Ordered #1 LIttle Saigon Rice Cakes (banh khot). Texture was perfect -- crisp on the outside. Came with a generous serving of fresh lettuce and mint to wrap. Nuoc mam was one of the best I've had. I haven't had banh khot often so I don't have much to compare these to. They look like small versions of banh xeo (Vietnamese crepe) but not as flavorful or loaded with stuff. But it was a nice snack.
Sonya E.
This food stall is located in the Grand Century Mall food court. I've passed by these guys hundreds of times but have never ordered anything from this stall -- I think largely because I have never heard positive reviews about them. I ordered #1 on the menu which is the Banh Khot Saigon translated as 'Little Saigon Mini Savory Pancakes' -- and it came with a side of lettuce, cilantro, herbs, and fish sauce for dipping. My date ordered the Com Bo Loc Lac (#29) which is their version of shaken beef paired with tomato rice and pickled veggies. I'll save y'all from the underwhelming details but my order (#1) came out about 5 minutes after ordering, and my date's order (#29) came out about 45 minutes later. I know it was because we were dining there on Lunar New Year weekend, but come on -- my dish was completely cold by the time the rice plate came out. Yes, we honor the rule of 'no one eats at the table until everyone has their meal' -- old school but it works for us. Anyway, there needs to be a better system for dishes on a single order to come out of the kitchen about the same time, or at least plus or minus 5 minutes. Also, I know times are tough but charging for a ToGo box after having your guest wait nearly one hour for one of the dishes was no way to create customer loyalty (and she was very unpleasant about it when we asked even though she applied an unexpected surcharge). Finally, the entire menu board has no prices next to each item. That tells me they can upcharge when they think they can get away with it because there is no transparency -- and no published prices for customers to reference. It's a 2.5 star experience for me. P.S. cash only. Even though their register has all the major credit card symbols, they only accept cash.
Linda N.
Delicious meal! Large portions and generous amount of veggies that are fresh and go along your meal. They're cash only! The staff was nice. We couldn't finish the banh knot, so we asked for a to-go box (they charged 50 cents), but when I heated it in the microwave at home, literally was still crispy and tasted like it was just made. Would definitely go back!
Shirley M.
You can never go wrong with the delicious and crispy mini pancakes ! The banh khots are a solid size with juicy shrimp. They are very generous with all the greens fixings too! Our family is not a fan of the fish mint so I usually ask them to leave that out. They are always crispy with a nice chewy center. The owners are very nice and work quickly to make your order fresh.
Jason P.
After getting coffee across the plaza at Lacaphe, we decided to visit little Saigon inside of Grand century mall. This place still look the same and of course we had to visit their food court. On a Sunday afternoon, I'm surprised the area wasn't as pack. We end up eating here and decided to order 2 things. The pork chops over rice (comes with a side of soup if you dine in) and of course their banh khot. The pork chops were a little fatty compare to other places and a little salty for my taste. However, the banh khot on the other hand were delicious and the amount of herbs made the overall dish better. The owner was sweet and she gave us a couple free drinks. I would come back for their banh khot but will pass on the chops.
Huyen D.
This is the best pho I've had in San Jose, and I love pho. The broth is incredibly flavorful and delicious, no MSG, just pure broth and flavor. The rice noodles are fresh and soft. The portion is huge, for $18, I'm stuffed, but not heavy or lethargic. The owner is a beautifully kind and generous lady who's been here for ten years. This place is such a hidden gem and I hope your experience fills your stomach and fullfills your soul. Makes me miss Vietnam so much. Thank you to this beautiful business!
Kat Y.
Not sure if I will ever return again... tried two of their noodle soup. The spicy beef udon ( Bun bo hue) was ok, but the crab noodle soup ( Bun rieu) was not good at all, tasteless. What bothers me the most was their cleanliness. They only accept cash which is fine. But after handling cash , the same hand goes directly into the veggie bucket to grab the side veggie and distributed onto the plate for customer...and the same hand goes to grab spoon and chopstick etc.. no glove no wash hand .. how disgusting is that ! And they do all of these right in front of you at the open counter like who cares if people see it or not ..:(
Mary L.
