Quiet little restaurant in South Shore Mall, occupying a once chain restaurant location on furst floor of mall. Anchor department store at end, maybe a Sears, now gone, means little foot traffic to this end. Stopped in for a Vietnamese coffee - good and very strong and a banh mi traditional sandwich. Sandwich on a very crunchy roll with fresh ingredients, but not much protein. Otherwise a nice place in a dead mall. read more

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I found Lumi Vietnamese Bistro through yelp because I was craving Asian food. I was planning to get pho (noodles) but the banh mi (Vietnamese sandwiches) looked more yummy in the photos so I went with the grilled pork patties banh mi, fried tofu banh mi, and the fresh spring rolls. Their banh mi is really good and it's made fresh. The staff will warm up the bread and they were generous with the filling. They also put fish sauce on the bread and that gives it more flavor. You can choose spicy and they'll add jalapenos in. The fresh spring rolls were okay, nothing fancy but it was a good appetizer. They are located inside South Shore Plaza. You order from the counter and when your food is ready, they'll call your number. They have lots of seating inside the shop. I went on a weekday an hour before closing and they weren't busy. Overall, I was very happy with my food and their prices were reasonable. read more

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Located on the ground level of the mall, Lumi offers delicious Vietnamese coffee and eats for shoppers. They have a variety of food like banh mi, vermicelli and ramen. Drinks include the standard Vietnamese coffees, fruity drinks and boba tea. The banh mi is solid - especially the grilled pork patty banh mi which is packed with flavor! Coffee is strong and delicious! Plenty of seating and fast service which is perfect for all shoppers. read more

The Vietnamese coffee was just right. Not too sweet and not too bitter. Also got the beef stew with noodles, potato, and sweet beef. No complaints here. read more

Lumi Vietnamese Bistro - Vietnamese Near Me - Braintree, Massachusetts

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My friend brought me here. It was at the south shore mall, it was quite empty. It's a cute place. Not good for working but good for socializing. Their drinks are sweet but authentic. read more

Come here just for the egg coffee. Service is quick, I always order ahead online. Looks lovely inside, we'll done.

Lumi is absolutely delicious! Everyone is so kind! Every time I come it is always good! My family is very pleased. Which means a lot! Lumi, thank you so much for your incredible service and delicious food! read more

Lumi Vietnamese Bistro - Bahn Mi! - Vietnamese Near Me - Braintree, Massachusetts

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Popped in grabbed a couple tea drinks and tried their banh mi for first time! They got my go to nem nuong, extra late extra butter peppers etc. must say the squeeze drip factor for the banh mi and the butter pate mix spilling out was on point! The drinks usually are on the small size. But refreshing we got the sunset seltzer and the plum soda. Both were tasty. The che desert was overall good, a bit less shaved ice a bit more jelly or coconut milk would be welcome! Will be back for more again! read more

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Delicious strong coffee! I got the egg coffee on the stronger side and it tastes so good! The coffee is strong and earthy and the egg foam is sweet and creamy. The 'egg' is kind similar to cold foam and it tastes like custard. The sweetness of the egg foam and the strong coffee blends well. This coffee is strong and really kept me awake! read more

Lumi Vietnamese Bistro - Egg coffee - Vietnamese Near Me - Braintree, Massachusetts

Lumi is such a great addition to the South Shore Plaza Mall. They just moved locations so you can find them on the first floor beneath the food court. The new space is huge and well decorated. I'm a big fan of their viet coffees! The coffees are bold and have unique flavors like Ube, Egg or Salted Caramel. Every single time I've gotten their coffees I've really enjoyed them. The banh mis are good, they could use more filling but overall pretty tasty. I think their noodle bowls could use more work though, the noodles were a bit undercooked and the ratio of noodles to meat/veggies was disproportionate. Service is good too, orders come out quickly and the baristas are friendly. read more

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Lumi Vietnamese Bistro is AMAZING! I have yet to try their banh mis or other food items but their drinks are absolutely worth getting ! When they first opened, they were by Primark/Sears side of the mall upstairs. Since then, they've relocated and opened where the old au bon pain used to be & side where Lord & Taylor once was. The new space is much bigger & has LOTS of seating. Lumi has a pretty good selection for food and drinks, including Chè, banh mi, vermicelli bowls, vietnamese coffee (ube foam, egg foam, and more). Highly recommend vietnamese coffee if you haven't tried, especially if you like a stronger coffee. read more

