Best Banh Mi sandwich shop. The bread is crunchy, meat is flavorful, and the veggies are fresh. I had the beef and it was delicious. Go check it out! read more

I was hesitant to go to a new chain bahn mi place when there are so many excellent options in the area BUT I am so glad I gave dinosaurs a chance. What won me over was the dairy free drink offerings, which were everything I dreamed of and more. We got the coconut thai tea, perfection, a watermelon smoothie with lychee jelly, it tasted like the most perfect in season watermelon frozen and blended with jelly at the top and bottom of the drink, and the iced coffee with coconut condensed milk, also good but a little stronger/darker than I would prefer but doctored up with just an extra splash of oat milk at home it was rich and energizing. The sandwiches were also excellent and I was so grateful for the employees' flexibility in making a custom sandwich for my picky kids. I love being able to add avocado and love that vegan mayo is an option. The sandwiches were perfect, the tofu is fried and mixed with fried starchy bits that were SO good, the veggies are plentiful and have a great freshly prepared taste, and the balance between ingredients and flavors is just right. They also had some specials available that looked great. The shop is tiny but full of warmth. Everyone was so welcoming, eagerly gave recommendations, and made ordering sandwiches a pleasant and refreshing experience. And there's a nice park and plaza area across the street where you can enjoy your food so the lack of indoor seating (there is a little bench which I'm sure you could use if needed) isn't a problem at all read more

Dinosaurs Sandwiches - Iced tea and iced coffee - Vietnamese Near Me - Union City, California

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I'm a faithful Ba Le (Oakland) & Saigon (SF) sandwich lover. Special only - extra pate ofc. Dino Sandwich is on that caliber, which is a big statement for me. Yes it's an expensive banh mi, but their quality actually delivers. Bread is perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. They don't skimp on the meat. Pickled veg is not too tart. Literally a perfectly elevated, but familiar sandwich. Genuinely impressed! read more

one of my favorite banh mi spots, so I was pretty excited when they opened an East Bay location. happy to report the flavors are still spot on. the only thing I noticed was the bread seemed a little thick compared to the amount of filling. not sure if that's just how this location does it or if my sandwich just wasn't cut evenly that day. still a solid banh mi and definitely happy to have one closer to home now! read more

Stop into this sweet spot and cross your fingers that they've got the Pork Tocino Banhmi special available. Take in the UC vibes and sit outside on the benches and dig into your sandwich. Enjoy the slightly sweet atchara-style pickles and heavy shake of black pepper. As you eat, you'll be thinking, THIS BANH MI IS SO DANG GOOD! What genius thought to put Filipino ingredients on a Vietnamese sandwich??? Perfect. Looking forward to my next visit. read more

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I ordered via phone and my order was ready within 10 minutes. The staff were super friendly and welcoming upon picking up my order. Their Pork Tocino Banh Mi is immaculate. The mix of sweet & savory flavors made it perfect for me. Loved their Vietnamese coffee as well. Definitely one of my new favorite Banh Mi spots in the East Bay. read more

Dinosaurs Sandwiches - Pork Tocino Banh Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Union City, California

Overall 4.5 out of 5 THE GOOD ° Sandwiches are DINOSAUR big! - Packed with meat, vegetables, jalapeno with nice heat - wife and I enjoyed our Grilled Chicken and Pork Banh Mi's ° Shrimp and Chicken Spring Rolls were SO GOOD! - something I've never seen but should be normalized... Green apple inside of it, wow. ° Clean interior and exterior ° Crazy fresh ingredients THE BAD ° True, you can get 2 × Banh Mi's and Spring Rolls for $20 less - Dinosaur dabatably makes it worth it with how big it is and how good the flavor is! THE UGLY ° Not a fan of the hours. I'd love to pick them up for dinner more often but 5pm closing makes that tough. read more

Dinosaurs Sandwiches - There's more meat than what it seems. There's just so much fresh vegetables hiding it. Spring Rolls hella good! - Vietnamese Near Me - Union City, California

