San Jose, CA.

Huong Lan Sandwich

User Reviews of Huong Lan Sandwich

Yelp.com Review - by Sempro S.

5.0 of 5 stars. The best banh mi in the Bay! The grilled pork is sublime. Also, myriad Viet goodies and exotic drinks. Very authentic, no-frills ambiance. However, shame-shame on them for not accepting credit cards.
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Davis D.

4.0 of 5 stars. I woke up from a powernap and had a random craving for Vietnamese sandwiches so I decided to make my way over the hill. I looked this place up and was so excited to see that it had a whopping 4.5...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kenny P.

5.0 of 5 stars. Been here a number of times when I go out with my parents. It is obviously a favorite place with the Vietnamese community in this area. My parents dentists office is literally right next to this...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kelly L.

4.0 of 5 stars. i love this place. i guess it's nostalgic, b/c my parents alwayssss go here when we hit up san jose since i can remember.i don't know how to spell it (so i will avoid myself from embarrassment of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Tony L.

4.0 of 5 stars. best bbq pork banh mi period. everything else there is ok, pretty good and cheap, but you have to eat the bbq pork sandwich. the peanuts make it.
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by pardees p.

4.0 of 5 stars. First off, just getting here is can be a daunting task. The traffic on Tully can get very heavy, and it was at its worst on the saturday afternoon i chose to drive here. After that stressful...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Sam K.

5.0 of 5 stars. Don't let the bums camping near the entrance deter yah, I sure as hell don't. They are friendly, and if I was one, I'd camp here also since I always see ppl handing them their left overs. I wish...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by ben l.

4.0 of 5 stars. Their bread is really good, and their fillings are flavorful.
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Yuko K.

5.0 of 5 stars. For $2.50 each, I ordered 3 sandwiches (BB pork, roast pork, shredded chicken) at Huong Lan. Wow, all of them were great but my favorite was roast pork because the meat was moist and succulent. I like...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jimmy H.

2.0 of 5 stars. So, this review was a combination of metrics on why I chooses the stars above. Their location is in a plaza that is slight hard to get to depending on which side of the street your on. Inside, your...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael R.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've recently started coming here for their lunch plates. If you do alot of those panda express type places you'll like it here. They give you more food, have much more selection, and are...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by lena d.

4.0 of 5 stars. goodbye lee's.. welcome back huong lan! im pretty sure this is the place my parents used to get viet sandwiches when i was a kid. if its not.. it sure does bring back memories..i went with my usual...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Dean D.

5.0 of 5 stars. Value, Variety and Quality abound at Huong Lan. As of this posting the Vietnamese style sandwiches are still priced at $2.50. Truly an EPIC value when considering the size, quantity and value of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by inder s.

4.0 of 5 stars. My first venture into Vietnamese sandwiches and have to admit it was a good one.Tried the shredded pork sandwich, and my wife had the bbq chicken. I tasted both, and liked the pork sandwich way...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by s t.

5.0 of 5 stars. Where to start?!! Been a fan since it opened. Huong Lan has THE BEST Vietnamese sandwiches in Nor Cal. A sandwich for about $2.50. You get your choice of meat, mayo, soy sauce, pickled...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Karina G.

4.0 of 5 stars. I don't think I'll ever be able to go back to Lee's.Favorites: fried fish cake, bbq pork, bbq chicken, the #1, bbq bacon, grilled pork... (the list really just goes on).The packaged desserts they got...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Nancy T.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is my favorite Vietnamese sandwich deli. The french bread is crispy and chewy and they give a lot of filling. You can get extra meat in your sandwich for a dollar more, but I think what they...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Annie M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Best Vietnamese sandwiches EVER! :)
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Sergeant P.

4.0 of 5 stars. For Banh Mi - Huong Lan might be one of the best.Their bread is really good, and their fillings are flavorful.
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Totran M.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is how Vietnamese sandwiches (banh mi) are suppose to be made! [None of that lee sandwiches poop] The bread here is crunchy on the outside with lots of soft goodness on the inside. Stuffed with...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by anonymous i.

5.0 of 5 stars. i have been coming to huong lan since i was a little tike. when it comes to vietnamese sandwiches (banh mi) i can get really really picky. i really like the way they make their sandwiches here because...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Joy H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Super fresh and flavorful ingredients, with a great crunch to the bread. Dirt cheap and fast service. What more can you ask for?
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Hetty P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Come and get a legit vietnamese sandwich here, none of that Lee's sandwiches crap.
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Ann N.

