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Het Say

4.6 (42 reviews)
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Moderate noise
Casual
Intimate
Good for groups

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Road side food truck
Veronica C.

I'm usually nearby on Saturdays and always looking for a good place to eat at. I actually found this place via Youtube first and when I saw how close it was to my doctor's office, I thought I would try the intriguing menu. We ordered the banh mi, the curry noodle soup, the socola cookie and a vietnamese coffee to go. The coffee hit the spot for me, the perfect strength and sweetness. I feel like it's harder to find this good of balance these days. As I'm not a big fan of fudge type cookies, I didn't like the socola so much, but my partner did. The curry noodle soup was tasty, reminded me of a Cambodian or Burmese style coconut curry soup, and the chicken was very tender. The banh mi for me, while I understood what they were going for, did not hit for me as much. There was shredded chicken mixed with pickled peppers and I believe shallots. The bread was nice and toasty and crunchy, but the filling felt a little dry. Overall, the dishes were on the pricier side, but you could tell the ingredients were fresh and also how much love and care went into the dishes. On top of that, I appreciated that most of the containers they used were compostable. The owners were really nice and extremely friendly, and besides the road side seating, there were also a few concrete benches nearby as well. With the cool weather, it would have been a perfect day to eat outside and enjoy some sunshine.

Sep 2025
Christine T.

this is literally a hole in the wall! okay technically food truck, but love the mini stools -- just like Vietnam :) food was really good and I'm Vietnamese~ menu is limited because they really focus on the best dishes, also the menu changes / seasonal items. banh mi was delicious and packed with lots of meat. their version of nuoc mam sauce is also amazing!! I drenched that everywhere lolol a plus is they have sugarcane juice!!! (aka nuoc mia) there was a unique version with peanuts and peanut foam -- I would do without the peanuts toppings though. HET SAY !

Breanna N.

Het Say means awesome! Experience (3.5/5 stars): *Food: the lap xuong xoi, cari ga hand pie, and pate chaud were my favorite! Sticky rice had a good texture. Both the hand pie and pate chaud were crispy and tasted yummy with the curry sauce on the side *Price: a little pricey, spent around ~$78 *Service: good, friendly Overall, I'd recommend checking this place out as it makes for a cute picnic date! (:

Vietnamese coffee and chocolate nibble
Francie M.

I was walking along the Alameda when I noticed a colorful sitting area just down Hanchett street. I wandered over to see what it was and discovered the Het Say cafe, serving Vietnamese specialties right next to the soon to be open Beautiful Way pocket park. I ordered the Vietnamese coffee which is a strong brew meant to be sipped slowly. It came with a tiny piece of chocolate to nibble on between sips I will be back soon to try the savory food dishes! Logistics: - a few outdoor tables for seating - currently open limited weekend hours, with potential for some weekday service once the park opens - accepts cash and card

Com tam w/ grilled chicken and the banh mi thit kho tau
Lance T.

Ordered online the com tam and banh mi. Arrived and they started prepping it (you check in and they prep your order so its hot off the get go), really friendly staff. The pop up is in a pretty nice spot with plenty of seating around and you could easily miss it if you weren't looking for it. The food was delicious and Id recommend others to try if they're feeling hungry for some viet food.

Pork ribs

Food was soooo delicious. Rivals Gao Viet in terms of quality and presentation. Outdoor seating was also enjoyable. Such a joy to eat under the sun! Service was lovely! Thank you! Will be back!

Menu as of 08/17/25

After an eater list totally hosed us on a downtown dinner spot during this short visit, we were still allured by the photos of this place and made a point to come here for "breakfast" since it was the only time we'd be able to get it. Everything was delicious and I highly recommend the place. Cute little spot and I wish we had more people so we could have tried even more things. We got the banh mi, a delicious hand pie, and some sticky rice with chicken. Everyone was super nice and helpful walking us through the menu too.

Dipped pork banh mi
Maria B.

