Excellent viet iced coffee and $6.50 for a proper banh mi. Pretty hard to beat that anywhere these days!Also has a shared parking lot, which can be a little tight. Super convenient.
Chris Hartley
Great banh mi
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Vessel G.
Great vegan banh mi - fresh. Definitely returning. Parking, tucked in from street. Menu looks varied, and worth a return visit.
Daniel L.
The owner is really rude if I can give zero stars I will giveAnd they charge over price with not food quality Never come back again
Sophia L.
This spot was a place I went to every morning with my dad when I was in elementary school and it was so nostalgic stepping back in here still seeing OG's hanging out there drinking Vietnamese coffee. Simon took this place and leveled up the food, which I had high expectations for. He is so hospitable and made great conversation with me. I'm inspired by his motivation and drive to constantly better himself and his business.I was finally in town and had time to stop by for the first time to buy banh mi for my mom. I got her the banh mi xiu mai and when she ate it, she told me it was good. MY MOM ALMOST NEVER LIKES ANYTHING!! I tried some and y'all!!! She was right! If you're reading this, TRY THE BANH MI XIU MAI TODAY! I can't wait to come back again soon! Good job Simon, I'm so proud of you!
Elai Fresco
Fantastic banh mi especially for $6Nice pate on the cold cut combo, grilled pork and chicken are well done also.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grilled Pork Banh MI Thit Nuong
Jessica N.
Time: July 2022 *have been several times before then Great local restaurant with a parking lot (rare for Oakland). It's located in a strip mall with some other restaurants and a laundromat. This restaurant also sells lotto/scratchers. I've tried a variety of apps from here (ie, chicken wings, egg rolls, etc) and they're all solid in taste. I haven't tried that many entrées yet, because I always end up getting my favorite dish each time. This place has one of the best thit noung I've ever had. It's seasoned so well (savory with hints of lemongrass sweetness), and always juicy. The side veggies (lettuce, cucumber, and tomato) are also fresh and crisp. The fish sauce is also bomb. It's tangy, savory, and provides a nice heat. Delicious! The portion size is also really great, and pricing is good.Although there is a bambú in the same strip mall, I highly recommend trying a drink here. Their Vietnamese coffee and sugar cane juice mind blowing. - Viet coffee: really strong and achieves the perfect balance between the sweetness and aroma of this type of drink. I get this every time I am here. I would pick this over a Starbucks coffee any day, and it's cheaper too!- Nouc Mia: the only bad part is that it's seasonal. It is so delicious. I've never ordered two non-alcoholic drinks at restaurants for myself, but I have to whenever they have this available! It's refreshing and not too sweet, it is comparable to the famous nouc mia of San Jose. Their bun mi is also yummy! The bread is soft and fresh, but the outer crust still maintains a nice flakiness upon biting into it. Not a lot of places have Vietnamese siu mai, so this is super unique that they serve this. Sweet and savory, the siu mai is so good I wish it was bigger so I could eat more!Overall, I highly recommend checking this place out! They have a large menu that is affordable and unique. Wonderful lunch spot if you're in the area!
Tre Davis
Awesome dishes and outstanding service, I had the pork and seafood pho. Top notch. Thanks Simon!
Matt H
Banh mi - good bread, good meat, spicy jalapenos. Excellent!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Em Y.
V & J did such an amazing job catering our event today! Despite the mix up from our end, they still came through and made sure we had our order! Couldn't thank them enough for their flexibility and professionalism. The food was delish and everyone loved it! Thanks again for all the delish foods ya put together for our event! We ordered 70 rice plates and a bunch of ice coffee! Thanks again Simon!
Best banh mi place I have been to on the west coast. Awesome prices and amazing food
Anthony
Delicious food, coffee, tea, beautifully presented, with large portions. What more could you ask for! They even sell lottery tickets and scratchers.
Lingyee W.
A hidden gem in Oakland, and was unfortunately part of the multiple break-ins within the plaza recently. I have had their wings and rice plates in the past, and they were great! This time I got Mi Ga Kho, which instantly became my new favorite. While parking isn't the easiest, it does share a parking lot with other restaurants. One of my fav spots for a quick lunch in the area. Support small businesses!
Krystal A.
Had the meatball & egg banh mi and it was so good! The bread was soft with just the right amount of toast to it.
Jenn N.
