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    Banh Mi So 1

    3.6 (102 reviews)
    InexpensiveVietnamese
    Closed • 5:00 am - 8:30 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Pork Rib tips / lemon grass skewers
    John T.

    2 item rice combo with side soup = 8.50 Apparently the skewers were an up charge of 1.00 more. Staff are very strict on their portion servings for the soup being poured. Literally scooped a meat out of the plastic container and put back in the steam tray. Even did that with the soup too lol. The positive thing I can say is, come here if you want quick and No Frills simple food "Vietnamese way".

    Samantha P.

    You can't beat these prices! I ordered a 2 item combo for $7.50 and 2 eggrolls for $2. Important note it is cash only but that's how they keep prices down. The food isn't out of this world or life changing but for less that $10 it was an incredible value and very tasty! I was surprised at the sizing on the eggrolls, they are larger than the average roll you get and they had a good flavor. For the 2 item I ordered chicken and a tofu, shrimp, pork dish. I loved the tofu, the pork had good flavor but was very dry, the shrimp I would pass on, they had a strange flavor to them and I picked them out after tasting it. The chicken dish was really flavorful, the only disappointment was that despite it coming straight out of the tray it was cold but I would still get it again. Overall I recommend checking this spot out and I look forward to trying some of their other options!

    Sesame bread
    Tulisa T.

    best sesame bread ive ever had. fluffy, crunchy and also soft. the portion is huge for only $1.50. service is fast. place is small but there is a huge parking lot. lots of people to help you when you're there. it's in a very populated plaza so parking will be very crowded sometimes.

    11/18/24 bomb nem nuong $2.25
    Long H.

    Banh Mi So 1has the best nem nuong on stick. The nem nuong is absolutely delicious with the perfect amount of seasoning and nice chewy bounce. The nem nuong is deep fried and garnish with peanuts and green onions. Its perfect for a snack, and a hit for parties. I also love the banh tieu, huge and fresh, and not too doughy.

    Tofu, Chowmien, and fried chicken
    Kevin B.

    Ahh, what could I say? I have been coming to Bahn Mi So 1 for many many years now. They have some of the cheapest combos of Vietnamese food ever. I love their Tofu, Chowmein, Rice, Pork, BBQ Pork and Beef too. I usually come out the door buying a whole bunch here. I believe they are under new ownership for the past 4 years now. People are nice here too. Some speak very little English. I think they take cash only too.

    Christopher T.

    Was craving for banh mi and happened to drive by here (for countless times but have not checkout yet) around 8:30am. 1st, the store name is Banh Mi #1 and they don't have Banh mi, what??? But they do have plenty of foods for lunch, dinner and snacks plus drinks. 2nd, Parking spaces are plenty since in a big mall strip. 3rd, Runs by bunch of ladies that are very friendly & helpful since I got helped by 4 ladies with smiles. I was disappointed, but got distracted that they have Bò nướng lá lốt & Bánh Tiêu and Cháo Lòng. Yup I got those plus egg rolls and coffee. Got to say , this place reminded me of the 80s & 90s where folks got meals to go for lunch and/or dinner plus snacks and coffee for their VNese craving. Still feel the same since it's not the cleanest but decent place with plenty of dishes choices and varied congees and they're known for Bánh Tiêu (VNese sesame donut). Price: sooo sooo reasonable or cheapest I see so far, 2 big and thick eggrolls for $1.75 (or less), Cà Phê Sữa Đá for $3.75. Food quality wise, not bad it all. Tasty and not bad of the portions but for that prices...Very generous. By the time I got my foods and drove away, I realized that I was there for banh mi and walked away with others - oh well, can't get mad at them since I got more and paid almost the same as a banh mi, 2 egg rolls and coffee. Therefore I forgive them =) and my tummy says "thank you".

    Tam M.

    I like coming here for lunch! This is my new go to spot to grab something quick and homey and yummy. I got the egg omelet, pork ribs, bamboo so yummy! But I wish I got some fish sauce on the side for dipping. I didn't love their pickled mustard green because it was a bit too sweet for my liking. I also got their soup which was good. They have a huge variety here so I'll definitely be back to try more.

    Alexa T.

    My family and I came here 3 days in a row because it's that good. We absolutely love their Banh Tieu, which are only $1 each and are huge (like the size of my face)! They're not that doughy inside - which is just the way my family like them. Their "food to go" is also an amazing deal. You get white rice, 2 entrees, and soup (canh) for $7.50. The food is flavorful and is the best substitute for a home cooked meal.

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    The party tray egg rolls were really good . Cash only, the service was great . Just call 20 mins before you pick up!

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    Their banh tieu is the best in town! They only take cash so keep that in mind. They make it throughout the day so you know it's fresh.

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    Like their fresh bread. Their number 1 special was ok. It needed more meat and mayo.

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    Welcome to Day 2 of OC Food Journals, where I try a new place every day so you don't have to…read more Today's stop was Loi's Kitchen, and honestly, this review is a little overdue. I'm a bit late getting around to writing this, and unfortunately, they are already closed, but I still felt like I had to share my experience. I'm not completely surprised that they closed, especially after trying their bò né. I've had this dish many times at different places around Orange County, and unfortunately, this was probably the weakest version I've come across. The first thing that stood out was the presentation. As you can see in the picture, there was this purple-colored sauce on the meat itself, which honestly did not look very appetizing. To make things worse, the sauce was cold and did not heat in time with the skillet, which really took away from the experience. The flavor itself wasn't terrible, but it also wasn't anything memorable. It was just okay, and when you factor in the cold food and the presentation, it made the whole dish disappointing. With so many places around Orange County serving bò né at a much higher level, I would probably recommend spending your money elsewhere. If you were wondering whether you missed out on some hidden gem, don't worry, you didn't. This one felt more like a piece of coal than a diamond. That being said, every restaurant has its journey, and with more time, maybe they could have found their footing. Hopefully, they can take this experience as a lesson, refine their recipes, and bring something better in their next venture. I am rooting for you Loi!

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