4.5-4.6 stars for food court foods. Although cash only, this place inside the food court makes the best authentic foods here. Great wide menu selections and quick service. Highly rated. If they ever accept cash, I will rate them a 5. Takes about 10-12 minutes to get your order when they are busy with others. Comfortable tables & chairs everywhere. No stress. Not many customers since pandemic during weekdays. This is my 5th time coming here in the past 15 years, and they haven't failed me. Yes, bring cash please. Note, not all restaurants are open on weekdays, compared to weekends here.Got my lemongrass chicken plate fix. Portions too generous. It was a plate that can make 2-3 people feel very full if shared. Comes with the lemongrass chicken pieces, cucumber lettuce salad, fully cooked egg, vinaigrette, soup, rice, and salted mustard greens in your tray. Very full! Loved the little dish, tray, and bowl. You get real fork, spoon, and knife for dining in. Not plastic utensils like most other places these days. Foods tasted excellent. Not dry. Last time, I had the huge Bun Bo Hue which was also very generous too. Including the can of coconut drink, I only paid $20 cash. Not bad at all. That's everything included into the price, taxes included. Must love cash businesses if they are very good. Inflation dollars well spent. Feeds a few. Yes, I do plan to keep coming back if in the area. Absolutely delicious.
Vincent Tang
9/24/2022. Located inside Century Plaza. Open midmorning. Made fresh. Meat could be more seasoned. Portions average.
KD MCLER
Love it. Price is great for the portion they served. Would definitely recommend it if you want really authentic Vietnamese food.
Service bad, the food spoiled we want a little bit of chili she put it inside so we can't reachable so I say 1 word only it's bad
An H.
Possibly the best Com Tam I've had. The pork is tender and savory, soup has a ginger taste that really cleanse the palet
KD Moncler
Love it. Price is great for the portion they served. Would definitely recommend it if you want really authentic Vietnamese food.
Trung N.
Was in the area hungry and needed to kill some time.. and saw that they had bánh khọt here. I usually eat bánh xèo often and my mom makes it at home... so with a similar flavor profile, and a craving of that complex mix of herbs, lettuce, and that delicious fish sauce, I ordered it. To easily sum it up.. I personally think it is on the pricy side.. but it is a business after all.. not something you're making at home. As far as the food though... omg.. DELICIOUS!! Best place (that isn't my mom's cooking) to get some bánh khọt. They don't skimp on the lettuce and herbs... you get a lot!! And finishing my meal with some fresh sugar cane juice from Nước Mía Ninh Kiều completed a very nice lunch.
Gina Xu
Get the Bánh khot! Quick and conveniently located in Grand Century Mall with other Vietnamese fare. Cafeteria style seating and plenty of window shopping while waiting for your food!
Ordered #1 LIttle Saigon Rice Cakes (banh khot). Texture was perfect -- crisp on the outside. Came with a generous serving of fresh lettuce and mint to wrap. Nuoc mam was one of the best I've had. I haven't had banh khot often so I don't have much to compare these to. They look like small versions of banh xeo (Vietnamese crepe) but not as flavorful or loaded with stuff. But it was a nice snack.
This food stall is located in the Grand Century Mall food court. I've passed by these guys hundreds of times but have never ordered anything from this stall -- I think largely because I have never heard positive reviews about them. I ordered #1 on the menu which is the Banh Khot Saigon translated as 'Little Saigon Mini Savory Pancakes' -- and it came with a side of lettuce, cilantro, herbs, and fish sauce for dipping. My date ordered the Com Bo Loc Lac (#29) which is their version of shaken beef paired with tomato rice and pickled veggies. I'll save y'all from the underwhelming details but my order (#1) came out about 5 minutes after ordering, and my date's order (#29) came out about 45 minutes later. I know it was because we were dining there on Lunar New Year weekend, but come on -- my dish was completely cold by the time the rice plate came out. Yes, we honor the rule of 'no one eats at the table until everyone has their meal' -- old school but it works for us. Anyway, there needs to be a better system for dishes on a single order to come out of the kitchen about the same time, or at least plus or minus 5 minutes. Also, I know times are tough but charging for a ToGo box after having your guest wait nearly one hour for one of the dishes was no way to create customer loyalty (and she was very unpleasant about it when we asked even though she applied an unexpected surcharge). Finally, the entire menu board has no prices next to each item. That tells me they can upcharge when they think they can get away with it because there is no transparency -- and no published prices for customers to reference. It's a 2.5 star experience for me. P.S. cash only. Even though their register has all the major credit card symbols, they only accept cash.
Delicious meal! Large portions and generous amount of veggies that are fresh and go along your meal. They're cash only! The staff was nice. We couldn't finish the banh knot, so we asked for a to-go box (they charged 50 cents), but when I heated it in the microwave at home, literally was still crispy and tasted like it was just made. Would definitely go back!
