Mr. Bubbles -- 5 Located right before you walk into Hong Kong Market, this is hands down one of my favorite boba spots in the area. And being next to one of the best international markets in Greater New Orleans? Yeah... it's a whole experience. I started coming here about 7 years ago, and my go-to back then was the Vietnamese coffee with boba jelly. Fell in love instantly. Then one day I wanted to switch it up, and the owner--who I've seen consistently since day one--put me on to honeydew with watermelon and condensed milk. BABY... that became my order for a whole year. So this visit, I came in on the same type of timing, wanting something new. And just like that, she recommended strawberry with coconut. Let me tell you... she knows BALL. The flavor is creamy, smooth, and gives strawberry Blue Bell ice cream vibes in the best way. Their boba is always consistent. Texture on point, flavors on point. Never a miss. They also have bánh mì--basically a Vietnamese po-boy--and I'm almost certain the bread is from Dong Phuong. If you know, you know. I usually get the roasted sweet pork with extra pâté because that pâté? Chef's kiss every single time. Random memory but I remember catching them at NOLA Night Market years ago and that lemongrass chicken had my husband hooked. I'm still waiting on that comeback! They went fully takeout after COVID and are on DoorDash, but I noticed the boba teas aren't listed. Honestly, I get it... they don't hold up the same sitting around. Staff is always kind, service is smooth, and the quality never slipped in all these years. This is a no-brainer for me. I'll always come back--and I'm always trying something new. I always recommend the Banana with Matcha read more

Mr Bubbles Sandwich House - Strawberry and Coconut with no tapioca. - Vietnamese Near Me - Gretna, Louisiana

I read online about Mr. bubbles as one of the better botany places in town, especially over on the West Bank or Gretna side so I went in here and I took a chance and I got the combo and Vietnamese coffee with the black Boba the sandwich was great. I've never had one and has a lot of flavors and good textures. It has a little bit of everything. It's got the vegetables, pork if many variety. Including meatballs. Lots cilantro and jalapeño it's a really good sandwich. Overall, I recommend if you haven't tried one might as well try Mr. bubbles. We have about six sandwich options. A lot of drinks even a veggie option with avocado so I don't think you can go wrong. Take a little trip to the taste of Vietnam. Try Mr. bubbles you'll be happy you did if not it was a good adventure. The service was fast and friendly, and the ambience was your typical sandwich shop with a little bit of Asian flair. Don't forget to stop by Hong Kong market while you're there it's an adventure in its own. read more

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I used to brag about this place ro everyone. Today, I got the usual Banh Mi Dac Biet. It is the worst banh mi ever. None of us could finish it. I couldn't eat after one bite. The Banh Mi is stale and the meat is way off. What happened? I was going to give them 1 star. But the drink is still good. So 3 stars it is. Hopefully they correct it soon. read more

Great food and drinks. The service is excellent . Char grilled pork is the best and the iced coffee

This place never disappoints. They have thee BEST grilled shrimp wraps. They are filling, super delicious, and a guilt free pleasure. Eating a healthy, well-balanced meal doesn't have to taste like air. Their teas are also refreshing and not too sweet. This super cute location is located on Canal Street. Staff is always friendly and ready to take your order. Perfect lunchtime meal to keep you going at work. read more

Mr Bubbles Sandwich House - Grilled Shrimp wrap with Sriracha mayo - Vietnamese Near Me - Gretna, Louisiana

Recently went to this spot to check it out. I was pretty surprised. Boba was good, soft and sweet. The menu didn't have my usual so I got the mocha coffee. I would say 4 out of 5 overall. I also got the combo bahnmi. I was surprised the but bun was light and crispy and not hard. The veggies were fresh and had good balance with the baguette. The meat wasn't strong and had some orange sauce. A different than what I'm used to. Combination usually has pate paste but I didn't taste it. Certainly is higher quality than in HCMC, Vietnam I liked. Sandwich was a bit small, but perfect for a quick snack. A solid 4 out of 5. read more

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They need to be more consistent with their sandwiches. It's hit or miss. Depends on who's working, you might get a real sandwich that's filled with meat and veggies. Other times you'll end up with two slices of meat and 1/4 of a meatball on your combination sandwich you paid $7 for. What a joke. Do better, Mr. Bubbles. I liked the old owners better. At least they were consistent. read more

