Hole in the wall restaurant that serves up a variety of goat dishes. This place is definitely catered as "Vietnamese beer food" and you'll definitely find groups of older gentlemen getting loud and drunk. The place itself isn't so big and there is not that many parking in the back however all of the times that I've gone there were tables available. Beer is self served- there's a fridge of different beers and soda and you help yourself as you please. They'll tack it on your bill at the end. I normally order the smoked veal with onion. It's thinly sliced and can be dipped in their fish sauce which has a nice sour taste. I also order the goat soup which comes with a good portion of egg noodles and veggies. The goat doesn't taste gamey and is tender. The overall soup has a nice flavor. read more

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Binh Minh has several locations, but this one is by far the best! While I'm not sure if it's the same owner, the menus are very similar; however, the portions here are more generous, and both the food quality and service are consistently better. I typically order the small goat hotpot with bean curd (which is plenty for two people) and the Veal Gioi Be Thui. It always hits the spot and satisfies my cravings. Definitely the go-to location! read more

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My favorite place to go for the Vietnamese goat styles Make sure you go on Friday or Saturday, that is when they receive the fresh meat every week Love every single goat dishes, but just not the seafood read more

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AZN Uncle Hangout. Beer and lots of it. Hardcore drunchies. NSFW artwork. All that was missing were the half nekkid servers with pasties and butt floss. J/k! Yay for yelp for leading me to this gem because we don't have anything remotely like this in SF. Bình Minh Lẩu Dê has been around for over two decades. Seems to be one of those IYKYK places. They used to be in DTSJ but moved to E San Jo about 5-6 months ago. Noticed some negative reviews but I think it was meant for their younger sister location in Viet Town (on my list to try next!). Open for takeout, indoor dining, and outdoor dining (dog-friendly). M E N U Nhậu - Viet drinking food with goat, duck, and veal specialties. Small focused menu with about 28 items. There's some hardcore items like raw goat's blood and fake "dog" sausage. I was horrified to see the latter on the menu so I asked about it. The sausage is made w/ goat intestines. Self-serve beer from the fridge. Cc's accepted. F O O D * #14 Gỏi Bê Thui: Smoked Veal w/ onions ($20): https://tinyurl.com/mvey8yxz If you like bò tái chanh, Viet beef carpaccio, this will be your jam. Tender rare veal tossed with raw onions, mint, basil, peanuts, and fried shallots. Fresh and flavorful with good textures. * #29 Dê Xào Xả Ớt: Stir-Fried Goat w/ lemongrass, chili ($25): https://tinyurl.com/4s33pws8 My fav dish we tried, the stir-fried goat was tender with a chewy bite, packed with bold flavors and heat. Served with bánh tráng mè, crunchy sesame rice crackers. * #5 Dê Nướng Lá Lốt: Grilled Ground Goat (Large - $20): https://tinyurl.com/2ref4pd5 One of their most popular dishes, the goat "kebab" was savory and herbaceous with a slight earthy gamey flavor. It's an acquired taste as I liked it but my friend didn't care for it. Served on top of galangal and lemongrass alongside a huge platter of herbs (basil, mint, and cilantro) and two dipping sauces. The nước chấm (fish sauce) was perfectly balanced with a punchy tang and spice and the mắm tôm (fermented shrimp sauce) was pungent and umami-rich. *#13 Cháo Vịt: Duck Rice Porridge ($12): https://tinyurl.com/5n6ysdpp Great for nursing a cold or a hangover, the porridge was very comforting. The rice was broken down to a smooth, creamy consistency with pieces of tender savory duck. Be careful tho, there were shards of bones. S E R V I C E Phi, our server was very kind, accommodating, and attentive despite being the only FOH. Prompt food service. A M B I A N C E Renovated space, clean and tidy with interesting vibe of NSFW goat artwork, American flags, and CNN on every channel of their TVs. Visited for lunch so it was lowkey and we had the entire patio to ourselves. Patio is protected from the elements with overhead heat lamps and fans. P A R K I NG Tight parking with only 5-6 spots and one way in/out. We had to create our own parking space to the side of the building. Overall, super legit Viet eats and worth the trek from the city (to me). If you're feeling adventurous, give Bình Minh Lẩu Dê a try! read more

