality of the dishes Service was fair and seating area was fair as well. Nothing that stood out to me but nothing to complain about All in all, would come here if I was in the area, especially for #26! But probably would not make this place one of my regular spots read more

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I stopped by on a Tuesday around 1:30 PM--not my first or second choice, but most restaurants in the plaza were closed, and this was one of the few open. Unfortunately, the service was slow and inattentive. Despite only three occupied tables, the waiter forgot to bring napkins and a takeout box. I ended up walking to the counter to pay and grab the box myself. The food was just okay. There was some flavor, but nothing stood out. I'd skip the garlic noodles--they were oily and lacked seasoning. On top of that, there were quite a few small flies hovering around the table, which made the dining experience less pleasant. If you're in the area and other spots are closed, their coffee might be worth a try. Just be prepared to manage your expectations. read more

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The service so bad and food is so bad too, it's disgusting for the soups, don't come to try . So bad experience. read more

Buon Me Cafe - The food is not fresh, don't try - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

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Best spot for bò nê in San Jose! We tried the bone marrow for the first time, and it wasn't quite what we expected, but the bò nê is definitely a must-order. The restaurant is decorated in a charming vintage Vietnamese style that truly makes you feel like you're in Vietnam. The service was excellent--the staff was quick, kind, and dressed in traditional áo dài, which added even more to the authentic atmosphere. read more

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This place is such a vibe! It's inside Grand Century mall. It's a restaurant and cafe and bar so it's pretty big in there. We came here late around 8:30pm for a late dinner. We were seated promptly and our order was taken fast. Food also came out quick and timely too! I wanted to try their bone marrow with garlic noodle but they were out of it the end of the day. I ended up getting shaking beef that came with garlic noodle (still got the garlic noodle yay) and it was so flavorful! Beef was soft and tender and how it was suppose to be and garlic noodle was delicious. Would come back and try the bone marrow one next if they do have it! read more

Buon Me Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

We came at the height of Tet festivities when everywhere was extremely busy, but the staff was very nice and accommodating for our large party of 7. We ordered the mixed salty sticky rice, ube taro coffee, and me mi dac biet. The ube taro coffee was visually stunning with its vibrant color, but I found it overly strong and sweet, with barely any ube flavor coming through. That said, the ube did add a nice thickness to the drink. As for the mixed salty sticky rice, the cold cuts and quail egg lived up to the "salty" part of the name--maybe even a bit too much for my taste. The sticky rice itself lacked flavor, but I assume that was intentional to balance the saltiness of the toppings. The me mi dac biet, unfortunately, fell short for me. It was overwhelmingly salty without much else going on flavor-wise. I've had better versions of this dish elsewhere. Overall, it was a mixed experience. While the presentation was great, the flavors didn't quite hit the mark for me. 3/5 for food, +1 for great service. read more

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We thoroughly enjoyed our meal the first time we came here that we decided to come back. Granted it was a holiday weekend ( Memorial day) so we already expected the restaurant to be very busy. We walked in and caught one of the server's attention to ask for a table for 2. Server gestured to the notebook by the door so we put our name down . There was a bigger group behind us, and when one of the staff walked up they intercepted him/her in Vietnamese and was seated before us (although we were there first) . I said that's fine, maybe they have a bigger table, let's wait. So we sat on the side to wait. Then a family ( parents and 2 young kids) walked in.. a server walked up and again they spoke in Vietnamese and was seated RIGHT AWAY. We couldn't even catch the server's attention, they just walk past us. We decided to leave and take out hungry asses to another restaurant who acknowledged our non-Vietnamese speaking presence. read more

We decided to come here for a late night dinner since they're open pretty late. When we got there, the place was almost completely empty. I'm guessing it was because it was pretty late and I think it was maybe 1.5 hour before closing. One thing we noticed was how hot it was inside. I have no idea why it was so hot because it definitely wasn't cold outside, but it was so warm inside that they had to prop the doors open. The only benefit of coming late was that there was plenty of parking. The plaza gets pretty busy during the day on weekends and sometimes parking gets tricky. Our order was taken right away and we ordered the Beef Stew with Baguette and the Filet Mignon Shaken Beef. The food came out pretty quick and it looked really good! The Beef Stew was a little watery and I'm guessing it was because it was close to closing time. So maybe they tried to improvise due to running low on ingredients. The Filet Mignon Shaken Beef was a little more on the rare side and we usually like it more on the medium side. I personally haven't been back, but my partner and his friends have been back specifically for Banh Mi. They do have a lot of other menu items that looked really good. I would probably come back to try their Banh Mi or one of their rolls read more

Got the ube milk tea. Good drink but not for me. It has a thick consistency and is very sweet. Ended up tossing most of it read more

Buon Me Cafe - Ube mill tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Delicious And Authentic Vietnamese Snacks, drinks and foods This is recommended by my vietnamese friend I ate summer shrimp/fresh spring rolls,shaking beef,coconut pandan drink and coconut water Everything is served with love and smile I will be back for more read more

