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    Gio Cha Ngon

    3.4 (33 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    All $7 except $7.50 for Dac Biet
    Amy T.

    Came here honestly by accident when looking for Duc Huong since they're located so closely, didn't realize until after I already bought the goods and left. Oh wells. Got the combination banh mi (dac biet) and asked for garlic bread instead of regular and extra meat. The nice lady who speaks limited English at the register only charged me a $1 for the extra meat. Quite generous if you look at the photo. There is a buy 4 get 1 free deal just like at Duc Huong. They take Venmo here but I paid in cash and didn't bother to ask if they take credit card since usually small businesses prefer cash anyways. I have to say I couldn't taste any garlic at all, the meats are pretty good and pate is okay. Bread is just okay as well. They also sell cha lua in the leaf wrap if you are into that, they have several options.

    Brenda L.

    I visited the store that Gio Cha Ngon took over a few years ago ever since I was in kindergarten (previously called Thanh Lan). Luckily, that store passed down their recipe for Banh Mi Ga to Gio Cha Ngon and my family has still been going here ever since! Located near Vietnam Town in San Jose, Gio Cha Ngon is located on a quieter corner with a super small parking lot and a busy gas station. They sell various types of Vietnamese cha and banh mi here. Everything is pretty affordable - the women who work here are super kind too! I don't recall if they take card, but I do know that cash is preferred (plus, they also take Venmo!). We always order the classic banh mi ga (chicken banh mi) here since we can't find any other store that sells and makes it as good as they do. I'd recommend asking for all of the vegetables on the side for you to add yourself so that it doesn't get soggy if you don't eat it right away! As another tip: ask for it toasted if you do plan on eating it ASAP. :-)

    Banh mi ga cha bong (shredded chicken) with added pate. Generous amount of delicious pate!! Thank you!
    Tina N.

    New Banh Mi place. Every Banh Mi place has their own specialty sandwich. This case, it's their banh mi ga-- cha bong (shredded chicken) and their pate! I always include pate in all my sandwiches. So far this is the only place that has packed on the pate. Wow! It's also well made and tastes so delightful! Maybe even the best pate I've had. But before making that judgment, I do want to give it a couple more tries to see if they're consistent. And they make cha ga (chicken) as well as cha bo (beef) instead of just pork. I do eat pork, but I try to limit my intake and when I saw that they serve chicken meat I jumped on the opportunity! The batch I bought was a little too salty, but that won't stop me from purchasing more. Just cut a thinner slice eat it with bread or rice. I hope they fix that though, but overall flavor and texture is great. My new go to shredded chicken and pate sandwich joint. So delicious! Glad to support ma and pa shops. :-)

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    Stephen F.

    Food was okay. I got their Dac Biet banh mi. The bread and meat was good but I prefer other Vietnamese sandwiches places. I came here and it's decent but not great. Service is good.

    Thit nuong banh mi. Barely any meat
    Anna T.

    I do not recommend coming to this place for banh mi. The bread was stale and there was barely any meat. I ordered thit nuong and it was bland and cold.

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    3 months ago

    Giò chả are good. It would be better if they are not wrapped with plastic, as plastic is unhealthy when cooked at high temperature.

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    7 months ago

    Banh mi grilled pork is really good. I'll definitely come back and try their other sandwiches. Cash only.

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    2 years ago

    Best tré trộn in town in my opinion. I tried the Bo la lot bánh mì, not worth $8, would not consider to buy that banh mi again.

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    2 years ago

    I love their nem nướng and chả ốc. I've been coming back for these. Their nem chua and bánh tráng trộn are also my favorites

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    2 years ago

    Confirmed the pick up at 6pm but store was closed at 5.40pm and there was no communication of any kind.

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    2 years ago

    Mua giò thủ ở đây để về ăn tết, nhưng giò thủ (vừa đắt), vừa cũ, vừa hôi, nên phải bỏ...

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    3 years ago

    Why does this place sell Tre tron with barely any tre in it? They only give 2-3 pieces of Nem and Cha. Not worth $16

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    favorite place for banh mi ga cha bong!!! cute mom and pop feel shop. has good viet mayo/butter and chicken!

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    4 years ago

    Solid sandwiches and all the different gio cha meat loafs. Patechaux also quite good.

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    Bánh mì gà vẫn còn ngon và chả lụa có lẻ ngon hn chổ Đức Hng.

