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    Vien Dong

    4.0 (71 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Some sandwich
    Perhaps U.

    The other Mediocre place, order lemon glass chickens and other items. Workers at every passive about their job, just trying to serve some foods portions to the customers, that's all. They just working like a machine, not many interactions, but they act very quick at the cash register.

    Fried chicken banh mi
    Doug C.

    Undiscovered by the viral crowd. Located on Senter Rd between off Tully near the Costco. Out of the way location. Local vietnamese and hispanic demographics mean some menu customizations. Stuffed squid, bitter melon, small sardines where you eat the bones, vietnamese canh soups, ribeye+cheese banh mi for the hispanic crowds. 10$ 2 item bento box. rice and noodles don't count as item. Chayote/Opo better than thanh huong. Best deal in bay area for steam table asian bento. Pay with 10$ bill. There are 2 noteworthy aspects of this bento. 1) the high quality choices, all authentic Asian recipes and ingredients because they cater to the local population. For example whole sardines where you eat the bones. Different versions of bitter melon. Largest fish selection depending on day, sardines, catfish, mackerel, salmon. All for the older Asian crowd. They dont eat innout hamburgers or beef. Not healthy for 80yo. Lemongrass chicken, tofu and porkbelly, stuffed squid, stuffed tofu. All of these are incredibly expensive to produce and the owners keep the prices low because most of the customers are on limited income. They don't have high paying tech jobs. 2) the price and portion size. Incredible for 10$. Same price from 20y ago. No where in bay area has this deal with this quality. Stuffed squid or tofu. Hand stuffed with pork, bean thread noodle, black fungus to give it the fall apart texture. Limited quantity. Go early for the best selection. Sardines: simmered until soft. Eat the bones for calcium. Pork belly with eggs: high protein and fat. Very filling. Can buy an 8oz container which is 1/2 the size. Usually the soups are served in 5$ 16oz container sizes. 3oz container is 3$. Pork belly w egg maybe more because of ingredient cost. lemongrass chicken and ribs. Melt off bone. Very hearty. These dishes aren't available at mainstream places like Lee's. Cuttlefish, Sardines, Salmon, catfish, mackerel. All expensive to produce. Nobody offers this selection of simmered, caramelized seafood. Soups: fermented mustard green with chicken balls. 8oz container 3$. Drive 30m for soup breakfast. Come early while still fresh. Salted mustard greens, Dua Chua. They sell it packaged in the supermarket but those have preservatives in it. Lacto fermented. They make their own. Slightly sour soup; almost like filipino sinigang but wo the tamarand. Delicious; Tong ho soup: very healthy. Reduces insulin sensitivity, good for hypertension. Good for elderly. No other place in the south bay serves this except maybe in hotpot. pork meatball with water chestnut. Asian style 12$: ribeye + cheese banh mi. Can't finish it. Too big. Seems to be more popular with the hispanic demographic. New item; sweet bread like kings hawaiian but not as sweet. Stuffed with butter and pork floss on top. Creamy and salty. delicious. Only place I have ever seen this savory bread. At counter. Limited time. 10$/box. 2.50 each. There are 4 choices for the higher quality banh mi; all at 10-12$. Crispy roasted Pork Belly, Salmon, Fried Chicken, ribeye and cheese. The ribeye is 12. Pay with cash; no other charges. Slightly spicy Fried Chicken banh mi: This sandwich is poised to go viral. 50-100% better than the fast food FC sandwiches. Meets all the main stream checkmarks, white meat, no bones, spicy, portion size too large for 1 person, 30% cheaper than teh 15$ going rate. They use brined chicken breast. Incredible portion sizes. At least 1/2 costco sized chicken breast in there. They make it fresh after order. It takes 10m. They can do this when it isn't busy since each order is a custom. Once they get busier this made to order recipe may have to change. Best fried chicken sw for 10$ in the bay area. FF outlets are min 50% higher at 50% size. they make their own chili for the FC. Steak and cheese Banh Mi: superior to philly cheesecake version. Incredible portion size. At least 50% better value than cheesesteak shops. Those are all at 15-20$ for something with less beef. Salmon: roasted/fried salmon Banh Mi. Cant tell. Very high quality. Incredible. Impossible to finish in 1 sitting. Roast pork Banh Mi: normally 16$/lb. Pork belly with roast skin. Banh mi uses at least 1/2 lb of pork in it. Have no idea how they sell it for so cheap. Might be a loss leader. Very juicy. Doesn't have the big hunks of fat in it. Has the famous roast pork flavor. Crunchy. Other review accurate. This one, the steak and the fried chicken BM are special. Buy 3 of the 10$ sandwiches and get one free. Higher quality ingredients than Duc huong with the 10$ banh mis. 16oz container for 5$ to get larger portion size. Add rice with 2 16 oz containers. Multiple meals.

