Parking here is extremely limited. Thankfully, you can pull around the corner and park along the sidewalk The arrangement inside reminds me of a different bánh mì place in Dorchester; refrigerator on the side with a bunch of Asian drinks. A large variety of dried snacks and jerky in the center. Next to the register, you get full view of how the bánh mì is made, and I never get tired of watching. The bánh mì itself is pretty darn good. The bread here has to be the crunchiest bánh mì bread I have ever eaten. It's still light and airy inside, but the crust is phenomenally crunchy and gets absolutely everywhere. The pickled vegetables are on point, and the combination ham and BBQ are exactly how they should taste. If you've never had bánh mì before, then I totally recommend this place. And TOTALLY get the BBQ beef for guaranteed deliciousness. read more

This place probably has a bad rep but I like coming here for a banh mi. Yes it's probably the pricier option but they do put a reasonable amount of meat in them. Their pate is very flavorful, I bought a tub of it to put on my own baguette. So the price is worth it in my opinion. read more

Hong Cuc Grand Eatery - Combo (B) Sandwich (NO RED PORK) - Vietnamese Near Me - Lowell, Massachusetts

been going to this place since the old location. Stopped in for 2 banh mi and 2 smoothie. Almost $40 and the sandwiches are not as good as they usually is. read more

They have one of the best banh mi's. I also love the variety of desserts they offer. A little on the pricey side though.

Food has mold in it. Brought it back and they tried to blame it on me for letting it sit out in hot weather??? If you say the 5 mins drive home is the culprit for this mold... they didn't even apologize... read more

Hong Cuc Grand Eatery - Food has mold in it..... brought it back and they wanted to blame it on me. Didn't even apologize.. - Vietnamese Near Me - Lowell, Massachusetts

We grew up when this shop was originally opened in Dutton street, have the best tasting banh mi around town. Price range from 8-10? Depending on the meat you choose. They got other snacks all over the place, drinks made to order. read more

The store is nice and clean, you can tell they keep it tidy. The parking kinda sucks because there's only 2-3 parking spots (depending how bad others park). The sandwich was over $10 which is more than any other banh mi places I've gone to but it was loaded with meat! They're kinda light with the sauces but the meat was the star. I love their iced coffee and taro shake. read more

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Best original AUTHENTIC sandwich around Lowell! I'm glad they didn't change their recipe, like other Vietnamese sandwich shops, I've been too! Hong Cuc Grand Eatery is top notch! read more

As of today, 5/13/22, the price for a regular banh mi after tax is $9.51. As others have mentioned, prices are over inflated here and I'm not sure the quality validates the price gouging. There's also a charge if you use your card for purchase or if you ask for a bag. Always ask for prices as items are not marked. Food is just okay imo. A lot of the grab items are frozen and heated/ delivered from outside vendors. Service is a toss up depending on their mood. The place is clean for the most part, but can be iffy as they have children/babies behind the counter frequently. read more

The bbq beef Bánh mì is very good also the lychee smoothie is good, prices could be better, also saw mold in some item in refrigerator near the drinks. They need to check dates on those items more. read more

I love everything about this place. The food is good, the service is wonderful. I would definitely recommend coming here

What used to be a local gem is now just one of the many quick Vietnamese sandwich shops in Lowell. With other spots having a lesser minimum charge or none at all, it's easy enough to just go there instead, grab a sandwich or a drink and not worry about having to meet the requirement to use a card when we live in a world where cash is becoming obsolete. $10 minimum is just a bit high for a place like this. And parking here can be a pain now that it's getting more popular especially when they only have 5 spots available. Milk Tea- It was a little bit pasty. Makes me kind of question if it's powder. Sugar Cane Drink- I can't just get one when they do the fresh pressing here. It's an absolutely amazing refreshment. Fried Pork Roll Sandwich- One of the more unique sandwich. They were pretty generous with the sliced pork roll and together with the cilantro, pickled carrots, daikon, cucumbers, mayo and soy sauce, it was satisfying. Chicken Sandwich- A huge question mark. I didn't know if it was actually chicken or maybe mince chicken, no clue but it was okay. I feel like anything in a baguette with all the typical Vietnamese sandwich ingredients is edible. Overall Sevice: For the love of God, please answer the phone. I had to call 5 times to get through to order sandwiches in advance for pickup. I have a small window during my lunch break when I'm working from home to drive out them, pick up and eat. They make it hard to not want to come back when they are not reliable. read more

