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    Gio Cha Ngon

    3.3 (36 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Lots of cha selections!
    Vincent N.

    I stopped by for *cheap gas next door and stumbled into this unassuming place! Glad I did bc they had a banh mi that I never had before...Bo la lot (grilled beef in betel leaf) in a sandwich form. Yass! Sandwich had all the usual stuff, but the star was the meat. Right texture, hot, and flavorful. Glad I stopped by and will be back!

    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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    The cha Hue is grainy. It seems like they must have used black pepper air dried in VN that's why there are pebbles in cha Hue.

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    4 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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    9 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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    3 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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    3 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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    Duc Huong Sandwiches

    Duc Huong Sandwiches

    4.4
    (1.7k reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    Possibly one of the best banh mi I've ever had! My family frequents Little Saigon in Orange County…read moreoften so I like to think we know what's a good banh mi. Heard rave reviews so we had to stop by when in San Jose! Came on a weekday afternoon and boy there was a line but we were determined. It moved quickly so it was about 5 mins to order and another 20 mins for our order. There was a lot of people waiting out front (pickup is by the pickup window), which can be confusing and crowded. It was all worth it! We all got the banh mi dac biet (cold cut) and I split a large with my sister, which was super filling and nicely priced! Firstly I was a big fan of the baguette bread, I like the texture and how it's crunchy. The cold cuts were thickly cut and they were generous with the amount. It was so thick I couldn't open my mouth wide enough to bite it all at once lol. There was also a good amount of veggies (do chua, cucumber, cilantro, jalapeños) and I thought the amount of pate was perfect as well! All in all, super delicious, would recommend and I would definitely go out of my way to come back here if I get the chance!

    A must stop for banh mi when visiting San Jose. The line is almost always out the door, sometimes…read moreto the end of the building or longer. However, it moves fairly quick, as there's usually multiple cashiers taking orders. The longest wait is actually waiting for your completed order. They're mostly famous for their banh mis, and sells them in two sizes, small and large. The small is convenient for people who can't finish a whole large by themselves. They also do sell a lot of other things in there, like nem, gio, xoi, etc. It's hard to go in there and not come out with a lot of things.

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    Banh Mi Dac Biet (Large)
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    Thien Huong Sandwiches & Bakery

    Thien Huong Sandwiches & Bakery

    3.9
    (154 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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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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    Rose Tea Lounge

    Rose Tea Lounge

    4.4
    (154 reviews)
    0.3 mi

    I've been to rose tea lounge near fremont before and I really enjoyed their drinks. I decided to go…read morehere since I saw they have a RANG pop up. It's my first time at this location and there's plenty of parking right outside. The store is so spacious. There were people studying and playing card games. Perfect place to sit and yapp where it's not overwhelming. It was a vibe in there and it's super clean as well. We easily ordered on the kiosk. There were so many great options to choose from. I ordered the double matcha and my friend got the hojicha. The drinks came out in 5 minutes. The double matcha was so good. Just the right creaminess and sweetness (I got regular sugar). Definitely coming back :)

    Came to this spot with the intention of finding a new place to work remotely. Temperatures were…read morejust under 90 degrees Fahrenheit outside, so I was in the market for a place where I could get a refreshing drink that had decent WiFi and good air conditioning. It was a Wednesday and Devin and I were looking to make it a productive work day. We stopped by later in the afternoon. There is ample seating but most of the booths were occupied when we arrived so we sat at a table. Club music was being played loudly so working here would not be ideal if you have to present in meetings. The tropical paradise fruit tea would've been better with a topping or two, but in an attempt to cut down on calories consumed I've began getting drinks without toppings. Unfortunately fruit tea without toppings is just not the same, but this was totally my choice and on me. The WiFi worked well. There are some outlets under the booths but none at the tables. I've been to other Rose Tea Lounge locations and I'd say that this one is definitely more club-like than others. Not the ideal place to work remotely by any means, but that's not to say that the drinks are bad or ambiance is poor. If you're looking to chat and catch up with friends, this spot would be a good choice.

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    Mango cloud with labubu & coconut matcha
    Mango cloud with labubu & coconut matcha
    So much seating!
    So much seating!
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    Huong Lan Sandwiches

    Huong Lan Sandwiches

    4.2
    (1.3k reviews)
    1.7 mi
    $$

    If you want the best next day Banh mi this is the place. OMG, I put my #1 in the fridge and just…read moremicrowaved for 20 second. The bread is so soft with a bit of texture. I cut it at home and check out the cross section photo. So much meat! I only wish they put a little more pickled veggies for a better ratio but I'm just being nitpicky. I actually like it better next day. I got my sandwich within 2-3 minutes upon ordering. It wasn't busy around 5p on a weekday. I mentioned earlier how I love the seating area. I got mine Togo this time along with Vietnamese pork chops from their table of ready to eat meals. For about $10, I was able to get just pork chops only since I have rice and egg at home. I pan fried the meat a little longer at home for a more charred flavor.

    I love the variety that they offer and I love how big the place is. I came here specifically to get…read morebanh bot chien. I have made banh bot chien twice from scratch and I can assure you that I rather spend the money than on time to make it. You have to come a little after 9-9:30 because if you come early, the fridge will be empty. Their banh mi was good but I did not enjoy the crumbly bread. I came back to the line a total of 3x because I keep seeing things I needed to try. I cannot imagine how it would be when I finally go to Vietnam. At least over there things are cheap. Parking is plentiful. As Danster noted, the ordering system is non-existent. There were 2 distinct lines leading up to the register to order your banh mi and to pay, but people try to be sneaky so they would not have to wait. Cards accepted.

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    West Coast Sourdough San Jose Coleman

    West Coast Sourdough San Jose Coleman

    4.3
    (112 reviews)
    3.1 mi
    $$

    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
    West Coast Sourdough San Jose Coleman

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    Zanotto's Family Market

    4.4
    (885 reviews)
    4.1 mi
    $$

    I've tried so many sandwich spots around the Bay Area, and this one is hands down my favorite!…read more I'm absolutely obsessed with their Dutch Crunch bread--it's perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. My go-to order is: * Dutch Crunch bread * Tri-tip * Onion * Tomato * Sprouts * Black olives * Pepper Jack cheese * Pesto mayo * Chipotle mayo Every bite is so flavorful, and I find myself coming back whenever I'm craving a great sandwich. What do you all order? I'd love to hear your favorite combinations!

    One of the best deli Sammich spots in the bay!…read more Grab an order form and build your masterpiece. My go to order is: Pastrami Sliced sourdough Pepper jack cheese Dijon mustard Mayo Sprouts Lettuce Tomato Red onion Pickles Pepperoncini Salt n pepper Oil n vinegar The flavor combo is amazing! The Sando techs here are really Artists, the way they stack the meats and condiments evenly, you can taste the love here! I have been coming here for years and always have a great experience. They also have a fantastic gourmet, grocery section and exceptional meat counter, along with wine, beer and cheese galore. There's also another room with a salad bar and a more gourmet French style selection of sandwiches and they have soups also. There is plenty of outdoor seating too. One stop shopping and eatery! You can also fax your order/s in ahead of time for group orders. If you want a delicious solid Sammy, this is the spot!

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    Bay Area beans from Peerless Coffee and Barefoot Coffee
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    Custom Salad
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