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    4.4(1.7k reviews)
    0.1 miEast San Jose
    $

    IYKYK. I drove here…read morehella early in the morning because this place tends to get packed pretty quickly. I ordered a large grilled pork banh mi. The patte was nice and crispy. The sandwich itself is loaded with the perfect meat to veggies ratio. The price is also very reasonable. A small $4.50, large $8.75. Also if you order 4 sandwiches, they will give you a 5th one free. One of the best if not the best banh mi spots in the Bay. Like I said IYKYK. Try it out if you like. :)

    The hype is real! Not only a good deal (buy 4 large sandwiches, get 1 free), but sandwich is a good…read moresize, they don't skimp on the filling, filling ratio is just right, bread is toasty yet not overly thick that it would scrape your mouth, also appreciate all their filling options + the add-on of having your bread brushed with a garlic butter ~ chef's kiss. My order: #1 grilled pork #6 meatball - w/ garlic bread #7 pork w egg #15 chicken avocado - w/ garlic bread + steak special All were excellent, with my favorite being the pork with egg (the egg just leveled it up). Chicken avocado was unique & avocados they used were so fresh + creamy, yet since it didn't come with pickled veggies, to me it was a little meat-heavy & missing that pickle-y balance. If you don't eat the sandwiches immediately, I highly recommend re-heating them in the toaster, especially if you get the garlic bread! I was there on a random Friday 4:30pm in May 2026 & there was a short line to order inside the store. Afterwards, join the crowd waiting for their # to be called / shown on the screen (which is located to the right of the store entrance). My order was ready in 20 min, which was what staff taking my order estimated for me.

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    Duc Huong Sandwiches - Breads made on side

    Breads made on side

    Duc Huong Sandwiches - Banh Mi Dac Biet (Large)

    Banh Mi Dac Biet (Large)

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    Banh Mi Oven

    3.7(880 reviews)
    0.2 miEast San Jose
    $$

    This place definitely doesn't skimp on the portion size. A large here is cut into 2 sandwiches and…read more1 half is usually most places' regular sized sandwich. Overall it's a pretty decent sandwich, not the biggest fan of the baguette that they use but in a crunch, it works out.

    We initially wanted to go to a different spot for bánh mì, but it had run out, so we ended up at…read morethis place since it was nearby. Looking back, I should have trusted my gut. From the moment we walked in, it was clear this place is struggling. The fridge by the entrance looked unkempt, the kitchen felt more like a cramped kitchenette than a professional setup, and the dining area was completely chaotic. The tables and chairs piled up everywhere with absolutely no place to sit. The food only confirmed my suspicions. Their pork tasted like plain pork. You know you're at a good bánh mì spot when the grilled pork carries the smoky, caramelized flavor of barbecue chicken, but here, there was none of that. The bread was technically good, crispy on the outside and soft inside, but even that couldn't save the experience. I came with my sister, who had never tried bánh mì before, and it was a terrible first impression for her. Between the run-down environment, the underwhelming food, and the sense that the place might be on its last legs, it was not worth our time or appetite. I will definitely not be returning

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    Banh Mi Oven - The front

    The front

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    Thien Huong Sandwiches & Bakery

    3.9(153 reviews)
    0.3 miEast San Jose
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    So many delicious banh mis! I visited on a Thursday afternoon, and the store had occasional…read morevisitors, but it wasn't busy at all. The shop is quite small, so it is definitely a grab-and-go place. Their only menu item is a banh mi with various fillings. Each banh mi was $7.50, a very fair price. I ordered several fillings, including grilled pork, combination, and pork belly. They have a buy 3 get 1 free deal. Keep in mind: this place only accepts cash. The cashier was so kind, and my order arrived quickly. I was impressed with the size of each banh mi. A single banh mi was so filling. The baguette was filled with daikon, cucumber, jalapeno, cilantro and meat. The grilled pork was my absolute favorite: the meat was cooked to perfection. This is the perfect speedy lunch. I can't wait to visit again!

    They say Thien Huong is Duc Huong's rival and I would have to agree! (please don't hate!)…read more This place deserves more praise. It doesnt have the best front store or inside store appeal but its definitely authentic. These ladies start making their food early in the morning. I came at 715 one morning and the glass windows were already foggy (mainly because it was freezing inside and they were cooking up a storm inside). The older ladies were in the back, seated in a low seat, shredding carrots and radish into big bowls. It doesn't get more authentic than these guys. As for the sandwich, it was about $1-$3 cheaper than Duc Huong and their sandwiches do not cut the roof of your mouth! Doc Huong sandwiches are too tough for me and I prefer the softer, fresh french bread. Duc Huongs meat is also a bit too charred for me while Thien Huong's meat is a bit more juicier and tender. If I was in the area, I'd come back 100%.

