I've been to this place once with friends right after work when they wanted vietnamese sandwiches, but I was very hungry so I order the pho special noodle. Right when the order came out I finished the soup in seven minutes. Service is fast and friendly. Recently I have been coming here once or twice a week with coworkers after getting off of work from graveyard and we wanted to grub on something. This place besides vietnamese sandwiches they also have soups, rice plates, and other items. read more

Dakao has remained my family's go-to Vietnamese takeout spot for as long as I can remember. It always hits...no frills, no pretense, just solid Vietnamese food at reasonable prices. We've been ordering takeout from here forever, and it remains one of our most frequented spots for good reason. The egg rolls are a must, and if you're going to order them, get the crab egg rolls. Call ahead for the egg rolls as they do take time to fry. For entrees, my personal rotation never changes: bun thit nuong cha gio (always hits), com tam bi thit nuong (the broken rice combo is deeply satisfying), mi quang, and chao long. Fair warning: the interior is dated and the staff speak little English, so come in knowing that. This is an old-school takeout joint through and through so don't expect a polished dining experience. But if you want a hearty, authentic Vietnamese meal at a price that won't hurt your wallet, Dakao delivers every single time. read more

Dakao Sandwich Two - Vietnamese Near Me - Milpitas, California

Overall, this was a pretty disappointing experience. Food: Egg rolls (shrimp & crab) - 0 Soggy, oily, and oddly tough. Definitely not what you'd expect from something that should be crispy and light. Pâté chaud - 1 The pastry wasn't flaky, and the filling was underwhelming. The meat inside was still pink, which made it hard to enjoy. Flan - 4 The one redeeming item. Smooth, nicely balanced, and actually enjoyable. Service: 0 The older gentleman (possibly the owner) came off unfriendly and curt. It didn't feel welcoming at all. Honestly, this visit just made me miss the old Đakao in downtown San Jose even more -- especially their authentic mini shrimp egg rolls and that unforgettable sauce that came with the Vietnamese papaya salad (đu đủ khô bò gan cháy). Overall, I'm giving this place 1 star. I hope they can improve, but I wouldn't return based on this experience. read more

Sandwich baguette bread was much smaller in size a few months ago. I'm glad they plumped it up again, so that customers can feel the good value in their delicious all time Banh Mi sandwiches again. Owner is still there. Everything still tastes good here. Tiny store, but with option to dine-in. People are always chatty here and lines grow. Expect long wait times for your orders since there's not many employees inside. Customers enjoy playing CA lottery scratchers inside. Smoke/cigarette smell is still noticeable by the entrance doors and outside. Yes, Banh Mi sandwiches are $7 each now. Better than $10-$12 for Banh Mi at popular and larger chains these days. It's your most affordable eats during inflation times. Baguette bread looks more crumbly or wrinkled up. Overall, flavors and selections are still good. Cashier is efficient and organized. $7 Banh Mi? No complaints. Noodle soup bowls are hovering around $17 and under. This old place is surviving. Meatball sandwich was good (tasted a bit of corn in it which made it unique). Roasted chicken sandwich was good as usual. The place can use a major remodeling or upgrade in future. read more

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Rating 2.5 The place has good reviews on here thus came here. Really sad that both Banh Mi we got were far from being good Banh Mi. Lets break it down. 1. The bread was a little stale. It lacked the crunch on the outside which is a signature of a good Banh Mi and separates it from other sandwiches. The bread was like a subway bread. 2. Inconsistent mayo and lacked moisture. The sandwich was dry. 3. Do chua (carrot and diakon pickles) were not crisp. This sandwich is supposed to be textural experience, this one lacked it. Didn't have enough jalapeño. 4. Bbq pork was dry and piled on one corner of the sandwich. All in all there are many places around this area that have better Banh Mi experience. Really unfortunate as this place comes highly rated. Place is clearly family managed, have other things to try. Might be back to give another try. Place has 3-4 long tables for enough work lunch kind of seating. read more

Dakao Sandwich Two - Bbq Pork Banh Mi. - Vietnamese Near Me - Milpitas, California