This place deserves so much more. I have been wanting to try this place since I moved here from Santa Barbra. There menu is quite different from want you expect from a Vietnamese restaurant. They are definitely a gem and true to every bite. I loved the way they didn't do just a traditional banh mi but their own version like the dipped banh mi and bone broth. The bread really stood out for me. Crispy exterior and soft and chewy in the inside. It really compliments the broth for dipping. The sandwich itself was very good and very filling, great for sharing. They had an assortment of other dishes like the sweet sticky rice & wild mushrooms. Little pastries and house drinks as well. The service was really nice and came out in a beautiful tray which was perfect to take amazing pictures of their food. Really smart actually. Will definitely be coming back and highly recommend to friends and family.

I'm obsessed with their cookies!
Cindy C.

Everything I've ordered from Het Say has been amazing. Flavorful and more homecooked tasting which makes them a favorite for me for takeout. I find most places too salty, oily to revisit. Their cookies are out of this world. And along with Lion Dance Cafe, my two favorite discoveries during the pandemic. They have a food truck at the SJ Rose Garden, but it's better to pre-order for pick-up there because they do run out of things. They have a rotating menu of items so its fun to check out what they have each week. ---- Also going through the pandemic has made me more thoughtful about how I do and do not support the local food community. It's wonderful to support small, asian-owned resturants v. some big corporate chain because I do not want to live in a Bay Area where the only options are big corporate resturant chains making souless food. Het Say is absolutely run by two very thoughtful wonderful people cooking from the heart, and you can taste it in the food!

Megan C.

five stars bc food was amazing, staff was friendly and sweet, and loved the vibe it rlly brought me back to my vietnam trip! we also really loved their coffee drinks and i will be returning with my other friends for sure!

Crab and Chicken egg roll garnished with fresh bill with a home made small batch jalapeño artisan vinegar fish sauce.
Peter Y.

I don't normally review farmer market vendors but, this place gets one today. When I order a dish then immediately order the same dish for more that's something. The crab and chicken rolls were so flavorful and fresh. The lettuce to wrap the roll in was from other local growers and the pickled carrots and cabbage we perfectly crunchy. Great job guys! I've also tried their Bahn Mi at the farmers market at Valley Med in San Jose on Wednesdays. I'll give them 5 stars on their take on bahn mi. They are pretty innovative when it comes to food! Bravo

Oatmeal and dried mango cookies (half-Eaten), Mekong dark chocolate chunky cookies ,Creme fraiche dried persimmon oatmeal cookies
Kalvin T.

Great pop up restaurant style service. I just checked them out at farmer's market on Wednesday in front of Building M Valley Medical Hospital. Great Healthy foods

Chicken porridge, ridiculously good.

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The food here is delicious and creative. I appreciate the depth of flavor, and have never had a disappointing meal.

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Ask the Community - Het Say

Will you reopen in the future?

Hi. Yes, absolutely! We are taking a family leave will be out in around late April. Please follow up on IG for update and text/call us @ 408-357-4064 if you have any questions.… Read more

Is this place still open? whats their physical address?

Hi, thanks for the question. Hết sẩy is a pop up business open every Sunday until the end of February. hết sẩy is currently looking for a new physical location to pop up. Please check our ig for details: @hetsay.cali

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I quite liked this spot, which is a quintessentially Vietnamese restaurant located in a large…read moreplaza. Both the parking lot and the restaurant were pretty crowded during dinner hours. If you can't find parking in that plaza, there's more parking across the road where the Target is. After spending about ten minutes on the written wait-list, our names were called. It's definitely a little easier communicating with much of the staff if you speak Vietnamese, and I find that waiting right outside the restaurant is best because they default to calling your name from the door once it's your turn. The interior is crammed with tables; the atmosphere feels busy and warm. There is a single room women's bathroom and men's bathroom in the back as well. The decor leans toward being classic more than trendy, which I liked. The menu is pretty big, offering a variety of items ranging from mainstream Vietnamese options to ones I don't encounter as often. I recommend eating family-style for many of these dishes, including the Bún Chả Cá Lã Vọng, which I enjoyed with my partner. The prices are pretty average, and their portions are generous. That said, they are cash or Zelle only. There is an ATM that you can use if you forget to bring cash, but this is still something to keep in mind. Overall, I can definitely see myself coming back. I wish I had the stomach capacity to try more of their dishes at once, and I 100% recommend that anyone give this place a shot.

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Het Say - vietnamese - Updated July 2026

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