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Their shaken beef, get that with the Vietnamese coffee and love your self! That toasted bread and their balance of mayo and veggies will delight you! Worth the higher price tag. Only version better are found in San Jose, yes, better than the Oakland stuff, which used to be the top of my local lists. No where to sit, order, wait, and eat in car! The union city branch has local specials read more

Dinosaurs Sandwiches - Local special - Vietnamese Near Me - Union City, California

Came here to grab a quick lunch. Staff is super friendly, but price of a banh mi is not. I paid $34 for 2 sandwiches where as I could get a least 3 sandwiches down the street. I got the Grilled Chicken and The Special. The chicken was tender, but could be more flavorful. There also wasn't that much chicken in the sandwich. There was mostly bread. The Special was okay. There was more meat, but lacked a lot of flavor. I don't like the mayo that they use - it tastes too American and I wanted more a Vietnamese mayo (given that it's a Vietnamese sandwich). My favorite part of the sandwich was the bread as it was crispy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside. Overall, I expected a lot from this $15 sandwich. It was decent, but I rather go somewhere else for the price. read more

Dinosaurs Sandwiches - Grilled Chicken Sandwich - mostly bread - Vietnamese Near Me - Union City, California

Such a great little shop with all your Bahn mi needs with a Filipino flare! SO good! Had the Kare-kare one and the give you the bagoong too! I wanted rice on top it was so good! The servers were extra courteous and very quick! It's never a long wait! They get you in and out so you can enjoy your food! Wish they had space for tables, but there is the park around the corner! This is our go to Bahn mi spot fasho! read more

Dinosaurs Sandwiches - Kare-kare banh mi! Sooooooo fabulous!!! - Vietnamese Near Me - Union City, California

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We used to grab banh min at their SF and Pacifica when we lived up in the city many moons ago. It was one of the best places to get them. So what a pleasant surprise to see them branch out and to the East bay of all places!! Had them bookmarked ever since I knew they opened but the weekday only hours prolonged my eventual visit. Well, finally made it and can we say Kare Kare and Tocino banh mi?? As if I didn't already love them enough and was excited to have them so close, they now have Filipino inspired banh mi?? The Kare Kare was all I imagined it to be and so so good!! And it comes with a side of bagoong bc why would you eat kare kare without it?? The roll is the perfect amount of crunch and chew and all the filling is so complementary. Lifelong fan and will be back regularly! So happy you guys are in the Une!! Thrilled to be so close to Dinosaurs! read more

Dinosaurs Sandwiches - Kare kare with bagoong is chef's kiss! - Vietnamese Near Me - Union City, California

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So excited to stumble upon this spot for lunch! Ordered the beef banh mi & tocino banh mi with the watermelon lychee drink. The bread was really crunchy on the outside & soft in the inside. There was a generous portion of pickled vegetables which I absolutely loved & the team member who helped me was super friendly. The watermelon smoothie with lychee was okay. It was pretty bland because of the watermelon itself. It's not bad but I probably wouldn't get it again. There are no tables so this is mostly an eat in your car or take out spot. Can't wait to come back & try the kare kare banh mi which was sold out when I came for lunch. read more

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Was curious about this place since I've never tried the one in the city. Located at the bottom of an apartment/condo complex. Very limited parking for that reason. Only street parking or maybe 2 guest spots. There was no line on a weekday at lunch. I ordered the tocino and meatball. It took about 10 minutes for the sandwiches to be ready. Kinda pricy - $16 per sandwich. No seating at all, this is just for takeout. The bread was very very good. It had a good crunch on the outside but was very soft and chewy. The meat quality is good. The tocino was a little sweet for me, but I really enjoyed the meatball. Overall this place does fill a void for banh mi in the area and they're worth checking out. read more

