I honestly don't understand why this place is rarely busy because the banh mi is so good. My go-to order is the #12 (banh mi chả lụa & trứng) it's perfectly crunchy, and the flavors really deliver every single time. Every sandwich is super yummy, fresh, and comes out really fast. The lady who works there is always incredibly kind. I hadn't been back in a couple of months, and she still recognized me, which really meant a lot. That kind of personal touch makes the experience even better. If you're looking for a solid banh mi spot with great food, quick service, and genuinely nice people, this place deserves way more love. read more

A few people online said this place was better than duc huong - my favorite place for banh mi - so decided to give this a try on a saturday at noon. It's a small storefront with snacks, you can walk up to the counter to place your order. There's more variety on the menu, so that's nice to see. Food came out in 10 minutes, so service was quick. However - For a similar price, the portions were much smaller, and flavors were nowhere as good as duc huong. The bread didn't feel as fresh, and was harder from edge to inside. We ordered the Lynda special, grilled pork, offal (ears), and tomato xiu mai. The Lynda special was pretty dry, the grilled pork had an overwhelming ginger flavor and lacked the chargrilled aroma, the ears were okay, and the tomato xiu mai did not really taste like tomato. Probably will not be back as long as duc huong exists, but can be a quick fix for bang mi if needed. read more

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I came here because a YouTuber was saying this wins over Duc Huong. I must say that is his opinion and here is mine. Food (3.5 stars) + Bread is excellent here if you're into not so bready baguettes. It's thinner with excellent crust. + Grilled pork has plenty of lemongrass flavors - Egg cost $3 extra - Meat to veggie ratio is not well balanced and I thought the meat can be overpowering but that might be a good thing for some - I couldn't taste the pate in the pork belly sandwich although it's there. Maybe they didn't put enough? Service/Ambiance (3 stars) + Ambiance of an Asian convenience store with lots of snack options - There is not place to sit, and my sandwich took more than 15 minutes to make My 2 sandwiches cost $20 and cash only. It's hard for me to consider returning because I can almost get 3 sandwiches from Huong Lan. read more

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Cash only market/banh mi shop in the heart of Little Saigon. Sandwiches were very reasonable at about $8 a piece, some were maybe $8.50-$9, but $8 seemed to be the standard. I got the grilled pork banh mi (#8) and thought it was super flavorful! Very different than any other pork banh mi I've had as it kinda had a curry flavor. There's no seating inside or out so you do have to take it to go. I was starving so I ate it in my car before continuing on with my day. read more

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Convenience store that makes sandwiches, some desserts, and beverages. It's cash only, so be advised. I ordered the #8 (grilled pork). Overall, Solid 3.5/5! Flipped a coin to decide which I'd give them here on Yelp. Good: The grilled pork is exactly what I'm looking for in a bánh mì. Super flavorful sauce that had a sweet and savory flavor with earthy spices. Plenty of veg to add texture and crunch as well as some moisture. Sliced chilis were not spicy at all, but that might've been their judgment call from their impression of me. (No complaints, honestly) It's a pretty hefty sandwich so $8 is pretty worth it! Bad: The bread. I find it a bit too hard as it behaves like day old French bread reheated in the toaster oven, and disintegrates into an explosion of crumbs when you bite into it. If the bread is your favorite part, avoid this place . That being said, it didn't ruin the sandwich for me. Service had no negatives from me. Ladies in the back are friendly and polite! read more

Lynda Sandwich - #8: bánh mì with grilled pork. Cross section after a couple bites to expose the ratio of fillings. - Sandwiches Near Me - San Jose, California

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If you're looking for a Banh Mi Trung...and don't have time to wait in a long queue across the street...come support these ladies. The portion and flavors were just right for my liking. There are also a lot of snacks and drinks to choose from...AND a wide variety of 3-in-1 coffee packs for sale. My first time visiting, and will definitely be back when I'm in the area. Just remember... it's cash only. read more