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Randomly craved banh mi and noticed this spot nearby, so we decided to check it out. You already know the food is going to be good when the menu photos look a little faded . They have a wide variety of options, but we tried the shaking beef, banh mi, and spring rolls and everything was solid. The shaking beef was well stir-fried, nicely coated in sauce, and came with tomato rice. The banh mi was affordable, and the bread was super soft with a nice crunch when you bite into it. For the spring rolls, it seemed like they were wrapped in double rice paper and packed really well. Communication might be a bit difficult due to a language barrier, but the food definitely speaks for itself. Always happy to support spots like this. read more

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Vietnamese sandwiches and dishes with solid execution at competitive prices. This casual eatery serving authentic Vietnamese cuisine, specializing in sandwiches, is your quick and affordable fix. Nothing exceptional but the value is there and the variety of options is nice for repeat visits or picky eaters. Payments options are limited to cash and Venmo but the prices are a bit lower compared to other Vietnamese sandwich shops. We ordered a few different options to give them a try and were pleasantly satisfied with the general amount of food per sandwich. The inner ingredients were reasonable in quality and quantity and the bread is very generous in proportion to everything else. Pate Chaud - this crispy little snack is hefty and while delicious, not exactly what I had expected. It wasn't so much pate as it was more of a chunk of ground meat. It was still good in flavor, but the texture missed the mark for me. Combination sandwich - this loaded meal has the texture and flavor to hit the spot. The cold cuts were portioned well and with each bite, you get the different flavors bounding in your mouth. BBQ pork sandwich - delicious and seasoned well. The portions could be more balanced in my opinion but still a solid one to try as a first timer. Grilled pork sandwich - this missed the mark for me. The pork was a bit dry but the flavor was decent. I don't personally like this type of sandwich anyway so I wasn't particular ecstatic about it to begin with. Overall, for what it's worth, Dakao does a good job offering decent Vietnamese sandwiches at reasonable prices that will also fill you up. They're not the best in my opinion nor are they going to win any awards when it comes to quality and flavor, but for value alone, they can hold their own. There are many other sandwich shops in the Bay Area and you really can't go wrong with any of them from my experience but if you are in the area and looking to dine on a dime (less than 10 bucks), Dakao may be an option to consider. read more

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Zero stars.... This place has bad memories for me. I thought i would give it a try since it had been over ten (10) years since I last reviewed and it came up as a suggestion so I thought maybe it would have a better experience. First time (2 weeks ago). I went there it was CASH only. I guess I should've read the reviews, but to find out was cash only was a disappointment because I do not carry cash. So I left.. Second time I went early in the morning they didn't unlock the door and there was a customer inside so when that customer left the employee unlocked the door as there was two of us waiting outside while the customer was inside. Because a friend suggested that their PATE CHAUD was pretty good I went out of myway to wake up super early in the morning. I bought only 2 pate CHAUD which were very small and in my opinion old because it wasn't flaky it was as if the layers was mashed together, and it tasted old from yesterday's batch. Now this last time, came in today and was ready to order a sandwich with cash in hand, only to hear they do NOT have sandwiches because they ran out of bread. WTH... Is this not a business that's known as a sandwich shop? Ummm, it's in the name !! It's like going to Taco Bell and running out of tacos or to an Italian restaurant and finding out they ran out of pasta. I think it's meant to be that this place is not for me. The nail in the coffin is to hear that they ran out of bread. I was both let down and disgusted... So I left. Get organized and/or pay your suppliers please !( read more

I used to go to the downtown San Jose location and once they closed I thought they were gone forever! Luckily this location is open. I love getting the pork banh mi here. This is a simple and quality sandwich. I think you can't beat the price anywhere else. While here I think it's worth picking up any of their egg rolls or pate chaud. They're all solid small bites. This spot also does party trays of egg rolls! I called a day before Christmas and they had the order ready to go right when I got there the next day. There's some tables inside but I usually take my food to go. From ordering to receiving food usually takes less than 10 minutes. Please note they only take cash or Venmo! read more

This place is small but has an extensive menu of Vietnamese food. I was craving a banh mi and grabbed the #1 dac biet cold cut sandwich and added an egg. It was average. There wasn't a lot of meat and there was way too much onion and not enough daikon and carrot. We also ordered with banh hoi with BBQ pork. Overall, also not bad and average. This place is a choice it if you are just craving Vietnamese food at 8am and no one else is locationally close or open for business yet. Casual. They accept cash, Venmo, or Zelle. Indoor seating. Please come and create your own adventure. read more

