Bring cash to this tiny old storefront. The secret to finding parking in the congested lot is to come to this plaza before 11am weekdays. The experiences will be much better. There's a good variety of Vietnamese beverages/desserts/sandwiches/snacks/small plates to choose from. Not fancy. Seniors working inside are nice people who speaks limited English, but good enough for casual Duc Huong operations. I purchased tofu banh mi & grilled chicken banh mi sandwiches. Added the fresh spring rolls too. Not cheap these days. Easy wait/no lines/efficient service today. Good place to buy fresh baguette breads too. Decent and not complicated here. Duc Huong had always been popular in the area. Parking lot is always ghetto looking or congested, so be aware of your belongings. Lunch crowds are heavy after 11am lining up at Pho Kim Long population Vietnamese restaurant in same plaza. Not bad. Glad to have Duc Huong still in business here. read more

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Always a fan of Duc Huong. Drove all the way from Danville to get some yummy sandwiches which always were so good in the past. However, all 3 sandwiches I got yesterday were disappointing. 1. The special combo sandwich: Very thin layer of pate and I asked to skip "gio thu" and substitude for more ham, they gave "cha" instead. BOO... The worse: the "cha" already smelled like spoil even after the sandwich was heated up. Maybe that was why they gave more "cha" vs "ham" as requested?? Yuck... 2. Chicken and pork sandwiches: again, super thin layer of butter or pate and not much meat. 3. I asked to separate the "rau chua." They gave a tiny bag with very little of them for all 3 sandwiches...It was only enough for 1 sandwich. Since I always had good experiences with this store, I didn't double check before I left. 4. The "banh uot" packages looked so tiny and sad. And there wasn't much other good snacks to choose from. Come on, Duc Huong, do better. Re-train the people who made the sandwiches. Stop being too STINGY or you will loose customers... read more

I can tell why this place has such terrible reviews compared to the location on story--they suck in every aspect. No menu They had premade sandwiches that the old man claimed they were freshly made. Not going to mention service. read more

If you choose to come here, please be warned that it is literally a grab and go store. They do not make sandwiches to order and on the day that I went there was barely any food left, and there weren't the vegetarian sandwiches that I was looking for. Unfortunately, I came away empty-handed, but from other reviews, it looks like they're cash only anyway so I still wouldn't have been able to purchase my food even if they had what I was looking for. They have a pretty big parking lot and while it is tight, it's definitely possible to find parking. read more

A nice sandwich shop with a lot of other prepared foods. The banh mi sandwiches are tasty and the preprepared ones are around $4.25 or 4.50. The bread is not traditional and is more dense than normal. read more

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My husband routed to this Duc Huong, but this location seems to be different from the others. Duc Huong is known for their garlic bread option, but this location doesn't do it. I didn't think much of it and ended up ordering two banh mi sandwiches, pork belly and lemongrass pork. It came out to be $18. I liked the lemongrass pork more because it was saucier/more flavorful. I thought the pork belly was just okay. We always get our sandwiches without cilantro and jalapeños. Although there weren't any in our sandwiches, you still taste a slight kick from the jalapeños from the pickled veggies (assuming they chop all their veggies on the same board). That's totally fine for me but not so much for my husband, who gets discomfort from even the smallest hint of spicy. We were a bit disappointed, since we were looking forward to getting Duc Huong's special garlic bread sandwiches. If you do come here, make sure to bring cash. read more

Duc Huong - Lemongrass pork - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Also has good banh mi but is known for being the other location lol. Service is quicker but ambiance is not as good. read more

Duc Huong - beef banh mi - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

This was the first Duc Huong location I visited because it was kind of on the way back to the hotel from the office. This was not the location that I bookmarked. Yeah, I got lost and took the scenic route once again. I ordered the cold cut combo. They took my cash. A few minutes later, I drove the banh mi back to the hotel. The bread was good. The cold cuts were exceptional. The meats just seemed superior to the ones I normally get in the OC. If they put more pate on it, it would've been a great sandwich for my taste. The banh mi was good. I liked it. It's a good place to get a sandwich. read more