Lynda Sandwich - #4 Banh Mi Trung - Sandwiches Near Me - San Jose, California

A must stop if I'm in the area! The staff is friendly and attentive. There is plenty of parking around. I've tried several drinks here and my go to are the Hazelnut Mocha #18, Mungbean Milk w/ Pandan (must try) #22, and #35. All of them are delicious and they have a unique taste. When I come here, I also make sure to take a #5 sandwich to go. It comes with eggs and sausage. I've tried the other sandwiches but this is my favorite one. The bread is fresh and the food tastes fresh. If you want to make a quick stop and get some delicious Vietnamese items to go, this is the place! read more

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Solid banh mi spot in Little Saigon! I was looking for a quick lunch I could take to go, and decided on the grilled pork sandwich. They were friendly and made it quickly! The sandwich was flavorful and hit the spot (though I might ask for it without jalapeños next time since I can't handle the heat haha). Will be back! read more

Hands down one of the top banh mi places in the bay. They never miss.... Service is super fast and ambiance is casual. I usually get the grilled pork banh mi. So yummy and such a good price. CASH ONLY read more

Lynda Sandwich can be easy to miss since they're tucked away in the plaza. They have lots of snacks to purchase on top of banh mi. There's no indoor seating, so all orders are to go. I had purchased 2 grilled pork banh mi ($7.50 each). It was a bit pricey compared to another store I usually purchase mine at. They filled it with a lot of meat, but not so much on the veggies. The cucumbers didn't seem as fresh or crunchy. I heard their chicken one was really good, so I want to come back and try that one. If you're really craving banh mi, they'll satisfy your cravings. read more

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(did not get a sandwich) Disappointing that a 7$ corn milk tastes like it was a pre-mix powder.

My favorite Vietnamese sandwiches in all of San Jose (Yes I would pick this over Duc Huong sandwiches)! You can call ahead and place your order so by the time you arrive, your food will be read. They only accept cash though so just something to remember if you want to get food here. There's an atm inside if you need to pull cash. read more

Just found out about this to go place last year. I have been to their other location in SoCal and their sandwiches here in SJ ARE just a good. The store is very neat and straightforward. They have lots of Asian snacks as well and the workers make it very welcoming. The service is very fast. My family and I placed an order one day and decided to walk and get some boba in the plaza and then come back to pick up our sandwiches. Little did we know, they closed at 4pm and when we came back, their gate was closed. The worker was nice enough to wait for us and handed us our sandwiches. Always recommend this place to anyone who like ban mi read more

Lynda Sandwich - Grilled pork Ban Mi - Sandwiches Near Me - San Jose, California

The best banh my phá lấu in town you just have to try. I always come back for it. I would recommend call to order ahead of time so you can just come by to pick up. They also have a lot of snacks to grab. read more

bussin i love it i won $2 lottery yayyyyyyyyyyyy good food very yummy so happy best ever

Came here to pick up dinner before work around 4:45 pm, a little bit before closing! The cashier was friendly and waited patiently while I looked at the menu. I ordered the Lynda Special for $6.25 and took it to-go for work. I didn't end up eating the sandwich until much later, maybe 4 hours after I bought it. To my surprise, it was still really flavorful and the bread wasn't soggy at all. It was still pretty tasty. The sandwich is definitely much better when it's fresh and warm, but the banh mi was still pretty decent hours later! Very satisfying and somewhat impressed. Overall, I want to go back and try more that's on their menu. read more

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Only thing I disliked was cash only. Long lines. Long wait time during some days. Popular spot for Vietnamese snacks and sandwiches. $7/$7.50 range to $8.25 per regular sandwich. Tasted great. I enjoyed the stop. Excellent customer service. Speaks Vietnamese and some English. You can buy CA lottery tickets from the machine too. I usually order their Lynda Special on top list and a grilled pork banh mi. Delicious. Good portion size. Good price. Packed with generous vegetables, especially my favorite-the carrots. I am totally satisfied. Felt good inside. No tables or chairs for dine-in here. Stand and wait. Grab and go. Originally, I ordered two sandwiches. Cashier thought I only ordered one sandwich. That's why it took a bit long after 10+ other customers got their orders before me. We did come to resolutions and she did apologize and fixed my order. They speak more Vietnamese here. Overall, good convenient location and great sandwich spot. Tastes as good as it looks. Decent banh mi sandwiches. Yummy. read more

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I loved bánh mì here. It's very tasty and crunchy . The breads were awesome ,thin and hot .