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Food 5/5 Service 5/5 Ambiance 5/5 This new location is so much nicer inside and spacious. Menu prices went up slightly but still decent portions. Best Hen Xuc Banh Trang I've had in a long time. Very flavorful, must try. Be thui is very good. Very generous with the side herbs too. read more

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This place just got a new face lift and although it feels 90% done inside (see the ceiling panels they used, shows design of the product) the rest of this place is modern. The food is not my cup of tea but I went more for my wife to eat because she hasn't had this since Vietnam. The taste she said is just like Vietnam which is a plus. The service was quick and attentive even when we sat all the way in the back. This is more of a party restaurant because it's drinking food, so be prepared for it to be very loud. read more

Binh Minh Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Ordered the tiet canh to-go and it was ready pretty quick. Everything was fresh including the herbs, lemon, and crispy crackers that paired perfectly with the dish. Hard to find tiet canh this good, but Binh Minh nailed it. Authentic and delicious! read more

Binh Minh Restaurant - Tiet canh - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

I can eat goat hotpot everyday. The broth is flavorful. Need to order taro on the side as it doesn't come with the dish. Ốc len xào dừa is ok. It's a bit pricey. Service is great. I enjoy the environment read more

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This place easily deserves 10 stars for their goat hotpot. Honestly, I usually hate goat meat, but this hotpot completely changed my mind. it was that good. The broth was super tasty and full of flavor. I even got a takeout portion for my husband, and he really liked it too. I also tried a few of their stir fried goat dishes. Oh, and their duck congee? Absolutely amazing. Definitely come here hungry! read more

When I first heard of goat blood I was like hellll nooo LOL. Then my brother made me try some and Idk if it's suppose to be some delicacy but it was pretty damn good. Decided to drive all the way to sj just for it and damn, i really don't know why it's so good. Ider the other dishes but if anyone knows any other good Tiet canh places read more

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Went yesterday on Sunday and it was packed. Loved the foods and services here. Definitely come back for the goat dishes.

Oh man this place is great! First time here and came during a Monday night football game so it was a bit rowdy. Doesn't bother me at all but probably should know if you're coming here expecting a nice and peaceful dinner lol. Everything I had was pretty good. No complaints when it came to the food that's for sure. The broth on the goat hot pot was on point and so was the duck salad. Drinks are self serve you just walk to the fridge and grab it. I would say this place is definitely worth trying! read more

We came here after seeing good reviews but it wasn't as good as I was hoping for. Razor clamps was hard as a rock and no taste. It's definitely not fresh. Mussels has no taste either and very small. Shrimp in the combination noodles was rock solid as well. We had a dish but I forgot the name but supposedly it was rabbit meat. Never had rabbit meat before but it tasted like it was pork. It was ok but a little burnt. Anyway, nothing seems to be fresh except for the vegetables. It was very disappointing!! read more

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The food is very good here. We have a tattoo shop close by in the same building, it's call 9 Dragons Ink. Check us out!! lol but anyway every time we have a party we always order food here. There ox tail hot pot is extremely good and addicting. We always order extra. On a hot and dry day stop by here and have a cold beer and eat all the delicious food. Wont disappoint. It does get pretty busy by 8p so come early if you have a big crowd. read more

Excellent food, rất ngon, không khi nhậu lai rai, lẩu dê rất ngon, món gì cũng tươi và rất ngon

Definitely a hidden gem - this restaurant has been here for many many years. I remember my parents ordering from place since I was a child and now here I am, becoming a frequent customer myself. I actually have never ordered tiet canh from other places besides here because they are literally the best. Everything is always made fresh. For the price, I would say it's worth it. Tiet canh and all the other items they have on the menu is the perfect drinking food! read more

