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Lumi Vietnamese Bistro

4.5 (64 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

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Anna F.

I found Lumi Vietnamese Bistro through yelp because I was craving Asian food. I was planning to get pho (noodles) but the banh mi (Vietnamese sandwiches) looked more yummy in the photos so I went with the grilled pork patties banh mi, fried tofu banh mi, and the fresh spring rolls. Their banh mi is really good and it's made fresh. The staff will warm up the bread and they were generous with the filling. They also put fish sauce on the bread and that gives it more flavor. You can choose spicy and they'll add jalapenos in. The fresh spring rolls were okay, nothing fancy but it was a good appetizer. They are located inside South Shore Plaza. You order from the counter and when your food is ready, they'll call your number. They have lots of seating inside the shop. I went on a weekday an hour before closing and they weren't busy. Overall, I was very happy with my food and their prices were reasonable.

Arianne Victoria A.

The Vietnamese coffee was just right. Not too sweet and not too bitter. Also got the beef stew with noodles, potato, and sweet beef. No complaints here.

Bahn Mi!
Becca V.

Lumi is absolutely delicious! Everyone is so kind! Every time I come it is always good! My family is very pleased. Which means a lot! Lumi, thank you so much for your incredible service and delicious food!

Cute!
Chris T.

Popped in grabbed a couple tea drinks and tried their banh mi for first time! They got my go to nem nuong, extra late extra butter peppers etc. must say the squeeze drip factor for the banh mi and the butter pate mix spilling out was on point! The drinks usually are on the small size. But refreshing we got the sunset seltzer and the plum soda. Both were tasty. The che desert was overall good, a bit less shaved ice a bit more jelly or coconut milk would be welcome! Will be back for more again!

Egg coffee
Kelly Z.

Delicious strong coffee! I got the egg coffee on the stronger side and it tastes so good! The coffee is strong and earthy and the egg foam is sweet and creamy. The 'egg' is kind similar to cold foam and it tastes like custard. The sweetness of the egg foam and the strong coffee blends well. This coffee is strong and really kept me awake!

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Connie L.

Lumi is such a great addition to the South Shore Plaza Mall. They just moved locations so you can find them on the first floor beneath the food court. The new space is huge and well decorated. I'm a big fan of their viet coffees! The coffees are bold and have unique flavors like Ube, Egg or Salted Caramel. Every single time I've gotten their coffees I've really enjoyed them. The banh mis are good, they could use more filling but overall pretty tasty. I think their noodle bowls could use more work though, the noodles were a bit undercooked and the ratio of noodles to meat/veggies was disproportionate. Service is good too, orders come out quickly and the baristas are friendly.

Lizzie Y.

Lumi Vietnamese Bistro is AMAZING! I have yet to try their banh mis or other food items but their drinks are absolutely worth getting ! When they first opened, they were by Primark/Sears side of the mall upstairs. Since then, they've relocated and opened where the old au bon pain used to be & side where Lord & Taylor once was. The new space is much bigger & has LOTS of seating. Lumi has a pretty good selection for food and drinks, including Chè, banh mi, vermicelli bowls, vietnamese coffee (ube foam, egg foam, and more). Highly recommend vietnamese coffee if you haven't tried, especially if you like a stronger coffee.

But Iced Coffee with Egg Foam
Vyvy H.

Cute little spot inside of the mall. Very clean, modern, welcoming space. More of a stop in to order to go, only a few stools available for seating. The banh mi looked good and fresh, all made to order. Already had lunch so I'll have to come back for a try next time. I really stopped by because I could smell the coffee. They had all kinds of coffee variations and some bubble tea as well. viet iced coffee with Salted Egg foam 5/5! : I decided to go with the iced coffee with the salty egg cream foam. It sounds strange but it was An amazing combination. If you enjoy salted Caramel, get the foam!!! If you're not sure the staff was very friendly and will make recommendations as well.

Grilled Beef Banh Mi
Christine L.

