Lee Sandwiches — Restaurant in San Jose

I had a hankering for some Youtiao (Chinese fried dough) last Friday. Wife pointed me to Duc Huong, but they were closed for the New Year. So ended up at Lee's next door.

Sure, it looked like a youtiao and tasted...close. Fried and slightly greasy on the outside....I don't mind. Cold inside...that's a no no. The blend taste....what a let down. Never doing that again. I want my $3.50 back.

[update] I thought the reply from the owner was gracious, and did go back to the store. I attribute my first experience as a fluke; as it was a middle of the afternoon, and the youtiao probably came out of the fridge to go directly into the fryer. On my second visit, I tried it again and it turned out fine this time. In fact, I compared it to one from another store and I found Lee's to be more substantial. It was a good snack, and it should even be better as a companion to good porridge.

What I really enjoyed though was their Vietnamese iced coffee. It was very very flavorful, thick and strong. I would say it was better than what I remember from restaurants. I would definitely go back...

Lee Sandwiches

No ac. Hot. Your average Vietnamese sandwich shop.

We came here because this was sister's place for sandwiches.

After eating... not bad. Pretty good. I'm told this place has been around for years.

Worth another trip. Will try other sandwiches next time.

OMG, I did not know I came across a major restaurant chain. Wow. They have over 10 restaurants all over. Incredible. When you have that many restaurants, it's hard to make every restaurant special and unique. The owner should take better action to make sure everyone is working to achieve...

This place has changed. At one time, it was a must to stop at Lee's to get a sandwich and iced coffee. I don't know what happened. The place wasn't as clean as I remembered; it smelled like fish and not like freshly baked bread. The combination sandwich was terrible. Customer service is also gone, and bring cash if you stop by or spend $20 or more to use a card.

I won't be returning. Now, I don't know if all Lee's sandwiches are like this, whether they are individually owned, but the one on Story Road is not good....