HIGHLY recommended! Such a lovely spot for a meal with friends or your boo! Staff is expertly trained, the space is ultra.clean and charming and the food was absolutely 🤌🏽
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sam Wilsenson
This Vietnamese spot quietly sits inside a bland strip mall but surprises in every bite. The pho was rich and fragrant, and their pho‑French‑dip banh mi served on Persian bread was unforgettable. I appreciated how inventive yet respectful their flavor combinations stayed. Seating is minimal, but the staff are attentive and efficient. It’s precisely the sort of hidden gem locals appreciate—not glossy, just excellent food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Richard Forpeld
I stumbled into Sesame Dinette in a strip mall south of downtown Long Beach—quiet, unpretentious, and serving excellent Vietnamese food. My pho French‑dip banh mi on Persian bread was surprisingly rich, with tender meat and savory jus. Service was warm and unhurried, and the interior felt boutique yet neighborhood‑friendly. I also loved their classic beef pho, perfect blend of clean broth and noodles. Definitely a hidden gem that locals cherish.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Syna A
New favorite spot for lunch! Great atmosphere, friendly owners and the food… is just amazing 🙌🏽 I love everything! the chicken pho and pho French dip are my top choices but they just added a curry dish with Persian bread that is too good for words✨ They have plants in cool pots for sale also. I came home with a new house plant. Yay! 🪴
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Christine Torrez
My boyfriend and I have been to Sesame Dinette many times, and it’s truly one of our favorite spots. It’s a hidden gem—really cute inside with a cozy, welcoming atmosphere. The Pho French Dip is absolutely amazing, and the Brisket Pho is just as incredible. The broth is what really sets it apart—deeply flavorful, rich, and truly something special. You can tell a lot of care goes into it.
A big reason we keep coming back is Mike. He’s so kind, attentive, and genuinely great at building connections with customers. It’s rare to find a place where both the food and the people make you feel so at home. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alma Rosa Reed
The “Duck” braised (it’s tofu) noodle soup and the soy based shrimp summer rolls are delicious! Great customer service!
Stephanie Giraldo
Everything about our visit was great. The service, the atmosphere, THE FOOD! I got the tofu vermicelli noodle bowl FANTASTIC, my friends got the oxtail pho, and the crispy pork bahn mi and said it was all great too. The bread in the bahn mi was so yum! Definitely worth a visit :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
anby seh
been wanting to try this place and glad that we stopped by here. THIS PLACE IS AMAZING!!!
got the crispy pork belly bahn mi… instead of the traditional baguette, they used a flatter softer bread but still crunchy on the outside. the pork itself was full of flavor and the serving size is filling.
more power to this small business, we’ll definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mathew Pasqual
This place is amazing
Kevin Nguyen
As a Viet person, I actually enjoyed their unique take on banh mi. Great all around flavor and texture.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Sandwich, Crispy Pork Sandwich
Long Beach is becoming a food hub rivaling LA. It can go toe to toe with DTLA and its neighborhoods. Straight up. Sesame dinette is another punch 🥊. It hits. Delicious banh mi and meatballs..yes I said meatballs. Everything is sexy and succulent. On top of all that a vegan Vietnamese coffee topped with salted pandan. That’s crazy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Happy
Long Beach is becoming a food hub rivaling LA. It can go toe to toe with DTLA and its neighborhoods. Straight up. Sesame dinette is another punch 🥊. It hits. Delicious banh mi and meatballs..yes I said meatballs. Everything is sexy and succulent. On top of all that a vegan Vietnamese coffee topped with salted pandan. That’s crazy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
John B
If you love good food, you owe it to yourself to come here before they close forever(maybe? It's for sale) best bahn mi sandwich. I love the pulled pork version. French dip is incredible as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crispy Pork Sandwich
David el curioso Olmos
Very delicious
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Rene M.
Went during lunch midweek. Parking available but not abundant.