Binh Minh Restaurant - a variety of food items - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

What's a what ....delicious authentic Vietnamese foods in the BA .Everything must try .....goats are my favorite! Cheers.... read more

Only indoor seating. Glad we came close to closing time around Sat 7:30-8pm so it was pretty much empty. Only one table was taken but they left after our food arrived. Very good place for goat dishes. We ordered goat soup hotpot, rolled ground pork grilled, and combination pork tripe. Everything was delicious. The goat soup broth was a creamy peanut soup. Very tasty and not too heavy. We also ordered corona to drink. Service was fast. read more

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I stumbled upon this cozy restaurant tucked away in the city, and oh boy, what a find! As someone who appreciates good goat dishes, this place felt like a slice of culinary heaven. The moment I walked in, I felt at home. The staff were not just servers; they were like food-loving friends eager to guide me through their menu. And let me tell you, the goat dishes were nothing short of amazing - each bite was a flavor explosion! Whether it was the melt-in-your-mouth goat curry or the perfectly grilled goat chops, every dish was a love letter to goat meat. The chef's passion for their craft shone through in every dish they sent out of the kitchen. And the wine pairing? Pure perfection. The sommelier's recommendations complemented the meal beautifully, adding that extra touch of magic to an already fantastic dining experience. In a nutshell, this restaurant is a paradise for goat enthusiasts. The cozy atmosphere, mouthwatering flavors, and friendly service make it a top-notch spot. I can't wait to return and dive back into their delightful restaurant. THE FOOD WAS A TO THE G A M A Z I N G !!! read more

After having Binh Minh bookmarked for what seems like a lifetime, my guy and I finally took the plunge and made our way to the restaurant. Located offa Santa Clara & 21st Street, this little shack has seen better days and can easily be missed. I arrived to a single table full of men tossing back Heinekens and drunkenly singing a random Vietnamese tune. All eyes were on us as our party of two stepped in. I literally hesitated and thought about exiting the building. Lmao. We seated ourselves in the corner and were immediately given menus. The entire menu consisted of 19 items and primarily contained goat. We placed our order for: Tiet Canh [aka Vietnamese "pizza"]- raw coagulated duck blood topped with innards. Lau De Nau Chao [goat hotpot] Tiet Canh - where do I begin?? This dish was not on the menu but ordering it by name or pulling it up on yelp and pointing at the picture does the job. I anticipated that this bizarre food would taste like a wet bandaid and was incredibly wrong- it was not metallic|irony and seriously contained no flavor prior to dipping it into the designated sauce. The texture resembles jello and the tiny bits of duck made for an interesting feel. Fresh veggies and herbs help distract you from what you are consuming but I am far from being an avid fan. Lau De was the highlight of our meal, granted there wasn't much of a competition. The broth flavor was good and it complimented the bitterness of the greens provided. The egg noodles were piled high and the dish contained a good amount of goat chunks. There was no gamey factor but be advised that the bits containing skin was extremely chewy. 2 stars overall for the food and factoring cost. Food here is on the pricier side of things so come prepared with a wade of moolah- Binh Minh is cash only. +1 star because this place is undeniably skilled when it comes to preparing these bizarre foods and ensuring that everything tasted clean. No gross, unwanted, lingering flavors up in this joint. I can't say I'll be back- our party left full but not remotely satisfied. Money not well spent & the food here is a huge pass in my book but to each their own... read more