Mr Bubbles Sandwich House - This is supposed to be a combination sandwich. - Vietnamese Near Me - Gretna, Louisiana

The place is located inside of the Hong Kong market. The taro bubble tea was okay, not overly sweet and well balanced but I probably will no longer have this again. Mine had the texture of a smoothie and other bubble teas I've had in DC were more a clear liquid. These teas come with tapioca balls on the bottom and from what I've read, are not very healthy. Soooo, I'll just stick to making my own smoothies at home or grab one from Smoothie King. I'm sure you can get these drinks without the balls but I'd rather err on the side of caution. They do have lots of other healthy beverages and sandwiches to indulge, so check'em out if bubble tea is ya thang! read more

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My go to place for Banh mi here in the westbank. I usually get the #2 grilled pork Banh mi. They used Dong Phuong bread which has a good toasted crunch on outside but fluffy on inside. During Mardi Gras season they also carry DP king cakes. It's a little pricier than driving out to the east but I rather pay the extra $$ to get it closer to home. Staff are always friendly and facility is clean. There is still no dine in. You just order at the counter and wait for your to go Banh mi. This location is located inside the Hong Kong strip center. read more

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I got 2 of the all veggie banh mi sandwiches and they are so so so good! The French bread is crispy and so delicious and all the veggies (carrots cucumber jalapeño cilantro onion) were fresh as can be! The all veggie banh mi is only $4.25 so I went ahead and got two!!! Ate one pretty much immediately and will save the other to add tempeh or tofu to when I get hungry again. 5/5 highly recommended you try a banh mi from Mr. Bubbles! It's located inside the lobby entrance to Hong Kong Market. read more

Mr Bubbles Sandwich House - All veggie banh mi! So so good! - Vietnamese Near Me - Gretna, Louisiana

Went into this store after shopping at the Hong Kong Market, what a convenient location! I got a grilled pork banh mi and am avocado bubble tea. There is no indoor seating; everything is taken to-go. My bubble tea was very thick and I think that's fairly standard for avocado but this was my first time having it. It was delicious. My banh mi was simple and filling, glad I tried it. Both items were prepared very quickly and the staff was nice. read more

Mr Bubbles, you are the banh for mi! The banh mis here are so delicious. The French bread is nice and crunchy on the outside and chewy on the inside. Pair that with your protein of choice, some perfectly lightly pickled veggies, some jalapeños for some subtle heat, cilantro for an extra kick of freshness, and butter mayo for added richness and you have yourself one heck of a sandwich. On top of that it's such a good deal - only around $5 for a delicious meal. Their bubble teas are also pretty good. The boba is nice and chewy and the Thai tea I got was the perfect amount of sweetness. I would definitely recommend coming here for your banh mi cravings! read more

Mr Bubbles Sandwich House - Sweet roasted pork banh mi and Thai iced tea with boba - Vietnamese Near Me - Gretna, Louisiana

Great food. The bread was fresh and the chicken was very delicate. The veggies were also fresh. Great service. @TOPRESTAURANTPICKS read more

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Ah. It's one of our pleasures while we go shop at Hong Kong Market. I'll be very frank, it's not the best Boba (I call it boba because I'm from California) in the City, but it's been the most reliable boba I can find around the West Bank. I've tried a couple of their teas, and some of them are actually quite bland. My favorite seems to be the strawberry milk tea, wherein they actually use real strawberries. The tea has a great taste (I think it was Jasmine, but I forget). Their bobas (tapioca pearls) are lackluster in that they do not have or retain their nice soft texture. In Los Angeles there are tea places every 2 miles, and if you're within a certain area of Los Angeles every block. If I can't make it to Meteirie, then this place (due to location) is definitely the go-to place. The staff are always wonderful. Their Banh Mi are also pretty good! Pricier than next door, but faster and dare I say it, friendlier. read more

I got the boba milk tea. I was not very impressed by the flavor. It has more a flora taste rather than a milky creamy taste. Tasted like watered down tea with a splash of milk. The tapioca balls were very good and chewy, however there were not many tapioca balls. read more

Mr Bubbles Sandwich House - Milk tea with boba balls - Vietnamese Near Me - Gretna, Louisiana

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I love coming here for Vietnamese banh mi sandwiches because it's always quick, cheap and the sandwiches are very tasty. (They do make sandwiches inside HK market as well but I don't feel that the quality at the sandwich cart is as good). The bread tastes fresh and the sandwiches are made really well with all of the traditional toppings. My favorites are the pork meatball banh mi and the grilled pork banh mi. I also really like their strawberry passion tea with lychee jelly, it's not overly sweet and so refreshing! read more