Great spot for a fast sandwich and Vietnamese coffee! There is hardly a line which makes it very easy to get your fix. The #2 is what I get and the bbq pork one as well. The sandwiches are not too full as others, the bread is firm outside and soft inside, but it's good so you can enjoy other sweets and drinks around the area. The service is great and I have no complaints. read more

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The 3 color Che " Chè đặc biệt" is better in sj my opinion... the sandwich is ok. The alway put spicy pepper in when though you ask them not too read more

I went in to get some baguette for my bo kho but forgot this place is cash only and I didn't have any cash with me. The sale lady was so nice, she said "just come back and pay me tomorrow" with a big smile. I was thankful but a little embarrassed so I respectfully declined her offer but she already told the kitchen lady to give me a longer piece. The other sale lady also said "give her more so she can enjoy her dinner". Luckily, I found some quarters in my car so I went back in to pay her. Thank you so much for your generosity nice ladies. I will be back to support your business read more

Cute, tiny shop! They were a little bit busy around 10AM on a Saturday when we went - there was a short line. They are so quick, though! We got our items within a matter of minutes. They are cash only so be sure to bring enough cash! I also had a little bit of trouble understanding them over the phone due to ambient noise. But eventually we put in our order and she confirmed again when we went to pick it up. Overall the flavor of the combination che I got was deeeelicious. I'm a sucker for pandan jelly. This little shop tucked away in the corner of Little Saigon is definitely a hit! We will be back for more che for sure, maybe even for other stuff because it looked like the store was packed with goodies. read more

Lynda Sandwich - Combination che and honeydew milk tea - Sandwiches Near Me - San Jose, California

Bánh mì phá lấu ngon, có vị tiêu cay nên ai không ăn được cay thì cân nhắc. Bánh mì không quá to, vừa đủ no cho một người ăn. read more

Lynda Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - San Jose, California

Best banh mi thit nuong ( grilled pork) in San Jose. Only downside, they only take cash.

My go to sandwich place. I like the banh mi Thit nuong. An overall friendly and fast experience. I use to get snack there. The place has a lot of snack, foods, and drinks. Went back many times and will continue to do so. read more

This review is only about their Vietnamese coffee. With that said, they're Vietnamese coffee was made perfectly. I was introduced to Lynda's sandwich by my Vietnamese friend who swears it's one of the best Vietnamese coffee spots he's had here in the states! He got #13 Vietnamese cafe, which was the stronger version of the # 12 Vietnamese coffee special which is the one I got. The first sip was divine!! The coffee was strong but not burnt tasting and the beans tasted yummy. And the ratio of coffee to condensed milk was perrrfect. If you like your coffee a little stronger, I suggest you get # 13. My friend enjoyed that cup very much and the caffeine kept him up long enough to be productive long after our hangout. Pros: the shop has a ton of asian snacks (chips, wafers, candy, coffee, etc.) to choose from and the customer service was A+ Will definitely be coming back and telling my friends! read more

Lynda Sandwich - #13 Vietnamese cafe & #12 Vietnamese coffee special - Sandwiches Near Me - San Jose, California

This is my favorite banh mi but they are so stingy on their meats and veggies. They increase their price and seem to cut down on the meats too. I usually get the pork belly sandwich which some day are good and some day are bad. The meats can be old by the tastes of it. Other place near by their sandwich is double the size but this place is so stingy with their meats. It is going down hill as times goes...Duc Huong Sandwich is across from the plaza and they are always busy because their sandwich is double the size with full of meats and topping. This place needs to change their ways of business or else it is going down hill or they already did by now! read more

Great place to get banh mi and Việt Cafe. Owner super nice and very helpful. Must try it out

Love the shredded pork banh mi and will come back. Recommended by my Vietnamese friend.