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AH I really wanted to like this place because I LOVE banh mi - it is my absolute favorite food. I recently moved up to New Hampshire from Texas and we have really great banh mi in Texas and I was told that Lowell is basically where I'll find all my good Asian eats and it's only ~30 minutes away. I love that they have all these Asian snacks and Vietnamese prepared foods in the fridge. Like other reviewers have stated, they fail to price their items so you don't really know how much you're spending until they ring you up. I tried one of their banh baos AKA pork buns and thought it was just okay. The filling was decent and the actual bun was pretty thick. I got the #1 combo - banh mi thit. The pate here is really unique. Is unique a good thing? You be the judge. I personally wasn't a fan but others seem to like it. I like traditional pate. Out of all the meats, I was okay with the ham, pork roll, and head cheese but I wasn't a fan of their char-siu pork. Their char-siu pork is a bit on the dry side and the flavoring wasn't great. The bread was on the hard side...it's definitely supposed to have a crunchy, flaky exterior but it was TOO crunchy/flaky. The overall sandwich was pretty hard to eat. They also don't give you jalapenos, I only learned after that you have to request for them. Consolation was they have sugarcane juice! Freshly squeezed and super refreshing. I'll probably come back to try them again...because I love banh mi. But their banh mi isn't impressive. read more

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stopped in here this past summer and ordered a bahn mi. i also picked up a prepackaged three spring roll sitting on the counter. both the spring rolls and bahn mi were good. i will agree with all the other reviews that for the food you're getting versus the price point, the place is expensive. read more

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Hi, This small setup is well maintained. Vietnamese sandwiches are clean, light and tasty. A good variety of snacks to choose from, conveniently laid about. They are however, smacks you can find at a lower price point, and with a price label at your local Asian market . I'm fortunate to have Ming's and Super 88 near me for this. In and out swiftly, love that. If you stick to just the menu and beverages then it shouldn't break the bank. Prices are what they are across the board in our local economy, but it does feel good to spend a bit more on food served with care. I will stop by and take out from there again! read more

Mắc! Way, way too expensive! Check the price b4 buying anything here! Bad attitude service too! read more

Stopped by here after hitting the Nashua Costco and I was so impressed by the selection here! I got a banh mi nem noung and it was delicious! I also picked up a tray of spring rolls and had to resist the urge to buy all the snacks. The selection of Che in their refrigerator section was also pretty impressive! I'll definitely stop by here again! read more

The OG of Bunh Mi sandwiches! First business to ever serve these sandwiches fresh! A must try!

The first time I went to this place I was shocked by their prices. I couldn't stop cursing at how expensive this place was when I got in the car. I started nicknaming it the "rip off place." However their food is decent. If you're vietnamese and don't mind the price tag then you could appreciate the taste of their food. Even some Vietnamese restaurants in Lowell don't taste that authentic or as good. For instance, Viet Thai, though I love their pho, but their pork chop plate doesn't match up to here. read more

I only went because I was craving their Thai Iced Tea with boba. I will not be going back. OVERPRICED. EVERYTHING IS OVERPRICED. THEY DON'T PRICES ON ANY OF THEIR ITEMS AND I SWEAR THEY CHARGE WHATEVER THEY WANT WHEN THEY WANT. I ordered a combo banh mi, a banh bao, 2 onigiris, 3 drinks, and a half size of pork deli meat. I SPENT $53! The banh mi was not spicy and cut like I had asked for. The bao was plain and the filling was soooo small. Mainly all bun. The onigiris are so BLAND. DO NOT BUY THEM. Their drinks, I love it. But it's not worth the $6.50/$7.00 or whatever they charge now. I'm sorrry but PLEASE EVERYONE. TAKE YOUR MONEY ELSEWHERE read more

