Visited Banh mi Boston in Quincy today and was greeted by husband and wife owners who spoiled me and my friend with a taste of everything they had on display. They make all their own Vietnamese New Year snacks in house such as muc hat sen which is lotus seed that are soft and sweet,muc dua non which is sugar coated young coconut, and dehydrated fruits and even crystallized ginger! Along with your tradition Vietnamese Banh Chung Banh Tet and etc etc. they offer a good selection of Banh mi and offer both pork and beef options for the grilled meat Banh mi . Me and my friend chose bun Bo hue noodle soup from their hot food menu. They didn’t have everything on the menu to offer but it’s due to the fact they didn’t have time to make everything which is not surprising because they have so much variety’s to offer. The owners were super nice and checked up on us the entire time we were there to make sure if there was any thing we didn’t like they want to know so they can improve. I love that they were willing to accepting suggestions and are open to negative reviews and just want to customers to communicate with them. I originally came back here (my 2nd time today) for Banh mi and Vietnamese coffee but decided to dine in today and end up walking out with so many things because everything looked so good and tasted fresh and delicious. Yes I also got my Banh mis and Vietnamese iced coffee which taste just as good as the first time i had it, I Hope they’re able to keep up the consistency! The bun Bo hue was not as spicy I usually would have it and broth was more on the sweeter side but everything tasted very fresh and clean, nothing a bit of fermented shrimp paste couldn’t fix to be honest. Waking up today and going straight here for breakfast was such a good idea because I started my day with good vibes...
Read moreThis was a pleasant surprise, as I was actually picking up take out from next door but figured I'd pop in and grab some Vietnamese goodies. There are a few tables inside for dine in, which guarantees that your feed will be hot and fresh.
I ordered the banh cuon cha lua ($6) and banh mi thit nguoi ($5.50). The banh cuon (steamed rice rolls filled with wood ear mushroom + ground pork w/ pork bologna) was pretty good. Their menu says it comes with a shrimp cake and other pictures show a cha gio, but they might have ran out - instead it looks like I got extra pieces of cha lua! I was super impressed with the banh mi. The bread is the winner here, as it's baked in-house and freshly toasted right when you order. The baguette has the perfect crunchy and crispy exterior while retaining a soft inside. The cold cuts were plentiful, and the mayo they use is delicious. I think the only thing they could improve on is perhaps the flavor of their pickled daikon and carrots - maybe they need to add more sugar into the brine. The pickled onions, however, were very good and added a nice tang.
I definitely recommend trying this place out, and having a little patience. They only recently opened are still getting the hang of operations and stock - if you've ever worked in the restaurant industry you would understand. The owner and front of house guy who takes your order are super friendly. Parking is not easy, as the coveted street parking spots are minimal and involve parallel parking with the busy traffic.
Overall I will be sure to revisit and order more items off their menu. The owner spoke highly of their bun bo, which happens to be my favorite. They also had a wide selection of che, both hot and...
Read moreMy family discovered this place probably six month ago when we just moved to Quincy. Mrs Hue and Mr. Hung, her husband are two of the most warmest people we met in Boston. They sold varieties of food from Banh mi, soup, rolls to snacks, sweets and boba drinks. We always had a good time here. They treated everyone nicely like family and the most important part is they work hard and do it with integrity. I have no wonder why people keep coming back to here and this place always busy during weekend. I forgot to tell, everything here is fresh and most of them home made. They even make vegetarian food, some to sell at the store and some to provide to code by temple. We tried almost everything they serve in the store. My go-tos are Banh bot loc and Banh canh Cha ca. My husband loves their hu tieu bo kho anh grill pork Banh mi. It’s kinda dangerous to be in the store with the whole family because we always shop too much food lol. I could go all day long how great the owners and the food here. I guess the friendly welcoming atmosphere, their fresh bake Banh mi, banging foods remind me a lot of Vietnam. Thank you for always being kind and a great service you delivered...
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