Drinks review only. Very nice service but unfortunately their drinks are weak. I got milk tea but it taste like water with a hint of cream and tea. There smoothies is also lacking. Drinks here is water down tasting. read more

Mr Bubbles Sandwich House - Water down milk tea, no flavor - Vietnamese Near Me - Gretna, Louisiana

Love this place! Staff are very friendly, and it's a very convenient location, the smoothies are always very smooth and everything just works with each other. I usually get a couple sandwiches and a smoothie and it's always precisely consistent! It's silky, buttery, but not greasy! I recommend this place if you just want something to eat while you watch a movie, or it's just a hot day and your feeling a little piggish. read more

Mr. bubbles Sandwich House has an amazing blend of drinks my favorite part is the tapioca balls. It's fun and exciting to watch them put together your drink. read more

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Was in the area and needed a quick bite, I have heard of this place before, but never ate here. It looks like a small place with nothing much going on, but boy, they got it going on! I had the following: B1 - Banh Mi Xiu Mai (Crushed Pork Meatball) - the flavor of this sandwich is out of this world! And with the extra kick from the jalapeños, I'm in heaven! Vietnamese coffee - perfect amount of bitterness, and a perfect dose of condense milk, it was great! I'm salivating thinking about this place! read more

Mr Bubbles Sandwich House - B1 & Vietnamese Coffee - Vietnamese Near Me - Gretna, Louisiana

Best banh mi on the Westbank! They order their bread from Dong Phuong bakery! You can even buy the bread plain! I love their combination and my son loves the xiu mai (pork meatball) banh mi. The jasmine tea is my favorite as well. The best on the Westbank as well. Yes it's regular jasmine tea but they brew it fresh and it is never too sweet like most places. It's just right! The management/staff really went above and beyond for me when I had to place a huge order for a funeral. I haven't eaten banh mi anywhere else since! Great food, great service, can't beat it! read more

I got the pork banh mi and it was decent. The meat and bread were both good but there was barely any meat on the sandwich. It was mostly just bread and vegetables. I also paid extra for spicy Mayo to be added to my sandwich and they forgot to add it. read more

Avocado drink?! Avocado drink?! Wha wha?? I been sipping bubble teas with tapioca for awhile, and I am a big fan of avocados anyways, but I never made my way around to drink that type until recently, and now I have had it 4 times this week. Yummy!!! This is a easy spot o get your drink on, or bahn mi or something like that , like a in and out. Its located in the entrance mall to Hong Kong Market. We like to grab a tea and then go walk the market and enjoy the stinky smells and buy strange candies and drinks for later. Oh and stare at the huge live crabs in the tanks. I got side tracked again This business is fast and friendly. There is a picture menu to help if you arent familiar with Viet foods. The prices are decent and the location is nice and cool. read more

Kind of a weird way to describe it, but I would almost label this place "Vietnamese fast food". It's a small place located right inside the Hong Kong market. There's a counter where you can order and a couple of tables and chairs. I stopped in because I heard through the grape vine that they have an avocado smoothie here and avocado smoothies are my new obsession. Went right in and ordered. I like that you have the option of getting your drink without the tapioca balls (my choice). The smoothie was a really good size for $4.75 and full of flavor. You could tell that it was really fresh. Pro tip: I noticed that as the drink warmed to room temperature the avocado taste was a lot more rich, so don't be so quick to gulp it all down in the first few minutes. They also serve small banh mi sandwiches, which are a steal at $3 each. That's why I labeled it "fast food", because you can get a quick little bite for cheap. I'll definitely be back and I'll probably get some sandwiches when I return. read more

Mr Bubbles Sandwich House - Massive avocado smoothie! Check out my death grip. - Vietnamese Near Me - Gretna, Louisiana