Extremely overpriced and slow service. I'm not going to lie, the sandwiches here are really good. Possibly the best I can remember having to be honest. They aren't pricey either, but everything else is. I don't mind paying for stuff if I know the price but they don't have prices on any of the pre-made foods like spring rolls and the sort. You're left guessing at their values. I got two number 1 combo sandwiches at 4$ each so 8$ total. Then I got a 1 3x pack spring roll (no price shown) and 2 of these sponge cake dessert things. They usually go around 1.50$-2$ each at other places similar to this joint. How did the total come to 19.80$??? How the Hell is a Spring Roll and 2 sponge cake thing come to 11.80$??? The most irritating thing is, they don't show you the price on the register. Everything is hidden from you. She said the total was "18 ... no 19.80$", I'm assuming after taxes BUT HOW AM I Able to verify the price if I don't see it on either the items or the register? Oh and they did not give me a receipt in case anyone is wondering. Check out the picture of the 3x items I got (besides the 2x sandwiches I already accounted for since I know the price) and tell me it's not overpriced. Seriously, tell me because I can't see it any other way. I give it 2 stars because the sandwiches are good and priced well and is shown. Stay away if you don't want to get ripped off. Service was also extremely slow. Hire someone to make the shakes please. Don't just work the register and make the shakes. It takes way too long read more

Hong Cuc Grand Eatery - Over 10$ for these 3. How in the world is that worth that much? I can't verify prices because they don't show them. - Vietnamese Near Me - Lowell, Massachusetts

came here a few times over the years when i'm around the area. food caught me by surprised and was way better than i expected. the prices have always been very high for their food compared to other banh mi places, but their banh mi portion size is big. for example, the place i normally go to for banh mi is Ba Le in dorchester since it's closer to me and at the time, their banh mi was around ~$5 and this place was priced at $6.50-$7 but banh mi was definitely bigger. their spring rolls are good also, but they do drench them in a lot of oil. i would say that my favorite part about this place is the viet iced coffee! i think they have the best coffee in the state honestly. it is the right amount of sweetness and very strong taste. read more

The food was good but the price is ridiculous! Since the day I know they moved, other then the big FANCY screen tv showing banh mi price, other then that "NOTHING" in the store has a price. Whats more, after picking out everything you wanted, to the cashier, the total is like a surprise attack! They over charge everything and don't forget they charge tax too. Example: my boyfriend love sugarcane, knowing they have sugar cane we went for 2 cups. After tax it's $12. Second time going there for sugarcane but this time without ice. 2 cups with tax $17. How can they charge extra $2 each just because we don't want ice??? Same year, same month, same time. I doubt the taxes went up that fast! Knowing a fact that sugarcane was NEVER that expensive! FOR REAL! Not gonna come back again! Not worth the price if they going to rip us off like that. It's Lowell! There are definetely better stores out there, with reasonable pricing and ps: some do cash only, but with great food. Can I mention there wasn't anyone there every time we go no matter what day or time it is?! Pro: food is Okay, fav: banh mi Con: overpriced, no pricing - with fancy big screen tv Warning: Thai tea (DO NOT GET!!!) read more

Hong Cuc makes the best traditional bánh mì in Lowell. I can't rate their other sandwiches because I only get 'combo'. The sandwiches and egg rolls deserve five stars. I'm giving them three stars because of a few things. They don't price their items. It makes it hard to shop when you don't know how much items cost. Also, they've been stingy about their boba. They are gone by the time you drink half way. I hate it when I ask for jalapeños and they forget to put it in - whyyy. Service is mediocre - smiling helps if you don't feel like talking. One last thing, why don't they post their store hours anywhere? It's not on Yelp nor on the doors of their own store. So weird. read more