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Visited this Duc Huong for the first time. Unknowingly passed by this place to eat at Pho Kim Long. The parking came get challenging during peak hours. There is another lot across the street. This place has not seating, so it's a grab and go place. CASH ONLY. The service is friendly, though limited English. They offer other Vietnamese prepared lunches, like rice noodle rolls, desserts, etc. *#1 Combination: cold cuts, pate, pickled daikon/carrots, cucumber, cilantro, & jalapeño (3.5/5). The sandwich was filled with slices of meat. Though, the bread wasn't toasted so it was a bit chewy. Otherwise, the sandwich was good. read more

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We've had the banh mi here 10+ times and hard to believe I've forgotten to review this! The banh mi here is easily the best in the bay with incomparable prices, high quality bread and the sandwiches come packed ! Every visit we have to order 10 sandwiches to hold us over for the day. read more

I had the mini bahn mi a few weeks ago from another location and it was SO good, turns out there's one 5 mins away from me. This time I ordered the large BBQ Pork and everything about it was DELICIOUS -- except -- 1/4 of the Bahn Mi was a CUCUMBER! When I took the cucumber out you can literally use the Bahn Mi as a telescope -- no joke Anyways, I recommend y'all stick with their mini ones or go to their other locations. read more

Duc Huong - BBQ Pork Banh Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Stopped by and bought some mini Bahn Mi. Love the bread and service is good. Called the order in ahead of time. Worth the drive from Hayward. read more

Duc Huong - Storefront - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

We were looking to get a banh mi so instead of going to a different one that's nearby, we decided why not try Duc Huong again? Well we did get lucky as we found parking as someone was leaving, but it's awful trying to park here during peak food eating times as you're basically competing with all the people who are going to Pho Kim Long. So just be aware of that when heading there. It's strictly a to-go spot. They have some premade food/snacks and desserts. Sandwiches are okay. Pretty much a deli-style spot kind of feel. Again not a bad spot to get a banh mi, but the parking situation can be a deterrent. read more

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Duc Huong, you're the only banh for mi. I guess I'll have to learn to share you though since there is always a line out the door! Looking for amazingly delicious, creatively nutritious, and prices so low that you'd think they're fictitious... Vietnamese sandwiches? You're in the right spot. This is the only baddie I want to bag. The bread is so crispy, the fillings so luscious, and the pickled veggies so fresh that I could have sworn they whispered "eat me"... and so I did. Again and again. This is a no frills place with simple decor and to the point. You order and get your sandwiches at the side and go. Whether you are rich or you're broke, they got you covered. Thanks for standing banh mi, Duc Huong. read more

I've only ever had Duc Huong to-go but it is definitely one of the best banh mi's I have had in the Bay Area! My favorite is the cold cut combo with the garlic bread! I highly recommend the garlic bread surcharge since it gives the bread an extra kick of flavor when eating the sandwich. The ambiance is generic from any other type of banh mi restaurant, but be prepared to wait as it does get pack and I had to wait about 30 minutes to get my order. Overall, I rate Duc Huong a 5/5 for pricing, connivence, and taste for their banh mi sandwich! read more

The cashier didn't speak English, which is fine, no problem. I showed and pointed to the items we wanted written IN VIETNAMESE. She could barely see (wasn't wearing her glasses and was squinting like crazy), and by the way she was looking at the words, I question if she could even read, seriously. Terribly frustrating, to say the least. But even worse than that, they got the order wrong! The "chicken and avocado" didn't have any avocado. The other sandwiches were just ok. Barely any mayo, way too much cilantro and peppers, and just an "ok" amount of meat. This place is also Cash Only, but there's NO signage in the store stating that. (??) I mean,... come on, man... What are y'all doing? And no I don't want to visit their other locations. It's out of our normal way. Unless the food is 100x better and the service is infinitely better at the other locations, I might think about it. read more

Duc Huong - No avocado, and the chicken tasted old. - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

I had some work business to take care of in the area and decided to stop by and get lunch for me and my Darling. I always go for the large BBQ Pork sandwiches. The BBQ Pork they add is TOP TIER! I've had other BBQ Pork sandwiches at other mom & pop shops, but they usually come out kinda dry and stale. Not at Duc Huong, their BBQ pork is so soft and it LITERALLY melts in your mouth, and the best part is that they give you pieces with a little bit of fat on it, which basically just ties everything together. My Darling took a few bites and was hooked! We definitely need to go to the other Duc Huong location because they have garlic bread...also, the large sized bánh mì is $8, which I honestly think is completely worth it. Also, don't forget a can of sửa đâu nành to wash it all down! And make sure to bring cash! Also, once you order, make sure you stand by and wait outside or in your car, the shop is a tad small now because they have shelves for other food products. I took a photo of my bánh mì AFTER I took a few bites because I couldn't wait! Sorry, not sorry! read more

