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    Kien Company

    4.0 (32 reviews)
    InexpensiveGrocery, Vietnamese
    Closed 9:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Lillian Faye B.

    You know me, whenever I see a family owned business... I get excited when I see the Mom's and family cooking. This is a small market in Hartford's west end. It has traditional items, but I did see frozen quail in the frozen section, and that's exciting!!! There is a little deli in the back corner, and I received the very best Bahn mi sandwich with the passion fruit drink. The drink was sweet!!! but filled with little aloe chunks, grass jelly, and candy seeds, and I like that. I just let the ice water it down. I could eat 2 sandwiches, fo' sho!!! So good. The menu is small, but that makes for easy decisions. Staff was knowledgeable and! friendly:) My fav

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    Jennifer C.

    Went solely to try out the banh mi. The space is small but does seem to have a decent spread of groceries including some fresh produce. The ordering counter for hot food is in the back and it has a mini seating area off to the side. In addition to sandwiches they also have have some stew and noodle soup options. We got the beef banh mi and asked for it extra spicy. The meat in the sandwich was really flavorful and had a nice chargrilled taste. It had the typical pickled carrots and daikon and mayo but didn't have pate or cilantro. Even though we had asked for extra spicy, there was almost no heat. While the ingredients were pretty good, the bread was not great. It didn't taste that fresh and didn't have the extra crispy exterior and soft interior. It was all just soft. The size itself was on the smaller side. Overall, not a stand out banh mi but if I was in the area I wouldn't mind getting it or trying some of their other dishes.

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    Shirley K.

    The store is located on a main street in Hartford and parking can be bit of a challenge. I was not able to find the parking lot that someone else had mentioned and opted for parking in a cross street. Street parking is also limited and gets filled up quickly. The store itself is small, but it's long and packs a good variety of Asian produce for its size. There is a small store/restaurant in the back that offers take out and eat in. They have some seating that are a little spaced out. The workers were very nice and they kept the dining area clean. You order in the back and pay at the register at the front of the store before returning to the dine in area to eat in. I ordered a xiu mai(meatball) banh mi and grilled beef banh mi. It was interesting that they used the thai chili to make it "extra hot" rather than the typical jalapeno. There was only like one tiny chili chopped up so it wasn't really spicy, but for those that can't handle spice well it will burn their tongue. The xiu mai came out hot and had a good flavor. The grilled beef was cold and there was barely any meat inside. Their baguettes are also on the smaller side and flatter than typical banh mi. The banh mis are also more on the expensive side($4.50) in relationship to the size and amount of ingredients inside. However, there aren't many places that offer banh mis so they don't have much competition. Overall the banh mi isn't bad in flavor, but the cost is a bit too much for what is served. I may come back if I am in the area and want a baguette though.

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    Chris H.

    I came here after a friend of mine had recommended Kien Company as serving some of her favorite Bahn mi's. Kien Co is a small store, with their food options in the back. For our first foray, we got both the cold cut Bahn mi and the pork skin, as well as their bun bo hue. As much as it pains me to say, the Bahn mi's did leave me a bit disappointed. For starters, as you can see from the photos, they were incredibly small and not filled with too much ingredients. The pork skin Bahn mi was less than six inches and had more veggies than meat. In addition, the Bun Bo Hue was a bit lacking in spice and flavor and was also light on the meat (no pork hock, no pork blood, a few slices of beef). Each Bahn mi cost $4 and the Bun Bo Hue was $10. For just a dollar more, I would recommend just going to KT Bakery for a solid Bahn mi which is both massive and packed absolutely full. In addition, the grocery variety is pretty limited as well with Adong having a larger selection. That being said, it is important to support local businesses, just not sure if I will be coming here to satisfy my Bahn mi cravings.

    Grilled beef banh mi
    Eric D.

    Stopped by with a couple of fellow Yelpers as we were on the hunt for a delicious Banh mi sandwich. Kien company oriental market is a good spot to get some hard to find ingredients in the front store section . There is a rear parking lot as street parking on Park st in Hartford is not always the best. But we were there for a delicious sandwich. Even though we were full from our previous stop , we couldn't wait. That's the beauty of Banh mi is small enough sandwich to enjoy even when full. Thien ordered us a cold cut and a grilled beef version and had her cut them in half so me and Dan could share. It's definitely all about the baguette and the fresh veggies. They were both delicious and I think I found my new spot to enjoy for a quick lunch stop.

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    Thien N.

    Eh. As a kid, I was overwhelmed by this Asian grocery -- the smells, the food, all of the things. But my recent visits have shown me how crazy Kien Grocery is. I like the shoulder-width aisles, it makes for an interesting shopping adventure. There is no lack of stuff to look at and browse through. But, most if not everything (other than the meat/produce) is covered in a layer of dust. Not to mention, pricing on dried goods, spices and even kitchenware is higher than most places. I always come in looking for fresh pork, but the selection never looks appealing. Same with the produce. I tried my hand at the hot-foods area, banh mi, though very tasty, is expensive and a small portion. With the lack of quality and reliable Asian grocers around in CT, I really wished Kien Company offered a better more organized selection. Opt for parking in the rear lot, street parking can be very chaotic!

    Their Cold Cut Banh Mi is my favorite.
    Nina C.

    Kien's Banh Mi's get 5 stars. I won't go anywhere else for them. They're about 30 mins from me, so when I go, I grab enough for the week. Especially since my hubby likes to take it to work for lunch.

    Beef banh mi at the back counter.

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    The pork bánh mì I had today was delicious. Very affordable and fast service. I will be back!

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    If you're looking for some tasty banh mi, this little market is the place to go in CT.

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    Best Viet foods in CT. Forty years in business. A true hidden gem. Very nice proprietors. Friendly!

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    10 years ago

    Service was friendly bubble tea was amazing had the strawberry. Tast just like strawberry milk amazing. Will be back

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