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Cute little spot inside of the mall. Very clean, modern, welcoming space. More of a stop in to order to go, only a few stools available for seating. The banh mi looked good and fresh, all made to order. Already had lunch so I'll have to come back for a try next time. I really stopped by because I could smell the coffee. They had all kinds of coffee variations and some bubble tea as well. viet iced coffee with Salted Egg foam 5/5! : I decided to go with the iced coffee with the salty egg cream foam. It sounds strange but it was An amazing combination. If you enjoy salted Caramel, get the foam!!! If you're not sure the staff was very friendly and will make recommendations as well. read more

Lumi Vietnamese Bistro - But Iced Coffee with Egg Foam - Vietnamese Near Me - Braintree, Massachusetts

Lumi is located on the second floor in the South Shore plaza and has tasty Banh Mi and drinks! They make your Banh Mi right away and the sandwich itself is a decent size. The Banh Mi is a bit on the pricier end at $8.95-$9.95 a sandwich, but not surprising since it's in the mall. The nice thing though is that when I went, they were running a special where if you order a Banh Mi, you'll get a drink for only $1! it seems like they run these sorts of deals quite often, so check out their Instagram. When I tried Lumi, I got their Banh Mi Thit Nuong (Grilled Beef). I've been incredibly loyal to Ba Le in Dorchester and Quincy for my entire life, but Ba Le has some competition now. The Grilled Beef in the Banh Mi was tender and well-seasoned with notes of lemongrass. The sandwich had house-picked veggies, scallion oil, cucumbers, onions, cilantro, and jalapenos. I'd love for the pickled veggies to be a little bit more vinegary, but I understand how that might not be for everyone. I believe they also add fish sauce, which is tasty. It's a little too salty for me, but still delicious. The baguette bread is crisp and flaky; I imagine they make them in-house. I got their ube and egg coffee. Their egg coffee is a must-try as it's topped with a salty yet sweet egg foam. I would ask for the smoother version over the strong version since the traditional/stronger version is a bit too bunch for me, but still good. The Ube coffee doesn't have a strong Ube flavor, so I probably wouldn't get it again. The shop itself is quite small with cute decorations. There are only a few stools to sit at their counter, but I suppose you could always bring the Banh Mi to the food court if you want a full table to sit at. I would come back to try their other drinks and maybe a different sandwich :) read more

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My favorite banh mi spot. Tastes just like the one I used to eat in Chinatown. The cold cut here stands out from other places because the butter/mayo is sweetened. Such a great place to grab viet coffee too. read more

The best Bahn Mi on the south shore! I've gotten the opportunity to try the traditional, pork, and chicken bahn mi - they've all been fantastic but the chicken bahn mi really stands out. I'm not sure what they do to it but the chicken is so flavorful and tender, 10/10! But you can't go wrong either with the traditional or pork. They also have unique beverages like the Passionfruit yogurt chiller. The yogurt is sweet/tart - very interesting and would definitely recommend. I've already been back several times and haven't been disappointed it once. read more

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The food in here is always good, clean and light not too heavy like the others around here. The closest Vietnamese traditional favor I have eaten in MA. Keep it going. The price is ok for me , but whenever I want it need to drive into the mall. The service is ok. read more

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The location of this place (on the second floor of the mall) is a bit weird, but man, the food is good. I stopped here on a whim to get some Vietnamese food, and I'm really glad I did. Everything tasted extremely fresh and was flavored perfectly, and it really hit the spot. Also, since this place is a bit off the beaten path (it's not part of the food court), the vibes are nice and the service is fast. read more

Found this place inside the south shore Plaza and it is such a cute place to take a break from shopping. Great place to relax with some cooling drinks and have some fun with friends taking cute pictures. The staff here was so friendly and was very patient with us looking though their many great food and drink options. The tri colored dessert here was the best I have ever had and I would definitely come here whenever I crave it. It was so cooling and the coconut juice they used is so fresh. Their coffee was also very delicious, perfect sweet and the ube really adds an extra layer of flavor and creamiest. The banh mi's were so delicious with their house made butter and patte mixed with fresh veggies and good amount of cold cut meats. The bread itself was soft on the inside with a flaky shell. The other foods we tried were all very tasty as well. read more

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Food is delicious and full of flavor. I have never had a bad experience coming here. Chicken rice plate is my go to, great portions as well. Service is nice and quick. The egg coffee is a must as well! I would recommend this place and will continue to come back! read more

I am a frequent visitor with my family and I believe this is the best food in the entire mall! The banh mi are always delicious and fresh. Another favorite is the grilled chicken with rice dish-superb! My kids love their lemonade drinks and my wife and I always order the Jasmine Delight (fruity iced tea). Do yourself a favor and go here! read more