4.0 of 5 stars. after 15minutes trying to get to Huong Lan on busy Tully for some banh mi, I was surprised by the selection and the people who worked here.as you enter, you can start ordering and buying items from...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by AnneY T.

4.0 of 5 stars. A place to get what else... a sandwich. The Vietnamese sandwich is delish with different meats, topped with pickled carrots/jicama, thinly sliced cucumbers and fresh cilantro. Pick up different items...
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Yelp.com Review - by S T.

5.0 of 5 stars. If you want THE best Viet xandwiches in the South bay, forget the McLee's and you go here. My mom approves. My grandma approves. You can't go wrong there people...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Helen H.

4.0 of 5 stars. The sandwich is how I remembered, before the long skinny bread came along & took over, I like the short fat version of the bread, lightly toasted, extremely fresh & tasty. I was like a kid in a candy...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by tiffany l.

4.0 of 5 stars. FOOD:1.) #1 Sandwich = Mm the bread is so fresh, it's lightly toasted and not too hard where it'll totally hurt the roof of your mouth. 2.) Strawberry Smoothie = Mm my drink of the Summer, from what I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Angelo B.

4.0 of 5 stars. So for the past few days my wife has had a sandwich craving and she let it be known. I offered up my ideas...Mexico Bakery Milanesa Torta....Chalateco Cubano Torta....Willow Glen Meat Co Tri Tip...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by My O.

5.0 of 5 stars. My favorite place for banh mi (vietnamese sandwiches) and goodies. My favorites are the following:Pate Cha sandwich - cha, pate, pickled carrots and radish/daikon, some sort of creamy yummy mayonnaise...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Steven B.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've been going to Huong Lan as far as I can remember and I always crave it when I'm in San Jose. After eating at the Newark location, I've decided that this Huong Lan can't be beat. Its very cheap,...
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Yelp.com Review - by Judy K.

5.0 of 5 stars. 1. Delicious2. AFFORDABLE3. VarietiesI love this place. I live nearby, so I would come here every morning, if I could. I always order a vietnamese sandwich at the lovely price of $2.50. Who can beat...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Seung O.

4.0 of 5 stars. I like this place :) Maybe it's because my mouth has been desecrated by Lee's Sandwich. After being forced to eat Lee's (I live in cupertino) Huong Lan Sandwich is superb. Not to mention 2.50? I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Katie T.

4.0 of 5 stars. I would drive further to buy these sandwiches than to get them at any lee's sandwich shop. Their grilled pork sandwich is good. If you don't mind (mostly) Asian people running around everywhere then...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by John C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Holy cow. Had a meatball sandwich and a two item combo BBQ over rice and my baby grabed some yan yan for desert. total 10.55 for two adults and a baby. BBQ was as good as the one I had in Hong Kong. I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jasmine N.

4.0 of 5 stars. I have to say the quality of the banh mi really depends on when you get it though. It tend to be fresher early in the morning ( 7 - 8ish ) And if you put an extra effort to ask the ladies to hit up...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Melanie A.

3.0 of 5 stars. Why do vietnamese sandwiches always make the roof of my mouth hurt so much? I mean, I know it's the bread, but ouch!My husband loves the BBQ pork sandwich here. The sandwich is huge, the pork is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Vince N.

3.0 of 5 stars. Vietnamese goodies all over the place.. The Vietnamese Sandwich was tasty. We ordered a Banh Mi Ga, and I opened it up, and I found some pink looking meat inside. After picking and prodding I finally...
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Yelp.com Review - by Petra S.

3.0 of 5 stars. After reading the rave reviews about this place and craving a good Viet sandwich we decided to drive all the way here from Vallejo. Once we got here I knew we had already been to this place before as...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Randy F.

3.0 of 5 stars. Holy cow! At lunch, this place is absolute chaos. While there is a semblance of lines to the cash register, the sheer mix of people ordering, waiting for sandwiches, and perusing the wall menu breaks...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by m h.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love the sandwiches there! Afforadable and good quality, highly recommended. The only downfall is the location..I almost always get into accidents that area.
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Alice W.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is the best Vietnamese sandwich place ever!Who cares that the lady behind the counter cannot understand me?? Just order by numba... =)The bread is so buttery, soft & crispy!The meatball one is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Carlo F.

