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    4.7 (146 reviews)
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    Jenn C.

    Food Researched this place beforehand and even searched for their vegan options. They had such good reviews and a friend referred this place. However we found it to be lackluster. The vegetarian bahn mi is not on traditional bread, but the cold cuts were so bad. I liked the mushroom pate, but they should have offered an option with the tofu instead. The vermicelli bowl was decent. I've had a better portion elsewhere. Did appreciate the vegan fish sauce and wish the condiments were more accessible instead of you asking. The tofu was cooked in this slices and the sauce on that was really good. Service The staff were really fun and redeemed this place. They were helpful and seemed cool. They let you take your time and didn't let us bus our dishes and said bye. It was a nice touch. Ambiance A few big tables and a four smaller ones. The vibe is very open and airy. Parking is a small lot and street parking is tough because it's on pacific and pch.

    Pho French Dip
    Melissa C.

    Such a cute, cozy cafe vibe. The workers were really friendly and sweet :) They're known for their pho french dip, so I had to order that! Pho French Dip: 3.75/5. The au jus was very flavorful and not salty! I had to dip the sandwich into the au jus for a few seconds so that it could REALLY soak up the flavors. I wish the au jus was piping hot, but it came barely warm. I expected the bread to have a crunch, but it was a bit soggy. Even though it's a PHO french dip, some crunchy veggies would've elevated the sandwich a lot more (maybe pickled veggies or cucumbers). Overall, it was a pretty good dish, but I wasn't mind blown by it!

    rice dish ($17) + vermicelli noodles ($17) + bánh mì đặc biệt ($13)
    Trung N.

    I can't believe it's taken me this long to visit Sesame Dinette. The space gives coffee shop which is so nice actually. You can order a Viet or tea latte with your meal. No need for an additional coffee shop - Sesame Dinette kills two birds with one stone. Drinks are pretty solid even though their one employee was multitasking as cashier, waiter, and barista. Everyone comes for the sandwiches (I think), so we did what the masses told us to do and ordered a sandwich. We opted for the Sesame bánh mì đặc biệt ($13). I liked the bread situation - not your typical baguette, but that was about it. There was maybe one piece of cha and mostly cucumbers and veggies in the sandwich. I'll definitely come back to try their pho French dip next time. The other entrees we ordered were quite good and pretty true to its taste. I ordered a rice plate ($17) with grilled pork + pork patty. It also comes with a side of pickled veggies. The grilled pork was tender and had good flavor. My entree was missing a pork patty, but I'm sure it would have tasted equally as delightful. We also ordered the vermicelli noodles ($17) with grilled pork and pork patty. This was very much like the rice entree except over noodles. Here they include fresh veggies which makes it taste like a cold noodle salad esp with the fish sauce. Delish. Sesame Dinette offers a variety of dishes that don't always appear on the same menu. I'll be back to try one of everything.

    Abigail D.

    My first time dining at Sesame Dinette was so pleasant! Lots of warm and welcoming vibes. You can immediately tell that this space was thoughtfully designed with plenty of natural sunlight coming in and big tables for communal seating. Customer service was friendly and helpful. I ordered the Vietnamese turmeric fish noodle bowl. The flavors were simple, tangy, and fresh. Lots of great textures from the crunchy veggies, the bouncy noodles, the crispy and tender fish, to the crunchy peanuts. Would definitely get again. I also shared a homemade cookie which was delicious! I can't remember the flavor but it tasted like butterscotch/toffee- absolutely scrumptious. Such a great initial experience here, I will be back! Highly recommend!

    Banh mi. The best Ive had.
    Btent J.

    Food French dip - 4.8/5. An elevated sandwich with a perfect jus. A bit skimpy with the meat for $17. Excellent bread. Banh mi with grilled pork - 4.8/5 Another stellar sandwich, the best banh mi I've had and I've been to Saigon and Little Saigon. The meat does fall out of the bread but a stellar sandwich with balanced notes, including a spice that cuts through well. Vermicelli bowl with shrimp - Simply excellent again. Flavorful and fresh. 4.6/5 Crab rolls - So fresh. A big seller. 4.5/5 Viet coffee - Solid, much better than most. 4.7/5 Pandan latte - So good you won't even know it's oat milk 4.6/5 Service 5/5 Ambiance 5/5 My favorite Vietnamese fusion restaurant. Highly recommended. You will not be disappointed.

