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    Binh Minh Restaurant

    4.0 (74 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese
    Open 1:00 pm - 9:30 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    #29 Dê Xào Xả Ớt: Stir-Fried Goat w/ lemongrass, chili | $25 (Spicy!)
    Cherylynn N.

    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!

    Lau De (goat hotpot)
    Lily Y.

    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.

    Rocky P.

    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.

    Tiet canh
    Clarissa P.

    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!

    Denisse T.

    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

    Combination pig tripe
    Benson W.

    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

    steve t.

    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!!

    a variety of food items
    Tracy N.

    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!

    Rolled goat ground, grilled
    Crystal H.

    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.

    Ter L.

    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...

    Amazing blood pizza.  Ask for an extra cracker-thing, as you'll run out.. ($15, cash).
    Mike P.

    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.

    GOAT BLOOD. Love it!

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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.

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    6 months ago

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

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

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

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    If you're anywhere near Branham and Ross seeking Vietnamese , Pho Luc Lac is absolutely worth a…read morestop. My wife and I tried it for the first time, and you can tell right away this place has been around and knows what it's doing. Simple setup; steady crowd even on a Sunday night; always a good sign. I ordered the large chicken pho, and my wife had the chicken fried rice, which she really enjoyed. The pho was excellent; rich, flavorful broth; great noodles; and a portion size that humbled me. I couldn't quite finish it, which doesn't happen often. Only minor note; I would've liked a few more vegetables, but I'm sure they would've brought more if I asked. Service is quick and efficient. Like many traditional pho spots, you eat first, then go up to the register and tell them your table number to pay; seasoned move is to remember your number and handle it like a regular. Five stars from me. I'll definitely be back; next time I've got my eye on the brisket. Honestly, it's tough to find really good pho in this part of San Jose without heading up to North San Jose or Milpitas, but if you're in the Cambrian area, this might be your spot.

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