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The only decent place to get the fabled blood pizza (I've had it at Que Nha Fast Food a couple times; it's always been a day-old and starting to oxidize and therefore terrible), Binh Minh is a hole in the wall legit Vietnamese place that caters to sit-down dinners and casual drinkers alike. And by caters, I mean you order food and they bring it out to you -- everything else is self service. Usually this would be a problem, but honestly, you would never come here expecting a fancy dinner. The walls are dirty, the service brusque (Cash only!), and the side room is filled with Vietnamese old boys playing cards and drinking a bunch of Heinekens -- just the way I remember it from when I was a kid. Anyway, their blood pizza: really, really good. They always seem to have the freshest blood, crispiest sesame rice crackers, the softest duck meat (whatever it is. Livers? I sure as hell don't know), the juciest limes, and the best tasting fish sauce-garlic-ginger combination. All of this makes for a delicious blood pizza every time. Their consistency is amazing. If you ever have a craving for tiet canh, this is the place. Accept no substitutes. --- sweet: tiet canh! and it's amazing! bitter: pretty dirty, cash only. read more

Binh Minh Restaurant - Amazing blood pizza. Ask for an extra cracker-thing, as you'll run out.. ($15, cash). - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

I only go here because my Mom loves their goat hot pot. The place is dirty and service's horrible. Examples: gunk visible on the utensil containers; clean bowls and plates still have food residues; unsanitary gloves use by employees. The few times I bought to go, I rewashed their veggies only to find the water changed color and filthy with dirt. Imagine you're eating that same veggies in store. read more

Do you think GOAT BLOOD is nasty? Well I don't, and you won't either after you have a taste of their goat blood plate. It's delicious. I've been eating here since I was a little girl. When I was younger I was disgusted by thefact of eating animal blood. I overcame my fear of animal blood and tried eating goat blood when my parents would offer it to me. I FELL IN LOVE. Eating Goat blood once in awhile is fulfilling, but I wouldn't want to eat it everyday. It's really good though. No kidding. I'm pretty sure this is the best place around San Jose to get the goat blood plate. I ate something else today here to, that was really good. I can't seem to remember what it was though. GO TAKE A RISK AND DON'T BE SCARED OF GOAT BLOOD IT'S SO GOOOOOOOD! read more

Binh Minh Restaurant - GOAT BLOOD. Love it! - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Love those goat noodle soup, grilled, steamed, special duck's blood, foods so amazing, highly recommended

Same owner as the one in viet plaza. I'm sure they hand wash disposable plastic cups and dishes too. read more

Binh Minh Restaurant - Washing disposable cups - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Be patient! Allow foods to be prepared properly before it comes out. Everything was excellently served when the foods came out. Just have some beers and chat while waiting!. Bê Thui, Lẩu Dê, Ốc Nướng for 3 people for lunch was delicious. We will be back. Enjoy! read more

I'm not a big fan of lâu để but this place does not disappoint. Their lâu để is very good and it comes with tons of veggie and egg noodle. They also have other dishes that is not để for you to choose from. read more

Lu dê ngon , b, r Nhân viên nhanh nhn, nhit tình , vui v Có điu quán hi nh, nhiu ln đn ko đ bàn ngi . Nói chung Good for food & service read more

Nice place. Nice food and definitely good prices. Be warned , no one here speaks English.

Best goat dishes in town by far. This place is a gem for people that like goat dishes for drinking. I wish they would get some types of delivery service. read more

Stopped by the restaurant for lunch today. While the exterior is far from fancy and the interior rather spartan, we knew we had come to the right place when we noted a goat head on their sign with the legend "Dê 7 Món" -- "Goat 7 Ways." Although there were some communication challenges with the friendly staff, we were able to order a couple of grilled goat dishes (on the Bình Minh menu Nos. 4 (Dê Nng Vì - Grilled Goat) and 6 (Dê Chà Chìa Già Cày - Grilled Ground Goat)). No. 4 was small slices of meat served sprinkled with sesame seeds and a soy bean based spicy dipping sauce on the side, served with a plate of mint and what I think was basil. No. 6 was like a ground kebab cooked on a lemongrass stalk. We also ordered their Goat Soup (No. 10 - Lâu Dê Nâu Chao) which we had noted was highly recommended by other YELP reviewers. It was served in a pot on a portable burner at our table, with sides plates of greens and skinny dry noodles. After some pantomime we figured out we were to add the greens and noodles to a bowl and then ladle the soup over them. The three dishes were all OK but nothing was outstanding. The best dish was the soup which had a very rich broth (a miso-like soy bean base with, perhaps, duck broth if we understood correctly). The chunks of goat in it were nicely chewy, in part because several include pieces of the skin. We would have the No. 4 grilled goat dish again - probably not the No. 6 since it was rather dry and without much flavor. read more