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This place is a hole in the wall. No embellishments, just the best pho in Milpitas, and good authentic viet food and catering. If you want smiles, don't come. If you want good pho this hole in the wall is it. Can't be 5 stars cuz it's hole in the wall. But the food makes it 5 read more

A truly underrated Vietnamese eatery that's been around for nearly 20 years. My co-workers and I would come by for its grilled chicken and pork bánh mì served on a crunchy baked baguette with pickled carrots, daikon, cilantro and cucumber slices at $7 and drinks for $4 cheaper than its competitors. Located in a small plaza with surrounding business with ample parking. Came by on a Saturday and they're open at 6:30 in the morning whereas are a lot of business are still closed. The only drawback is limited dine-in seating though most of their business is for take-outs and service has been very efficient so no complaints. Patê chaud (miniature meat pies) are my favorite comes in pork price at $2 and a Thai iced coffee for a mere $4 simply cheap cheaper than eating at some of the fast food joint. By the way it's cash only! read more

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I was in the area and I was Looking for banh mi restaurant. I Yelped of course and found Dakao. I ordered number 1 with ham, head cheese and pickled daikon and carrots. Not all banh mi restaurant had this banh mi. It's my favorite since the first time I ate banh mi. If the restaurant do not have this type, I will not go. I always check the menu first. Anyways I ordered #1 with extra pate and jalapeños. I took it with me so I can eat it while I sat in the traffic going back to our office in Oakland. I really enjoyed it. You can tell from the crumbs on my shirt, pants and seat! Lol. I also have to drink soy bean milk whenever I eat banh mi. The service was fast and the price was not bad. $6 plus $.50 for the extra pate. Come by and check them out, I know I will. read more

Dakao Sandwich Two - First time here - Vietnamese Near Me - Milpitas, California

Quality/Quantity - We have a tight schedule full of appointments today, so only shopping at quick or self-service businesses today. Grabbed a roasted and shredded chicken sandwich - The roasted one had more flavor. Small hot food ready to-go deli, see picture. Simple menu done well. Catering available. Atmosphere - Small mom and pop business. The husband seemed happier than his wife, but everyone seemed to be working hard. Plenty of indoor seating, as most people buy to-go. Open 7 days a week from 6am to 6pm; Yelp hours differ slightly. Plenty of mall parking. Service - No nonsense. Take your order, tell you to wait aside or take a seat. Then they will call you when your order is ready. Simple and quick. The only confusion was that I was following the "arrows" on the floor to get in "line." But everyone else went in a different direction...? So should I NOT be following the arrows? I was in a hurry, but not so much as to cut in line. Price - $6 each (including tax), $12 cash only. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success for 20+ years and for your two locations...? read more

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Was in the area and wanted to have banh mi. This was the closest and thought I'll give it a try. Food - 3/5 had their vegetarian sandwich. It's not your typical banh mi ingredients for sure. It consist of tofu, cilantro, some mushroom, carrot and in their own sauce which was just ok. I also asked for more Jalapeño which was absent in my sandwich. Their pickle was somehow not the same as what you usually get from most Vietnamese sandwiches. Seemed like they used different daikon and lacks the sharp sour punch I'm accustomed to. The only upside was the bread which was nice, flaky crispy. Service - 4/5 fast since it was mid afternoon and no one in store. Price was also cheaper than most other places ($6) but they only take cash or Venmo. Ambiance - 3/5 this is a mom pop, small hole in wall type of store. So don't expect much read more

Good price homemade tasting food. Viet ice coffee is good and only $4. Appetizers are good price and tasty. Good service. Sandwiches are good read more

Dakao Sandwich Two - Bun Rieu. They gave me complimentary tea. Really good tea. Vietnamese ice coffee is really good too and only $4. Homemade tasting food - Vietnamese Near Me - Milpitas, California

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Swung by to get a banh mi, had the grilled pork without cilantro. Soft bread, flavorful meat, had some sauce that was slightly too salty but it was okay. Could've done with more daikon and cucumber though. $7 cash only. read more

It's so delicious. It's worth coming again. It's better than other places. Thank you，I like it read more

