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    Kim's Sandwiches

    3.8 (153 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Good for kids

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    Charbroiled Chicken Banh Mi
    Mike L.

    After spending the better part of the day bouncing around from complex to complex, my friend and I found ourselves in Lion Plaza with one last thing I wanted to pick up to bring home - banh mi. Sadly, we were running behind, so there was no way to fit in a trip for me to finally try the famed Duc Huong (this time...), but it was just a question of where, not if, we should go. Luckily for us, there was no shortage of options around here, and after reading some Yelp reviews (and seeing there was nary a line), Kim's Sandwiches seemed like our best bet! Much like a couple of the other banh mi shops here, Kim's Sandwiches has more to offer than just the aforementioned sandwiches. When you step inside this place, you're immediately greeted with shelves and racks full of different foods and snacks, from a wide selection of candies, nuts, and drinks to trays of Vietnamese specialties, such as banh cuon, banh beo, spring rolls, sticky rice with pork floss and sausage, and Vietnamese zong, as well as a bunch of desserts in their refrigerated units. However, as intriguing as many of those offerings looked, I buzzed straight to the back counter to check out the banh mi menu. In total, there have about a dozen types available that are the more traditional variety, but they all seemed decent enough. -- (#7) CHARBROILED CHICKEN BANH MI Although this had a good amount of chicken in it, the taste of it was rather lackluster, as it wasn't really charbroiled nor was it seasoned well. What's more, the chicken wasn't all that moist, though, it wasn't dry either. -- (#8) CHARBROILED PORK BANH MI This was notably better than the Charbroiled Chicken banh mi, but it was just okay compared to others I've had elsewhere. This one was also fairly well packed and the pork was both juicy and tender. The taste of this was pretty good too, but I wish there was more of everything (it was just really subtle). Across both of the sandwiches, the other issue I had was with the bread that they use. On the plus side, I really liked how fresh and soft it was. However, it also was only lightly toasted, so it lacked that crusty, flaky consistency (it felt more like I was eating a regular sandwich than a classic banh mi). All in all, while what I had wasn't all that bad, I found my experience with Kim's Sandwiches to be a lot closer to okay than great. The banh mi here is definitely better than what you'll get at Lee's Sandwiches across the street, but they can't compete with the likes of Duc Huong (which I finally made it to on another trip down to San Jose after this) or my go-to spots in SF. I certainly wouldn't rule out coming back to try some of their other prepared foods, but for banh mi, I'd be more inclined to try one of the many other mom and pop shops in the are before making a point of coming back here. TWO AND A HALF STARS rounded up.

    Ann T.

    One of THE BEST Vietnamese Banh Mi shops that I've been to. Hands down may be one of the best Vietnamese quick food stops that I've been to if I consider everything there. Their hours are absolutely insane, seeing that they're open early in the morning and decently into the evening, every day of the week. Truly hardworking staff. Speaking of the staff, I want to say that the couple that run this sandwich shop are the sweetest, kindest mom & pop out there. Felt like I was part of the family and they were super attentive to fulfilling our order and checking us out. Back to how I think this might be one of the best Viet food shops out there, it's because there is an INSANE amount of variety in the food and snacks that they have here. Do you need balut? You can order dozens of them (and we saw someone do that). They have pre-packed plates of food for banh cuon (rice rolls), banh bot loc (Viet tapioca dumplings, something you don't see as often elsewhere), spring rolls (a nice variety of them), banh beo (water fern cakes- both the savory and sweet kinds), rice dishes (both savory and sweet), Viet desserts like the dessert soup, banh da lon (steamed pandan cake), banh bo (steamed rice cake), and much, much more. It was so good, I actually went back here twice during my short trip in Bay Area and even took some food on the road as well. Their banh mi are, once again, some of the best that I've ever had. We had a friend visiting from NY who also agreed with this sentiment. As you can see, Kim's Sandwiches deserves national praise! The banh mi is nice and fresh, the inside is soft, outside is perfectly crispy without being too dry. They mayo is delicious and they PACK their sandwiches to the brim so you are 100% getting your money's worth and more. All of us got the Banh Mi Thap Cam, aka the combination banh mi that comes with a plethora of delicious meats and fillings. This is the one to get if you want to a little bit of everything or if you aren't too sure what to order. Thap Cam means mixed in Viet, so your banh mi comes with delicious pate, cha (the pork meat loaf), some meat ball, sliced ham, peppercorn ham, and you can always have them add the veggies and peppers in or have them set to the side. Each bite is a diverse variety of flavors and never exactly the same. Encompasses everything that you can want in an ideal banh mi! For snacks and to go foods, we got some banh cuon, banh bot lot, banh gio (Viet pork & rice dumplings), banh bo, a crispy rice taco with dry dehydrated meat, and if I were local I would def make this my usual spot to go to. If you're in SJ, or even visiting for Fanime like I was, and are craving a yummy, filling banh mi (or just to have other Viet snacks), stop by Kim's Sandwiches! I didn't get a chance to get a drink here too, so I'm definitely going to do that next time too.