Hong Cuc Grand Eatery - Milk tea andcoconut. - Vietnamese Near Me - Lowell, Massachusetts

I was in Lowell at lunchtime and I just HAD to try Hong Cuc Grand Eatery, as it has been in my bookmarks now for like EVER! A bit hard to find at the end of Grand St. parking in front was a tad awkward, but I managed. I was here for 1 thing- banh mi! I got a shredded chicken banhmi #2. I also spied some fresh fried rolls for 0.75 cents at the register. The sandwich is the real deal. Just do it! cant be beat at $4.95!! No seats inside to sit and dine in- so just take out. So it is not really an "Eatery". read more

Always go here for a authentic Bahn Mi. I get the original and it is delicious. Also there egg rolls are so yummy! I get around 3 at least as they are so good! I have also have had their fresh rolls and they are delicious also. Always will come back for my Bahn Mi. read more

Hong Cuc Grand Eatery - Bahn Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Lowell, Massachusetts

Do yourself a favor and just go here despite the reviews. I came here from Arizona where we had Lee sandwiches and Mekong sandwiches- which I thought were good. But from my boyfriends recommendation here I was wrong. The pate is so savory, it's not the typical pate I'm used to. This is definitely a place you need to go. And the amount of meat they put in the sandwich is insane. read more

Hong Cuc Grand Eatery - Combo Sandwich - Vietnamese Near Me - Lowell, Massachusetts

The store has a small parking area out front with approximately ten spots. This was one of the main reasons I stopped in since parking wouldn't be an issue. The store is very clean with an immense amount of snacks, drinks, desserts, and banh mi selections. I was impressed with the menu since it listed all of the ingredients in each sandwich. This is huge for people with any food allergies. I went with the original banh mi sandwiches and they were delicious. The staff was very attentive and quick when I placed my order as well. When I'm in the area the next time around, I am definitely stopping by again. read more

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Whoa! I understand the cost of inflation but the astronomical cost of this Banh Mi is unreal. Granted it's a thorough sandwich with an assortment of cuts but it's not justified. Also, prices aren't marked on many items which will make you guess the items you're purchasing. BUYERS BEWARE! read more

Do yourself a favor and drive down to ba le in Dorchester rather than here. Nothing is priced. Smoothie, sandwiches here are way more pricier and has less meat than ba le. Most price charges me .10 for a bag, here they charged .50 cents. I don't mind, but please ask me before you give me a bag I didn't need. Also, if I'm gonna pay $9.00 for my durian boba, can I have a little bit more. Most places charges me 5-6 with a lot more boba read more

Hong Cuc Grand Eatery - Vietnamese Near Me - Lowell, Massachusetts

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This is their newer location which had opened a couple years back and much more bigger than their last shop on Dutton st . Growing up eating vietnamese sandwich, from me picking out the veggies in it and the meat that I like or didn't like . As I grew older, I grew out of it so I learned to eat everything thats in it . Their older locations was one of the best spot for banh mi . They have their own unique pate so it makes it very delicious and different from a typical banh mi . But since their newer locations I just feel that their recipes has changed a little bit that's why my rating isn't a 5 stars review. But their sandwich definitely beat all the banh mi I've tried. Whether it's 3$ or 10$ . Service is always nice and friendly. I always try to stop in for some when I have a chance . read more

Hong Cuc Grand Eatery - Yasss banh mi thit - Vietnamese Near Me - Lowell, Massachusetts

As everyone has stated. This place is overpriced for what you get. The food is whatever, but the prices are unacceptable. They charged $6 for two egg tarts. Sandwiches aren't bad. But don't get anything else. read more

Their Banh Mi are never a miss. Any choices are good. Their ice coffee with condense milk is a must have and it is S T R O N G. However, most of their items are very expensive and especially the onigiri. One is $6 for a spam Onigiri and $7 for the imitation crab Onigiri. Better to get the Banh Mi over anything else. Thank you :) read more

