You know what. The banh mi here is really good. I usually get the #2 (thit cha combo). The banh mi itself was hefty, fresh, and the pate was the star. They also use white onions which adds extra flavor and crunch. Half of this banh mi usually fills me up. Friendly aunties and quick service, it's also great that they accept credit cards now and don't charge hidden fees or minimum amounts required. Overall it's not bad for $8. Definitely give them a try if you're in the area. read more

Thanh Huong - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

An update as it's been a while since my initial review. Prices for sandwiches is a flat $8 which is an interesting move. Make note that marinated pork is really just sliced ham which was kind of disappointing but we were curious what it was. They do have a variety of sandwiches which is nice. Our go-to is the combo with the pate. Anything with pate is great but of course that's only if you like pate. You can now pay easily with credit card by touchless payment. Sandwiches were made quite quickly but we did go at a fairly off time and we also easily found parking. Still one of our go-to banh mi places in the area when we're around. read more

One of my favorite Vietnamese sandwich spots! I've never really been a fan of the pickled carrots and daikon ‍ Combination with extra mayo, extra pâté, peppers, no pickled daikon or carrots. that's my order! and it always hits the spot! The eggrolls are always fresh and good. So crispy! The prepped foods are delicious also! The staff is really nice, the lady that's always at the prepped food counter always remembers me and greets me when she does. Parking lot is kind of crazy! Aside from people parking too close to you or not parking straight it's manageable. Go at your own risk! But it's worth it. read more

Thanh Huong - Combination sandwich and Eggroll - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

"The sandwich wasn't great--the bread was too hard. The restroom also needs remodeling; it feels very outdated."

Banh mi was solid -- generous portion. Flavor was good, but I would've loved a bit more veggies for better balance. 4/5 The spot gives off mom-and-pop vibes, which I always appreciate. The lady who helped me with my order was friendly and welcoming. Would return to try other items on the menu such as their rice plates, noodle soups and hot food bar. read more

Thanh Huong - #2 combination Banh mi - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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At first I wanted to dropped by another Vietnamese sandwich place, but they ran out of bread near closing time. Anyways, I yelped the nearest and found Thanh Huong. I ordered the following bang mi: Shredded pork with skin Bbq pork Too bad they didn't had pork belly so I went with bbq pork. While waiting, one of the staff was mopping and accidentally bumped my back without saying sorry which was rude. The taste of the bang mi was just okay for us. Not enough meat and veggies. Never going back and next time will go early to my other favorite bang mi joint. read more

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My family has been coming here for years. It's close to my grandma's house and we normally go here for the baguettes for our Vietnamese beef stew or chicken curry. My mom stopped by to order some baguettes but ended up buying some Bánh Cuon for me as well. They have a variety of food party trays for sale. $15 per bánh cuon tray. But since my mom came during almost closing time, she was able to get a slight discount. Each tray was $12 instead!! Score!! I love how much filling there was in the Bánh Cuon. It was soo good. My fave Viet dish. I can eat like half a tray by myself in one sitting.... Party for 1 aka myself. Nice staff. Will come back! #supportlocalbusiness read more