    Carlson T.

    A bit of a warning, the parking space is quite busy and tight due to the Lee's Supermarket. Best practice is to park a bit more farther and just walk - it'll be worth it. This is my to go spot for sugar cane juice and they do not water down the drink unlike the place at the Grand Century mall. The sugar cane drink with calamansi is my personal favorite. The cost averages around $7-$8 per drink. This place is ran by a few folks and they are nice and patient if you have any questions. The place is full of Vietnamese products but no places to sit down to chill.

    Pork Pate Chaud
    Don L.

    Vien Dong has an unassuming exterior, but they serve a mean pate chaud. For a $1.25 a piece, I think the pate chauds at Vien Đồng are one of the greatest values in San Jose. The savory pastry is crumbly on the outside and fluffy on the inside. It's delicious, but I wish there was more meat filling. For a $1.25 though, I think it's hard to complain. They're a great option for a cheap, quick meal you can eat at any time of the day. I also saw they had $6 banh mi, a là carte ready to eat Vietnamese hot foods, and Vietnamese coffee as well. I'll be sure to try those next time I stop by!

    #5: Bánh Mì Thịt Nướng/Grilled Pork ($6)- 3.5/5 stars
    Amy D.

    3.5 stars but rounding up to support a small business. I happened to see Vien Dong while I was in the area, and decided to stop by since I love trying out new banh mi places. They weren't busy yet at 12:15pm on a Sunday; however, a few customers walked in a couple of minutes after me, and I'm assuming they have a lot of customers coming in and out. They only had one worker at the time, but she made my order quickly. I ended up trying: -Pâté Chaud ($1.25/each, https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=44jY2LYj5YvimL9kx0jgVA&userid=76vIFZcC7owykCBjMfGVXg): Solid version of pâté chaud, and I loved how airy and flaky the pastry was. You could still taste the butter, but it wasn't too heavy. The filling was flavorful; however, it could've used a bit more filling. Still recommended! -#5: Bánh Mì Thịt Nướng/Grilled Pork ($6, https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=HMBwv8NTA2rjx8gpCQg5FQ&userid=76vIFZcC7owykCBjMfGVXg): Pretty good version of bánh mì, where all the components were good, but not amazing. I wouldn't go out of my way to get their bánh mì, but would order it again if in the area. In addition to bánh mì, they also had a variety of pre-cooked food in steam trays available for combo rice plates. Only indoor seating was available. Their staff was wearing a mask, but it was only partially covering their face. Parking was easy to find in this lot since there were plenty of spots.

    Phil I.

    I'm totally addicted to pate chaud those flaky crispy miniature meat pies comes in either pork and veggies best of all it's only $1.25 a piece where the hell can you find a place that is so cheap yet so affordable. Came by this morning wasn't too busy the lady in charge was very friendly and I chose 10 pork chaud and they do go by fast. They do have banh mi for $6, spring rolls and take out meals. Definitely be back for more ample parking very light traffic on a Friday morning maybe best to come by on weekday than on a weekend.

    pork pate chaud $1.25
    Jeff H.

    Good little pork pate chauds $1.25 here. We ordered eight of the square ones and four of the triangle ones. We already ate some Cambodian noodles earlier but found room for some pate chauds. These will probably not be good the next day so we had to hurry. We ate all of them on the way from SJ to SF. Good times.

    Pork Pate Chaud (90¢ each)
    Alisa B.

    FRESH PATE CHAUD! They are 90 cents each now, which isn't too bad. This was some of the best I have had in a while. Flakey and buttery puff pastry, flavorful ground pork, and OF COURSE, the savory pate. So good. We physically saw the worker take the pate chaud out of the oven when we came in. It was so fresh and LITERALLY hot out the oven. KEEP IN MIND: If you're not Vietnamese, this shop can be quite intimidating. The workers will talk to you in Vietnamese despite talking to them in English, so try your best to use context clues or be clear if you cannot speak Vietnamese.

    savory meat pate chaud (35 count, 70 cents each)

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    Sold us cold eggrolls. First and last time I will not return. Not a good first impression.

