yelp's 3.5 stars (as of this writing) goes to show yelp still has plenty of flaws. listen, this place makes some of the best banh mi. i'm gona skip all that. this place is legit, real, authentic socal vietnamese. you want to read the menu? good f'ing luck, go somewhere else. you thought you came here for sandwiches? here's a gigantic wall of singers and haute fashion. if a crazy viet auntie decided to make the banh mi shop of her dreams, it would look something like lynda sandwich. the owners/creators of lynda sandwich had their own authentic, genuine vision of something they wanted to create. lynda sandwich is is low on "come buy our cheap banh mi" but really high on "fuck you im viet and this is my shop" and what ends up happening is that type of vision and execution ends up in their product. their dac biet banh mi expertly plays with flavors and textures in a way most banh mi shops simply lack. read more

Went an hour after opening and they had a few customers. Service was kind and fast, received my sandwich five minutes after ordering. Ambiance hasn't changed since it opened. A blast from the past! Solid sandwich. The ratios of filling to bread are spot on. The sandwich runs on the smaller side but is BIG on taste. Not as cheap as others you can find but worth it. All fillings run edge to edge; no bread only butts here. The pate taste is apparent and balanced with the headcheese and veggies. One of the best tasting Vietnamese house special sandwiches. Bring cash to avoid credit card fees. read more

Lynda Sandwich - Lynda Special Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Westminster, California

3% credit cards fees so bring cash if you do not want to pay extra fees. Do not expect high customer services and you will be okay! They need the 3% fees sign in a stand-up position because it's hard for short people like me to see (lol). Menu of most items did not have prices listed at all so just order and pay whatever their latest prices are. I don't like that. I'd like to see how much I'm paying for my food. Worst of all- they have decors blocking view of the menu so it felt overwhelming being new there unless you already know what you want. $14 Bun Bo Hue. I don't recommend it here. Meats didn't taste fresh but dry. They don't serve extra side vegetables like bananas flowers etc. What you see in the bowl is what you get. I won't order again. $7.85 for BBQ Pork/Xa Xiu Bánh Mi. Their bread tasted fresh and crunchy but so little amount of meats! It's less than $3 for a lb of pork yet you get just a few pieces in the sandwich paying almost $8! Meats tasted marinated and delicious but goodness so little! $7.85 BBQ Beef. It tasted delicious if you like lemongrass. Sandwich tasted clean and freshly crunchy soft bread. I'd order this again. But again, please more meats? If you like a little of fatty meats with shredded chicken - Lynda Special/Banh Mi Dac Biet is for you. It's pretty popular. Beautiful decors and many pictures of Vietnamese singers on the "wall of fame".:) I don't know them though. I saw them when my grandparents watched Paris by Night. Staff is typical like most Vietnamese places. Walk in, place order, pay, get your food, eat, leave. I don't have high expectations for services at most Vietnamese restaurants. Parking is plenty but wild drivers out there. It's inside a shopping plaza so be careful! read more

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No idea why this place has 3 stars, because it is affordable, delicious, and the customer service is great. The staff provided bread for my toddler son while we waited for our 2 sandwiches. I waited for my fiance to get home, so we could eat them together, and the bread was still crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. I got a vegetable one (if you want extra anything, there is a small charge) and it was soooo good. The secret sauce is awesome. Parking is easy! The inside is kind of dark and chaotic, with tons of photos all across the walls. read more

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Great food here! The bahn mi sandwiches were made with quality items. Service was friendly and efficient. The place is a cozy warm cafe style restaurant. Apparently started by a famous Vietnamese singing star. read more

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The place has been here for ages and everything looks the same as beginning (same small changes) so everything going here, flashback of the 90s-00s, of the good oldies days. Got both inside and outside seating area and quite nice setup too. Funky decor but with great vibe. Service is nice and friendly, something can be slow but majority are wonderful. They have plenty of dishes choices but was here for sandwich, which still the same as before so very consistently and not bad at all. Meat portion is quite generous and tasty too. Overall consistency and friendly service with decent prices. read more

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Our NorCal cousin heard about this place from a friend in Maui. I got the Lynda Special sandwich and a Blended Ice Milk Coffee. The bread was excellent, and it was made to my specifications (no onions, light on the jalapeno). I always enjoy Cafe Sua Da. Hubby ordered the Beef Stew Plate. Given the choice of noodles or baguette, he wisely chose the baguette. Great for sopping up the stew broth. Very flavorful, with fresh basil leaves. We also bought a bag of caramel cookies. Nice and crunchy. The place is small, but there is outdoor seating as well. Lots of parking is the shopping center. read more