3.0 of 5 stars. So the sandwiches are pretty good. Really love the pate...and the massive amounts of pickled veggies and jalapenos are good. One thing however is that they skimp on the meat...it was only a slice of...
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Yelp.com Review - by Mimi L.

3.0 of 5 stars. When I was just a little fatty and Huong Lan was located in downtown and not on the east side, these sandwiches were a treat compared to the ones in the area. They were loaded with meat and the pate...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Fiel R.

5.0 of 5 stars. really good grilled pork sandwhich.. highly recommend
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by christine s.

5.0 of 5 stars. Ordered the 5 ham with pate, 5 vegetarian and 5 BBQ chicken sandwiches, asked for pickles and condiments on the side. Brought it to my mother in laws for my birthday karaoke night. We cut the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jackson D.

4.0 of 5 stars. After eating at Thanh Huong (spelling?) religously since I was a kid, I have never eaten anywhere else but there for Vietnamese Sandwiches. My wifey took me here a few months ago, and I LOVE IT! You...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by jen d.

4.0 of 5 stars. Good sandwiches, and "sides" (all those great vietnamese desserts). We shared a shredded chicken, BBQ pork and BBQ bacon (ok, I didn't really eat the bacon one). The sandwiches are a bit "bready", but...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Shali N.

5.0 of 5 stars. wow! wow! WOW!!!!!!~ Best chicken sandwich I've ever had when it comes to vietnamese sandwiches. That's all I have to say. Get one!
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Brian C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Holla, the best Vietnamese Sandwiches hands down. I've been eating their sandwiches since I was 4 years old, that's almost 2 decades! I'm not only saying this because I'm a loyal customer. I'm saying...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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Best Thit Nuong Sandwiches by Nancy R. at InsiderPages

Huong lan has the best thit nuong sandwiches you can possibly find in San Jose. Everything at this place is made fresh daily and even though it is always crowded, you will never have to wait longer than five...
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Yelp.com Review - by Chrisjan Y.

4.0 of 5 stars. my fav sandwich shop! the pork roll w/pate is great. i really like the bread its not the hard baguette type. i usually stop by once a great to grab a couple to take to work. u can also grab a combo...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kathy D.

5.0 of 5 stars. Favorite vietnamese banh mi of all time of mine. I would eat this ten million times more than Lee's sandwiches. I mean Lee's have fresh baguettes if you come at a certain time but still, the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Andy B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Stopped by for lunch today and got my usual #1 Banh Mi Thit Nguoi. The bread is light, crusty and airy inside. The pate, ham and headcheese work well together. I was a bit disappointed with the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kay C.

5.0 of 5 stars. It's true.Banh mi thit nuong. Easy on the onions, please. Extra sauce.Heaven on a French roll.
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Rosanne C.

5.0 of 5 stars. OH MY GOD this place is VIETNAMESE SANDWICH HEAVEN! My boyfriend already knew about this place and told me to try their sandwiches out. The bread is warm and not HARD like Lee's Sandwiches. I usually...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by nessa b.

4.0 of 5 stars. I mostly come here for the banh mi thit nuong (grilled pork) sandwiches and boy are they good! The meat has this perfect kinda smoky flavor, lightly tossed in special mayo and it just heaven!...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Cobber L.

4.0 of 5 stars. $2.50 for a sandwich, with soft buns, good meat, fresh veggies, and it's not Lee's sandwich!Their sandwiches are way better than Lee's, and possibly one of the best in the area. Like many other outfit...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tetsu N.

4.0 of 5 stars. Cobber is a guru, and whatever the guru says holds true.There are times when I find myself in this general area, and when I do, there are few places more suited to my broke bastardliness than a $2.5...
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Yelp.com Review - by Thuy Tien T.

4.0 of 5 stars. Banh mi thit nuong (bbq pork sandwich, the black ones not the red ones) are the best in town here and they are one of the fewer places in San Jose that offers the different flavor Vietnamese yogurt in...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by ellie l.

2.0 of 5 stars. I love huong lan!!! its really good. No problems going here. The people there im not so sure how to describe them.... gossipers??? but other then that the food is good. i love their boba drinks. the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ro C.

4.0 of 5 stars. It was getting late after being in the office all day and I had to think of something quick and easy. My friend and I (we carpool) decided to stop by Huong Lan because it was close and we've...
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Yelp.com Review - by David C.

4.0 of 5 stars. For first timers, I think one would feel more comfortable visiting the Huong Lan in Newark. That one is much more organized and well kept. But don't fret, you can still eat a good vietnamese...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Albert D.