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    Thien Huong Sandwiches & Bakery - Inside

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    Thien Huong Sandwiches & Bakery
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    CA Bakehouse

    4.3(1.1k reviews)
    0.1 miEast San Jose
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    CA Bakehouse still is popular. There were regulars lining-up at 1pm to order products by the door…read more Customers still weren't allowed inside the bakery area. One queue was for online orders (recommended by the bakehouse) and the other was manned by an attendant with a tablet and a printed menu. Parking wasn't a hassle this time as there were plenty of spots. Add the fact that we were now familiar with Vietnam Town. We got our usuals with choux (Kaya and Ube), Pandan-Coconut Milk Bread and Banh Bo (honeycomb cake). The mention worthy Guava filled Mochi Cake was so good! A yummy tip that elevates this baked good was when I toasted it (4 minutes) in an airfryer. The crunchy surface with the chewy mochi texture plus the sweet guava stuffing was the perfect ratio I was looking for in a dessert pastry. Can't wait to go back and have more of the guava filled goodness!

    Finally got to try this place! A pro tip is to order online and come for pick up. It was a little…read morebusy when we arrived but we didn't have to wait too long. We ordered the bánh bò (honeycomb cake), guava filled mochi cake, and espresso cookie. I absolutely loved the bánh bò. It was soft, bouncy, and flavorful, as it should be. I would definitely get this again. The guava filled mochi cake was okay. I sort of wish the guava filling was spread around the more. I would not recommend the espresso cookie. It was an odd combination of flavors. It wasn't burnt but tasted like it/bitter and heavy on the butter. I would come back for the bánh bò for sure though!

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    CA Bakehouse - Kaya Croissant - Buttery layered croissant with fresh pandan custard

    Kaya Croissant - Buttery layered croissant with fresh pandan custard

    CA Bakehouse - Inside the bakery!

    Inside the bakery!

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    4.3(109 reviews)
    3.1 miDowntown
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    West Coast Sourdough is an almost weekly stop for my husband and I after our grocery run. We tried…read morethis place once after being unsatisfied with the sandwich options in the surrounding grocery store delis, and this exceeded our expectations. The shop is a standard deli with a few tables inside. The service is fast and friendly, and the ingredients are fresh. The best part about these sandwiches, though, is that their sourdough has a crunchy exterior. The sourdough I've experienced at other sandwich locations tends to have a softer outside, which leads me to typically offering Dutch crunch instead. At West Coast Sourdough, though, their sourdough is just as crunchy as a Dutch crunch elsewhere, giving me both the texture and flavor profile I desire. If I'm looking for a basic deli sandwich on a quality sourdough roll, it's always safe to assume I'll be going here.

    Located in the plaza at the corner of Taylor and Coleman, it's a bit tucked away. We usually order…read moretakeout, but have made time to dine in on occasion. Whether you're ordering to-go or eating in, the food is always piping hot and consistently flavorful, never disappoints! Our go-to order is the clam chowder with a sourdough bread bowl, which is hands down the best. I recommend getting the bread bowl on the side so you can enjoy the bread and chowder together. The clam chowder is my favorite, perfectly creamy with generous chunks of clams and potatoes. The bread bowl is the highlight, fluffy and crispy at the same time. Yum!

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    West Coast Sourdough San Jose Coleman - Inside

    Inside

    West Coast Sourdough San Jose Coleman
    West Coast Sourdough San Jose Coleman

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    4.4(878 reviews)
    4.1 miRose Garden
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    Sooo happy I finally came here! I came on a weekday around 11, plenty of parking and inside not…read morecrowded at all. There are so many options!!! All of the fruits n veggies looked sooo good, I'm going to have to do my grocery shopping here! I specially came for the corned beef sandwich, but literally I want to do every form of food shopping here from now on!! The employees were so sweet, friendly, nice and efficient , I just loved it in here!! Has an old school vibe which I love and soooo many options at the deli. I ended up getting a chicken Milanese the butcher was making fresh, looked so good! The salad bar was so incredible, basically I was in heaven. The sandwich was ABSOLUTELY INSANE. Prob the best I've had and I literally cannot wait to go back and try more. You order the sandwich at the deli by filling out a piece of paper, and if you look confused (like me) staff will help no questions asked!

    They have a deli side and a panini sandwich on opposite sides of the restaurant. Heard they are…read moreknown for their sandwich's from a co worker. The deli side has most of the hams and offers cold sandwiches. I prefer toasted sandwiches and went to the side with the panini. Took about 10 minutes for them to make and heat it up. I got the tri tip and mozzarella panini pressed. Toasty bread with slightly melted cheese. Tri tip was soft and the flavors from sun-dried tomatoes was good. Solid place to grab a sandwich for a quick and go or you can eat outside the market with seats and tables.

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    Bay Area beans from Peerless Coffee and Barefoot Coffee

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    Custom Salad

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