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Big shoutout to the documentary "New Wave" by Elizabeth Ai which covers the history of Vietnamese New Wave. In addition to cover the 80s grooves and fashion, the film highlighted a period of generational and cultural divide within families and neighborhoods. It was one of the few screenings at the LA Asian Pacific Film Festival that left an impression. Many icons from that era were interviewed in the film, including Lynda Trang Dai who is the namesake of this sandwich shop. Some were dining al fresco in the blistering sunshine while the majority of the patrons dined in the cool AC. The interior of the shop was playing loungey light music, with one wall covered in portraits of New Wave stars and another with orange wallpaper with past icons in film and music. Both inside and out had plants and flowers that add to the cozy atmosphere. I got the Lynda Special which by paying with card was a little over $8. Flavorful and toasty buns, there was a good variety of cold cuts, shredded chicken, cucumbers, pickled veggies, and the special sauce. The shredded chicken was ok, while the sauce itself was creamy and well seasoned. While I still have other favorites for banh mi, this place does their sandwiches justice enough to stop by next time. read more

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Lynda Sandwich is a solid place to go for some banh mi in Orange County. It's a little bit out of the way if you're in the Little Saigon area but it's right off of the 405 on Beach Blvd. which makes it quite accessible if you're on the freeway. They have a good handful selection of banh mi and drinks. My got to is usually the Lynda Special which features their recommended stuffings. I like how their bread is a little crispy on the outside but soft and fluffy on the inside. The sauce complements the sandwich well. Their Vietnamese coffee is also pretty good, standard for a Vietnamese coffeeshop. The ambiance of the place is very "early 2000's Java core," if you know what I mean. There's nothing wrong with it but it's sometimes too dark for my liking inside. If I'm there during the day, I usually like to sit on the patio to eat. read more

*** 3% surcharge on using credit cards *** Lynda Sandwich is opened by 90's star Lynda Trang Dai aka the Vietnamese Madonna and the Vietnamese sandwich (banh mi) shop was featured in 2024 documentary 'New Wave'. The sandwich shop was empty when I came here at 6 PM on Sunday. [Parking]: Easy parking as the shop shares the same large plaza as Shun Fat Westminster Superstore. [Atmosphere]: Unique interior decor with a wall of celebrity pictures. [Menu]: According to an NPR article ( https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2015/10/31/453152297/how-vietnam-s-version-of-madonna-became-a-california-sandwich-maven ), the owner is the only one who prepares the special Lynda Sauce. The top two popular orders are Lynda Special Sandwich and beignet. Beignet comes with three flavors - original, caramel, and cinnamon. *** Beignet (original - $6): I didn't know about three different flavors for beignet and the cashier didn't bother explaining the menu so I assume these beignet I got were original flavor. To my surprise, these small bites were quite good and had more than enough portion for one person to finish! Crispy exterior and not overwhelming sweet. I actually like this dessert better than banh mi. Grilled Shredded Chicken Sandwich (Lynda homemade sauce and some vegetables including cucumber, Vietnamese pickles, jalapenos, onion, and cilantro - $7.50): Nothing special and tasted pretty mediocre. *** While I dig the overall vibe of this sandwich shop and beignet, it was hard to get excited about banh mi. Come for ambiance but lower expectation on banh mi. read more

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My Bà ngoai swears by this place, good food, been around for a long time! Love the banh mi!

Heard great things about Lynda's. Shop was super cute with abundant decor. I got the đặc biệt/ house special. It was solid! I was surprised because mine had some fried onions. The sauce was good and the bread was very good. Next time I'll get extra pate cuz it was a little dry. Came out to a little over $8. read more

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I loved everything I got!! I got the nem nuong spring roll and it had THICK pieces of pork and I loved the crunch from the rolled up crispy egg roll wrapper. The orange sauce paired perfectly with it. I absolutely love their home made mayo as well. I was throughly enjoying every single bite I would totally come here again. read more

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I finally made it here after hearing about it for years. I didn't want to go with a basic sandwich, I mean, this is Lynda's restaurant after all. So I ordered the fried egg and sausage sandwich. First, let's talk about the bread. It's toasted. It's got that light springiness that only comes with fresh bread. The bread is crispy with a soft center. It won't leave your mouth bleeding like the bread at Lee's. The garlic mayo is amazing with the fried egg. I may have screwed myself over by ordering this sandwich because, as they say, once you go fried egg you ain't go back. No, no one really says that but me. Yeah, I'll never be able to order any other sandwich. The decor is very nice and friendly. I'd love to sit around if I have time. Service is very professional and friendly. I'll try the desserts on my next visit. Beignet looks amazing! read more