Dinosaurs Sandwiches - Meatball - Vietnamese Near Me - Union City, California

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Friendly staff. I ordered the special Tocinto Sandwich with Filipino twist of Vietnamese Banh Mi. The bread was freshly toasted and pretty of meat. However, it was too saucy and dripped everywhere on the wrapper. BTW, for $17 per sandwich, it was kind of pricy. read more

Dinosaurs Sandwiches - Tocino (Special) - Vietnamese Near Me - Union City, California

One of my favorite local small business. Here's a spot that literally lets the food do the talking, its a tiny shop that does fusion food. Customer Service was good, food took about no more than a few minutes, I ordered their bahn mi "The Special" with extra cilantro and came out delicious. Only reason its not a 5 yet is I have to go back to try more and it wouldnt be fair to base of the one sandwich. read more

Came here to try dinosaurs again after it's been so long since I've been to their first location. The people there were very friendly. I was intrigued by their two vegetarian options, the mushroom one and the fried tofu one with taro. I wasn't sure how I'd feel about the taro so I tried the mushroom one. It was so good and I enjoyed the freshness of the veggies and the bread as well! The whole sandwich was delicious. I wasn't too used to the amount of mayo in the sandwich. It was just a teensy bit too much for my taste, but still, the sandwich was amazing. Just a note, I don't think there is any dedicated parking and I don't think I saw anyplace to sit inside beside a bench to wait on for your food! read more

The chicken/shrimp spring rolls are my favorite in town! I got it with their hoisin sauce & let me tell you...The taste is soo satisfying for anyone who's craving a spring rolls in this heat. It was ready and served freshly made within 10 min! Definitely a place to stop by for a quick grub since the store is on the street & limited seating inside :) read more

My cousin told me about this place, and I'm so glad I finally tried it. I think it used to be open only on weekdays, but now they are open on weekends, which is a huge plus. I ordered the beef kare-kare banh mi and wow, the first bite was incredibly delicious. The beef was so tender and full of flavor. It was a great fusion of Filipino and Vietnamese flavors. They even gave a small cup of bagoong (shrimp paste), which really elevated the sandwich. The flavors were bold but still very well balanced. The bread looked hard at first, but it had the perfect amount of crunch and did not hurt your mouth at all. My boyfriend got the special, and that was also really good. Overall, such a great experience. I am so happy they are open on weekends now and I cannot wait to go back and try the tocino one next. read more

Dinosaurs Sandwiches - Kare kare banh mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Union City, California

I felt like a Vietnamese sandwich for lunch, and this place showed up on Yelp to be only 5 minutes from where I was at at the moment! I decided to try it. I ordered the Pork Tocino Banh Mi and the Vietnamese Iced Coffee. I was quite impressed with the banh mi. It was so good! The bread was fresh, and lightly toasted on the outside. The sandwich was hearty, tasty, and juicy. I would definitely come back to try the other sandwiches. The iced coffee had a nice, bold flavor! It was good, too! read more

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Solid 4.5 stars! Not the easiest spots to park at, especially during rush hour since it's street parking right on UC Blvd but I went right before noon so I was able to parallel park right infront. Small shop, the guys behind the counter are eager and happy for your business. What would've earned them 5 stars is if they would've made small tak with us, being that they're new and it's small inside, a simple "thanks for coming in, how did you hear about us?" Etc would've gone a long way... but it's fine. They were heads down prepping food. Quite a few signature sandwiches to pick from but I saw a special next to their register saying "ITS BACK! Beef Kare Kare Banh Mi" which is sliced rib eye in a savory peanut sauce with a side of bagoong (shrimp paste). All of the sweet and savory flavors. The banh mi was thick and flavorful, and I don't think I've had one with these kind of flavors before. Not your traditional Vietnamese banh mi's. But let's talk about their Pork and Shrimp fresh spring rolls. Big pieces of shrimp, the grilled lemon grass pork comes through with every bite. I actually prefer the spring roll over the banh mi Yes, the prices might seem a little high, especially for a banh mi and/or spring roll, but these aren't your typical or traditional sandwiches. The quality of ingredients and just to keep a business open these days requires items to be priced the way they are. read more