We did French Dip, Cold Cut Banh Mi, and Blue Crab rolls and Vietnamese iced coffee.
All were richly flavored and excellent and staff friendly.
HIGHLY recommended! Such a lovely spot for a meal with friends or your boo! Staff is expertly trained, the space is ultra.clean and charming and the food was absolutely 🤌🏽
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This Vietnamese spot quietly sits inside a bland strip mall but surprises in every bite. The pho was rich and fragrant, and their pho‑French‑dip banh mi served on Persian bread was unforgettable. I appreciated how inventive yet respectful their flavor combinations stayed. Seating is minimal, but the staff are attentive and efficient. It’s precisely the sort of hidden gem locals appreciate—not glossy, just excellent food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I stumbled into Sesame Dinette in a strip mall south of downtown Long Beach—quiet, unpretentious, and serving excellent Vietnamese food. My pho French‑dip banh mi on Persian bread was surprisingly rich, with tender meat and savory jus. Service was warm and unhurried, and the interior felt boutique yet neighborhood‑friendly. I also loved their classic beef pho, perfect blend of clean broth and noodles. Definitely a hidden gem that locals cherish.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
New favorite spot for lunch! Great atmosphere, friendly owners and the food… is just amazing 🙌🏽 I love everything! the chicken pho and pho French dip are my top choices but they just added a curry dish with Persian bread that is too good for words✨
They have plants in cool pots for sale also. I came home with a new house plant. Yay! 🪴
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My boyfriend and I have been to Sesame Dinette many times, and it’s truly one of our favorite spots. It’s a hidden gem—really cute inside with a cozy, welcoming atmosphere. The Pho French Dip is absolutely amazing, and the Brisket Pho is just as incredible. The broth is what really sets it apart—deeply flavorful, rich, and truly something special. You can tell a lot of care goes into it.
A big reason we keep coming back is Mike. He’s so kind, attentive, and genuinely great at building connections with customers. It’s rare to find a place where both the food and the people make you feel so at home. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The “Duck” braised (it’s tofu) noodle soup and the soy based shrimp summer rolls are delicious! Great customer service!
Everything about our visit was great. The service, the atmosphere, THE FOOD! I got the tofu vermicelli noodle bowl FANTASTIC, my friends got the oxtail pho, and the crispy pork bahn mi and said it was all great too. The bread in the bahn mi was so yum! Definitely worth a visit :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
been wanting to try this place and glad that we stopped by here. THIS PLACE IS AMAZING!!!
got the crispy pork belly bahn mi… instead of the traditional baguette, they used a flatter softer bread but still crunchy on the outside. the pork itself was full of flavor and the serving size is filling.
more power to this small business, we’ll definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is amazing
As a Viet person, I actually enjoyed their unique take on banh mi. Great all around flavor and texture.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Sandwich, Crispy Pork Sandwich
Restaurantji Recommends
Long Beach is becoming a food hub rivaling LA. It can go toe to toe with DTLA and its neighborhoods. Straight up. Sesame dinette is another punch 🥊. It hits. Delicious banh mi and meatballs..yes I said meatballs. Everything is sexy and succulent. On top of all that a vegan Vietnamese coffee topped with salted pandan. That’s crazy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Long Beach is becoming a food hub rivaling LA. It can go toe to toe with DTLA and its neighborhoods. Straight up. Sesame dinette is another punch 🥊. It hits. Delicious banh mi and meatballs..yes I said meatballs. Everything is sexy and succulent. On top of all that a vegan Vietnamese coffee topped with salted pandan. That’s crazy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
If you love good food, you owe it to yourself to come here before they close forever(maybe? It's for sale) best bahn mi sandwich. I love the pulled pork version. French dip is incredible as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crispy Pork Sandwich
Very delicious
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Went during lunch midweek. Parking available but not abundant.
We did French Dip, Cold Cut Banh Mi, and Blue Crab rolls and Vietnamese iced coffee.
All were richly flavored and excellent and staff friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Sandwich
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