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Buon Me Cafe 7/10 Stopped by here for lunch with a group of 9 total during MLK Day (1/20) and was it a choice. First, it took about 30 minutes to get seated, as they were busy and it was a holiday. This is understandable and I have no issue with. We ended up getting seated outside, under the TVs, and that's where the problem was. Unfortunately, it was also Inauguration Day and they were BLASTING Fox News, very loudly. To the point that it was difficult to speak to the person right next to you. Upon asking for the volume to be lowered, they were able to accommodate, but there was a point where it started blasting again. This was a bit upsetting. Anyways, onto the food. I got the banh mi chao bo ribeye xao (# 25). I was pleasantly surprised and happy with this dish! Though pricey (~$21), I would definitely get it again if I was craving a banh mi chao. The meat was well seasoned and came out HOT, the baguette was toasted perfectly. I also liked that it came with a small salad to cut all the fat. Additionally, I grabbed the iced Vietnamese egg coffee (# 4a). It was strong, as you come to expect from any Vietnamese coffee. Again, it was on the pricier end (~$7), but did come in a to-go cup and a cute lunar new year sleeve. Overall, I really enjoyed the food here. The atmosphere, not so much. But again, I don't fully blame them as it was Inauguration Day. I would love to try it again under more ~mellow~ times. Service: 3.5/5 Food: 4.5/5 Price: 3.5/5 Atmosphere: 3/5 read more

Buon Me Cafe - Banh mi chao ribeye xao (#25) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

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The one stop shop for all of your Vietnamese cravings! I love the variety of options they have. Also the vibes really reminds me of Vietnam. I've been here 3 times already in the past 3 months and each time we order one or two new dishes along with our favorites. Highly recommend trying an item from each specialty/section of the menu. The fried rice flour cake and the banh mi wagyu steak sizzling plate is a must try! The service here lacks a bit; there's a handful of servers but they always seem to be running around frantically. Although, I must say, this is one of my favorite Vietnamese restaurant at Century Mall by far. I'm already looking forward to coming back to try more of their menu items. read more

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Oh my!!!! The beef stew meat was so soft that my fork sunk right in - what a pleasant surprise and find! Like others said, it is definitely worth the try! I felt like I walked into a restaurant introduced by the travel guide and renowned Master Chef Nguyen or other famous foodies from Tastemade! The decor, the settings, the ambiance, etc made me feel like I was in Little Saigon! The prices: totally worth it! Even though it was a noodle dish, we got a ton of beef stew! The banh mi was awesome with fresh ingredients and fresh bread - so good. It was packed with the right amount of meat, and the prices were good. I will have to try many of their other items too. read more

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I love it here ^_^ Vietnamese food, drinks, decor, staff, and ambience of happy, lively culture is very nice. *updating* with further details coming soon! read more

Buon Me Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

I get nervous about going to restaurants that are hyped on Tik Tok but this place lives up to the hype. I went here on a Sunday with my friends and the restaurant was pretty full. We had about a 10 minute wait which is pretty good considering there were multiple parties before us trying to get seated. The interior here brings me back to Vietnam back in the day and there were so many seats. We were seated at a low chair and table which reminds me of traditional Asian living rooms how the chairs are low and the coffee table is high. It's similar concept to street food in Vietnam but more bougie. I ordered the bun cha Ha Noi and the portion was pretty big and it was so delicious. It's been 5 months since I last had bun cha Ha Noi and this came pretty similar. Traditional bun cha is more of the bland side with a hint of flavor. This has more flavor and seasoning which made it hard to dip it since it started to become a little salty. I think this is catered more towards the US population but I wish it was a little bland so I can dip the soup into the noodles without it being too salty. The price of the food compared to the portion sizes and quality makes it more yummy because I get to eat a lot for a good price. read more

Buon Me Cafe - Bun cha Ha Noi - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

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We ordered 2 banh mi sandwiches, avocado coffee, boba with creme brulee and mi cay 3 cap do. Everyone liked their drinks and food a lot BUT we were told it would be a 15-minute wait on our to-go order and it turned out to be 31 minutes - and that was after I kept asking about it. The drinks were ready right away, then the sandwiches and we waited a LONG time on the mi cay 3 cap do. It was really a nice amount of fresh and beautiful food but mostly impossible to cook in plastic. Who knew? read more

Buon Me Cafe - Mi Cay 3 Cap Do (not including greens and hot broth) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Waited 29 minutes for a banh mi to go. I checked in with the cashier after 15 minutes and he said "it's coming out right now". Very little meat too. I mind as well drive to Tenderloin in San Francisco and get a banh mi that tastes better, with 3 times the meat, for half the price. No wonder there are bags of to-go orders on the counter that never got picked up; people probably jumped ship after waiting for too long. Guinness should certify this place as the world record holder for slowest banh mi. read more

Much better the 2nd time! Came on a quiet Friday afternoon. Our food came quickly and everyone was so nice. I love the food here, everything we've tried is well-made and delicious. The variety here is different than most vietamese places I've tried in East San Jose (though that could be due to my own ignorance), but I really love it! Love their durian coconut drink and their sticky rice dishes + hot plate options. read more

Buon Me Cafe - Durian coconut drink. Yum - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

I came here late Sunday night for dinner as a party of four, we were able to get seated right away but it was pretty packed! It was our very first time here, been seeing it all over my yelp so wanted to finally give this place a try. We ordered garlic fries, nem nuong, spicy seafood noodles, and the bun dau mam - numbers 11, 16, 35 for 1 person (huge portion) and 48. The service was quick, extremely attentive - however, lost a star because the food was on the slow side. Our appetizers came out last. The first item was the soup and then 15/20 minutes later, everything else slowly came out. Overall, the food was really good. They had a lot of items I definitely want to come back and try. The decorations was also top tier! read more

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Cute decoration with Vietnam in the 90s. The shop is spacious. Have not tried many food but the 7-level spicy noodle was pretty good. The drinks from here are delicious. The durian shake I got has actual durian in it read more

Buon Me Cafe - Durian smoothie and spicy noodles - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California