4.0 of 5 stars. the sandwiches here are the best. i've eaten vietnamese sandwiches growing up and sometimes its too bland, sometimes too little meat, or the bread is old, theres always something wrong.here the...
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Yelp.com Review - by DURIF M.

3.0 of 5 stars. I've had my first vietnamese sandwich here. They were pretty good!My wife and I ordered the fish cake sandwich and the meatball sandwich. Those were ok, but after reading all the reviews, I think we...
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Yelp.com Review - by Dre T.

3.0 of 5 stars. This place is better than Lee's?? Huh??Well I read on Yelp this is the best spot for Viet sandwiches. So I gave it a shot.On my first vist it was me my hermie and my baby girl. We ordered 3...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Bobby L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Sandwiches here are a force to be reckoned with. Especially when you're on the go and low on cash. The #1 (ham, head cheese, pate) and the #7 (grilled pork) are my favorites. The bread is perfectly...
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Yelp.com Review - by Christina Y.

4.0 of 5 stars. After Nam Vang, we came here because we wanted to get a snack for later. Yes, just call us fatties hahaha.We got a #1 (ham, pate, etc.), which cost only $2.50! They also had canned grass jelly...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Michelle Denise P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Their sandwiches are superb.Sooo much better then Lee's sandwiches. Their bread is a lot bigger, width wise, and also a lot softer as well.Service is fast.Prices are cheap.They have pearl tea.And they...
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Yelp.com Review - by Doug V.

5.0 of 5 stars. Yummy banh mi! My favorite place for a good vietnamese/french sandwhich. My personal favorite banh mi is the thit nuong with pate....droolz...o yea simply good. A must try.
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by hayden d.

4.0 of 5 stars. This shop is on my way to work so my thing is to order the extra ham with extra pate. The ham isnt your average american ham. This has bits of fat in it and is definitely more flavorful. then you add...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nance W.

5.0 of 5 stars. Best. Vietnamese. Sandwiches. Evar.For only $2.50.
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ryan D.

5.0 of 5 stars. Over the past several months, the Vietnamese sandwich has worked its way into my lunch rotation. A couple of times a month I try out a new sandwich shop...and I think think think...that this is the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Nate M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Sorry Lee's sandwiches, I will no longer give you my business.I thought a chewy tough baguette was normal.But after experiencing this soft, succulent bread, I now have a new go-to place for vietnamese...
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Yelp.com Review - by Dang-Khoa H.

4.0 of 5 stars. In San Jose, the only place I want sandwiches from is... HERE! I am happy with their sandwiches, their ducks, their steam pork. They also have a large selection of packed lunch food that are made...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by K N.

5.0 of 5 stars. First off HUONG LAN have the BEST Vietnamese Sandwich in the Bay Area Hands Down!! Believe me I'm Vietnamese and I'm been eating this shit all my life.Use to eat at Huong lan back in the days when...
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Yelp.com Review - by Somala A.

3.0 of 5 stars. Everyone is right.. the sandwiches here are way better than Lee's. They are also very generous with their meat. Besides, how can you go wrong with lunch for $2.50?! I think I would have liked it...
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Yelp.com Review - by uyen h.

4.0 of 5 stars. best vietnamese sandwich i've had in a long time. mainly because they're pretty bad at most other places. but the past couple of times i came here they overtoasted my baguette. not into that.there's...
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Yelp.com Review - by Annie D.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is so much better than Lee's Sandwiches! Their sandwiches are all great and so is the pre-packaged items! A cheap and inexpensive place to dine and get full!
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Eric L.

5.0 of 5 stars. IMO, This place has the best Vietnamese sandwiches in San Jose. Yep, Screw you Lee's
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by bee j.

4.0 of 5 stars. When I crave sandwiches I make the drive here. They've got a variety of different sandwiches that you can choose from. I usually order two because I like variety. I can never finish both so I end up...
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Yelp.com Review - by Calvin D.

4.0 of 5 stars. I went by for the first time last weekend while home for 4th of july weekend... i decided to stop by based on all the positive reviews you yelpers gave this place... i was thinking to myself, no way...
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Yelp.com Review - by Gerard B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Lee's Sandwiches step aside. There is more than one way to make a Vietnamese sandwich and here it is!!! Flavor flavor all the way. The bread is perfectly crunchy but not too hard. I always get the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mary Grace V.