Lumi is located on the second floor in the South Shore plaza and has tasty Banh Mi and drinks! They make your Banh Mi right away and the sandwich itself is a decent size. The Banh Mi is a bit on the pricier end at $8.95-$9.95 a sandwich, but not surprising since it's in the mall. The nice thing though is that when I went, they were running a special where if you order a Banh Mi, you'll get a drink for only $1! it seems like they run these sorts of deals quite often, so check out their Instagram. When I tried Lumi, I got their Banh Mi Thit Nuong (Grilled Beef). I've been incredibly loyal to Ba Le in Dorchester and Quincy for my entire life, but Ba Le has some competition now. The Grilled Beef in the Banh Mi was tender and well-seasoned with notes of lemongrass. The sandwich had house-picked veggies, scallion oil, cucumbers, onions, cilantro, and jalapenos. I'd love for the pickled veggies to be a little bit more vinegary, but I understand how that might not be for everyone. I believe they also add fish sauce, which is tasty. It's a little too salty for me, but still delicious. The baguette bread is crisp and flaky; I imagine they make them in-house. I got their ube and egg coffee. Their egg coffee is a must-try as it's topped with a salty yet sweet egg foam. I would ask for the smoother version over the strong version since the traditional/stronger version is a bit too bunch for me, but still good. The Ube coffee doesn't have a strong Ube flavor, so I probably wouldn't get it again. The shop itself is quite small with cute decorations. There are only a few stools to sit at their counter, but I suppose you could always bring the Banh Mi to the food court if you want a full table to sit at. I would come back to try their other drinks and maybe a different sandwich :)

Passionfruit Chiller
Wilson L.

The best Bahn Mi on the south shore! I've gotten the opportunity to try the traditional, pork, and chicken bahn mi - they've all been fantastic but the chicken bahn mi really stands out. I'm not sure what they do to it but the chicken is so flavorful and tender, 10/10! But you can't go wrong either with the traditional or pork. They also have unique beverages like the Passionfruit yogurt chiller. The yogurt is sweet/tart - very interesting and would definitely recommend. I've already been back several times and haven't been disappointed it once.

The dessert is yummy. Feel fresh
Tin P.

The food in here is always good, clean and light not too heavy like the others around here. The closest Vietnamese traditional favor I have eaten in MA. Keep it going. The price is ok for me , but whenever I want it need to drive into the mall. The service is ok.

Joseph L.

Found this place inside the south shore Plaza and it is such a cute place to take a break from shopping. Great place to relax with some cooling drinks and have some fun with friends taking cute pictures. The staff here was so friendly and was very patient with us looking though their many great food and drink options. The tri colored dessert here was the best I have ever had and I would definitely come here whenever I crave it. It was so cooling and the coconut juice they used is so fresh. Their coffee was also very delicious, perfect sweet and the ube really adds an extra layer of flavor and creamiest. The banh mi's were so delicious with their house made butter and patte mixed with fresh veggies and good amount of cold cut meats. The bread itself was soft on the inside with a flaky shell. The other foods we tried were all very tasty as well.

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Come here just for the egg coffee. Service is quick, I always order ahead online. Looks lovely inside, we'll done.

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The Casual Cup

3.9(67 reviews)
1.5 mi
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Immediately fell in love with this place as soon as I ordered! The workers were beyond friendly and…read moremade me feel welcomed right away. I struggled a bit to decide what to order but they were patient the entire time and gave their recommendations. The place itself is cozy as well. Plenty of seating, couches, and the walls are decorated with nice art and photos. Felt very clean being in there and it wasn't too loud so I'm sure it'd be a nice spot to get some work done. I will say that my BLT took a while to come but I didn't really mind once I actually ate it. I don't know what it was about it but man it was a good BLT. I assume that it took awhile because they were making everything right on the spot so the sandwich was super fresh and crunchy. Came with a pickle and chips too! I got the hazelnut coffee with it and it was delicious. Not too sweet, not too bitter and the price for that big of a size is so worth. Will definitely be back!!

My order: gluten free egg and cheese, caramel-vanilla iced coffee…read moreThe review: I don't know what was in it, but that caramel sauce was incredible. This place specializes in flavored iced coffee drinks (and I highly recommend adding the caramel). The casual cup is indeed a casual counter-serve locale. They certainly are casual with their rather long wait times. I was very surprised to see that they had gluten free bread and muffins. A big thank you to the casual cup for fueling our morning!