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    Lacàphê - Banana matcha

    Lacàphê

    4.3(991 reviews)
    2.0 miEast San Jose
    $$

    I've been craving some Vietnamese coffee and I've been wanting to try this spot for a while so here…read moreI am. I ordered their Eggspresso Hanoi. It was nice and creamy and the slight salt like taste balanced out their coffee well. I also liked the foam and I'm not even a foam person lol. Ordering here is pretty easy. They have an iPad you can order from, or you can just order from them up front. This spot looks like a great place to study. They have e a lot of tables available. The parking lot is a decent size. It can probably get lowkey busy depending on what time you come. Definitely will be back to try more drinks. Try it out if you like. :)

    This is my second time getting Lacaphe. First time was in-store and it was solid, good flavor, full…read moreportions. With how much a drink costs, I would think that I'm getting a full cup. DoorDashed an order for my coworkers and I. Their drinks were full, but mine wasn't. Safety tape was still on. I got the Coconut. Flavor is good, but the portion is not. Suppose to also come with grass jelly. I thought, maybe they forgot the jelly. Nope. I dug around for it and they didn't forget, it was just an extremely small amount. Less ice meant remove ice and leave cup empty I guess. How much does another 4oz of coffee and milk cost? Cents. Alternative would've been to fill the space with more grass jelly. Also cheap to do. What. A. Disappointment. If you're thinking about trying this place out, purchase in-store for when they're being stingy, you can get it fixed.

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    Lacàphê - Lotus Milk Tea

    Lotus Milk Tea

    Lacàphê - Ube matcha, strawberry matcha, banana matcha

    Ube matcha, strawberry matcha, banana matcha

    Lacàphê - MUỐI*  Salted phin-dripped milk coffee, cloud cream

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    MUỐI* Salted phin-dripped milk coffee, cloud cream

    Academic Coffee - Stan's Yeasted Glazed Donut (~$4)

    Academic Coffee

    4.4(1k reviews)
    2.9 miDowntown
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    While visiting San Jose, I came across this coffee shop and I'm really glad I did. The coffee…read morequality was excellent, the staff was very friendly, and the pastries were absolutely delicious. The shop itself is a bit small, so it may not be the easiest place to study for long periods, but it has a great atmosphere, good vibes, and a very welcoming environment. The outdoor seating was a huge plus, especially with nice weather -- it's the perfect spot to sit outside and enjoy your coffee. Parking in the area can be a little tricky and it is paid parking, but that's pretty common for most downtown areas. Overall, I had a great experience and would definitely recommend this coffee shop to anyone looking for quality coffee and a nice atmosphere.

    I tried the banana matcha since everyone was raving about it and it honestly failed to meet my…read moreexpectations. The matcha flavor was subtle, very faint and not as strong as I'd like. The banana cream felt lacking as well. Even after mixing the cream top with the matcha, it felt unsatisfying and not enough banana flavor. I do like how the overall drink isn't overly sweet and the texture of the cream was nice. It was fairly crowded on a Thursday morning but the line to order moves quick. My drink took about 15 minutes to come out. Maybe it was just an off day? But I had higher expectations for their banana cream matcha.

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    Academic Coffee - Banana Matcha Latte

    Banana Matcha Latte

    Academic Coffee - Guava Matcha

    Guava Matcha

    Academic Coffee - Guava matcha

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    Guava matcha

    Venture Coffee - Gingerbread Latte *seasonal*

    Venture Coffee

    4.8(34 reviews)
    6.5 miAlmaden Valley

    Venture Coffee is a wonderful place to grab a cup of coffee or tea, settle down, and do some work…read moreor catch up with friends. There is a good amount of indoor and outdoor seating. The food and drinks are delicious and the setting is tranquil and welcoming. There is a good selection of teas and pastries as well as a selection of items for kids. Between the setting, the service, and the food and drink, it feels like stepping out of the hustle and bustle of San Jose for a brief, delicious respite.

    Venture Coffee is truly a hidden gem. I came across it because of its high rating on Too Good To…read moreGo. While picking up a TGTG bag yesterday, I ordered a matcha latte as well. The coffee shop was located at the front of a church, in a very quiet part of Los Gatos. I arrived a little after 2pm, and followed the instructions to park at one of the 5 First Time Guest Parking spots. There were plenty of other parking spaces as well. The signs to the coffee shop up the stairs were very clear. The inside of the coffee shop was bright, clean, and spacious with a cool and peaceful vibe. Service was friendly. While the tables of the banquette seating along one wall were all taken, there were plenty of other tables and chairs available. My matcha was very pretty and tasted legit. The fancy pastries (some savory/some sweet) from Neighbor Bakehouse in San Francisco all looked beautiful and yummy. The ones I tried were all delicious. The selections were limited, but you didn't have to go all the way to SF to get them. This would be a great place to have a nice cup of coffee while getting some work/study done, too.