    Banh Mi Thit Jambon, Banh Bong Lan
    Auggie L.

    Went for Breakfast Food - 5/5. Bread was soft and crumbly, being easy on your temples. Pickled vegetables were sweet and sour with a slight crunch and the ham was savory. Their pate and mayo is what really stood out for me. Pate was rich in umami flavor with no gaminess or strong iron flavor. Mayo was dense in with a savory flavor that comes from a large amount of egg yolks. It was seasoned well and had a dash of citrus. Banh mi was assembled well so each bite had a bit of every filling, creating a harmonious flavor. Sponge cake was soft with a subtle sweet flavor and a hint of vanilla. Service - 4/5. Quick and courteous. It is a take-out location but seats can be found around the plaza. Value - 5/5. Bahn mi was $7 and the sponge cake was $6. Quality is fantastic and the sandwich sizes are standard, despite the reasonable price! Excellent spot to grab some breakfast banh mi on a budget! Cash only. Parking - Mall Lot (Free)

    Xoi Lap Xuong Cha Bong
    Melanie H.

    Small little corner shop in the Lion Plaza nearby the supermarket and the food court. Service was quick and friendly. My mom used to take me here to get xoi all the time when I grew up. We don't really get the other things here, but they have a ton of to-go foods and platters. I haven't been back since the pandemic hit, but I think I'd rather get xoi elsewhere. Not bad at all here but it's just lacking. XOI LAP XUONG CHA BONG: 3.25/5 The lap xuong was the best part of this, and I wish there was more! In hindsight, I should've gotten the xoi without cha bong. The cha bong was alright, but I've had better. It could've been a tad softer and less salty. The xoi itself was a little bit more bland than I was hoping, like it just didn't have a lot going on. I remember this item having more toppings, but it seems like dried shrimp isn't included anymore, which is a bummer.

    Sticky rice with pork floss and Chinese sausage
    Tammy H.

    Impressed by their savory sticky rice! We called in about 4 days before the pickup date to place the order. The man on the phone was patient as we asked him a few questions. The medium tray (pictured) was $26 and you could either choose pork floss, Chinese sausage, or both. The food was still warm when we picked it up and it tasted great. Rice was perfectly cooked and seasoned (which was a nice surprise). There was a good amount of pork floss and sausage on top as well as fried shallots and scallions to give it a little extra flavor. Everyone enjoyed it so it is now on our list for party food!

    Vietnamese Steamed Layer Cake
    Ter L.

    This is mom's go-to spot whenever it came down to purchasing balut and other snacks. With my last visit here being well before covid times, I was pretty pumped to pig out on a few of my favorite items. We made our way thought the tight corners that are jam packed with snacks from one end to the other. Kim's offers baguette sandwiches, savory sticky rice, fresh spring rolls, desserts, & that's just naming a few. Today's purchases included a bag of boiled peanuts that were piled on high, Vietnamese fermented beef rolls, steamed layered cakes, & fresh soy milk. FYI: costs have skyrocketed since my last visit. Not sure if it was due to covid or if it was something implemented even prior to that. Food: The boiled peanuts were very bland, I found a few being undercooked, and they simply were not enjoyed. The nem chua [fermented roll's] were strangely over sweet and was missing the sourness that this dish is known for. Not sure who was in charge of that but it was a massive fail. The only items actually enjoyed was was fresh soy milk and the layered cakes. 2 stars @ it's very best imo. Higher cost and plummeting quality/taste is not "W" in my book. I'll have to think twice before coming back here.

    #1 ham $7
    Jeff H.

    Neat little sandwiches here. I had their #1 ham banh mi (Vietnamese sandwich) $7. Nothing came across as mind blowing or the inverse, foul tasting. It was not bad. The bread had a nice crunch and left a bunch of crumbs on my lap after I ate it. The sandwich was soft toward the middle and a slight snap from the pickled vegetables. There are better banh mi shops in SJ, but if I'm in Lion Plaza already, Kim's is convenient and a time saver.