Iconic Vietnamese deli/bakery/fast food restaurant. There used to be many locations and brands when starting in the 80s. Most of the owners have since passed away and nobody wants to work long hours without benefits anymore in the land of stock options. This is the last one which still has the variety and low prices similar to 45y ago. Much more diverse menu options than a bahn mi only place. Used to be multiple locations now only 1 for this brand. Changing demographics. Very high volume of customers buying 1-2 16oz containers of steam table selections to go. Hot steam table: large variety. 1 item $10.00, 2 items $13.00 with choices not seen in other locations because of cost. Things which arent common: bamboo, big chunks of different types of fish, catfish, saba, small sardines,. Bitter melon both stuffed and stir fried versions. Bamboo shoots, the larger roots cut and sauteed. Multiple braised pork belly entrees, min 2 different types. One is roasted crisp the other is braised. Open early for elderly crowd on food stamps. Large choices of veggie dishes including bamboo + steamed spicy pork. No reviews on porridge. They use broken rice which is different than the the version with all the rice grains broken down. In the old days they paired it with a roast pork or roast duck protein. Those days are gone. You can pick with any protein they have in stock. Ground pork which they use in banh cuon, seafood options(shrimp, sardines, saba, any fish they have in stock) which they use for the steam table dishes. $14.75. Bakery: fresh baked bread, waffles, anything to keep costs down. Freshly made banh cuon, $15/tray, cheaper than the specialized banh cuon bakeries. They make profit from the high volume and don't have to raise prices on everything to break even. Banh Gio: $3.50, like lotus wrapped sticky rice but this replaces rice flour for the rice and uses a seasoned ground pork and mung bean for texture contrast. Delicious. I see elderly come in when they open and this is an affordable bfast option without high fat or sugar. Banh Mi: $8.50, they don't skimp on the meat. Better filling quality than the specialized banh mi only places in ESJ. They have lost tehir #1 rating to Duc Huong on Story Rd. Bun Rieu: Couldn't finish the crab balls. Very authentic, slightly sweet -sour from the tomato broth and added lemon slices. Contrast in texture w noodles, hand formed crab pork balls and home made pork broth w the BR seasoning. Depth of flavor, flavor changes in mouth. Not americanized with added sugar. read more

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#2 is da bomb! The cold cut along with the pate puts it over the top! Must have! It's a quick in-n-out. They accept credit cards, and no tips is asked on the payment kiosk! read more

Came in and bought 30$ worth of food. Ate at the table, and asked for the sriracha chill sauce package. Gave me 1 , so i came and asked more. Still gave me one. So i came to ask the 3rd time and they told me no and tell me to get the chopped chilly instead. Lol i guess them packages is worth 1 star rating read more

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I visit Thanh Huong a lot and the banh mi's are very good! We usually get the chicken banh mi or the Chinese sausage/fried egg banh mi. They are great portions and the bread is amazing. It is a great go to spot. This trip I got the shrimp spring rolls. It comes with 3. These spring rolls were good, but the shrimp was small. The spring rolls also were full of bean sprouts and mint but I wish there was more noodles inside. The parking lot is small, but they have a private lot. They also have seating inside and other hot fresh food. read more

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Tasty sandwiches, egg rolls and shrimp spring rolls! Combo was better than grilled pork. My new favorite. Quick easy fast service. Parking lot a plus. Also hot food take out choices. Take out atmosphere. Good choice when in the area read more

this review is just for the food, mainly the bread. The bread here is absolutely so soft and buttery and delicious. It goes perfectly with all of the delicious meals that my Vietnamese friends families cook. I was also looking for a local place that makes banh da lon and here they have five pieces for $4.50. For how much I love this dessert I find that absolutely worth it! I live nearby here, so I definitely wanna try all of the readily made foods that they have. It also looks like you can dine in here as well! read more

Thanh huong is my childhood banh mi spot. I used to go to the one on tully but that one burned down unfortunately but i hear it may be back open. Got the banh mi thit cha and it tastes exactly as the other place. Delicious soft bread with all the meats butter pate and fresh veggies. It was a packed sandwhich and makes great for a hike or baseball game. read more

My favorite childhood banh mi spot! This local Vietnamese eatery has stood the test of time with its authentic banh mi's and a wide variety of food and drink options. I get the #1 grilled pork and it's always packed with meat that's juicy, tender and flavourful. Service is extremely quick and always super friendly staff to welcome you. Parking lot is small, so it's more of a grab-n-go for takeout. There are tables inside if you want to enjoy your food right away. read more

Thanh Huong - #1 grilled pork banh mi and Che Thai (Vietnamese fruit cocktail) - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

This place is very bad. The food is look old and not very fresh. When I entered the store no body seem like to care until I keep calling hello for a few times. The lady is very rude. She was upset when I ask questions about the food. She yelled at me and threw the scoop right in front of me. That was really bad. I realize what was going on with her? I came here to purchase the Togo food not begging for food why she got mad at me. It was pissed me off and I walked out of the store. Never come back again. read more

