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    3.8 (153 reviews)
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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.

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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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    Party tray here is good price and very good . Owners very kind . I'll def support them .

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

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    Huong Lan Sandwiches

    4.2
    (1.3k reviews)
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    Huong Lan Sandwiches is a local Vietnamese food market off Tully Road. This place is a staple to…read moreSan Jose cause you can't beat finding a tasty, affordable meal in the Bay for around $6. Make sure to carry cash since it's the best form of payment, although they take card now. What always brings people to Huong Lan is obviously their delicious banh mai sandwiches. They offer a wide selection of fillings. If you have left over banh mi, I recommend air frying it so that the bread is crispy. Makes the eating experience so much better! Since it's a mini-market, its an amazing go to and grab kinda place. They offer a range of items such as desserts, drinks, and snacks. Huong Lan's parking is straightforward since it's in a huge parking lot that never gets crowded. The pain in the ass is leaving to go on the main road if it's busy since it's right next to a highway.

    I've been coming here since the 2000s with my mom whenever we craved bánh mì, or xôi (sticky rice)…read more This deli is great if you have no patience to wait in line at Duc Huong. Their bánh mì is just as good and affordable for under $10. They also offer a good variety of Vietnamese dishes, grab-and-go snacks, and even a BBQ meats section with Chinese food like Peking duck. You get a lot out of this if you are craving some quick Vietnamese snacks. I'd be a wary with the grab-and-go desserts. There was no sticker stating the expiration date. The bánh tằm (cassava silkworm dessert) I bought tasted sour and rancid. I had to throw it out! However, their chè selection was better and I haven't had any issues with it. I would come back here for their sandwiches! It's truly a hidden gem that holds a place in my heart.

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