Needing a caffeine or boba tea fix before venturing into Hong Kong Market? Then you'll definitely have to stop by Mr. Bubbles for a drink. It's conveniently located on the right hand side before the grocery store entrance. Service is always welcoming and friendly. The cafe sua da (Vietnamese iced coffee) was a perfect beginning to the start of Lunar New Year weekend. I enjoyed the cafe sua da, which had a good ratio of coffee: condensed milk: ice (4/5). Try some for yourself and you might get hooked like a kid in a candy store! If you are needing a bite to eat, they also serve a variety of Vietnamese banh mi (sandwiches) at reasonable prices. We tried the combination (thap cam) and pork meatball (xiu mai) sandwiches. The first thing that threw me off were the sliced purple onions. I was expecting the typical pickled carrots-daikon, cilantro and sliced fresh jalapeños, but the topping of purple onions just really threw me off. In all of my years of eating banh mi, I've never had purple onions in them! Personally, I don't mind eating onions but others may not. As common courtesy, they should let patrons know about this on the menu to avoid any mishaps in the future. The combination sandwich was average in taste (3/5), filled with Vietnamese cold cuts. Their bread tasted like it came from Dong Phuong- I can always spot their buttery French bread from a mile away. The pork meatball sandwich was slightly above average (3.5/5). The meatball has a sweet taste, almost reminiscent of an Italian meatball. The banh mi were ok, but nothing to rave about to all your friends. Convenience and cost are the reasons why I would visit Mr. Bubbles when shopping in the area. Their quick and friendly service helps to keep patrons coming back. I may be biased, but Dong Phuong still has the best banh mi in town. read more

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I love love love Banh Mi! This place is no exception. This ace is located inside the Strip of the Hong Kong Market. Stop in a get a drink before you go grocery shopping. Then on your way out, get a banh mi! The place is family owned and ran. Mom is out making drinks, dad is fixing the mechanical things and daughters and sons are prepping drinks and banh mi! I always get Xa Xiu (sweet pork) Banh Minh. It's the pork loin seasoned with xa xiu. The bread was light and airy. So much like the french bread! I always get a Vietnamese frozen coffee with boba! It was also delicious! I would have liked more boba. I should try the avocado shake because they use real avocado!! All in all, I will keep coming back. I love supporting my local places. You should give this place a try. read more

6 dollars for a banh mi and there's hardly any meat. I mean the entire sandwich is half full even with the veggies. Horrible read more

Mr Bubbles Sandwich House - Vietnamese Near Me - Gretna, Louisiana

With the limited choices in Boba in New Orleans, I'm pretty picky about the choices. I only come here when I need groceries at HK market and always order the same red bean with boba. They definitely do an excellent job with the drink. It is consistently good and the tapioca is always perfectly cooked and not too chewy or hard. I haven't tried any of the sandwiches yet but it's definitely on my list. The staff have always been nice. Overall, not the best boba I've had but enough to keep me happy in NOLA. read more

My goodness is this place incredible. Dragged my husband out here after begging to go for months and he was absolutely in love with the place (his argument: why does he need to try Vietnamese poboys when he already has a favorite poboy in the city). He loved it. The bread was super warm and soft, but with a nice crunchy outside, he got the sweet roasted pork with homemade sriracha mayo and I got the combo pork. I actually think I ate his sandwich, but I don't care. It was like a nice rich sweet/savory pork stew with cucumbers, carrots, and jalapenos. He loved the homemade sriracha mayo and the banana bubble tea was quite wonderful, too! Service was attentive and quick (minimum $5 purchase) and at $4.25 a sandwich it's easy to do. Not too dense, not too filling, just absolutely perfect. If you've never tried Banh mi before Mr. Bubbles is the way to go! I've also heard he opened a new location in Tulane Public Health building downtown and I'm crazy jealous I don't have class there anymore because I would literally eat there everyday! read more

Mr Bubbles Sandwich House - I couldn't wait to annihilate my banh mi (so good!), banana bubble tea with tapioca - Vietnamese Near Me - Gretna, Louisiana

OMG a 6 inch po'boy (Banh Mi) for under $4. Hells to the yes! They'll even customise it for you which is great if you're like me and allergic to jalapenos and don't like cilantro. The bubble tea is awesome. My favorites are the strawberry and the lychee. Staff is friendly and quick and will happily explain what everything is and they have photo menus if you don't read vietnamese. Mommy notes: only a few tables inside, shopping carts not allowed inside, gives plenty of napkins, bubble tea does not have a kidde or small size read more

Just got three combo banh mi sandwiches, fruit smoothie and a large ice coffee and let me tell you, the banh mi sandwiches tasted awesome along with the ice coffee to wash it down and the fruit smoothie tasted awesome as well. Love the kindliness service from the employee. read more