    $10 instead of $18 near closing
    Otto L.

    Have a pot luck at 10am and don't know what to buy when most restaurants open at 11am? No problem! Kim's Sandwiches comes to the rescue! They've got trays of Vietnamese appetizers ready to go! I bought 2 trays of Goi Cuon (spring rolls) for $36. Each tray has 10 rolls. They are one of the best in the area, if not the best. Oh yeah, their sandwiches are good too. Much better than Lee's Sandwiches!

    Trays of prepared food
    Linh L.

    My go to place for picking up party trays and easy items for lunch. They have a variety of choices to pick from and prices are decent. Love their sandwiches too. I try not to come here when I am hungry, or else I will but everything. HA! They are CASH ONLY, so bring your bills.

    Banh it tran and banh beo tray
    Tiffany T.

    Whenever my family is San Jose, we like to stop by and pick up a tray of banh beo to take back home. Their banh beo is soft and very slightly chewy. A tray usually comes with a generous amount of fish sauce as well as some chives, pickled carrots/daikon, and fried shallots. This time, we got the tray with both banh beo and banh it tran (the tray was about $21 or $22). This was my first time trying their banh it tran and it was chewy on the outside and filled with ground pork and chopped wood ear mushroom (seemed more like banh cuon filling than traditional banh it tran filling). The tray had about 30 banh beo and 6 banh it tran. I've actually never tried their sandwiches but their banh bot loc is pretty great too! I believe they sell the banh bot loc both fresh and frozen. And they've got plenty of Vietnamese dessert options too. They are cash only!

    Diane J.

    Nice selection of snacks. Haven't try the banh mi yet maybe next time. The lady helping us very nice.

    Food to go: Vietnamese banh mi, shrimp tapioca dumplings, pork bun, and rice & Chinese sausage.
    Stephen F.

    Delicious food, lots of party tray, to-go food selection. There's no seating area. This place is for takeout only. They accept cash only as payment. The interaction between the staff was neutral ( the service wasn't bad nor was it super friendly). I'll definitely come here again for quick bite or to-go food when you don't want to wait.

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    don't buy bánh ước from here, they give bánh phở them they say that's bánh ước sợi. ????? Is anyone heard about bánh ước sợi?

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    delicious and affordable! #7 charbroiled chicken sandwich is very juicy and tender!

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    Ordered online from their website and walked in to pick it up. It was a bit of a wait on a Friday…read moremorning which was surprising but great to know the food is coming out fresh. I arrived about 10 minutes prior to my estimated pickup time and the egg rolls (netted and regular) were ready but the Banh Khot were still being cooked. The estimated pickup time on the website was pretty accurate. Everything made the 35 minute journey and stayed crispy!! The regular egg rolls were tasty but nothing special. The netted egg rolls however, I'd come back for. They were crispy all throughout and the filling was well seasoned. The Banh Khot were very crispy with a nice and pleasant chew from the coconut batter. My husband loved the flavor and texture. I wasn't a huge fan of the coconut flavor being so prominent but I know that's a staple of Banh Khot batter. Next time I'd skip the regular egg rolls but I'm happy I tried them!

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    3.9
    (516 reviews)
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    Tried Blue Monkey recently at the advice of a coworker and enjoyed the meal. The bun dau mam…read moretom--the tofu was crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and all of the accompaniments were fresh. The mam tom had a strong flavor (as expected), but it was balanced well and tasted authentic. We also ordered the cha ca La Vong, which came out sizzling and fragrant with plenty of dill and turmeric flavor. Mixing it with the noodles, herbs, and peanuts made for a great combination of textures and flavors. Portions were generous, service was friendly, and the food came out pretty quickly even though the restaurant was busy. It's not always easy to find Vietnamese dishes like these done well in the South Bay, so I was happy to find a spot that delivers. I'll definitely be back to try more of the menu.

    Blue Monkey drew me in because it offered various cuisines around Vietnam, and Northern cuisine is…read morenot one that I've seen often. Despite it being in a big lot, parking still took a while to find. Thankfully, we had thankfully just beat the lunch rush and not had to wait longer than 10 minutes for a table. My friend and I shared a Northern spread (Bun Cha Ha Noi) and a Southern style Goat Curry (Banh Mi Cari De). Service was definitely on the slower side that day, but thankfully we were proactive at getting the orders in. The Bun Cha Ha Noi was delicious - pretty much a DIY spring roll - all the fun, all the mess, with none of the clean up other than licking the plates clean. The pork belly was delicious; I was surprised how much I liked it, since I'm not a fan of pork. I devoured numerous rolls, and we also had some extra vermicelli to finish off the rest of the protein. This single meal was definitely more than enough for two! The Banh Mi Cari De (goat curry) was unfortunately quite the opposite. The goat was cooked very well - tough, gamy, and difficult to eat. There were probably six pieces in total, our first was tender, our second had bone, a little harder to chew, and the last was best compared to rubber. The curry was a bit watery, which made the banh mi soggy when dipped in. This was probably an adventurous try, but not a dish I'd ever consider ordering again.