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Yummy banh mi!! Small shop on UC blvd. Take out only, however there are small benches in front of the shop and inside for waiting. Street parking only. 2 guys were holding it down during the lunch rush. I ordered the special and it's totally dinosaur sized. I could only eat half. The bread was so good - fluffy and crunchy at the same time. Everything in it was delicious. Can't wait to try the other sandwiches! read more

Dinosaurs Sandwiches - Inside with a mix of American and Asian snacks - Vietnamese Near Me - Union City, California

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Rode my bike over the Dumbarton bridge from RWC. Forgot to pack some snacks. Figured I'd refuel somewhere on the other side. So after crossing over, did a lil local 'splorin for some eats. And then lo and behold, saw a sign that said "VIETNAMESE" and "SANDWICHES" and I was like "This is exactly what I need at this very moment in my life." But before I ordered I asked em about the size because if it was gonna be on the larger end of the sandwich spectrum it could be cramp city and a terrible ride back home. But the dude showed me the roll and it was that goldilocks size for cycling right after. Ordered the Special. They gave me some sriracha. I sat outside on one of their benches and just demolished that thing. Good Lord it was good. I'd say I got at least 98% of it in my stomach, with minimal mess. And I wasn't thinking about this at the time, but their banh mi has solid sandwich integrity. That kind of thing is important. You don't wanna have to worry if the thing is gonna fall apart before it's time is done. If I keep cycling around the Bay, I might make it a thing to stop by their other spots as refueling points. Maybe bring some family here when they come visit and got a hankerin for some choice Banh Mi's. read more

I usually go to the Dinosaurs in San Francisco on Ocean Ave and was about to drive there when I saw they had a Dinosaurs here in the east bay! Y'all have no idea how excited I was to no longer have to drive 45 min's away to get my Dinosaurs fix! Lol I love their sandwiches, bread has a nice crunchy outside but soft on the inside. The beef is very flavorful and tender. I also love their spring rolls, one of the best that I've had! They do not skimp out on the filling and I like the slice of a granny smith? apple they put in their roll, adds a nice flavor to it. read more

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So happy to find that UC has its own Dinosaur and I don't have to cross any bridges to get some of their sandwiches. I arrived 12 minutes before closing and they took great care of getting me my order. Had the shaken beef, grilled chicken and pork. All were packed with flavor and the extra veggies as I had requested. They're kind of off the beaten path, so I hope you'll support this small local business! Their SF location is great too! read more

10/10! Top tier Bahn Mi I've found around the area! Glad to know how close they are to work, looking forward to visiting again! Super delicious & quick service! read more

Dinosaurs Sandwiches - Vietnamese Near Me - Union City, California

I got the Special. For $16, I'd expect the Banh Mi to be just bigger and better than most places. In San Jose, a Banh Mi is about $10 or less. The sandwich is shorter but slightly wider, and contains maybe 20% more filling than an average place. The bread was good. Crispy, crunchy, and had a slightly fluffy interior. Although, oddly enough, the bread that mixed with the moisture from the fillings kind of felt cakey. And just a warning, the roof of my mouth was hurting later. Pate was excellent, but I would have preferred a bit more in the sandwich. Vegetables were standard. My main issue was that the sliced roasted pork was dry, which ruined the overall experience. read more

Glad there is another banh mi place in the area, sad it's not opened on the weekends. The Special Sandwich - 4/5 Bread had a good crisp to it but soft in the center like a good baguette should be. The bread to filling was a little bit better. One drawback was that I was hoping for a little bit more pickle veg for a little bit more acid but otherwise everything was good. Pork & Shrimp Fresh Roll w/ Peanut Sauce 4/5 This was pretty much a meal on its own and not really a side or appetizer. Ingredients tasted fresh, got a good crisp and flavor from the apple. Worked well with the peanut sauce but wish there was a bit more pork & shrimp. Vietnamese Iced Coffee - 2/5 Maybe because I had this after a bite of fresh roll or maybe the ice melted a bit but couldn't really taste anything with it. Not sweet, not a lot of coffee flavor. Probably would skip next time. Service 5/5 Items were made quickly and everyone was nice. Nothing I would change here. read more

