Food was excellent. Bahn mi, rice porridge and pork riblets. Even the sparkling limeade they make in house was so refreshing.
Tiffany Y.
Food was good. Coffee, not so great. A little expensive. Has an American inspired taste.
Anh N.
If you're interested in trying popular Vietnamese entrees outside of pho, head over to Be U! This woman-owned eatery is located in a prime hipster Echo Park neighborhood, and to me, it's a perfect blend of my culture superimposed on Los Angeles's colorful cityscape. The menu ranges from homey comfort-food entrees to popular street bites, and some new-age fusion items as well. Atmosphere: 2/5 As a take-out-only restaurant located on Hoover Street, there's no seating and it faces traffic. If only there were some colorful plastic chairs (like the ones you see in SE Asia) - the vibes would be immaculate. However, you're either standing and eating or taking the food back to your home. Service: 3/5 Wasn't bad but wasn't warm or friendly either - service was okay Flavors: 5/5 Highly recommend: -Banh mi trung op la (banh mi with fried egg): homemade mushroom pate is delicious, it inspired me to make some at home. The egg was crispy to the heavens. -Rau ma juice: in English known as pennyworth, extremely refreshing, herbal, and will cool you down on a hot day. -Tofu goi cuon (spring rolls): The peanut sauce offered with this was so yummy! The spring rolls were super fresh and all the herbs complemented the flavors. Parking: 2/5 Street parking only, very limited Pricing: 3/5 Definitely not cheap for Vietnamese food, however, LA is a high-cost-of-living area so I understand that the owner needs to maintain overhead costs and pay her employees a fair wage! Expect to pay $4-5 higher than what you're used to paying in the OC/SJ/SGV. The reason why I rate it low is because the portions are significantly smaller than what you'd get at a traditional sit down Vietnamese restaurant Overall I recommend Be U if you're unfamiliar with Vietnamese food outside of mainstream pho, but if you're willing to drive to SGV, Garden Grove/Westminster, you'll be truly immersed in the cuisine and culture
Piotrek
Decent sandwich though a little dry. However, it was nothing mind-blowing, considering the price.
Food: 4
Mike C.
The food here is delicious. I got the chicken porridge ($8.50) and a chicken banh mi ($12). The chicken porridge was so tasty and warm. Fully satisfying. I do however wish they would serve it in a paper soup container instead of the plastic ones they use. I can tell with the heat and the flimsy plastic theres definitely microplastics ended up in your food. Paper would be compostable etc and overall more sustainable. The banh mi was tasty and i like how they use softer bread than Lee's so my mouth doesnt get all scratched up. Its still only takeout. Would be nice to have a bench to wait on.
Jake Poteat
Major slay of a sandwich. Truly one of the best bánh mi I’ve had in a long long time. Also the summer rolls are phenomenal. The staff is amazing especially the woman at the register. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Anthony Minier (DJ AnthonyM)
I had been hearing a lot of good things about the food here so I finally made my way into Silverlake to check it out. As you are probably already aware, this is a take out or delivery restaurant. You cannot dine in here. You actually can't even enter the building. The front door is a two piece door and when they are open for business, the top part of the door will be open. You order from there and then wait on the sidewalk for your order to be ready. You can also call in an order in advance or use various delivery services. There was not anyone waiting to order when I got there so I was able to walk directly up to the door and immediately order. I had to wait approximately 10 minutes for my order to be prepared and in those 10 minutes they got very busy. Six people came up to pickup phone or delivery orders during that time and those pickups went very quickly. A line began to form to order during that time and when I left with my order there were 5 other people who had placed others and were now waiting for their orders to be prepared and an additional 7 other people waiting in line to place orders. They prepare their food quickly but keep in mind, they need to cook the food after you place your order. If there is already a line to place your order and people waiting for their food to finish cooking, all of that will add to the amount of time it will take before your order has been prepared. If you are in a hurry and need your order quickly, perhaps you should consider another restaurant such as a fast food restaurant. They do prepare the food as quickly as they can but keep in mind, you will wait approximately 5 to 10 minutes at a minimum and the more people you see standing around out front will add to that wait time. Is it worth the wait? Oh yes, it is worth it. I had the popcorn chicken, Summer Rolls and the Caramelized Pork. The Popcorn chicken and its dipping sauce was a real treat for the taste buds. The chicken is double fried but is not dry on the inside and the dipping sauce has the perfect bite of spices to it. The summer rolls are huge. Your choice of protein or vegetables only. They really could be a meal within themselves and the vegetables were very fresh with lots of vegetable crunch in every bite. The Caramelized Pork came with sticky rice and cooked with hard boiled eggs. It was as good as it sounds (which is very good). The portion sizes were very good with my order easily being enough for two people with some leftovers. Truly, the summer rolls are so large that you cannot help but have leftovers. Parking can be very tricky here. There are yellow painted loading zones in front of the restaurant and the mom & pop grocery store next door so if you are just picking up an order that had already been placed, you shouldn't have a problem. You may find yourself desperately looking for a place to park though. Keep that in mind but don't let that scare you off. You will be thankful for the effort you put in when you are finally home and enjoying the fruits of your troubles. BTW, I hear that their Bahn Mi sandwiches are so good. I look forward to trying that next time.