Dakao Sandwich Two - Vietnamese Near Me - Milpitas, California

This is a really good place for takeout!!! There's very little seating and it's functional - it caters to take out or large catering orders, that's why the ambience is very basic! They do not accept credit cards. They prefer cash or Zelle. I ordered the vegetarian fried rice and the vegetarian fresh rolls. Both were amazing. The rolls are oh-so fresh!!! I also ordered Vietnamese coffee, which was great. The only thing that I did not like is attention to detail - I said no ice in the coffee and they did load it up with ice. I always go back for takeout! Do go , give it a try! read more

For the price and authenticity, I give this place a 5/5. The style is very retro. Bring cash if possible! Great hole in the wall

Found another good spot for quick Vietnamese grabs, although we only tried their Vietnamese sandwiches this time, I'd try some of their other offerings. Very small hole in the wall kind of mom and pops shop that is littered with a bunch of stuff that almost makes you think it's one of those California "bodegas". Family oriented and neighborhood store where you can tell that this place is visited by regulars on a weekly, if not daily, basis. CASH ONLY! But they will accept Venmo or Zelle. Banh Mi were good, although I felt like there was some more vinegar usage than I'm used to. Still, well made classics that you can not go wrong with ordering. And the pricing gives you good value. Simple service. Nothing special, but just keeping in tune with the California "bodega". Ample parking in the lot. read more

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Went twice, is like a "hole in the wall". Sandwiches were good and fairly priced, I initially thought the beef one will have less meat, more expensive or dry, but it turned out the same price and good. The grilled pork one was ok, choose the beef one to get mroe value for the same price. They do have traditional dishes like beef kerky papaya salad and Nem Bo. Staff is nice and when eating onsite, tea is free. They take Venmo and Zelle. They ran out of $4 drinks the Saturday (4pm) and Sunday (2pm) - not sure if they ever have them. This was disappointing, would have loved to try their che puddings and maybe bobas. read more

Dakao Sandwich Two - Grilled beef sandwich $7 - Vietnamese Near Me - Milpitas, California

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Place was busy, ordered bbq sandwiche, no dikon. grilled pork sandwiche, no jalapenos, two iced coffees. Sandwiches were prime tasting . Meat was so good and moist, iced coffee was knock your socks off good. Service was good, but a lot of customers coming in and out. Whole in the wall place, people are friendly. Eddie read more

my beef sandwich was delicious and it cost less than sandwiches usually do. I will come back when I'm in the neighborhood.

You don't just find banh mi restaurants like these around anywhere. It's located within a nice local plaza. I believe it's a mom and pop shop owned, the store seems filled with food items but it's actually very organized. The sandwiches are the main reason why you're here. The service and delivery were quick, the quality is amazing. I swear I could have 2-3 of these in one sitting! read more

Dakao Sandwich Two - Vietnamese Near Me - Milpitas, California

This is my favorite place to get banh mi. The pork banh mi is the best, the others are also good but I haven't tried the vegetarian one. The place is a small Mom & Pop shop, and service is quick. Cash only read more

They increase the price of their sandwiches by $1 which is understandable.My usual is a grilled pork sandwich, and it always hit the spot. Sometimes I get a coffee too. If you want a cheaper lunch option, please visit this place. read more

I do love me a good banh mi'! At $5.50 I am so down! There was a time when these puppies were only a buck! A banh mi' is a Vietnamese sandwich filled with a variety of proteins that include ham or steamed pork roll. The veggies: sliced cucumber, pickled carrot & daikon. Throw in some cilantro, chili or jalapeño. Oh, u can also add pâté, butter, mayonnaise or soy sauce. Stumbled upon this place when we discovered R&B Tea a few weeks ago. The OG "Dakao Sandwiches I" is located in San Jose but closed a while back. This one in Milpitas is "Dakao Sandwiches II" (I guess it's like the sequel). Is it good? Yes, I will say it is tasty... for that price u can't beat it! I think it'll satisfy your cravings and you can even get a second one for later and not feel as guilty with the price. My only thing is depending on what day I go, they run outta bread. Cause of that, I was like "damn it must be good!" Again, it's a great banh mi' but there are places all over Milpitas and SJ with superior banh mi loaded with more meat and veggies that's almost double the size! You'd be looking at 7-10 bucks for one of those. Dakao Banh Mi's are definitely worth trying, it felt a little under sized but the price makes up for it. Will I be back? Been there twice already in a week lol. Wherever u get a Vietnamese sandwich, enjoy it! It's an amazing sandwich! I highly recommend the grilled pork banh mi, the ham & pate, oh and the beef banh mi! read more

