Banh Mi & Bowl

Name: Banh Mi & Bowl
Address: 4300 Great America Pkwy #172, Santa Clara, California, 95054, US
Telephone: (408) 326-2299
Price range: $
Rating: 4.2

$ • Vietnamese, Asian Fusion, Vegan

Hours:
4300 Great America Pkwy #172, Santa Clara
(408) 326-2299

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About Banh Mi & Bowl

Banh Mi & Bowl offers a variety of Vietnamese-inspired dishes, including sandwiches and bowls. Their banh mi sandwiches feature thick slices of pickled veggies and meats, served on a crusty bread that's best consumed immediately. The pate in their Cold Cut banh mi is a highlight, spread thickly on the bread. The Miso tofu Banh Mi and lemongrass chicken banh mi are popular options, made with fresh ingredients. The Korean beef banh mi, however, had a terrible aftertaste. The restaurant offers a clean and tidy atmosphere, with limited seating (just 4-5 tables) and a pleasant touch of greenery, including a thriving fiddle leaf fig tree. The service is excellent, with friendly and helpful staff who make ordering easy.

Bowls are customizable, with decent protein options like lemongrass chicken and deep-fried tofu topped with spicy sauce. Sides include pickled carrots, diced cucumbers, blanched broccoli, and untreated sprouts. The tofu rice bowl and lemongrass chicken noodle bowl are delicious, though the restaurant uses plastic containers even for dine-in customers. The BMB iced egg coffee drink is creamy and a must-try, while the 5-spice grilled pork banh mi is another tasty choice. Prices are slightly higher, but the quality and quick service make it a great spot for a satisfying meal.

Recent reviews show that the food continues to impress. One customer enjoyed the Tri tip banh mi, praising its flavor and the chimichurri sauce, and also tried the surf and turf option with well-seasoned beef and garlic shrimp, both very tasty. The iced Vietnamese coffee was perfectly strong. Another reviewer appreciated the surf and turf #11, describing it as flavorful and fresh, with friendly staff and a very clean restaurant. The Vietnamese iced coffee was said to be the best and very strong, just as they like it. Overall, the restaurant maintains a high standard of quality and friendly service, making it a favorite for many customers.