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    3.9
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    1.1 mi
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    I quite liked this spot, which is a quintessentially Vietnamese restaurant located in a large…read moreplaza. Both the parking lot and the restaurant were pretty crowded during dinner hours. If you can't find parking in that plaza, there's more parking across the road where the Target is. After spending about ten minutes on the written wait-list, our names were called. It's definitely a little easier communicating with much of the staff if you speak Vietnamese, and I find that waiting right outside the restaurant is best because they default to calling your name from the door once it's your turn. The interior is crammed with tables; the atmosphere feels busy and warm. There is a single room women's bathroom and men's bathroom in the back as well. The decor leans toward being classic more than trendy, which I liked. The menu is pretty big, offering a variety of items ranging from mainstream Vietnamese options to ones I don't encounter as often. I recommend eating family-style for many of these dishes, including the Bún Chả Cá Lã Vọng, which I enjoyed with my partner. The prices are pretty average, and their portions are generous. That said, they are cash or Zelle only. There is an ATM that you can use if you forget to bring cash, but this is still something to keep in mind. Overall, I can definitely see myself coming back. I wish I had the stomach capacity to try more of their dishes at once, and I 100% recommend that anyone give this place a shot.

    There's not much to say but... chả cá, phở áp chảo, bánh bột chiên, and bánh xèo…read more Come here if you want to try some authentic Vietnamese food, family style. P.S. on Wednesday they have a promo for chả cá.

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    4.1
    (1.6k reviews)
    1.0 mi
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    Hue Restaurant serves very delicious and authentic Central Vietnamese food…read more What we had: Signature bun bo Hue - I had the bo tai bowl and my friend had the gio heo bowl. The broth was amazing: rich, flavorful, and not too spicy. For appetizers, we ordered banh bot loc, cha Hue, the popular banh ram it, banh nam, and banh beo. I liked all of them. If you have a chance, you should definitely try all of their appetizer selections - they're very authentic and well made. We were in a big group, which made it easier to try so many dishes, and honestly that's the best way to experience this menu. Overall, 10/10. The restaurant was busy and the waitlist was long, but the food came out quickly. Highly recommend.

    I had been craving all the Hue specialties for quite some time, so after my hair appointment, I…read moredecided to head over to Hue Restaurant on Capital. Of course, I had to order all the essentials: banh beo, banh nam, banh loc, banh ram it, and cha. I was especially craving Bun Bo Hue, so that was my main dish, while my friend ordered the Mi Quang. The appetizers were all good and definitely satisfied my craving for Hue-style snacks. Unfortunately, the Bun Bo Hue was disappointing. The broth had a strange flavor and was missing the rich, hearty depth that makes Bun Bo Hue so comforting and memorable. I honestly found it surprising that a restaurant specializing in Hue cuisine would miss the mark on one of its most iconic dishes. Another thing I noticed was that the vermicelli noodles were broken into many small pieces, which made me feel like they weren't particularly fresh. It definitely affected the overall eating experience. Before leaving, I also ordered a banh canh to go. That ended up being really good, though I personally wasn't a fan of the fresh-cut noodles. By the time I got home, they had expanded quite a bit in the broth and became softer than I prefer. Overall, I enjoyed everything except the Bun Bo Hue. The appetizers were solid, the banh canh was tasty, and I'd come back for those items. However, the Bun Bo Hue is one dish I probably won't order again.

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    4.2
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    7.8 mi
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    Tay Ho is always filled with customers for good reason. The quality of their food and ample…read moreselection makes for a good spot, especially during a weekday afternoon lunch. Banh Xeo: I appreciated the display and aesthetic of the dish, although I wish that there was slightly more pork. The dish still tasted great, with its fresh vegetables as a side. Fried Chicken with Rice: This dish was simple and had a generous portion size for its price. I loved the tenderness of the chicken & how crispy it was.