5.0 of 5 stars. WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN ALL MY LIFE?????!Bomb-ass Vietnamese sandwich!!! COMBO is my style.Perfect crunch Hella meat Hella flavor Hella cheap = Me in LOVE! OH MY EFFIN' GOOOOOOOOOOOOD!!!...
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Yelp.com Review - by Michelle N.

5.0 of 5 stars. For $2.50 you can get a super yummy and satisfying sandwich. What I love about Huong's is that they use a really nice french bread that's soft and warm with a great chewy texture and buttery taste....
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by brad w.

5.0 of 5 stars. My GF drags me here every other day for their yummy sandwiches. We come here so much, the front lady inputs our usual order even before we come up to the counter. We always get the fish cake or...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Keiko S.

4.0 of 5 stars. After going to Huong Lan in Milpitas and developing a rather unhealthy addiction for their sandwiches, I HAD try this San Jose branch. After 15 minutes of gluttony, it was confirmed - their banh mi...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kelly S.

4.0 of 5 stars. est. time finished 1 minute and .452843 seconds. Engorged it.Great baguette and delicious filling. A little soy sauce happy, but otherwise they do it their sandwhiches right. Plain and simpo!
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Aileen V.

3.0 of 5 stars. This is my Cali Sandwich replacement. I was so sad the place burned down and was afraid I would never find an equivalent replacement. I mean you can only expect soo much from Mr. Lee, but he doesn't...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Paul C.

2.0 of 5 stars. Not impressed, and the Grilled pork sandwich was nothing like Ron described, more like a ham sandwich. Confusing counter service, small dirty tables. I'll stick with Lee's for my Vietnamese...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nina N.

1.0 of 5 stars. why!!!!! I love banh mi's so much, and this was a really sad experience. :( or mabe just maybe i am spoiled with the great banh mi's in seattle and these sandwiches don't compare. Why it didn't work -...
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Yelp.com Review - by Catherine W.

4.0 of 5 stars. At last, a regular, authentic Vietnamese sandwich shop! We were driving out to San Jose anyway, so I had to try this Yelp-revered establishment.We ordered one "Cha Lua" (white ham) and a "Thit Nuong"...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Yelp S.

1.0 of 5 stars. If you have good taste buds then this place is not good. Don't recommend.
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by ty l.

5.0 of 5 stars. if you want an authentic vietnamese baguette, this is the place to go. They are also very accomodating to vegetarians, making delicious veggie soft spring rolls among other things.
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Yelp.com Review - by Ron L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Grilled pork (#7) is the ticket here. For $2.50, you get a sandwich with the normal vegetable fillings (pickled daikon, carrot, jalapeno), grilled pork with a touch of maggi sauce, and the kicker -...
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Yelp.com Review - by Cindy F.

5.0 of 5 stars. Finally, a place that reminds me of the days when I used to go to hole in the wall Vietnamese sandwhich shops in Oakland! Although I'm on a Vegetarian diet this month, I heard Huong Lan was one of...
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Yelp.com Review - by Lily N.

5.0 of 5 stars. Huong Lan is greater than Lee's.I wish I could say Huong Lan should become a big chain but i'm scared their food quality might go down.I like getting my banh mi here because they have the old school...
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Yelp.com Review - by Sandy T.

5.0 of 5 stars. LOVE, LOVE LOVE the banh mi here! During my craving phase for the banh mi, I have tried both Dakao, Huong Lan in Milpitas, Lee's and Saigon's Bakery (I was on a mission!!), this location come out on...
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Yelp.com Review - by Sobrina T.

5.0 of 5 stars. Hungry for a filling and tasty sandwich? Tired of that Jared guy at Subway flaunting his ability to always "eat fresh" when you can't? Don't want an $8 Quizno's sandwich? Come to Huong Lan for a...
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Yelp.com Review - by Racee W.

4.0 of 5 stars. hands down, this is place is wayyy better than Lee's.i got the suggested BBQ Chicken, and it was pretty damn good.i love how the bread doesn't cut up the roof of my mouth that bad since they use...
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Yelp.com Review - by christina c.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is my favorite place for Vietnamese Sandwiches b/c I think the baguette style is too hard and you can get the French bread kind here. The bread is always fresh and the sandwiches are so cheap! My...
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Yelp.com Review - by anne n.