I used to go to Dinosaurs in SF when I lived out there and I'm happy they expanded to the East Bay! It tastes the same and actually has an inside counter . The workers are super chill!! It tastes exactly the same as the one in SF! I got the tocino banh mi which is a newer item! I definitely recommend if you like something on the sweeter end! read more

Dinosaurs Sandwiches - Tocino Banh Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Union City, California

If you're looking for this location keep your eyes peeled as it can be difficult to find the sign when driving by. It is a small hole in the wall esque establishment set up for mainly takeout. I ordered the pork tocino sandwhich along with a thai tea. The workers there were friendly and even brought out the drink and sandwhich out rather than the usual name calling, and they asked about if additional sauces like Sriracha was wanted. It ran a total of $26.47. It is a bit pricey but the quality of the food is scrumptious, so it can be overlooked. Except for the thai tea because you could honestly get tapx. The sandwhich though was very well balanced in flavor and the sauce for the pork tocino was super tasty and the vegetables kept it refreshing. The french baguette bread was really crunchy and tied all of it together. From the quality of the food to the worker's attitudes I can justify the price and would order from them again. read more

Dinosaurs Sandwiches - Pork Tocino Sandwhich - Vietnamese Near Me - Union City, California

Tried the shaking beef sandwich and omg!!! It was absolutely amazing!!! Well portioned,great taste and good quality. The service was amazing!!! read more

The 5th Dinosaurs shop has arrived in Union City. Amazing bahn mi, spring rolls, drinks, and snacks. They got a really great crew that is friendly and quick with the food! The shop is brand new, so everything is clean and shiny! They have outside benches to eat your bahn mi's right outside the shop! read more

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Excited there's a Dinosaurs opening up. Employees were awesome and the sandwiches are good.. Highly recommend read more

Dinosaurs Sandwiches - Vietnamese Near Me - Union City, California

Great service. Delicious banh mi. We were excited to try Dinosaurs and were not disappointed. We tried The Special and Shaking Beef. read more

Dinosaurs Sandwiches - Shaking Beef Banh Mi. DELICIOUS. - Vietnamese Near Me - Union City, California

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New shop that opened up on Union City boulevard in one of the shop/commercial locations under a condo development. They are still soft opening so Bought a grilled pork banh mi and an iced coffee. Going to need to come back and try the spring rolls. The sandwhich was really tasty, particularly the pork. Basically what I'd expected Vietnamese grilled pork to taste like. Could use a little more pickled veggie flavor for the carrots and daikon. The iced coffee, *chefs kiss*, strong and sweet. I'm definitely coming back. read more

I went here to get a mango smoothie to go. This was soooooo good. I will be back here again.

Sandwiches are really good, but hard to justify the $15-16 price tag. Will I be a returning customer? Absolutely, just not as frequent as I would like tho. Still gotta give it 5 stars tho! Meatball sandwich was bomb. read more

Got the slow roasted pork special and shaking beef. Wow! Best bahn mi ever. Thanks for coming to union city!

10/10 would eat here everyday if I could. Got the grilled pork bahn mi and the meat was grilled to perfection. Everything tasted so fresh. Shop was spotless and service was friendly! read more

Best Vietnamese sandwiches by far! Seasoned really well and not at all dry. Worth every penny! I've tried tocino, Kare kare and the regular beef and they were all AMAZING. read more

Giving 3 stars I felt they didn't have good vegetarian options (no eggs, no seafood, no meat, no fish sauce etc). I know I shouldn't expect many good vegetarian options in Vietnamese sandwich place. Btw, they added everything I wanted and customized the sandwiches - but I think it was not my cup of tea since the taste was a little bit blend and was a little different to what I used to eat (mostly Tofu Bahn Mi) read more