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    Het Say

    4.6 (42 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    HET SAY ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Intimate
    Dogs allowed

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    Sep 2025
    Christine T.

    this is literally a hole in the wall! okay technically food truck, but love the mini stools -- just like Vietnam :) food was really good and I'm Vietnamese~ menu is limited because they really focus on the best dishes, also the menu changes / seasonal items. banh mi was delicious and packed with lots of meat. their version of nuoc mam sauce is also amazing!! I drenched that everywhere lolol a plus is they have sugarcane juice!!! (aka nuoc mia) there was a unique version with peanuts and peanut foam -- I would do without the peanuts toppings though. HET SAY !

    Breanna N.

    Het Say means awesome! Experience (3.5/5 stars): *Food: the lap xuong xoi, cari ga hand pie, and pate chaud were my favorite! Sticky rice had a good texture. Both the hand pie and pate chaud were crispy and tasted yummy with the curry sauce on the side *Price: a little pricey, spent around ~$78 *Service: good, friendly Overall, I'd recommend checking this place out as it makes for a cute picnic date! (:

    Vietnamese coffee and chocolate nibble
    Francie M.

    I was walking along the Alameda when I noticed a colorful sitting area just down Hanchett street. I wandered over to see what it was and discovered the Het Say cafe, serving Vietnamese specialties right next to the soon to be open Beautiful Way pocket park. I ordered the Vietnamese coffee which is a strong brew meant to be sipped slowly. It came with a tiny piece of chocolate to nibble on between sips I will be back soon to try the savory food dishes! Logistics: - a few outdoor tables for seating - currently open limited weekend hours, with potential for some weekday service once the park opens - accepts cash and card

    Com tam w/ grilled chicken and the banh mi thit kho tau
    Lance T.

    Ordered online the com tam and banh mi. Arrived and they started prepping it (you check in and they prep your order so its hot off the get go), really friendly staff. The pop up is in a pretty nice spot with plenty of seating around and you could easily miss it if you weren't looking for it. The food was delicious and Id recommend others to try if they're feeling hungry for some viet food.

    Pork ribs

    Food was soooo delicious. Rivals Gao Viet in terms of quality and presentation. Outdoor seating was also enjoyable. Such a joy to eat under the sun! Service was lovely! Thank you! Will be back!

    Menu as of 08/17/25

    After an eater list totally hosed us on a downtown dinner spot during this short visit, we were still allured by the photos of this place and made a point to come here for "breakfast" since it was the only time we'd be able to get it. Everything was delicious and I highly recommend the place. Cute little spot and I wish we had more people so we could have tried even more things. We got the banh mi, a delicious hand pie, and some sticky rice with chicken. Everyone was super nice and helpful walking us through the menu too.

    Dipped pork banh mi
    Maria B.

    This place deserves so much more. I have been wanting to try this place since I moved here from Santa Barbra. There menu is quite different from want you expect from a Vietnamese restaurant. They are definitely a gem and true to every bite. I loved the way they didn't do just a traditional banh mi but their own version like the dipped banh mi and bone broth. The bread really stood out for me. Crispy exterior and soft and chewy in the inside. It really compliments the broth for dipping. The sandwich itself was very good and very filling, great for sharing. They had an assortment of other dishes like the sweet sticky rice & wild mushrooms. Little pastries and house drinks as well. The service was really nice and came out in a beautiful tray which was perfect to take amazing pictures of their food. Really smart actually. Will definitely be coming back and highly recommend to friends and family.

    I'm obsessed with their cookies!
    Cindy C.

    Everything I've ordered from Het Say has been amazing. Flavorful and more homecooked tasting which makes them a favorite for me for takeout. I find most places too salty, oily to revisit. Their cookies are out of this world. And along with Lion Dance Cafe, my two favorite discoveries during the pandemic. They have a food truck at the SJ Rose Garden, but it's better to pre-order for pick-up there because they do run out of things. They have a rotating menu of items so its fun to check out what they have each week. ---- Also going through the pandemic has made me more thoughtful about how I do and do not support the local food community. It's wonderful to support small, asian-owned resturants v. some big corporate chain because I do not want to live in a Bay Area where the only options are big corporate resturant chains making souless food. Het Say is absolutely run by two very thoughtful wonderful people cooking from the heart, and you can taste it in the food!

    Megan C.

    five stars bc food was amazing, staff was friendly and sweet, and loved the vibe it rlly brought me back to my vietnam trip! we also really loved their coffee drinks and i will be returning with my other friends for sure!

    Crab and Chicken egg roll garnished with fresh bill with a home made small batch jalapeño artisan vinegar fish sauce.
    Peter Y.

    I don't normally review farmer market vendors but, this place gets one today. When I order a dish then immediately order the same dish for more that's something. The crab and chicken rolls were so flavorful and fresh. The lettuce to wrap the roll in was from other local growers and the pickled carrots and cabbage we perfectly crunchy. Great job guys! I've also tried their Bahn Mi at the farmers market at Valley Med in San Jose on Wednesdays. I'll give them 5 stars on their take on bahn mi. They are pretty innovative when it comes to food! Bravo

    Oatmeal and dried mango cookies (half-Eaten), Mekong dark chocolate chunky cookies ,Creme fraiche dried persimmon oatmeal cookies
    Kalvin T.

    Great pop up restaurant style service. I just checked them out at farmer's market on Wednesday in front of Building M Valley Medical Hospital. Great Healthy foods

    Chicken porridge, ridiculously good.

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    The food here is delicious and creative. I appreciate the depth of flavor, and have never had a disappointing meal.

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    Ask the Community - Het Say

    Will you reopen in the future?

    Hi. Yes, absolutely! We are taking a family leave will be out in around late April. Please follow up on IG for update and text/call us @ 408-357-4064 if you have any questions.… Read more

    Is this place still open? whats their physical address?

    Hi, thanks for the question. Hết sẩy is a pop up business open every Sunday until the end of February. hết sẩy is currently looking for a new physical location to pop up. Please check our ig for details: @hetsay.cali

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