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    Venture Coffee - Gingerbread Latte *seasonal*

    Gingerbread Latte *seasonal*

    Venture Coffee - Inside #vibes

    Inside #vibes

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    Aroma - Corn milk

    Aroma

    4.3(351 reviews)
    1.7 miEast San Jose
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    Matcha should be THIS green! We tried the guava li-hing matcha and mango sticky rice matcha, and…read morewere highly impressed with the quality and flavor of their ceremonial matcha. Each drink is hand-whisked, so well worth the wait. Their cold foams were delicious and super flavorful as well. I was so excited to try the mango sticky rice matcha, as I hadn't seen this flavor anywhere else. The drink has a creamy salted coconut milk cold foam on top and some mango puree and glutinous rice on the bottom. Once everything was mixed, the mango flavor does get lost unfortunately. But still, the drink was amazing and rich. The guava li-hing matcha was sooo vibrant! I loved how the tropical flavor of the guava cold foam sprinkled with li-hing balanced out the earthy matcha. I've tried other guava matchas with guava puree on the bottom rather than cold foam on top, but I definitely prefer the latter to preserve the matcha flavor. The employees were kind and we came on a weekday afternoon with a short wait. Order at a kiosk. Limited seating inside. I wouldn't say this is an ideal study spot, but it is very aesthetic and bright. Parking was not a problem since this location is in a plaza.

    I really wanted to love this spot more, especially since you can see that each matcha drink is…read morehand-whisked with so much care. It is clear they prioritize quality in their preparation, but unfortunately, the drinks themselves did not quite deliver for me. I tried the Banana Matcha and the Pandan Matcha to get a feel for their specialty options. Both drinks had a beautiful, vibrant green color that looked very promising, but the flavors did not quite live up to the aesthetic. The Banana Matcha tasted a bit watered down and lacked that rich, earthy matcha taste I look for. The Pandan Matcha was a bit more balanced in terms of flavor, but the overall texture of both drinks felt a bit off. While I appreciate the craftsmanship and the visual appeal of the drinks, the flavor profile just was not quite there this time. It's a nice spot overall, but I would love to see a bit more richness in the lattes to match the quality of the whisking.

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    Aroma - 20% Off Soft Opening: Cà Phê Sữa Đá ($5.42 +$2.08 for 2 shots), Durian Milk Tea ($5.20), Pandan Milk Tea ($5.20)

    20% Off Soft Opening: Cà Phê Sữa Đá ($5.42 +$2.08 for 2 shots), Durian Milk Tea ($5.20), Pandan Milk Tea ($5.20)

    Aroma - Banana Cream Matcha

    Banana Cream Matcha

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    Pandan Milk Tea

    MoonBean's Coffee

    MoonBean's Coffee

    4.5(837 reviews)
    5.1 miSanta Teresa
    $$
    Casual dining
    Kid friendly

    So, I live for coffee. I roast it, buy it, sell it, cup it, pack it, ship it, mix it, blend it…read more.. you name it. So when I travel, I'm usually hauling around an arsenal of brewing gear like some caffeinated survivalist. And yeah... I'm picky AF. I like what I like. So if you're gonna serve me coffee, it better show up dressed in a suit and tie. In this case, it absolutely did. I had to give the local spot near Grandma's house a shot. I walked in with crossed fingers and low expectations, but walked out with a satisfied palate, a smile, and an eagerness to visit again soon. This is NOT your run-of-the-mill coffee shop. They roast onsite. Real deal, Holyfield. I started with an espresso. Then a cortado. Then grabbed a bag of Yirgacheffe to go because I gotta see what else they got going on. . These guys clearly know what they're doing; and if they don't, they accidentally perfected it anyway. The espresso was balanced, clean, and intentional. Nothing hidden behind over-roasting or gimmicks. Just refined quality coffee handled correctly. I'm genuinely glad spots like this exist, and even happier one sits right here near my fam. Seriously, can't wait to visit again.

    My husband and I took a quick work coffee break and decided to drive over to Moonbeam Cafe. We've…read moreactually been here before and came back specifically because their coffee is genuinely excellent. This time, however, the experience was a bit mixed. The drinks were still top-notch--we really enjoyed them, and the Mediterranean bagel was also fresh and delicious. Quality-wise, they absolutely deliver. That said, the customer service unfortunately didn't match the level of the coffee. The cashier interaction felt curt and low-energy, and overall not very welcoming. When my husband asked about their most popular specialty drink, she mentioned the "Milky Way" and compared it to a Starbucks macchiato--which felt like an odd comparison for a specialty coffee shop that otherwise seems to take pride in its craft. More than anything, the interaction came across as disengaged and a bit uninterested, which stood out because places like this usually shine in both product and service. We'll likely still come back for the coffee and food, but I do think the service experience matters a lot--and this visit didn't quite meet expectations on that front.

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    MoonBean's Coffee
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    Vien Dong - vietnamese - Updated May 2026

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