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3.5 stars Ate here with brothers few times. - Parking: just OK. - Staffs: OK. - Food: love its signature dishes called ' LAU DE' and ' TIET CANH VIT' which were one of the best in town. - Restaurant: a little dark inside, old inside and outside. - Price: decent OK. read more

DO NOT EAT HERE! 4/6 of the people who ate here got sick. The 2 who did not get sick are related and probably has a mutated X Gene to help them with the survival of this kind of poisons. Joking aside, I was sick for three days, with two of those days damn near non-functional. Either the restaurant does not prepare their food in a clean manner or there was some cross contamination of some sort. Either way, no excuses. The worst part of it all? It wasn't even worth the food poisoning. The food was terrible. I ate it to be polite and now I really hate myself for that. Never again. read more

WARNING: If you come here bring your token VN friend. There is no English on the menu and if you are a white person and come in alone they will assume you are some sort of inspector and will give you the runaround. Not to mention if you don't read the language and guess at what to order you'll end up getting some stuff that will freak you out. Even if you guess right, the workers will probably think it's funnier to serve you some crazy shit. You wouldn't know any better. This is what VN peeps call "nhau" food -- Beer Food. They are the only place I go for tiet canh (a dish made with raw duck blood - muahaha). Here are a couple of the tasty dishes I dig: De la lot - Skewered goat in VN mint Tho xao lan - Sauteed rabbit in sauce De rang - Broiled goat Be Thui - Thin sliced cold smoked pork and mints Don't even expect any sort of service here. They don't accept credit cards. They only offer about three beers - Corona, Budweiser and the official beer of Vietnam: Heineken. read more

I order one pot through phone , the ignorant girl picked up and said it will be ready @ 2: 00. Ok!, so I came that time, I saw the whole bunch of people waiting. The guy came before me bought his order but he looks frustrated and angry. When I came in just after that guy, that bitch told us, oh sorry they didn't receive mine order and told us there's nothing left on order, we have to wait for 30 mins or more, and they told us we had to drive 1 hrs more to get our order. I was like what the fuck!!! Is this how restaurant react to customers who from other city , come here Ofer and told us there's nothing left, wait for 30 mins or so, Ridiculous Man! I thought this only happen in third country like Vietnam!! read more

Anthony Bourdain & Andrew Zimmern ~ when are you coming here? Again, I can't emphasize enough that you can get the QUAN NHAU dishes here WITHOUT the QUAN NHAU prices. I'm always fulfilled & satisfied after leaving this hole in the wall. Eat at your own risk if you are not used to having just PORK, VEAL, GOAT & DUCK ! & prepare to service yourself here ~ just green (heineken) & yellow (corona). Each dish prepared oh so fresh, especially the coagulated blood :-) Big screen TV recently upgraded so watching the games here becomes even more exciting. Can't wait to visit again soon :-) read more