Lynda Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Westminster, California

We saw this spot on a documentary called New Wave Documentary where Lynda was one of the main stars and her restaurant Lynda Sandwich was highlighted so we decided to stop by when we were in the area! The restaurant is quirky and loungey with different styles of seating set around. Gives that coffee shop vibes. There's a wall adorned with old photos of Lynda throughout her singing career. We ordered the the Lynda Special ($7.25) which is her dac biet banh mi. It is a skinny baguette as well which I don't mind because it's easier to eat while on the go. It was a unique take on 'dac biet' with some cold meat, some shredded meat, and pickled radish, jalapenos, and some cucumbers. I do which they had more plentiful fillings but it was still a good amount. The star of the sandwich was the special mayo they use. It was delicious and brought the whole sandwich together. I basically forgot there wasn't pate in there because that mayo was so delicious. read more

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I am obsessed with this place. Their banh mi's are delicious. I think my favorite banh mi's that I've ever had. They are also the perfect size so not too big or too small. I tell everyone about this place because it's so good!!! read more

Lynda Sandwich - Lynda Special Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Westminster, California

My friend and I usually go here for breakfast after we drop the kids off at school. Although their food is still good. The portions are becoming smaller. On our last visit we asked for just a small bowl of broth to go with the banh mi. Mind you, that broth is just pho broth and they said they didn't have any. We then asked for butter to go with the bread that came with the bo kho. They said they didn't have butter. So how did they make the banh mi? Anyhow, food quality is still good. Portions are small and service was definitely lacking. read more

A friend recommended Lynda Sandwich, so I stopped by to try their Banh Mi Ga. While the service was unfriendly and the wait was longer than expected, the banh mi itself was fine. The interior is fun and filled with beautiful art. It's a nice spot for a quick bite! read more

Lynda Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Westminster, California

The quality of the sandwiches has really gone down hill from a few years ago. I used to come to Lynda sandwich for a plump dac biet sandwich that had the deli meats plus grilled chicken, but on my recent visit, things went down hill and it was the tiniest sandwich sadly. What also was disappointing was that I had ordered ahead via door dash and I had to stand in line for 15 minutes to get my sandwich because they were disorganized and didn't have a pick up line. I literally watched my sandwich on the counter and couldn't break through into a pick up line. read more

Best banh mi place in OC. I got shredded chicken, grilled pork and grilled beef banh mi and they were all amazing. The service is quick and friendly. The shop is cute and clean. read more

Lynda Sandwich - Milk coffee - Sandwiches Near Me - Westminster, California

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usually my go to place for banh mi because i love the thit ngoui but they've been getting my orders wrong and the other day i got 2 thit ngoui and 1 special but received the opposite. Also didn't bother to check because the cashier repeated the correct order back to me too and it's on the receipt in the photo. read more

Lynda Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Westminster, California

The banh mi chay was absolutely delicious! There are many other unique items on the menu that I'm eager to try next time. The black ice coffee was a bit lighter than I expected from a Vietnamese coffee shop. It almost tasted like a donut shop coffee with ice added. While it wasn't bad, I hoped for a darker, stronger flavor. The service was great, the shop was clean, and the food came out quickly. read more

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I was looking for bahn mi, and I literally saw the Lynda Sandwich sign while in the area. A quick glance at Yelp and I figured this was definitely a try. Little did I know some of the history behind the owner, but based on the pictures, it looked super interesting. Walking up to the store, I was surprised to see a Vietnamese motorcycle gang meet-up. Lol, not talking about the Mongols type group, but weekend warrior yuppies who enjoy the motorcycle culture. Anyway, back to the food. Ordered a Lynda special and a chicken bahn mi. I literally sat down for 3 minutes when they called my order. What quick service! I drove home so didn't eat the sandwiches right away. When I finally unwrapped Lynda's sandwich, it was intact, still warm, and the bread was not saggy or over toasted. It was perfect, and all the contents were delicious. The sauce was a nice compliment to the sandwich, and the jalapeño was fresh. I thoroughly enjoyed it. My wife had the chicken, and she claims that the chicken was better tasting than another banh mi dealer (that I shall not name. lol) Anyway, I would definitely return for more here. read more

When I first try this spot I was memorized. Grilled pork passion fruit tea really good I like the vibe in there , my goto for banh mi !!! read more

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The sandwiches were fresh, packed with flavor, and made with quality ingredients. Fast service and a welcoming atmosphere made the visit even better. read more