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Got the Cha Lua sandwich with pate and it was CASH ONLY! It was about $8-$-8.50. The sandwich was fine! The space is smaller so there's not much of a waiting area. It does get busy though. read more

Duc Huong - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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I gave it another shot, but unfortunately, I got the order wrong again. Luckily, my friend didn't mind having #11(the vegetarian) instead of getting #7 (Grilled Pork & Egg). Waiting time is still the same, 20-30mins for 2 orders in the morning. Food is really good though. read more

Duc Huong - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Wanted to pick up a quick lunch and decided to grab some bahn mis. I had heard about Duc Huong for a while but just never had a chance to stop by. This location is a small corner shop in the same plaza as the famous Pho Kim Long. I recommend stopping by during the morning or after the lunch rush because parking can be difficult. I stopped by around 11:30am on a weekday and there were already a handful of people in and out of the shop. I ordered 2 bbq pork bahn mis $8.50 each, made fresh. Note: they are cash only!! I didn't know and luckily had some change but was still a dollar short. The lady at the front counter was so nice, telling me not to worry and still gave me my order. I was so thankful! And now I can see why Duc Huong is so popular: the baguette was so fresh and stayed intact when holding all the inside ingredients. There was a good amount of sauce and veggies and the bbq pork was incredibly soft and flavorful. One of the best quality bahn mis I've had for a great price. I'll be back and with cash next time! read more

Duc Huong - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Food is good! Banh mi is better than Lee's--the bread is fresher and more crunchy, tastes more home-made in general. They sell a lottt of prepackaged foods and desserts like banh uot, banh cuon, etc. so naturally we got a bunch of those as well. Service is quick and organized and employees are friendly. Ambiance is typical of a smaller banh mi shop I would say. Gives deli vibes since there's a bunch of drinks (also some made fresh like sua dau nanh and teas) then the prepackaged foods placed around/center, and a line around the prepackaged foods to get to counter to order food. read more

Duc Huong - banh mi - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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My husband and I were in the area and he wanted to try this place out. It's to go only and doesn't have any seating areas. It's also cash only. My husband got #1 & #2 banh mi sandwiches (they didn't label it so not sure which one was which lol). Both were just okay, not the best not the worst. I personally wouldn't get it again since there wasn't much taste to it. We also tried Banh cuon. The wrap was thin but there wasn't a lot of filling, lots of it was just the wrap itself. The fish sauce had a good amount of spice. There was also some green dessert that my husband got which had coconut milk. It was alright, probably the best one out of everything we got. read more

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Love this place!! Fresh banh mi served daily. The pate and french bread are made fresh in house. No wonder this place is always packed especially during lunch time. Fast service and great tasting food. read more

No star for this place , the old guy at the cashier so rude,, I got there at 4pm and plan to get some combination sandwiches but he try to sale me the small pre made sandwiches and keep saying we closed,, really? The website said closed at 6pm ,never come back again. read more

DoorDash'd here a few times now. The banh mi toast up nicely the next day, so I always order 2 smalls (wrap in foil, air fry, "keep warm" setting, 10 minutes... longer depending on how toasty you want it). I usually get grilled pork or chicken and BBQ pork. Tried the roast pork today and it is my new favorite. The flavor is spot on. The chicken curry is also very tasty. The blend of spices is superb-- warm and comforting. The chicken is super tender, and falls off the bone easily. Definitely recommend. read more

Sandwiches are good but not worth waiting 20+ mins for. The workers and owner who work there are rude as hell. Asked how much longer my sandwiches take and chose not to call out my number when it was ready. Dirty as V. Taking my money elsewhere. read more

Cash only! Sandwiches here are fresh and tasty, but the menu is much smaller than other Duc Huong locations (e.g. no grilled pork and egg option). The fillings in the small banh mis are also more skimpy than other locations, literally half the amount of meat. Solid in a pinch though if you're in the area. read more