4.0 of 5 stars. Their sandwiches beat Lee's Sandwiches. Everything is delicious, authentic, and super cheap. They compensate for whatever they lack in service and ambiance. Ambiance, waiters, and fancy service are...
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Yelp.com Review - by Heidi U.

5.0 of 5 stars. The best Vietnamese sandwiches in San Jose. Hands down!! The prices aren't too bad, portions are good, tastes are not only good but UNIQUE, and don't just have weird meat loaves to choose from.The...
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Yelp.com Review - by Tina N.

5.0 of 5 stars. Tina's Evaluation: Taste: ( A )Authenticity: ( A ) Portions: ( A )Service: ( B )Ambiance: ( B )Price: ( B )Comments:All I can say is that they make vietnamese sandwiches right. Not like "Lee's"...
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Yelp.com Review - by Wilson C.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is the first place I've gone to for Vietnamese sandwiches and to me this is how I will always imagine Vietnamese sandwiches should taste. Lee's has a definitely different taste to it mainly...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kitty M.

5.0 of 5 stars. My lover Anthony Bourdain has it right when he notes that any restaurant that has hanging cooked birds in the window is a sure bet. My lover is always right......My coworkers however thought I had...
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Yelp.com Review - by J L.

5.0 of 5 stars. wanna do something culturally inspiring? check my nxt review!***one of the best $2.50 I spent on a Vietnamese sandwich.vietnamese sandwiches are like a golden treasure... they're quick and easy to...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Fish cake sandwich is all that I would eat from a Vietnamese sandwich menu. The fish cake sandwich was good with lots of mayo in it. They put a lot of big pieces of jalapeno in it and I swear my mouth...
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Yelp.com Review - by shawn t.

5.0 of 5 stars. I joined yelp to just write about this awesome place. Sandwiches: $2.50!($.50c for extra meat) Get #1 or # 7. Thats what I always getPearl Drinks: Don't get #1 its tastes bitter. GET #2 its good.I...
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Yelp.com Review - by Linda C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Love this place. They have a huge variety of pre-made food, desserts, and drinks for decent prices (sandwiches are $2.50). Every time I'm in San Jose, I try to stop by to pickup a sandwich because...
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Yelp.com Review - by Silly G.

5.0 of 5 stars. Best Vietnamese fast food place ever! Been eating here since I was a kid when the original store was in downtown on 10th and William and I'm still eating there now. I would have to say that not only...
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Yelp.com Review - by jerry h.

5.0 of 5 stars. The epitome of Vietnamese sandwich shops.Not too commercial like Lee's, and uses the original fluffy baguette instead of the one that is long and hard... Most of the to-go Vietnamese authentic dishes...
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Yelp.com Review - by xing l.

4.0 of 5 stars. forget lee's sandwich! huong lan shyts on lee sandwich! yes i was once the faitful customer of lee's sandwich but once i took a bit out of huong lans sandwich, i will never walk through the doors of...
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Yelp.com Review - by carolyn y.

5.0 of 5 stars. AHHHHHHHH. IT'S IT'S IT'S the place I love so dearly. SJ native. I used to once every two weeks come here, order a bunch and then take it with me and go home for two weeks, I'll eat my sandwichs and...
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Yelp.com Review - by Erica Y.

5.0 of 5 stars. These Vietnamese sandwiches for $2.50 have toasty crisp French bread, super flavorful grilled meat, and some sort of peanut dressing that is so good it has to be laced with crack or something. The...
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Yelp.com Review - by jeremy d.

5.0 of 5 stars. If you like BBQ pork and sandwiches this is your place. Its a little out of the way but always worth it. For around $2 they really load up these sandwiches with meat and condiments. If your going to...
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Yelp.com Review - by David D.

5.0 of 5 stars. Man, I used to come here all the time when my relatives used to own the CD bakery in San Jose. But since my cousins have families of their own now, they sold shop and moved elsewhere. We used to visit...
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Yelp.com Review - by Minh N.

5.0 of 5 stars. Do not think this is a biased review because I am Vietnamese, if anything this is a true review. This place is AWESOME. I hate it when I hear "Lee Sandwiches are so good". Why? Their sandwiches are...
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Yelp.com Review - by D.J. T.

5.0 of 5 stars. Grilled pork is my favorite and I remember way back when, when it only cost $1.50 for a sandwich. Times and prices changes, but one thing doesn't and its how good huong lan is. best vietnamese...
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Yelp.com Review - by Lolia S.