I love their Bun Mum here. No where else can compare. Their Hu Tieu & sugar cane juice was also good! Restaurant is small but its all you need for a authentic Vietnamese noodle house. Parking lot available. Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Atmosphere: 2/5 Wait time: 5mins Parking: parking lot
Excellent viet iced coffee and $6.50 for a proper banh mi. Pretty hard to beat that anywhere these days!Also has a shared parking lot, which can be a little tight. Super convenient.
Great banh mi
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great vegan banh mi - fresh. Definitely returning. Parking, tucked in from street. Menu looks varied, and worth a return visit.
The owner is really rude if I can give zero stars I will giveAnd they charge over price with not food quality Never come back again
This spot was a place I went to every morning with my dad when I was in elementary school and it was so nostalgic stepping back in here still seeing OG's hanging out there drinking Vietnamese coffee. Simon took this place and leveled up the food, which I had high expectations for. He is so hospitable and made great conversation with me. I'm inspired by his motivation and drive to constantly better himself and his business.I was finally in town and had time to stop by for the first time to buy banh mi for my mom. I got her the banh mi xiu mai and when she ate it, she told me it was good. MY MOM ALMOST NEVER LIKES ANYTHING!! I tried some and y'all!!! She was right! If you're reading this, TRY THE BANH MI XIU MAI TODAY! I can't wait to come back again soon! Good job Simon, I'm so proud of you!
Fantastic banh mi especially for $6Nice pate on the cold cut combo, grilled pork and chicken are well done also.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grilled Pork Banh MI Thit Nuong
Time: July 2022 *have been several times before then Great local restaurant with a parking lot (rare for Oakland). It's located in a strip mall with some other restaurants and a laundromat. This restaurant also sells lotto/scratchers. I've tried a variety of apps from here (ie, chicken wings, egg rolls, etc) and they're all solid in taste. I haven't tried that many entrées yet, because I always end up getting my favorite dish each time. This place has one of the best thit noung I've ever had. It's seasoned so well (savory with hints of lemongrass sweetness), and always juicy. The side veggies (lettuce, cucumber, and tomato) are also fresh and crisp. The fish sauce is also bomb. It's tangy, savory, and provides a nice heat. Delicious! The portion size is also really great, and pricing is good.Although there is a bambú in the same strip mall, I highly recommend trying a drink here. Their Vietnamese coffee and sugar cane juice mind blowing. - Viet coffee: really strong and achieves the perfect balance between the sweetness and aroma of this type of drink. I get this every time I am here. I would pick this over a Starbucks coffee any day, and it's cheaper too!- Nouc Mia: the only bad part is that it's seasonal. It is so delicious. I've never ordered two non-alcoholic drinks at restaurants for myself, but I have to whenever they have this available! It's refreshing and not too sweet, it is comparable to the famous nouc mia of San Jose. Their bun mi is also yummy! The bread is soft and fresh, but the outer crust still maintains a nice flakiness upon biting into it. Not a lot of places have Vietnamese siu mai, so this is super unique that they serve this. Sweet and savory, the siu mai is so good I wish it was bigger so I could eat more!Overall, I highly recommend checking this place out! They have a large menu that is affordable and unique. Wonderful lunch spot if you're in the area!
Awesome dishes and outstanding service, I had the pork and seafood pho. Top notch. Thanks Simon!
Banh mi - good bread, good meat, spicy jalapenos. Excellent!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
V & J did such an amazing job catering our event today! Despite the mix up from our end, they still came through and made sure we had our order! Couldn't thank them enough for their flexibility and professionalism. The food was delish and everyone loved it! Thanks again for all the delish foods ya put together for our event! We ordered 70 rice plates and a bunch of ice coffee! Thanks again Simon!
Restaurantji Recommends
Best banh mi place I have been to on the west coast. Awesome prices and amazing food
Delicious food, coffee, tea, beautifully presented, with large portions. What more could you ask for! They even sell lottery tickets and scratchers.
A hidden gem in Oakland, and was unfortunately part of the multiple break-ins within the plaza recently. I have had their wings and rice plates in the past, and they were great! This time I got Mi Ga Kho, which instantly became my new favorite. While parking isn't the easiest, it does share a parking lot with other restaurants. One of my fav spots for a quick lunch in the area. Support small businesses!
Had the meatball & egg banh mi and it was so good! The bread was soft with just the right amount of toast to it.
I love their Bun Mum here. No where else can compare. Their Hu Tieu & sugar cane juice was also good! Restaurant is small but its all you need for a authentic Vietnamese noodle house. Parking lot available. Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Atmosphere: 2/5 Wait time: 5mins Parking: parking lot