    Came by for lunch the other day and it was a decent experience. Parking is available in the private…read morestrip mall lot. Dining is available in the original indoor dining room or in the newly expanded dining room next door. Air conditioning was on the day of my dining although it was quite weak...making it slightly uncomfortable. Started off with the steamed rice roll with grilled bbq pork. The rolls were gigantic as well as quite price at ~$18 a dish. Moved on to the vermicelli squres with the grilled beef that was served on a large plate to wrap table side. Portions are also gigantic and perfect for sharing. They offer a points system via FiveStars to get free food after a certain dollar amount of spend. As of 6/10, cash and credit card are now the same price. Service by the uniformed staff was efficient. The vibes from the Gen Z cashier were lit.

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    4.5
    (695 reviews)
    6.7 mi
    $$
    Vegetarian friendly
    LGBTQ friendly

    One of the best pho spots in the Bay Area!…read more Food: 5/5 stars. Food is very hot! Just as it should be. Their Bun Ba Hue is fire! It has spice and rich flavors. Hits the spot and doesn't disappoint! Not too many people can make this dish as it should be made and they truly did a phenomenal job! Always a go-to. Their garlic chicken wings are amazing as well. It's the best out of all their flavors offered. Can't go wrong with ordering it. Crunchy, hot, slightly sweet and garlicky. Service: 5/5 stars. Greeted and seated quickly. Environment: 5/5 stars. Clean and plenty of space between tables. Bathroom is clean and tidy.

    Went here recently on a Sunday and had a wonderful experience from the moment we arrived. Trung was…read moregreat to interact with. We ordered a large bun Bo hue, a large pho luc lac, fried rice with ribeye cooked medium level (as recommended), Bo luc lac with tomato flavored rice, and a chicken pho ap chao to share amongst 3 adults and 4 kids. Everything we ordered was delicious, tasty, and the portion size were very good and perfect for sharing. I was pleasantly surprised with the pho ap chao, it was really tasty and crispy and a dish I have not tried before. We really enjoyed everything but the Bo luc lac (shaken beef) was super tender and the beef was flavorful! This is a must try in my opinion! This restaurant is clean and tidy and has cute decors of bamboo hats hung from the ceiling and remind me of being back in Vietnam again. Staffs were attentive as customers entered. Plenty of parking spaces in the plaza. I will definitely come back here for everything I tried during my visit and to try more when in the area or on the way back from Santa Cruz. This will also be a great place to grab Togo for picnics or for hiking as well! My kids are already asking to come back to the restaurant after our first time there. So glad to know of another Vietnamese restaurant that has so many yummy dishes in SJ!

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    Brisket pho & bun bo hue
    Brisket pho & bun bo hue
    Shaken Beef with Red Rice (Bo Luc Lac)
    Shaken Beef with Red Rice (Bo Luc Lac)
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    Vit Dong Que

    Vit Dong Que

    4.3
    (368 reviews)
    1.8 mi
    $$

    this place is such comforting food for me. my parents have been taking me since i was young, and…read morethis is our go-to for this particular viet dish called bún măng vịt, which is vermicelli noodles, duck meat, and bamboo shoots! bún măng vịt - i loooove the sauce they have here. you put a bit in the soup but careful to not too much since it could get salty, and i love dipping my chicken/duck into the sauce!! the sauce really does complete this dish. i really appreciate that you can ask for more sauce for free any time. inside is colorful and is what you can expect from a little asian restaurant. we came at 1pm on a sunday and it was pretty busy, so the staff took a bit of time to take our orders and provide water. parking can be tough since the lot for this particular area is small, so i just park in the plaza next to it.

    The primary protein meats on the menu were duck and chicken. We ordered duck with a side of noodles…read moreas well as chicken salad with a side of noodles and also some eggrolls. The standout dish was the egg rolls. They arrived hot, golden brown, and perfectly crisp, with a satisfying crunch and a flavorful filling that made them the best part of the meal. The food, however, wasn't the reason for my rating. The restaurant's cleanliness left me concerned. I noticed cobwebs that appeared to have been hanging in place for a long time, along with dirt and grime collecting in corners throughout the dining room. Even the menus felt sticky, with a visible film of grease and small food particles still clinging to them. The faded print and worn condition made them look as though they hadn't been replaced in years. Those details created an impression of neglect that made it difficult to relax and enjoy the meal. With a thorough deep cleaning and some updated menus, this restaurant could create a much more welcoming dining experience. Until then, the cleanliness issues overshadow what was otherwise an average meal.

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    Bun Bo Hue - $18.5
    Bun Bo Hue - $18.5
    Chicken Salad (Half)

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