I LOVE Binh Minh Restaurant. It's a family owned restaurant that serves EXOTIC and AUTHENTIC Vietnamese food. Take note that the words exotic and authentic are both in upper case letters. This place isn't your typical Vietnamse restaurant. Actually, it's much...better...because it serves mind blowing crazy food. Is it orgasm in your mouth you ask? I say heck yeah!!! Sure is baby!!! Don't come here expecting a 5 stars looking kind of restaurant or service. To be honest, yeah... it looks ghetto, old, and dirty. And, you get up to get your own beer from the fridge. For me, when the food is so good that I have to shut down my other senses by closing my eyes to fully appreciate the taste and flavor, I know that it's good food and my surrounding is no longer of importance. The atmosphere of the place is somewhat a cross between a restaurant and a Vietnamese bar. You'll find a lot of middle-aged Vietnamese men there after work dining and having a beer with there friends. It's an itsy bitsy hole in the wall in downtown SJ. The tables are really tight. I'm not small or tiny for a Vietnamse girl, but I'm not gigantic either! Well, I like to think of myself as being big boned if you were to ask. But, dang, my body touches the table when I sit at the booth that's lined against the wall. There is parking in the back of the restaurant or street parking. It's easy to miss this place if it's your first time because it's blocked by a big tree and a bus stop in the front Here are the items I like from this place (my favorite is the tiet canh): -Tiet Canh =Duck's Blood (you're missing out if you come to Binh Minh and don't order this. What is it? It's fresh jelly duck blood. Comes out on a plate being bright red in color. Also comes with a small side of liver, peanuts, assorted green veggies such as mint and basil, banh trang (crackling seasame cracker), and their perfectly flavored ginger nuoc mam (fish sauce). My friends and I always ordered two portions of tiet canh when we're here. Top all the side dishes onto the tiet canh with a slight squeeze of lime into your bowl and you're good to go.) -Tho=Rabbit Meat -De=Goat Meat -Be Thui=Pork Meat (Thinly sliced and comes with a dipping sauce) -Lau De=Goat hot pot (Also comes with egg noodles and fresh veggies) Best to come with someone who speaks the language because there are no English spoken at all here, neither are there English written on the menu. read more

I came here with my fiance for dinner, but supposedly this place is the draw for lunch. It sits next to Giovanni's, which is busy itself. I ordered Mi Wonton (egg noodles soup with wontons). This is my standard that I base my noodle soup dish off of. My fiance had bun bo hue (spicy beef noodle soup). Man, since leaving San Diego, it was hard for me to find a place that reminds me of home, but this place comes very freaking close. The broth is excellent, and they use the thin egg noodles (girlfriend prefers this over the thick egg noodles). The wontons had just the right amount of flavor, and they weren't overly salty. I am use to wontons with shrimp inside them, but all pork wontons aren't bad either. The bun bo hue was damn good. I only had one place better in San Jose. The owner was really nice. This is my new noodle house for lunch. read more

For those of you who have more of an acquired taste, this is one of THE places you gotta try. From goat nipples, to duck blood, intestines, etc. My personal favorite exotic food is duck blood or what many people call "Vietnamese pizza". You must have it with, garlic/ginger fish sauce, mint, basil, lemon, and of course.. actual chili pepper (optional). These add ons are required in order to get rid of the fishy taste. The peanuts, and banh trang (sesame cracker), and liver are optional add ons for texture. It pairs well with beer, commonly with Corona or Heineken. Tip: the beer helps wash down the fishy taste as well if the taste is too much for you. I also LOVE their Lau De (Goat hotpot), that shit is fire! The broth is packed with flavor. The taro helps thicken and intensifies the broth by mellowing out the flavors. The taro and goat together, along with other add on herbs release a sweet scent that is nothing like I've ever smelt before! Mmm.. Just thinking about it makes me HAVE to pick up some this week! read more

2 decades a go, i would have given Binh Minh 5stars. They started out from their home, cutting those ducks' throats for the blood to make this yummy dish that asian/viet drinkers love(me me me). I call it vietnamese pizza :P. ... I was one of the first to order for them to delivery to my home on the weekends when we had beer parties back in the late 80s. Not long before they open this place. They added on several more infamous dishes like goat BBQ, goat pizza, hehehhe, goat hotpot (super aphrodisiac food) ... i don't know how to describe the taste, read the other reviews :P.... this review is for new generation drinkers living around this area. You can count on them to be one of the best VIETNAMESE PIZZAS... the negative star is being in a bad location. Always go with friends when visit Binh Minh. read more