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    kibi’s Cafe

    4.6 (453 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Quiet
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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Bahnmi chicken
    Marcos S.

    Wonderful chicken bahnmi and Vietnamese coffee. Limited menu and no indoor seating. Only outdoor. Definitely recommend. Very reasonable prices.

    Tareq B.

    Great food and good service. Family run new establishments that needs our support. I had one (3) piece spring roll and (1) bahn mi sandwich. The spring rolls were freshly made. The sandwich was also fresh, but the chicken lacked flavor. I added some Siracha and Hoisin sauce and it was perfect. The interior is clean and having an open kitchen is encouraging.

    grilled pork banh mi
    Merilou B.

    Very quick service! Small outdoor seating outside. I loved the proportions between the meat and veggies, the bread of the banhmi was good too! Just wish it was a little bigger but worth it for the price :)

    Soooo oily. Cold cuts combo aka #1
    Megan C.

    Interesting location... Their sign (in white) is fairly prominent but it's on a bunch of glass walls. There's a back outdoor seating (you order upfront and pay via Apple Pay, etc) and they tell you to go out "back". There's no indoor seating. Once you order a banh mi, they instantly put a bun in the toaster. THEIR PRICES INCREASED BY 25 cents! For example, banh mi's used to be $8.25 and now it's $8.50; also ordered the spring roll with shrimp (#11); hecka expensive to say the least. #1 banh mi //cold cuts - fairly small compared to the well known chains - absolutely delicious and crisp if you eat it immediately...once you let it sit, it becomes soggy and chewy - interestingly, they use fresh ingredients? I state this because their cold cuts were the "normal" pale color instead of the reddish color you typically see for combo cold cuts - their pickled veggies tastes homemade and different than what you'd get in store/prepackaged - also interesting that they place the jalapeño and cucumber on the bottom of the sandwich instead of the top - waaaayyyy too much pate and mayo #11 summer roll with shrimp Hmmmm where do I begin? It definitely tastes like a summer roll due to the freshness and bright veggie taste (there's shredded carrots in the middle which is out of the norm). However, it tasted absolutely funny. Like odd. Like not good. They also added viet herbs which you no longer commonly come across (I think it was ngo gai? Or something along this line). Sauce is the typical but watery peanut sauce. Slightly annoyed that I think they either slice a large roll into 3 or 2 rolls in half (and packaged one of the other half into another box). Likewise did not appreciate them plastic wrapping them all together as it will stick together, leaving holes. ***It would be appreciated if they could individually wrap or leave at least a layer of plastic wrap in between.*** SERVICE: Close to nonexistent. Just took payment via tablet and told you to go to the backside. VIBEZ: All outdoor seating. Pretty much young ones waiting for their food. Located in what looks like a business center with a residential area BECAUSE of parking garages. They do have free 2 hour parking outside but OMG I have never seen such tight spots since being in Hawaii... these days folks like myself drive large SUV cars so much so I think these spots only fit 2 cars before banging into each other :( Like I did not appreciate a minivan parking next to me when he could have parked one spot over... Would I come back? Hmmmmm. Questionable. (There's too much competition) Why 4 stars? Didn't give me trouble at all. Their food except for the minor troubles of the summer roll and oiliness of the banh mi were actually delicious.

    Cold cut banh mi
    Billy L.

    This was my second visit to Kibi's Cafe. My first time was at their Orinda location where I tried the chicken and pork vermicelli bowl, which was really solid, especially for the price. This time I ordered the cold cut bánh mì and the grilled pork spring rolls and swapped the peanut sauce for fish sauce. The bánh mì was decent but definitely more on the Americanized side compared to other spots. The bread was the biggest giveaway. It was denser and darker than the typical Vietnamese baguette, which should be lightly crisp on the outside and soft inside. The darker crust also gave it a slight wheat-bread flavor. The aioli (Vietnamese mayo) was another miss for me. Traditional Vietnamese mayo is rich and yolky, but this one didn't have much flavor, even after I asked for extra. The spring rolls were the better part of the meal. The grilled pork had a strong lemongrass flavor that I enjoyed, and the fish sauce was sweeter than what I usually get at Vietnamese places but still good. Overall, I'll give them credit for keeping their prices reasonable, especially considering they're in pricier areas. I just wish the bánh mì leaned a little closer to the traditional style.