You can never go wrong with the delicious and crispy mini pancakes ! The banh khots are a solid size with juicy shrimp. They are very generous with all the greens fixings too! Our family is not a fan of the fish mint so I usually ask them to leave that out. They are always crispy with a nice chewy center. The owners are very nice and work quickly to make your order fresh.
After getting coffee across the plaza at Lacaphe, we decided to visit little Saigon inside of Grand century mall. This place still look the same and of course we had to visit their food court. On a Sunday afternoon, I'm surprised the area wasn't as pack. We end up eating here and decided to order 2 things. The pork chops over rice (comes with a side of soup if you dine in) and of course their banh khot. The pork chops were a little fatty compare to other places and a little salty for my taste. However, the banh khot on the other hand were delicious and the amount of herbs made the overall dish better. The owner was sweet and she gave us a couple free drinks. I would come back for their banh khot but will pass on the chops.
This is the best pho I've had in San Jose, and I love pho. The broth is incredibly flavorful and delicious, no MSG, just pure broth and flavor. The rice noodles are fresh and soft. The portion is huge, for $18, I'm stuffed, but not heavy or lethargic. The owner is a beautifully kind and generous lady who's been here for ten years. This place is such a hidden gem and I hope your experience fills your stomach and fullfills your soul. Makes me miss Vietnam so much. Thank you to this beautiful business!
Not sure if I will ever return again... tried two of their noodle soup. The spicy beef udon ( Bun bo hue) was ok, but the crab noodle soup ( Bun rieu) was not good at all, tasteless. What bothers me the most was their cleanliness. They only accept cash which is fine. But after handling cash , the same hand goes directly into the veggie bucket to grab the side veggie and distributed onto the plate for customer...and the same hand goes to grab spoon and chopstick etc.. no glove no wash hand .. how disgusting is that ! And they do all of these right in front of you at the open counter like who cares if people see it or not ..:(
4.5-4.6 stars for food court foods. Although cash only, this place inside the food court makes the best authentic foods here. Great wide menu selections and quick service. Highly rated. If they ever accept cash, I will rate them a 5. Takes about 10-12 minutes to get your order when they are busy with others. Comfortable tables & chairs everywhere. No stress. Not many customers since pandemic during weekdays. This is my 5th time coming here in the past 15 years, and they haven't failed me. Yes, bring cash please. Note, not all restaurants are open on weekdays, compared to weekends here.Got my lemongrass chicken plate fix. Portions too generous. It was a plate that can make 2-3 people feel very full if shared. Comes with the lemongrass chicken pieces, cucumber lettuce salad, fully cooked egg, vinaigrette, soup, rice, and salted mustard greens in your tray. Very full! Loved the little dish, tray, and bowl. You get real fork, spoon, and knife for dining in. Not plastic utensils like most other places these days. Foods tasted excellent. Not dry. Last time, I had the huge Bun Bo Hue which was also very generous too. Including the can of coconut drink, I only paid $20 cash. Not bad at all. That's everything included into the price, taxes included. Must love cash businesses if they are very good. Inflation dollars well spent. Feeds a few. Yes, I do plan to keep coming back if in the area. Absolutely delicious.
9/24/2022. Located inside Century Plaza. Open midmorning. Made fresh. Meat could be more seasoned. Portions average.
Love it. Price is great for the portion they served. Would definitely recommend it if you want really authentic Vietnamese food.
Restaurantji Recommends
Service bad, the food spoiled we want a little bit of chili she put it inside so we can't reachable so I say 1 word only it's bad
Possibly the best Com Tam I've had. The pork is tender and savory, soup has a ginger taste that really cleanse the palet
Love it. Price is great for the portion they served. Would definitely recommend it if you want really authentic Vietnamese food.
Was in the area hungry and needed to kill some time.. and saw that they had bánh khọt here. I usually eat bánh xèo often and my mom makes it at home... so with a similar flavor profile, and a craving of that complex mix of herbs, lettuce, and that delicious fish sauce, I ordered it. To easily sum it up.. I personally think it is on the pricy side.. but it is a business after all.. not something you're making at home. As far as the food though... omg.. DELICIOUS!! Best place (that isn't my mom's cooking) to get some bánh khọt. They don't skimp on the lettuce and herbs... you get a lot!! And finishing my meal with some fresh sugar cane juice from Nước Mía Ninh Kiều completed a very nice lunch.
Get the Bánh khot! Quick and conveniently located in Grand Century Mall with other Vietnamese fare. Cafeteria style seating and plenty of window shopping while waiting for your food!