The slim and crunchy baguette takes my taste-bud to heaven. Having to try only Lynda Sandwich and another location near my house, together with several visits on Yelp Photos! I found that LS is one of the rare gem that offers baguette instead of the French or Italian rolls - short what I call 'fat bread'. I really love baguette due to its smaller, easier biting size, as well as usually it is served only half. Half a baguette is the same as a full 'fat bread'. But, the 'fat bread' has two heels that nobody likes to chew on vs one heel in the baguette. So far, I have been eating several number 1 and 2 because I like meat. Their meat is tasty, chewy, and fatty. The combination of savory melt in my mouth. I always finish one. Also, even with reheat, banh mi keeps it texture and taste perfectly. One star is taken off because like Asian places who open shops but only accept cash because they don't want to report tax and get welfare. This place also only accepts cash. read more

Lynda Sandwich - Price increased (tax included) but still cheaper than most places - Sandwiches Near Me - San Jose, California

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The best bahn mi. Super simple and authentic. Was looking for a quick bite during lunch rush hour and this hit the spot and only took 10 minutes. I would come here again. :) read more

Best sandwiches in town! I like the one with sausage and eggs and Chè Giai Nhiet Qui nhơn

I don't know if they just had an "off" day but this is not acceptable. This was the banh Mi cha lua with pate. You tell me if this looks complete or even appetizing. To be fair, the first time I went i has impeccable service and a great experience. The food was good. However, today, the food was not as appetizing. I'll give them another shot when I'm craving another sandwich but I might not. read more

Lynda Sandwich - One piece of meat, some sprigs of cilantro, 3 strands of carrot pickles, and they call it a day. - Sandwiches Near Me - San Jose, California

Nice sandwiches. We had the Lynda Special #1 chicken and pork and the Grilled Pork #8. Both delicious and fresh. Smoothie was good, too. Cash only. read more

I have been curious about this place since they first opened. I regret visiting this location. So many good banh mi competitors in the area and today must have been the worst day to try them out. They didn't seem busy when I went in there so I ordered a Lynda Special and a Xíu Mai. There was no signage saying this establishment only takes cash but luckily I had some spare change handy. I cannot believe my fellow Vietnamese women treat me like this. I gave them money to try their food and I received my order from the trash pile. Read it again. My order was in the trash pile. I waited over half an hour seeing people who ordered after me claim their order within minutes. I still had my receipt and they took it away and disappeared into the kitchen. I did not leave the store while waiting. They came out and called me crazy, claiming I took my order already. Another lady took out the paper bag containing my order from underneath a bunch of recycled trash and still had the audacity to serve it to me without an apology. I will be in contact with the San Jose Food and Health Safety Inspection unit to investigate this matter. Absolutely unacceptable business practice to deny a paying customer and serving LITERAL trash in a place that serves food. Vile. Shame. Disgusting. read more

Love their ba chi and xiu mai sandwiches, I personally love the flavors of the meat here, knocking off a star because the sandwiches here is a lot smaller than any other bánh mì places and is pretty stingy with the toppings for the price you're paying for. I don't mind it too much but just know you won't be getting a sandwich that's full to the brim. read more

This is the only place here to get a sandwich., it doubles as a store with a bunch of snacks and drinks as well. You should know what type of sandwich or drink you want since there can be a bit of a language barrier. This place also carries nuoc mia if you don't want to stay in line at the place nearby. There's nowhere inside to sit so take your food with you and sit outside or head to a park read more

Gave this place a try and it wasn't good. We ordered number 1 the Lynda's Special and it was a skimpy sandwich. It came with just 1 slice of pork (cha lua) and barely any chicken. The sandwich also didn't come with pate or mayo just a few dash of soy sauce. It was a skinny and sad sandwich. Also tried number 8 and unfortunately the pork was bad. It had a funky smell and taste like old pork was left out. After taking a bite we knew it was bad and didn't want to risk getting a stomach flu. read more

Our family LOVE this place and everyone works here. Everyone is super nice and courteous. Our family have been coming here for a long time. Even though we have moved away from San Jose, every chance that we get we always ordered a bunch of their sandwiches to bring home. Then we eat them throughout the week... sooo yummy! Some people complain about the food and how expensive it is. You get what you pay for... you get quality. Enough said... go try one of their sandwiches or all :) and you will be hooked. read more

The sandwich is ok. But this review is mainly for their Vietnamese ice coffee! I literally go out of my way to go here. The service is great. The lady at the counter is always nice and welcoming. Ask for crushed ice. The coffee will taste so much better. Parking: It can be a hot mess. It's a very busy plaza, mostly during the weekends. Enjoy! -Sushiwhisperer read more

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