thank you, very nice service by the young lady. Ill be back! thanks Be U! ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Danielle V
Called in a large order and the staff handed it perfectly. Their food is so wonderful and flavorful. Bahn mi sandwiches were perfectly balanced. Great vegan option to please a crowd.Huge fan of this lovely restaurant and the owner is diligent, dynamic , and sweet. We love Bè ù!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jessica H.
Cute places with a great vegan banh mi. Loved that they had this option and it was super delicious. Great pâté, sauce, and cutlets. The bread was super crunchy as well. They have no parking but do have a loading zone for one car. Employees were super kind and quick. Will definitely come back again!
Bé Ù is a little gem tucked away in a blink-and-you-miss-it structure a little north of the 101, and you don't want to miss it! Lunchtime sandwiches to die for, super friendly folks with our food prepped and ready to go when we arrived. Tip: Bé Ù gets busy at lunch so order ahead to avoid lines. Both the chicken and tofu Banh Mi sandwiches were stellar. Definitely recommend if you're looking for fresh, quick, tasty lunchtime Vietnamese fare.
Johnny R.
Heads up it's a takeout only spot and not in the best hood either. Drove 20 min here for nothing wish they made it clear it's takeout only. All these kitchens popping up pretending to be real restaurants. Bummer. Wasted my time.
Danielle Crofoot
I've wanted to stop by for a while and I'm so glad I finally got around to it. The service is amazing and quick and the food is worth the fight to find parking. You can tell it's very fresh and made with heart and soul. I can't wait to stop by again soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Summer Rolls
Gabriela Hanna
The protein with greens plate gives me life. I order it with the lemongrass tofu and vegan fish sauce. It hits the spot every time! The portion is generous, the ingredients are tasty, and I feel both healthy and satisfied afterward. Their staff is also kind and friendly!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegan
Maria Elena Hewett
Solid neighborhood staple. The summer rolls are so good, along with the bahn mi and noodle plate. Fantastic vegan options! It’s take away only, so plan a picnic in the nearby park if you don’t live in the area.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bahn MI Tofu, Summer Rolls, Rice Noodle Bowl
Food was excellent. Bahn mi, rice porridge and pork riblets. Even the sparkling limeade they make in house was so refreshing.
Food was good. Coffee, not so great. A little expensive. Has an American inspired taste.
If you're interested in trying popular Vietnamese entrees outside of pho, head over to Be U! This woman-owned eatery is located in a prime hipster Echo Park neighborhood, and to me, it's a perfect blend of my culture superimposed on Los Angeles's colorful cityscape. The menu ranges from homey comfort-food entrees to popular street bites, and some new-age fusion items as well. Atmosphere: 2/5 As a take-out-only restaurant located on Hoover Street, there's no seating and it faces traffic. If only there were some colorful plastic chairs (like the ones you see in SE Asia) - the vibes would be immaculate. However, you're either standing and eating or taking the food back to your home. Service: 3/5 Wasn't bad but wasn't warm or friendly either - service was okay Flavors: 5/5 Highly recommend: -Banh mi trung op la (banh mi with fried egg): homemade mushroom pate is delicious, it inspired me to make some at home. The egg was crispy to the heavens. -Rau ma juice: in English known as pennyworth, extremely refreshing, herbal, and will cool you down on a hot day. -Tofu goi cuon (spring rolls): The peanut sauce offered with this was so yummy! The spring rolls were super fresh and all the herbs complemented the flavors. Parking: 2/5 Street parking only, very limited Pricing: 3/5 Definitely not cheap for Vietnamese food, however, LA is a high-cost-of-living area so I understand that the owner needs to maintain overhead costs and pay her employees a fair wage! Expect to pay $4-5 higher than what you're used to paying in the OC/SJ/SGV. The reason why I rate it low is because the portions are significantly smaller than what you'd get at a traditional sit down Vietnamese restaurant Overall I recommend Be U if you're unfamiliar with Vietnamese food outside of mainstream pho, but if you're willing to drive to SGV, Garden Grove/Westminster, you'll be truly immersed in the cuisine and culture
Decent sandwich though a little dry. However, it was nothing mind-blowing, considering the price.
Food: 4
The food here is delicious. I got the chicken porridge ($8.50) and a chicken banh mi ($12). The chicken porridge was so tasty and warm. Fully satisfying. I do however wish they would serve it in a paper soup container instead of the plastic ones they use. I can tell with the heat and the flimsy plastic theres definitely microplastics ended up in your food. Paper would be compostable etc and overall more sustainable. The banh mi was tasty and i like how they use softer bread than Lee's so my mouth doesnt get all scratched up. Its still only takeout. Would be nice to have a bench to wait on.