Best viet sandwich in the South Bay!! I got the classic banh mi thit nguoi (cold cuts) and my cousins got a cooked meat sandwich. They were DELICIOUS--cousins were also pleasantly shocked. Better than Lee's (commercialized, thin baguette) and Thanh Huong (I really like this place too) but the bread here is SO fresh and airy and delicious. We all loved the bread. Meat ratio was top tier, wish I had more veggies (lol). Coffee was also strong and delicious. Service was good--workers are straight to the point and quick. Ambiance could be better but it's a typical lil viet shop/"corner store" I'd say where they sell food but also pre-packaged foods here and there. They had seating and AC so cant complain! read more

Thanh Huong - banh mis, cafe sua da - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

I've been coming to this banh mi place since I was a kid, and I have always loved them! Every banh mi I get has great proportions, yummy taste, and is just so good. They really do pack it in, and it's a pretty large baguette too. Even after moving out of the bay, I'll always come back here whenever I'm in the area. Parking is never an issue, and the service is good. I never really stay inside to eat, but every time I go, it's pretty clean and everything is organized well. I know that whenever I'm in San Jose/Milpitas area, this will definitely be one of the stops I go to. It's also great to bring along if you're headed to SJC! I'll definitely keep coming back. I've already brought friends and they've also always really enjoyed their experience here. SOOO GOOD. read more

Been coming here since the 90s and it is still my favorite banh mi place. In my opinion they have the best pate as it is on the more peppery and best in house made mayonnaise. I love that they make a majority of their products compared to other delis that get them from random vendors throughout the week. Because they make their own stuff, the quality and freshness can't compare to other places. I used to frequent the Senter location but since that has been closed down I still make a journey to capital Ave to stock up whenever I'm in the area! read more

Banh mi!!!! Omg, came here yesterday to try it out & this is the real deal. Banh mi is so delicious - I had the grilled pork & not only was it good, they don't skimp on the meat & the bread is amazing! Can't wait to come back for another fix. Fast & friendly service read more

Thanh Huong - BBQ pork - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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We're visiting San Jose for a few days and have had Vietnamese food at different restaurants for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This is by far the most delicious and authentic place that we've visited. Looking at the items for picking (in pictures), they looked exactly like how I had remembered growing up in Ho Chi Minh City. The dishes were very authentic and tasty. We highly recommend the fish cakes. read more

Thanh Huong - Combination plate items - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Good Vietnamese sandwiches. They also have hot food in trays that you can choose from similar to Panda Express' set-up. I like that they have individually wrapped Vietnamese lunch items as well, such as rice plates with grilled pork and shrimp, and a variety of spring rolls. The sandwiches are reasonable in price and they have a better selection of ingredients than most places that sell banh mi. This will also be my next place to order banh cuon party platters from. Interior is very casual. Small parking lot. read more

I've never been shy when it came down to voicing my dislike for Thanh Huong. No matter how many times I've attempted to give the business the benefit of the doubt, I am repeatedly reminded of my poor decision whenever it came to purchasing Vietnamese sandwiches here. While I have no clue as to "when" and "why" TH decided to make changes, I am absolutely ecstatic by the improvement in quality and taste. The last 2 visits have been greatly enjoyed but that didn't mean my skepticism disappeared. I held back from updating my previous 1 star review due to that specific reasoning. I reasoned the delicious sandwiches were simply due to luck. This most recent visit has sealed the deal and has officially converted me into being a fan!! Forreal, Forreal- I never thought I'd say that!! As of now, my one and only go-to Banh mi is ba chi [pork belly]. Every purchase has been thoroughly enjoyed and at times, I've lucked out with the baguettes being pretty loaded!! The meat is tender and the infamous pink layer of skin is nice and chewy- exactly what I look for when it comes to well cooked ba chi. 4/5 stars. One day I'll venture out and sample different offerings but for now, why fix something that isn't broke??!! Extra points because TH's nem chua [cured pork or beef] is absolutely delicious. read more

