This family is one of the most successful long time running business dating back to the late 80s. Before even new wave and Z Cavaricci pants were popular. They own several eateries all in Oakland including their own bakery a block away and a burger joint. There's more to this business, but I'll keep that at bay for now. Everytime I come, they immediately gather my order and I'm out within a minute no matter how crowded the place is. Being a press/media personnel pays off in the long run. Most places I consult feeds me so how can I say no? Even hipsters are getting the message that for $3.50 you can't go wrong. Don't forget their secret menu banh mi if you know what I mean. If you don't know then you're not OG enough. JOI OY!!!
Shredded pork banh mi was good but nothing special. Happy with it for $3.50. Good place for cheap sandwiches and various pastries. They did not have spring rolls, which was disappointing. A sign inside said $10 min for credit cards.
A good place for a quick, inexpensive bite. There is a menu but it seemed like the best strategy is to point at the various dishes, which are laid out behind a glass barrier. Once you've ordered, you can move out if the way, because they will ring you up once everything is ready. I got a chicken banh mi, which was tasty, and an iced Vietnamese coffee, which was super strong and exactly what I wanted. My boyfriend got vegetarian noodles, a little on the greasy side but yummy nonetheless.
T “TheBiggestFishEver” B
+5
I've been here many times over the years. It usually has a line of people waiting but it moves fast. I never order from the menu I just look and point to the items I want behind the glass. In and out in 5 to 7 minutes. Its not a fancy place but I've always had good food from there. Usually it goes home to be heated up so that does make a difference.
This review is solely for the Banh Mi sandwiches. With that said, all I have to say is....THEY ARE THE BEST in the East Bay. The bread is perfect, the pickled veggies are just right and the meat....perfect. The roast chicken is my go to joint, but all the sandwiches are definitely on point! I've been going here for over 20 yrs and its been as good as the first time I've had it.
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