Dakao Sandwich Two - Vietnamese Near Me - Milpitas, California

Food is good but there needs to be quality control with food safety. Two months ago I ordered a banh mi and it had a staple in it. It pierced the roof of my mouth! This time around I ordered bun rieu and it had a hard plastic piece with very sharp corners in it. Be careful!! read more

This place always takes care of me when it comes to my sandwiches. Everything is always nice and fresh and delicious. Anytime I'm in the area, I love to come here. read more

Dakao Sandwich Two - Pork belly sandwich - Vietnamese Near Me - Milpitas, California

One star because the sandwich deserves a little credit, but the service here was absolutely terrible. Felt like we were not welcome. It's hard to enjoy food from a place that is not happy to serve you. read more

The sandwich was good and I would get it again if I want a decent banh mi option. The meat and sauces had good flavor, veggies were crisp and fresh. But the real star of the show is the bread!! It was fragrant and flaky with a nice chew to it. My only wish was that the sandwich had more peppers on it. I was missing the spice I usually get with a good banh mi. We also got assorted spring rolls. The pork and shrimp rolls were very good! read more

Dakao Sandwich Two - 14. Grilled Pork Banh Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Milpitas, California

The lemongrass chicken sandwich is so good! Highly recommend this spot if you are near the area! read more

Dakao Sandwich Two - Vietnamese Near Me - Milpitas, California

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I was in the area and really wanted some banh mi but didn't want to go to Lee's. Their banh mi are $6 each for the standard ones and a bit more for special ones like combination. I went with grilled pork. The pork was pretty fatty and had an extra sauce on it, which is less conventional, and I didn't really care for it. Vietnamese iced coffee was $4 (small cup). Parking is easy, and the place was empty on a weekday afternoon. It's not fancy - faded menu board and the lottery tickets and machine, but the people working there were nice enough. Cash only (Venmo and Zelle ok). Maybe their other food is better, but would pick other banh mi options over this. read more

Order banh mi sandwich place an order and pick it up nice little spot play your Lottery tickets while getting your banh mi the sandwich was nice and fresh and the bread was nice and crispy fluffy and fresh. Cash and Venmo only read more

Dakao Sandwich Two - Vietnamese Near Me - Milpitas, California

One of my favorite spots for Vietnamese Sandwiches. Every where else has them for almost double the price. Their sandwiches and fresh springs rolls are delicious and always fresh. They are also located in a not so busy strip mall so it's easy to find parking during lunch. Service might be a little off at times. It's a family run business. So you will see a couple near the counter with grandmas in the kitchen and grandpa and uncles serving in the front. It's a CASH ONLY place but they also take VENMO. I wish we live closer. I have not tried their pho. But for sandwiches and fresh spring rolls, they are a MUST try! read more

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Tried the pork egg rolls and they are nicely filled and crunchy. In terms of banh mi, tried the steamed pork, bbq pork, grilled pork, beef, beef meatball And they were all great. The bread is nice and pillow with a crunchy exterior. read more

Dakao Sandwich Two - Dec 2022 - Vietnamese Near Me - Milpitas, California

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Since the original Dakao Sandwich located in DTSJ closed, I went ahead and contacted DS 2 for my party tray needs. @ $2/per spring roll, I opted to go with an assortment of goi cuon [shrimp roll], bo bia cuon [Chinese sausage & egg roll], & nem cuon [grilled pork roll]. 50 pieces were ordered and our short notice was not an issue. According to the employee, 1-2 days notice is more than enough depending on your order size. 3 stars because the execution was not flawless. While the pick up time was accurate and the ingredients used were fresh, a bunch of the rolls were made half a**ed. They fell apart as we picked them up, leaving a mess of stray noodles. After spending $100, I expected a bit more when it came to quality control. Cash only establishment, plan accordingly. read more

Dakao Sandwich Two - Party Tray of Spring Rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Milpitas, California

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The team of people at the restaurant is very friendly and very accommodating. Food is very good and price reasonable.

The bread and vegetables are extremely fresh. Really love it. The only issue is that either their pickled vegetables or their spread is a little too sweet for me. But overall, really great. read more