    Chicken Pho
    John C.

    New to the area and craving some solid pho, I gave this spot a try based purely on the reviews. It's one of those blink-and-you'll-miss-it places in a slightly sketchy plaza -- but hey, some of the best eats come from the most unexpected corners. I ordered my usual: chicken pho. That's my litmus test -- if the broth is bland, I'm out. But this one? Surprisingly flavorful. Clean, comforting, and not overly salty. You can tell they actually care about the broth, which is half the battle in pho world. Didn't dive into the rest of the menu yet, but if it's anything like this bowl, I'll be back soon. Pro tip: don't judge the book by the strip mall.

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    Chad K.

    The food and the drinks are the best Vietnamese food I have ever had. The plates come out like little works of art. They have this pandan latte that is exceptional. The only things that sucks are their hours and no restroom. The only way we can get in here is on a Saturday in the middle of the day and don't drink any liquids before you go or you will have a really uncomfortable lunch. Can't knock them on the food and drink flavor, creativity and freshness. Those are top notch.

    Tofu spring rolls, pandan matcha, vegetarian bahn mi, pork bahn mi
    Candace R.

    Tried this spot out on a early afternoon, it wasn't busy but the restaurant? Gives cute aesthetic, cozy vibes, I love the picnic style tables. We tried the Pandan Matcha, Tofu Spring Rolls, vegetarian and pork bahn mi. The matcha and food was very tasty and flavorful. We can't wait to come back and try more menu items

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    Robin H.

    I'm not sure how to rate this place which is why I gave a 3. Ambiance and service were great but food was very mid for me. I ordered their beef wrapped in betel leaves... personally I didn't expect it to be just a sausage wrapped in leaves, the taste was a disappointment as well for it being $13. From how they described it, I thought it was a type of egg-roll. The only thing that really made it a cool experience was the drink I got. Lately I've been a fan of the taste of blueberry and their last blueberry coconut drink stood out to me so I got it. The taste was subtle blueberry with coconut water and I'm not even a fan of coconut water. It was called Once Upon a Coconut. I recommend getting that instead of soda but mind you, it was $3 lol.

    Grilled Pork Banh Mi
    Kayla W.

    My friend got me the grilled pork banh mi and OMG! Idk what they did to make this sandwich so good but it was amazing! Their crust sauce was delicious, it had a little spice, bread was crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. I've been trying to find a good banh mi near me and though this place is about 20min away from me I will definitely be back.

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    Adrienne P.

    The pho French dip sandwich was recommended to me and it was easily one of the best dishes I've had in a while. I was so happy I actually called to let the staff know...I ordered this to go and was surprised with its unexpected, but pleasant presentation! The bread was so crispy and soft on the inside and the shape made it easier to scarf down! It was a perfect vehicle to pair with the soft, flavorful brisket, along with crunchy onions, fresh Thai basil and light, creamy mayo spread. Perfectly tasty on its own, but a French dip wouldn't be complete without the broth. It had so much flavor in such a small cup, the aromatics, the umami, it was all there. A simple dish packed with flavors and textures that exceeded anything I imagined for a pho French dip. THANK YOU!

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    Tuan N.

    Oxtail pho... need I say more? And let me tell you--they do not skimp on the meat. I ordered through a delivery service, so I'm not sure if the basil, bean sprouts, cilantro, and lime were left out by accident or if the pho just doesn't come with them. Either way, the bowl itself was delicious: tender meats, lean brisket, and a clean, flavorful broth. I even got three pieces of oxtail--and you know how expensive oxtails are, so that alone felt like a win. Now, about the bánh mì... My plan was to eat half and save the rest for dinner. Instead, I inhaled the entire thing and immediately wanted more. At this point, I've accepted that I might just be a pig. This is exactly why I like eating at home--so I can devour my food like an animal and then go straight to sleep without judgment.

    Chicken Bahn Mi
    Valerie G.

    Good customer service. I took my food to go, wish I stayed in because the AC was on and it felt so good. Plus there was plenty of space to eat. I really enjoyed my Bahn Mi sandwich. Tasty and satisfying. Wish to explore more options on the menu.

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    Beef pho was amazing. Staff is super friendly. Good beverage options. Clean and bright place!

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