Major slay of a sandwich. Truly one of the best bánh mi I’ve had in a long long time. Also the summer rolls are phenomenal. The staff is amazing especially the woman at the register. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
I had been hearing a lot of good things about the food here so I finally made my way into Silverlake to check it out. As you are probably already aware, this is a take out or delivery restaurant. You cannot dine in here. You actually can't even enter the building. The front door is a two piece door and when they are open for business, the top part of the door will be open. You order from there and then wait on the sidewalk for your order to be ready. You can also call in an order in advance or use various delivery services. There was not anyone waiting to order when I got there so I was able to walk directly up to the door and immediately order. I had to wait approximately 10 minutes for my order to be prepared and in those 10 minutes they got very busy. Six people came up to pickup phone or delivery orders during that time and those pickups went very quickly. A line began to form to order during that time and when I left with my order there were 5 other people who had placed others and were now waiting for their orders to be prepared and an additional 7 other people waiting in line to place orders. They prepare their food quickly but keep in mind, they need to cook the food after you place your order. If there is already a line to place your order and people waiting for their food to finish cooking, all of that will add to the amount of time it will take before your order has been prepared. If you are in a hurry and need your order quickly, perhaps you should consider another restaurant such as a fast food restaurant. They do prepare the food as quickly as they can but keep in mind, you will wait approximately 5 to 10 minutes at a minimum and the more people you see standing around out front will add to that wait time. Is it worth the wait? Oh yes, it is worth it. I had the popcorn chicken, Summer Rolls and the Caramelized Pork. The Popcorn chicken and its dipping sauce was a real treat for the taste buds. The chicken is double fried but is not dry on the inside and the dipping sauce has the perfect bite of spices to it. The summer rolls are huge. Your choice of protein or vegetables only. They really could be a meal within themselves and the vegetables were very fresh with lots of vegetable crunch in every bite. The Caramelized Pork came with sticky rice and cooked with hard boiled eggs. It was as good as it sounds (which is very good). The portion sizes were very good with my order easily being enough for two people with some leftovers. Truly, the summer rolls are so large that you cannot help but have leftovers. Parking can be very tricky here. There are yellow painted loading zones in front of the restaurant and the mom & pop grocery store next door so if you are just picking up an order that had already been placed, you shouldn't have a problem. You may find yourself desperately looking for a place to park though. Keep that in mind but don't let that scare you off. You will be thankful for the effort you put in when you are finally home and enjoying the fruits of your troubles. BTW, I hear that their Bahn Mi sandwiches are so good. I look forward to trying that next time.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Summer Rolls, Karaage, Braised & Caramelized Pork & Eggs
thank you, very nice service by the young lady. Ill be back! thanks Be U! ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Called in a large order and the staff handed it perfectly. Their food is so wonderful and flavorful. Bahn mi sandwiches were perfectly balanced. Great vegan option to please a crowd.Huge fan of this lovely restaurant and the owner is diligent, dynamic , and sweet. We love Bè ù!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cute places with a great vegan banh mi. Loved that they had this option and it was super delicious. Great pâté, sauce, and cutlets. The bread was super crunchy as well. They have no parking but do have a loading zone for one car. Employees were super kind and quick. Will definitely come back again!
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Bé Ù is a little gem tucked away in a blink-and-you-miss-it structure a little north of the 101, and you don't want to miss it! Lunchtime sandwiches to die for, super friendly folks with our food prepped and ready to go when we arrived. Tip: Bé Ù gets busy at lunch so order ahead to avoid lines. Both the chicken and tofu Banh Mi sandwiches were stellar. Definitely recommend if you're looking for fresh, quick, tasty lunchtime Vietnamese fare.
Heads up it's a takeout only spot and not in the best hood either. Drove 20 min here for nothing wish they made it clear it's takeout only. All these kitchens popping up pretending to be real restaurants. Bummer. Wasted my time.
I've wanted to stop by for a while and I'm so glad I finally got around to it. The service is amazing and quick and the food is worth the fight to find parking. You can tell it's very fresh and made with heart and soul. I can't wait to stop by again soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Summer Rolls
The protein with greens plate gives me life. I order it with the lemongrass tofu and vegan fish sauce. It hits the spot every time! The portion is generous, the ingredients are tasty, and I feel both healthy and satisfied afterward. Their staff is also kind and friendly!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegan
Solid neighborhood staple. The summer rolls are so good, along with the bahn mi and noodle plate. Fantastic vegan options! It’s take away only, so plan a picnic in the nearby park if you don’t live in the area.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bahn MI Tofu, Summer Rolls, Rice Noodle Bowl