Lumi Vietnamese Bistro located on the first floor right below the food court is such a breath of fresh air for South Shore Plaza. Perfectly reflected aesthetics and fun props such as rice paddy hats and bikes can be found in this cutesy bistro cafe. Their bold Specialty Vietnamese coffees include ube, salted caramel, sea salt, and egg. They also offer many refreshing drinks. For a quick bite, you can choose banh mi, noodle bowl, or pastries. The staff members are so friendly and helpful with recommendations. Definitely recommend if you're in the area. read more

Lumi Vietnamese Bistro - Vietnamese Near Me - Braintree, Massachusetts

the price is very affordable and the foods and drinks are delicious. before I know this place, I usually get the teriyaki meals at the food court. I will definitely frequent this place more read more

Had some trouble finding this place in the mall however it is a very cute small shop with limited seating. We got the Egg Coffee, Condensed Milk Coffee and Ube Coffee in which all tasted great! I've never had egg coffee and was skeptical at first but it was delicious. It tasted similar to a sweeten cold foam from Starbucks but lighter. We also got a traditional Bahn Mi and Egg Puff Waffle (not pictured) but was delicious as well and everything was made to order. read more

Lumi Vietnamese Bistro - Egg Coffee and Ube Coffee - Vietnamese Near Me - Braintree, Massachusetts

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Enjoyed the vermicelli bowl with roast pork. They also have banh mi, boba drinks. Comfortable seating area. Counter service. read more

Lumi Vietnamese Bistro - Vermicelli bowl with roast pork. Fried Vietnamese egg roll added to the dish for $3. - Vietnamese Near Me - Braintree, Massachusetts

I love lumi!!! Their coffee you can ask for lighter or heavier! I also love their banh mi! I love that you can ask them to cut the banh mi too - it makes things a lot less messier to eat. The banh mi bread and toppings are elite and better than a lot of places! This is my favorite place to get banh mi now :) hope they won't leave the plaza!! read more

Lumi Vietnamese Bistro - Vietnamese Near Me - Braintree, Massachusetts

Bahn mi here is legit! Bread was sharp but soft on the inside, all the ingredients tasted fresh and the ratio of meat to veggies was perfect. I'm very picky when it comes to bahn mi so I was a little skeptical but I was very impressed. Their Vietnamese coffee is good but I've had stronger version before. I would honestly just come here for their Bahn mi id you are in the area. Instead of all those unhealthy mall food options, I would much rather eat here! read more

Lumi Vietnamese Bistro - Vietnamese iced coffee - Vietnamese Near Me - Braintree, Massachusetts

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Food was good but a little stingy on the sauce/butter. I wouldn't order their drinks other than coffee. My daughter was literally drinking sprite mixed with color flavoring. The coffee was authentic. read more

Lumi Vietnamese Bistro - Backdrop - Vietnamese Near Me - Braintree, Massachusetts

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Located right next to Fruity in South Shore Plaza is this hidden gem of a cafe! My friends recently recommended the egg coffee here so I decided to stop by to try it. The service was a bit slow, but that was because I came by right at opening. When I ordered the egg coffee, I was really glad they had an option for smoother or stronger coffee as I usually prefer it smoother and sweeter. The egg foam is really thick and upon trying it, it reminded me sorta of the caramelized sugar on a creme brulee. Mixed with the coffee, it was a perfect match! Definitely recommend the coffee here with the egg foam. I will definitely come back to try their other drink and food items. read more

Lumi Vietnamese Bistro - Vietnamese Near Me - Braintree, Massachusetts

My partner and I ordered a fried tofu banh mi, Lumi special (BBQ pork) banh mi, croffle (w cream cheese and matcha), and mango yogurt chiller - TASTE: 5/5 - everything was on point! I'm vehemently loyal to Ba Le, but the flavors in each banh mi here were solid. Also loved the cinnamon sugar topping on the croissant waffle, and the sweetness of the mango drink. Would definitely come back to try more sandwiches and coffee TEXTURE: 5/5 - we were impressed by the baguettes; they were more crisp and fluffy than what were used to, so we bought a bag after lol. The croffle was a treat, full of crisp, buttery layers PRICE: 4/5 - used to a $7 banh mi, so these were a little more expensive, but we expected higher mall prices. Our total came out to $32 SERVING SIZE: 4/5 - the banh mi's were well filled. Satisfying for lunch! SERVICE: 4/5 - walked in at 1:30pm on a Friday afternoon, and there were a few folks inside. Staff was friendly, and our food started coming out 5-15min after we ordered ATMOSPHERE: 4/5 - cute, minimal space inside of the mall, in between Fruity and Verizon on the second floor, away from the busier food court area. We sat at the counter; table seating would've been nice, but the space is quite small PARKING: 5/5 - plenty of parking among the the lots and garages at South Shore Plaza read more