(CASH ONLY) The goat for fresh, crisp baguettes to use in homemade banh mi. It's located next to a popular restaurant so the plaza might be full. But since I go in the early mornings just to pick up some baguettes to-go, it's not that busy. I just park in the 30 min pickup spot and then go. The store is small(which is the reason some of the reviews are rated low) but I feel it was intended to be a quick pick up spot, not a cafe. It serves its purpose to the community. The baguette bags get sold out really fast (you can imagine what this says about them). By noon, its usually definitely sold out (or there might be a few bags left if you're lucky), so prepare to come early if you wanted just the baguette. The half baguettes come in a bag of 6, which makes it easy to make individual sandwiches. Bring them home, heat them in the oven for a little bit, and you get a crisp crust, fluffy interior that isn't jarringly sharp nor crumbly like typical baguettes. Today I messed up because I grabbed two bags of half baguettes and there's 6 in one and 4 in the other. I don't know if the 4 bag is special/different in some way or if I just picked up a mistake bag on accident. Doesn't matter to me though since it came out to $5 for the two bags (super affordable)! read more

Duc Huong - 6 Half Banh Mi per bag - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Best banh mi ever! I got into banh mi's recently and Duc Huong is the best place I've tried yet. I don't eat meat so I get their vegetarian sandwich, the vegan meat seitan they put in the sandwich is so yummy. They add veggies and these very umami mushrooms. I'm obsessed. The bread is fresh baked and the perfect texture. When I went in, the staff was very nice but they only take cash so I had to just go back home and DoorDash it because I didn't have cash. So keep that in mind. The ambiance is just like any other banh mi store, no place to sit really, just takeout. read more

Duc Huong - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

My last stop in SJ before leaving town and wanted some really tasty banh mis! We ordered a combination and a grilled pork banh mi that was $8.50 and 8$ each! We also grabbed a bunch of pandan desserts and they were also really good! We got the pandan sticky rice, pandan jello, and not sure what the other one but it came with coconut milk to dip with and it was really good! The two banh mi's and three grab n go snacks came out to be 28$ total! I love how big the banh mis are! The bread was soft and doesn't hurt your mouth when you bite into it. Super flavorful and filling! read more

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I'm not sure if this is the location my company catered, but this sandwich was bomb.com. Can't wait to continue visiting my nearest Duc Huong for Banh Mi sandwiches. read more

Great prices and even better bahn mi! I highly recommend this place. I usually get the BBQ pork, but the pork belly is also very good!

Cheap eat across from PhonKim Long in the same plaza. A Vietnamese store selling premade meat, sandwiches, rice noodle roll and desserts. It's a grab and go shop, no place to sit. Some of the food seemed hot made as they were still hot on the shelf, such as the banh gio. Price is very reasonable. I got a plate of rice roll for $6.50. The only downside is that they take cash only. read more

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Love the spicy pork Korean sandwich is my first time trying with family member. Will definitely go again.

It takes a long time to get the sandwiches ..almost an hour, they need more workers in the kitchen with such high volume.

This is a one of the duc huong sandwiches place in the bay. Less crowded than the other location in SJ area. They also have a lot of premade Vietnamese food plates and desserts. Ordered 2 sandwiches, steam rice cake with mince pork, Bánh Cuon combo plate and cha Lua. This place also do not accept card. Bring your cash if you want to buy food. Premade food is good but sandwiches were a disappointment. The lack of meat and veggies in the sandwich for $8 is costly. See photo Honestly, I would come back for the premade food options but wouldn't order the sandwiches again. read more

Duc Huong - Inside of the meat combo sandwich - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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the thit nuong was 10/10 banh mi! the flavour was really good and the banh was nice and crispy but not too much where it's hurting your mouth if you know what i mean pretty fast also long lines read more

Duc Huong - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

CASH ONLY!!! If you don't have enough Cash with you, don't come! The parking is crazy! The foods are just ok! read more

This place is delicious!! It was recommended by a coworker who lives in Redwood City and she comes just to get the banh mi. Staff is friendly and very helpful. read more

Not comparable to the SJ location but it's good enough for a quick meal. We get the combination banh mi and banh mi thit heo nuong. They also have decent deserts like their flavored sticky rice or the taro rice cakes. Love the chunks of taro in there! Don't bother calling to preorder. I tried that once hoping it could help me expedite my trip but they don't start making it until you're there anyways lol read more