    Raquel C.

    I spent the weekend in San Jose eating Vietnamese food and today, I had a craving for banh mi. This location is closest to my house so I drove there for the first time. It's located in a small structure in front of the Atrium building in Walnut Creek. Inside is a small counter with no place to sit. They take your order and you're expected to go outside, on the other side of the store, to wait for your meal. There are a few tables and chairs outside that's ideal when the weather is good. The aroma of freshly cooked Thai tea filled the space. I ordered BBQ pork and it came out smaller than I expected but it tasted clean and fresh. It was enough to satisfy my craving. Service wasn't very fast as they cook the meat as you order that accounts for the freshness of the sandwich. I paid for extra pâté but it still wasn't enough. If you're used the the huge delicious banh mis from Story Road in San Jose, the pork bbq sandwich from here don't measure up as far as I'm concerned. They're much smaller, almost half the size. I wish the pork bbq had more flavor to it and more veggies were added. If you have a big appetite, one sandwich might not be anough.

    Tofu bahn mi
    Kaitlyn M.

    I could not say enough great words about this place. Even with how busy life is, it's important for me to take the time and share how much I love this restaurant. The pro's of eating out are typically met with the cons of an unhealthy meal, especially as a vegetarian, but not here. I can finally pick up food quickly that has fresh vegetables and tofu and feel great. They have both tofu and meat, so it's perfect for my boyfriend and I. Hands down the best part about this place is their spring rolls. We will search far and wide for spring rolls that are not deep fried (fresh rolls), have a good peanut sauce, and contain a good amount of vegetables. I can't tell you how many places have a veggie spring roll that consists of 99% rice paper, rice noodle, and lettuce. Where are the veggies! But that changes here. They even have multiple options for me! A full veggie and a lemon grass tofu. We frequent here often specifically for the spring rolls. I am so lucky to live nearby Kibis for this. We've also tried their bahn mi which is okay. The veggies are delicious and fresh, but the bread is a little hard for myself, and my boyfriend doesn't like how dry it is. The noodle salads are much much better. I tried one for the first time on our last visit and became a new fan. The location is in a very small building adjacent to an apartment complex I believe. It's an interesting spot that also has a little patio area outside. Overall I couldn't be happier to finally have a spring roll spot, and one that works for meat eaters and vegetarians. We love Kibis!

    Combo meal. 4 inch sandwich and spring rolls.
    Aileen V.

    Didn't even know about this place till my daughter took me here. In a middle of a business area. Super small inside but there's tables right outside to enjoy your delicious food. I got the lunch special which was a mini sandwich and 3 good size spring rolls. It was a perfect amount for me. Sandwich was tasty and had a good amount of meat in it. Mini one was so cute lol. Super fast to get your food and very friendly staff.

    Grilled pork salad
    Genevieve G.

    Great lunch spot with healthy options. It's pretty small so better for take out, but they do have some tables outside.

    Five Spice Pork Banh Mi
    Mike P.

    This place is small but the food here packs flavor! Ordered 2 Banh mi sandwiches and both were really good. It's the kind of place to order and go, or just eat in the car. Staff is friendly and service is fast.

    Fresh rolls
    Debbie F.

    Delicious fresh food here! Loved the banh mi sandwiches! The fresh shrimp rolls come with a delicious peanut sauce. Outdoor seating and easy to park

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    Sandwich's and salads are so good. Service is fast ! It's a gem full of delicious food.

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    4 years ago

    Should have been open during lunch on Tuesday but wasn't. They need to update hours on website and door.

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    Good Vietnamese tea the momma was making paper rice rolls that I will definitely be back to try. Very nice little family.

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    Love the banh mi. It's a cute little spot tucked in a residential building. Consistently hits the spot.

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    Ask the Community - kibi’s Cafe

    Is parking available?

    Yes

    Is the chicken breast or thigh meat?

    It’s thigh meat please. Thank you!

    Are all the spring roll options gluten free?

    Hi, I think shrimp, pork, chicken and rainbow rolls are gluten-free if they go with sweet and sour… 

    Are you vegetarian options (sandwich, spring rolls, and noodles) also vegan? Do they contain milk or egg?

    Hi Wendy They do not contain milk or egg. So they are also vegan.… 

    When will you start selling sandwiches?

    We have started to reopen the cafe more than 2 weeks ago. Thank you!

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