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Banh mi are overpriced but since the location is in the mall, can't complained. Ordered beef, traditional, special, and chicken. All delicious. read more

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As a Vietnamese girlie, I'm so proud and happy to see our food represented and loved in the south shore community at Lumi Vietnamese Bistro They serve amazing Vietnamese drinks including my FAVORITE vietnamese drip coffee with condensed milk and egg foam and popular vietnamese sandwiches including my go-to banh mi thit nguoi If you want something sweet they have their cinnamon sugar croffle or their coconut pandan egg puff waffles Their dining area is SO aesthetic and spacious, so bring your friends out for drink/bite at Lumi! read more

Great to see a delicious Banh Mi shop at the mall. Will probably be our "go-to" place for food any time we visit SSP. Somewhat pricey in our opinion but this is at the mall so that's expected. The convenience of a delicious Banh Mi shop is great! The Vietnamese coffee was very flavorful and same for the banh mi. The butter in the banh mi tasted different than what we're used to though. Will come back again!! read more

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They had a nice cup of coffee, but they were out of stevia unfortunately. I had to substitute a teaspoon of sugar which I try to avoid. I also noticed that the iced coffee comes in a hard plastic cup, almost durable enough to be reusable. I don't know if people like this or not, but I thought it seemed kind of wasteful. read more

This bistro is awesome. More of takeout to eat in food court. They do have a few chairs to eat inside. Love their beef banhmi. Good flavor. Been trying out all their different yummy coffee flavors. They offer normal which is very strong or smooth which is lighter on coffee flavor. Highly recommend this place. read more

Lumi Vietnamese Bistro - *Beef stew and good beef banhmi - Vietnamese Near Me - Braintree, Massachusetts

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Pretty sure I got food poisoning from them. This restaurant is in a mall, smelled bad, unfriendly service, etc. Food tasted fine but yikes. Overall would not recommend and will not go back. read more

I finally was able to try Lumi and let me tell you, I was not disappointed! I got the traditional banh mi, beef banh mi, and the mango yogurt chiller. The beef banh mi was hands down the best banh mi I ever had. They use a different sauce than most banh mi places and the sauce was definitely saucing! The traditional banh mi is definitely a good go to if you like the cold cut meats. The mango yogurt chiller was very yummy! I'm going to try all the flavor options they have to offer. Opening a banh mi shop in the mall was a good idea and I like how it's not in the food court where it can sometimes get loud and crowded. It's a nice quick stop when you're out shopping. I highly recommend checking Lumi out! read more

Lumi Vietnamese Bistro - Mango Yogurt Chiller - Vietnamese Near Me - Braintree, Massachusetts

Always looking for something new and I am glad I found this place. The place was nicely decorated for a take out mall restaurant and the service was really friendly. My fellow coworkers and myself all had the Bahn Mi and they were fantastic. We cannot wait to go back and try some of the other types of food that they offer. I would also like to mention that the prices were really reasonable as well. read more

Very authentic and delicious Vietnamese desserts, no need to drive to north Quincy any more! read more

Lumi Vietnamese Bistro - Wow new items and they are super authentic and delicious !!! - Vietnamese Near Me - Braintree, Massachusetts

Great take out place at the south shore mall. Something different than the usual mall food. I ordered the bbq pork bahn mi, and made it a combo with Vietnamese ice coffee. The bahn mi is a good size, filled with fresh ingredients. Love the contrast of flavors. Ice coffee is sweet and strong, the way Vietnamese ice coffee should be. read more

Lumi Vietnamese Bistro - Ice Vietnamese coffee , strong and delicious! - Vietnamese Near Me - Braintree, Massachusetts

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I will add another review later when I try more of the food from this restaurant. For now I had the barbecued chicken noodle bowl. I've eaten a lot of Vietnamese food and I enjoy it. This is as good as any I have had in the serving was huge that and fresh eggrolls would be enough for two average appetites if they wanted to split the orders very very good. Can't wait to try the sandwich. And the rice rolls. Don't compare prices to most Vietnamese places because the places that are reasonable don't give you near as much food as this it was surprising. read more