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TL;DR: - a hole-in-the-wall establishment with authentically made and modestly salted dishes. soups are a hit or miss but overall it's a great place to stop by for homey Vietnamese food on a dime. parking: - a small parking lot but it's more of a take-out spot so parking spots quickly open up. wait time: - about 5 minutes. ambiance: - a hole-in-the-wall establishment that services your usual Vietnamese dishes and treats. food: [Worth It] - ca kho: perfectly salted! would get this again if in the area. - beef stew: came with carrots, tendon, and beef! very hearty and filling. - baguettes: freshly made and a steal of a price. - pickled carrots and radish (dua mon): these are traditionally made to be eaten with the banh tet. this by far was one of the best dua mons I've ever tasted! And it comes with a glass mason jar too. - stir-fried tofu: well-marinated and tasty. - stir-fried bamboo shoots: not overly marinated as you can taste the fresh bamboo shoot. - stir-fried chayote: crunchy and made for a great side. - chicken drumsticks: well marinated and cooked! definitely one of my favorite dishes here so far! [Good to Try Once] - canh chua: a bit too bland but great if you're just looking for a side soup for a stronger meal. - banh tet: sadly I've had better as the meat here was minimal and dry. - thinly sliced thit kho: this was dry but well marinated read more

Childhood fav since 1990s :) my fav is the bbq pork! I just love the mayo sauce that it has. Best in the bay. read more

Thanh Huong - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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I used to love this place for grab & go items but it has gone downhill. My last visit, I was shocked to find undercooked PORK. Yes, medium-rare pork chops. :( Please do better! read more

I walked in with my eyeballs popping out to the left, then to the right, then to the left again! I was in food heaven! So many wonderful items to try, eat and experience... The decision making is real! Because I bounced from banh mi to hot foods to prepackaged food. I ended up buying the rice noodles, banh cuon. Then the owner told us about their awesome Vietnamese coffee, so, I ordered that too. Then my friend said we should order banh mi to go, so, I ordered that as well! The banh cuon was great! The banh mi bread was more sweeter than I'm used to but it was a BIG sandwich. Not my favorite banh mi though. Overall, this is a great gem for fast take out Vietnamese food. I will be back! read more

Thanh Huong - Vietnamese coffee and #2 sammi - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Nostalgia. I've had sandwiches here as far back as 2005 ish. I recently had my classic cha lua no pate and was instantly brought back to my 20's. When anyone asks me where to get an Authentic Banh Mi, this is where I'll send them. Bummer I live 25 miles away now but any opportunity, I will stop by if I'm heading up 680 or passing through town. read more

Parking was a bit empty when I arrived to this place and it's close to Great Mall. I was looking around Vietnamese restaurants that serve Bahn Mi sandwiches around where I live. I wasn't really surprised when the interior of this place has products all over the lobby, but that is considered fine since some of these restaurants are like that. They also serve pho and rice plates too, but this is a more of a take out place mainly Bahn Mi sandwiches. Vietnamese sandwiches are much cheaper than regular ones, which is why I decided to have one of those instead. read more

Thanh Huong - Bahn Mi Grilled Chicken Sandwich - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

I gotta say, some of the best and most authentic foods do come from hole-in-the-wall establishments. Thanh Huong delivers with you want some authentic Vietnamese food. From plates to sandwiches, to even sriracha, Thanh Huong will most likely satisfy some of your cravings--at the minimum. Located right next to Pho Kim, it's not in the same lot though--no car access if you park in either lot trying to access the other location. That said, there is plenty of parking in the private lot. Walking into Thanh Huong, it looks like two separate vendors in a food court--I don't know if it is separate or not. With some seating available and a food court atmosphere, you can dine in the store or you can take your food with you. I think most take their food to-go. They have servers for their respective locations and they're just fairly stoic. They're not friendly, but they're not mean. They're just there to take your order, make your food, or serve you. My wife and I came for the Vietnamese Sandwiches (all are $8 each) and a spring roll (also $8). They were well made and really hit that spot. I also saw a bunch of sriracha bottles! We didn't try any plates but we definitely want to come back to try more options. read more