Amazing I love vegetarian dishes with vegetarian egg rolls Absolutely delicious Also the beignet is a must-try here The vibe is lovely The employees are very friendly Highly recommended read more

My favorite banh mi place. Always get the dac biet special. Fast service, nice and clean eating area

3.3564 stars Lynda Sandwich is not the grab and go type of Vietnamese sandwich. Instead, this place feels more like a dine-in situation type of place. I stopped by for a snack and ordered the dặc biệt ~ Lynda Special. It costs around $7 bucks which is the going rate for bánh mì sandwiches these days. It's your standard dặc biệt with all the cold cuts and veggies, but here, they curiously add shredded chicken. While it was a nice surprise, I felt like it didn't add much to the overall taste. I did appreciate the mayo + pâté ratio, but other than that, nothing was quite memorable about the sandwich . Overall, it was a good snack and a break to my bánh mì rolodex. read more

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We don't have [many] (correcting since I forgot to include the word) banh mi shops in LA, so you'd get them from restaurants that serve them. It was nice to drop by before returning, so I got a few sandwiches to enjoy at home. I go for my usual house specials and BBQ pork. It feels more like a coffee shop, which means it's a good spot to study, but it's too far, and they close early. read more

Its good better then most . Come see for yourselves 10/10 Great environment Good sandwich great music Good service read more

Most delicious shredded chicken Vietnamese sandwich ever! The bread is fresh and the service is very nice read more

Lynda Sandwich - Special sandwich and shredded chicken sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Westminster, California

Would have given ZERO but wouldn't be able to post. The online order menu for vegetarian Ban Mi says $5.75, but when you walk in the chalkboard days $7.00 and the young kid says, $7.25. He stays it's an old menu but it appears to be updated December 29, 2024. Stay away....ripoff read more

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Lynda Sandwich is a nice spot to stop by when you want a quick bite. This place is known for its unique interior and popularity attracted by various Vietnamese singers and actors/actresses. Both the Vietnamese coffee and sandwiches are made different from what I'm used to. Personally, I prefer strong and sweet coffee. Lynda's version of the cà phê sữa đá is much lighter and not as sweet. Similarly with the cà phê sữa đá say and salted coffee. If you prefer light Vietnamese coffee, I recommend giving it a try. The sandwiches were pretty solid and just enough for me to eat all by myself in one sitting (Note: it's usually difficult for me to do so in a sitting haha!) Overall, the food and service were great! The cashier was super sweet and really helpful. I definitely recommend giving this place a try if you're around. Hope this helps! read more

Lynda Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Westminster, California

Great service. Delicious banh mi. Inexpensive. Clean. Decided to make a quick stop to pick up banh mi before flying back home. Was hoping to meet the famous Lynda Trang Dai but she wasn't there. But it is alright. Her banh mi made up for it. Best tasting banh mi I've had in awhile. Love the pate, butter, and shredded chicken. It was perfect. Mad at myself because I only bought two when I should have bought more. Highly recommend. read more

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A bit cluttered, but I've known this place forever. I can't help but love the Lynda sauce enough to come back. Still, I wouldn't sit there to enjoy. It just seems empty, without music, a bit outdated and I would wonder what else there is exactly good. read more

Super cute shop and unique vibe. Friendly staff. They have yummy banh mis and coffee! Definitely recommend for a little cafe stop. read more

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Cute cafe. Fun decorated interior. Comfy. Counter service. Good amount of indoor seating. Good bbq pork bahn mi. read more

Every time im in town with the family we always stop by to grab their sandwiches. They're so good. Definitely recommend! We ordered the special and bbq pork both with extra pate. Crunchy, soft, and flavorful. You won't be chewing your jaw out with her sandwiches unlike some other known places. Recommend! read more

They offer a solid grilled pork sandwich if you're in the area and craving a sandwich. Will not be back since it does not dethrone my favorite banh mi at THH. Definitely recommend the spot if you're a fan of Lynda Trang Dai. You'll enjoy the decor. Plenty of parking as it is in a large shopping center. read more

Ordered 2 sandwiches and 1 Bo Kho. After the cashier gave me my sandwiches. I asked where is the Bo Kho and he said he ran out of the Bo Kho which is fine, but he wouldn't give me a refund. He then told me sit down and wait 10 minutes for him to finish up with the line. I told him I didn't want to wait and he put me on the phone with Lynda. She told me get something else and not give me a refund. I personally don't think the sandwiches are that good in exchange for slow and poor service. read more