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    Het Say

    4.6 (46 reviews)
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    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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    Marlon T.

    Hết Sẩy isn't your typical Vietnamese restaurant. Instead of the usual pho and vermicelli bowls, you'll find creative takes on Southern Vietnamese flavors that feel both familiar and completely new. Everything is thoughtfully prepared, from the flaky hand pies to the banh mi and rotating seasonal specials. The ingredients are high quality, the flavors are bold, and you can tell a lot of care goes into every dish. It's a little pricier than your neighborhood Vietnamese spot, but you're paying for craftsmanship rather than quantity. If you're looking to explore a different side of Vietnamese cuisine in San Jose, Hết Sẩy lives up to its name.

    Danster L.

    I've had Het Say on my radar for a while and I finally got to try it. My friend and I ordered the pork rib rice plate, the Champa chicken curry noodle soup, the pate chaud and also one of the cookies. Everything we tried was absolutely delicious. The owners are very nice and they are quite lovely. The pork ribs were fall off the bone and their fish sauce went perfectly well with the ribs and rice. The chicken curry noodle soup had a really good flavor and it was very comforting and you can definitely taste the love in the soup. The cookie reminds me of like a Vietnamese version of a granola bar and it was simple yet pleasant. I also like the pate chaud but I wished it was a little bit more warmer and crispy but overall I cannot wait to come back and try their other dishes. Lots of seating available around the park near the food truck as well.

    Road side food truck
    Veronica C.

    I'm usually nearby on Saturdays and always looking for a good place to eat at. I actually found this place via Youtube first and when I saw how close it was to my doctor's office, I thought I would try the intriguing menu. We ordered the banh mi, the curry noodle soup, the socola cookie and a vietnamese coffee to go. The coffee hit the spot for me, the perfect strength and sweetness. I feel like it's harder to find this good of balance these days. As I'm not a big fan of fudge type cookies, I didn't like the socola so much, but my partner did. The curry noodle soup was tasty, reminded me of a Cambodian or Burmese style coconut curry soup, and the chicken was very tender. The banh mi for me, while I understood what they were going for, did not hit for me as much. There was shredded chicken mixed with pickled peppers and I believe shallots. The bread was nice and toasty and crunchy, but the filling felt a little dry. Overall, the dishes were on the pricier side, but you could tell the ingredients were fresh and also how much love and care went into the dishes. On top of that, I appreciated that most of the containers they used were compostable. The owners were really nice and extremely friendly, and besides the road side seating, there were also a few concrete benches nearby as well. With the cool weather, it would have been a perfect day to eat outside and enjoy some sunshine.

    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.

    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

    Chicken porridge, ridiculously good.

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    The food at this restaurant was absolutely delicious! I would personally come back for their sweet potato pie and sausage sandwich.

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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.… 

    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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