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4.3(10 reviews)
1.9 mi

I've never felt compelled to leave a yelp review in my life until I went to coffee break on…read moresaturday morning. I come here whenever I'm in the area and am usually met with super friendly service and the coffee is always amazing but omg there was something in the air the day I went. It was super busy and they were clearly backed up and short staffed. Being in coffee service myself, I totally understand being pissed off and hate-working when busy, but I would never reflect that attitude onto my customers and always make a point to be nice no matter how much i'm dying inside. After waiting a few minutes for my order to be taken (again, i don't mind this i totally get it) i was stared at by the old lady when she was ready to take my order (No "hi how are you" or "sorry for the wait"). Just stared at. I ordered my drink and all she served me was attitude. monotone "yup" "okay" "cash or card". No thank you for the tip. Then i'm waiting for my drink and they were just behind the counter complaining the whole time for everyone to hear. I got my drinks and as the white girl hands it to me she goes "Have a WONDERFUL day!" in the most phoney cheery voice. I was like okay girl you too!! Like your whole staff just gave me a sour attitude and then you hit me with some fake niceness. I'm a 20 year old girl too passive to not smile and thank them for their horrible service. Coffee was gas as always but i just left appalled at how miserable the staff was.

Cute little spot with great service. The staff are very friendly and considerate (they had me taste…read moreto make sure I was happy with my coffee before I left). They have tons of flavored coffees that aren't sweetened, the flavors are in the beans. I tried their monthly special Dough Boy flavor which had a marshmallow cookie flavor that was delicious. No indoor seating, which was a bummer, but there are some outdoor seats set up!

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4.1(160 reviews)
1.7 mi
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This is a great local doughnut shop. I was in the area doing…read moresome errands and when I was driving towards this place I decided to stop by and get one of their doughnuts. It was late morning so some of the varieties of doughnuts they offer here were already sold out but there were still plenty of flavors to pick from. I was in the mood for something filling but simple so I went with one of their plain doughnuts. The server behind the counter was very pleasant and professional. The counter area was spotless and the floor was clean as well. There is some seating in this establishment if you would like to enjoy your doughnuts and coffee right in the shop. I took my doughnut to go and when I got home and ate it it was very delicious and satisfying. The doughnuts that they make here are very good sized and one is enough for anybody. I have had their glazed doughnuts as well before and they are just as good as the plain doughnut that I purchased during this most recent visit to the shop. If you are in the mood for some good doughnuts then definitely head to this place!

Actual coffee is good, wasn't a fan of the flavors or how it's made, super milky and I had asked…read morefor extra ice and less milk and less cold foam to try to account for it and I still couldn't drink it personally Donuts were dry but I went later in the day so maybe that's why

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4.2(76 reviews)
2.4 mi
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It's a fairly spacious cafe with a lot of seating (fills up extremely quickly on the weekend so…read morekeep that in mind). There is an additional area in the back where you could study at but at the time that I came by there was an ongoing event. They provide complementary water and will bring your order out to your table. They also provide insulted to go bags for the banh mi and boxes for others. Overall I like the spacious vibe and the gentle music in the background. It's a beautiful space and honestly the most unique pork banh mi I've had. It's a simple pork and ham banh mi but with the addition of pork floss. I haven't had the chance to try their drinks yet but they are definitely something I will be trying next time along with their weekend specialty toasts. They also provide free WiFi so it's an ideal study space if you're in the area!

I still haven't visited this place in person since I don't drink coffee, but my friend recommended…read moreit and sent me a surprise delivery on a rainy day. Banh Mi Thit Nguoi - not a traditional banh mi, they added pork floss and no pickled veggies. The cold cuts are thick and my favorite mayo, but overall too salty without the pickled veggies Pork Pate Chaud - flaky pastry, but I wish the pork pate were softer and had less pepper Steak Croissant - croissant is small, but the steak is good with the right amount of seasoning. I know it is a small business, but it is not to my liking.

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