Vietnamese iced coffee was good. Eggrolls were good. They sell empanadas which are amazing. The beef ones are from stewed beef not like the dry ones people are used to. The steamed buns (banh bao) are exactly how I like them. The bread is sweet and pork is nicely spiced unlike the ones Chinese restaurants sell that have super plain bread. The sandwiches were great. Crispy airy bread, good mayo, good pickle to the carrots and radish, and one nice touch was the added sliced roast pork (xa xiu) to the cold cut sandwich giving it a more diverse texture. The place was vibrant and clean. Other people complained about the price but had nothing to say about the food. Do you trust a food review that has no mention of food? Good banh mi is hard to find anywhere. Dorchester is not the Vietnamese food capital or gold standard people make it seem to be. Find a place you like and stick with it. I'll be coming back here very soon. read more

It's okay. But FYI guys it is now $6.99 per sandwich not $6. Wow as much as gas. Hmmm. Everything in store is not priced like they said. For how they much they sell sandwiches they can afford a price labeler. Seriously. Only good thing going for them is the place is very clean. Seriously clean. Not a dirty place like others around which used to gross me out. But if you look them up, remember this. They are close on Mondays for you all who travel far from New Hampshire. WTF live and learn. read more

Sandwiches are over priced. Bought spring rolls they were hard and stale as if they were left out for a few days. Lady at the cashier asked where I got them. Said fridge and said not to get anything from there again. Why is it there in the first place??? Also they don't give out refunds. They did give new spring rolls that weren't in the fridge. read more

This place used to be amazing but now everything is over priced and expensive. There are no prices on anything. They also sell old food and don't care. We asked how old something was that was near the register and they said it was made that day, freshly fried. It was stale and old. Sometimes the sandwiches are good, sometimes it's not full, sometimes it's old. read more

Best sandwich shop. I try others sandwiches does not live up to my taste! Not saying other shop is not good just that I prefer this one. They also sell other snacks and etc.. but in 2022 everything went up and so did the sandwich here. I don't remember the exact number but I would only come here once in a while for a sand which, coffee and etc. read more

Quite expensive. 1 canned sugar cane drink, spring rolls, boba, 1 empanada. 22.00? I rather go elsewhere. Unless im REALLY REALLY craving their drinks. I'll go back. read more

These folks used to be a little hard to find, tucked in between the Lowell Textile museum and, the now defunct, Furey's bar. They had the best Bahn Mi in town and the best selection of standard and esoteric prepared and snack foods from all over. It had the vibe of a hidden wizard's shop of curiosities but it was pretty difficult to navigate for my monolingual Caucasian brain and frame. So when they built the new place on the site of a demolished used furniture store/used car dealership, that I'm pretty sure was a drug front, I was stoked, pumped, jazzed, choose two. It is called an "eatery." Its the perfect name, what with the prepared foods, sandwiches, and snacks covering the range and palette to satisfy just about everyone. The snack array is, in my humble opinion, quite impressive. There is a galaxy of edible delights, arranged beautifully, decked in a dazzling swirl of colored packaging. Dense and numerous but not so much as to be overwhelming. Like the penny candy stores of yesteryear but not pigeon holed by "sweets." Sweet honey potato chips?...check. Spicy shrimp corn puffs?...check. Candy that looks like fish teriyaki?...check. Spicy, sour, savory, sweet, juicy, crunchy, chewy, light, creamy, in every combination?...yup. Don't get me wrong, the standards like the mango slices with chili salt dip, pork and shrimp vermi rolls, per unit spring rolls, their truly superior Bahn Mi and bubble tea are my go-to favs. They keep me coming back, for sure. But the variability of the product and the way it is integrated into the decor of the shop, for lack of a better way of putting it, entertains me. Like jangling keys in front of a baby. It sucks me in and I subsequently leave with a large, surprising, and often very satisfying bag of goodies. If you want a Bahn Mi and a bubblebtea and a low cost magic carpet ride made of nummi nums, Hong Cúc Grand Eatery is the land where dreams come true. read more

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