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Huge delicious viet sandwiches for about $8 each! There is also a wide array of hot foods available for combo plates and prepackaged meals arranged on display throughout the restaurant. It's honestly so difficult not to grab everything when you see it and you're starving. The service is fast and there's plenty of free seating inside if you would like to eat there. I always get the ham and steamed pork with pate here and it does not disappoint. The pate is so savory and goes perfectly with the meats and pickled veggies. I also like that the bread isn't crunchy like other banh mi places to the point where the roof of my mouth is destroyed afterwards. Be careful of the jalapeños because they are randomly extremely spicy so I usually end up taking them out. Like playing jalapeño roulette. The only complaint I have is that the meat and toppings aren't evenly distributed through the sandwich. Part of the sandwich always has a majority of the meat or no pickled veggies or no pate. Wish they put a little more effort into this so it could be the perfect bite for every bite. read more

Thanh Huong - Ham and Steamed Pork w Pate, Meat Ball - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Me and my coworkers have been ordering lunch and dinner from this place every Wednesday! The quality of food has been always amazing! The service is always pleasant! read more

Although there seems to be competition down the block, this place is established. Opens early AM too. This place is near the Bart station. After a while I forget which deli I be going to but once you arrive we remember. At first it was just the Sandwiches and 3 items plates, but now I come here for the party trays. The buon cuon was made fresh and just came out of the kitchen. It was packed to the brim with wood ear mushrooms , grounded pork, and it did hit the spot. The sauce was balanced well and wasn't overly salty . The service here could be better but as there's competition down the block may pave the way. It seems to be a moms and pops store with mom running the show still. The selection of hot foods minimum but with typical staples. No chicken and no beef was on the hot foods read more

Thanh Huong - #14 - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Sadly, it's been years since I've been here. That being said, upon returning... I will GLADLY pay 7 bucks for a number 2 Thanh Huong banh mi with extra liverworth! Still the same size as when I first had it over 20 years ago and packed with yummy goodness. I'm so full and it was DEE-LISH-US! Thank you for being amazing!!! read more

Thanh Huong - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Finally ordered their party trays. The banh beo, banh it, banh bot loc, banh cuon were all good. Banh cuon was $15 for a tray. The rest was $25 for a mixed tray. The cha lua was $5 per roll. We ordered a day ahead by phone. It was ready at the time of pickup. The party trays were a hit at my party. Great price and quality. Would be nice if they included the cha lua, herbs, and veggies with the banh cuon. read more

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My go to spot for banh mi whenever I'm in the area. The sandwiches are always consistent, made fast, and perfect for a quick bite. Their paté is the best I've had, and I haven't found another place that does it better. The baguettes, protein, and produce are always fresh--I've never had any complaints about this place. read more

Thanh Huong - Grilled chicken with paté - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

2 stars just for the nice and friendly staff. In regard to the food I would give it 0 stars. I thought I would have a good experience and I am very surprised I didn't since this place has such amazing reviews but I truly didn't enjoy my sandwich. It was so dry and bland that I only could get myself to eat half of it. It is possible they were having an off day but unfortunately I will not be back. read more

Food always taste good especially the Bahn Mi. We have been coming to this location for many years. Service is good and prompt. However, except Bahn Mi which cost $8 each, the rest of items didn't have the prices listed. I wish the business can be more transparent on pricing. Thanks. read more

I stopped by on a whim and picked up a tray of banh cuon ($15), banh thet ($4.50) and banh da lon ($4.50). My family and I enjoyed everything! I arrived around 11 am on a Saturday and they were quite busy. The two individuals that helped me at the register were very friendly. I plan to come back and try other items on the menu. read more

I've been coming here for 25 years and it seems like it has been the same owners and the place look exactly the same. Unfortunately the sandwiches are no longer $2.50 but they are still good and even better with an added fried egg. But even at around 4 bucks, that's still MUCH cheaper at some of the places where banh mi's have gotten to be almost 10 dollars. Nothing innovative or IG worthy here necessarily, just good old school banh mis with traditional fillings. read more