Had such a pleasant experience! Food was great!! I had the combination sandwich- heard it was the best one. I had the avocado tea and what can I say? Awesomenessssss!! Yum yum yum!!! The service was great. They were very patient and friendly! Definitely coming back when In the west bank! :) read more

Mr Bubbles Sandwich House - Combinationnnnnnn. Yummmmm!! - Vietnamese Near Me - Gretna, Louisiana

After living in California and traveling to Taiwan (where boba was invented in the 1980s), it's hard to find a place that matches up in quality, especially down south. Mr. Bubbles comes pretty close - hands down the best option in the New Orleans area. So far, I've stuck to my usuals - taro, milk tea, honeydew, and avocado. The pearls have always been perfect with just the right amount of chewiness. The avocado smoothie was made with real avocado (my #1 test for any bubble tea place with that option). And the milk tea had a strong jasmine flavor (necessary for any jasmine milk tea in my book). One star off because sometimes the bubble tea can be a bit too sweet and/or powdery. Just ask for half sugar. read more

Mr Bubbles Sandwich House - Avocado Smoothie with tapioca pearls. - Vietnamese Near Me - Gretna, Louisiana

These are not the same sandwiches as inside the market. I will try the market Bahn mi next time to compare them. Pretty good Bahn Mi. Had the combo with a bit of everything on it. Bread was fresh and good. They told me a local bakery brought them in every day. Avocado smoothie was good also. I've had better of both but I would come eat here again. The staff was super nice and the food was ready in a flash. Just a couple tables and most people got their sandwich to go. Really a 3 to 3.5 star place but I round up to be fair to places as yelp doesn't do halves. read more

Mr Bubbles Sandwich House - Vietnamese Near Me - Gretna, Louisiana

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Stopped in here after having a not so great experience at the bahn mi counter in the market. This place was MUCH better. The girl behind the counter was super sweet and nice. We ordered our bahn mi sandwiches and decided to get some bubble tea after watching everyone else in the place order theirs. We liked that you didn't have to get the ball things in the bubble tea because neither of us like them. Everything tasted good. I do wish they had a tofu option and not just veggie. The veggie just doesn't have enough filling. It needed something. But it tasted good nonetheless. read more

Mr Bubbles Sandwich House - Pretty cool that they seal their own lids. - Vietnamese Near Me - Gretna, Louisiana

The strawberry passionfruit tea is still my absolute favorite but I now love the strawberry milk tea and the Vietnamese frosted coffee as well! Their tapioca balls are perfect consistency every time. :) read more

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Worst mango bubble tea I've ever had. I watched her make it and she only put like 1/2 of a tiny spoonful of mango flavoring powder and maybe a tablespoon of milk. It had no flavor whatsoever. I make these at home following the manufacturer's recipe so I know how much powder you're supposed to put. Probably costs them $0.10 to make it how they make them. Ha ha! read more

Best avocado smoothie, ever! They cut open a real live avocado, not a mix. Best strawberry smoothie, ever! With boba, yes please. I would go as far to say addicted.... No trip to Hong Kong Market is complete without one. They offer sandwiches as well, which I have yet to try, but they look delicious. The prices are amazing considering my super smoothie is $5 read more

Good flavors and the staff are almost too nice. The prices are a bit high but it's still great. P.S. When reading reviews, do you really trust reviewers who can't even be bothered to type out words like you're? Seriously...go back to school before writing a review. You look like a fool. P.S.S what you smell when going into Hong Kong is how real food smells. If you don't know that, there is something wrong with you. Yes it is not sanitized and fake smells. It's real life. Deal with it. read more

I spied Mr. Bubbles on our way out of Hong Kong Market after doing some grocery shopping. Grocery shopping is a chore, chores deserve treats, and boba is always one of my favorite treats. So a quick stop at Mr. Bubbles became imperative. We ordered the mango and the Thai tea. The mango was okay. They probably used Mexican mangoes instead of the infinitely more superior Filipino mangoes. Then again, I am biased. If you told me I could only eat one food (food, not fruit) for the rest of my life, Philippine mango would probably be on the top of my list. The Thai tea had too much ice but maybe we should have asked for less. With friendly service and decent prices, I would be happy to go back to try their other flavors. I also want to sample their sandwiches: I had a little bit of envy when I saw someone else's banh mi order, so I will order as well with my boba tea. read more