3.0 of 5 stars. The inside looks like a rundown, dirtier version of the nearby Lee's Sandwiches. Like Lee's, HL has a deli section with Vietnamese dishes (e.g., catfish), wrapped deli items (sweet things, savory...
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Yelp.com Review - by its k.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is pretty good. I ordered the bbq pork sandwich. It was filled with a good amount of char siu and pickled veggies. I also tried the spring rolls; they were pretty good also. This place...
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Yelp.com Review - by Maritel C.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've been going to this place since I started SJSU back in 2000. Back then I lived on the East Side of San Jose in Valley West and this place was always good cheap eats! I mean who can beat a...
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Yelp.com Review - by Katie Anne N.

5.0 of 5 stars. Best Banh mi sandwiches in San Jose. Better than Lee's Sandwich 10x over. The bread is super fresh and crunchy yet light. They do not hold out on the pate. Mmmmmm. They also have really good drinks...
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Yelp.com Review - by Lyna K.

2.0 of 5 stars. It was ok. I had the shredded chicken. It was fine good blend of vegg and chicken. Most places don't have that option. I also bought a tray of Bun Bot Loc, and it kind of lacked flavor. I was hoping...
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Yelp.com Review - by Party R.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is the best sandwiches in the bay area. The bread is an authentic French roll not like Lee's. The pate they use is great. It's hard to find good pate that doesn't smell of gizzards. Plenty of...
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Yelp.com Review - by Juliane N.

4.0 of 5 stars. Been coming here for 5-6 years now. Every time I go San Jose, I always have to come here to get some sandwiches, bread, steamed pork, or steamed bun. The combination sandwich is what I always get.....
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Yelp.com Review - by Wade Y.

4.0 of 5 stars. Damn....I am currently in love with this place. For $2.50, I can get a grilled pork sandwich, which is served on their crunchy french bread. Topped with mayo, pickled onion/carrots, and cilantro and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by kimy l.

4.0 of 5 stars. I came home from work and had a craving for a Vietnamese sandwich. On the recommendation of fellow yelpers, I ventured to my old hood in East Side San Jose. On the way there I realized I left my...
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Yelp.com Review - by nathan b.

4.0 of 5 stars. 0 percent similar it was so yummy yummy cheap in the wallet too!lol
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Yelp.com Review - by Matthew S.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place has the best vietnamese sandwiches ever! I always order the #9 which is the shredded chicken. At the price of $2.25 you can afford to have eyes bigger than your stomach! Enjoy one with...
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Yelp.com Review - by Sofi P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Has the home cooked touch that Lee's doesn'tThe bread could do some improving though.Love the crunchiness of flavor..[that prbly did not make sense, but so what]
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by pearl m.

5.0 of 5 stars. Five stars because their #2 sandwich (cha lua-steamed pork roll) combined with the house veggies and generous mayo slatherings taste the best I've had from anywhere. I love how their bread is...
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Yelp.com Review - by m m.

5.0 of 5 stars. They have the best Vietnamese sandwiches. The best out of all the Vietnamese sandwiches that I have ever tried. I wish they have a location in San Francisco.
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Yelp.com Review - by Kimmie Q.

5.0 of 5 stars. I asked my friend Davidson where we could find some bomb Vietnamese Sandwiches. He lead the way.. to HEAVEN!This place is amazing! It has everything you could ask for. The authentic Vietnamese...
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Yelp.com Review - by D H.

5.0 of 5 stars. 5 Stars because it's pretty cheap. The sandwiches are pretty good--my favorite is the bbq chicken (I don't eat pork), however it gets sorta old fast. Also, watch out for the very hot pepper they put...
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Yelp.com Review - by Khanh T.

4.0 of 5 stars. Well, all Vietnamese sandwiches taste the same to me, the only thing I hate about the Vietnamese sandwiches is that the bread scratches the roof of your mouth (like Cap'n Crunch). One thing I must...
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Yelp.com Review - by Miss J.

5.0 of 5 stars. Best Vietnamese sandwich place! And it's super cheap! We get the grilled pork.
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Yelp.com Review - by M W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Wow, where else can you go and find a hearty Vietnamese Sandwich for $2 nowadays, that still tastes like one of the best Banh's I've ever had?Pay heed to everyone who is comparing them to Lee's...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Joyce B.

3.0 of 5 stars. I still have a soft spot for the banh mi in Sacramento (I know, weird) but this place will have to do since it's the closest to where I live now.I ordered the bbq pork which was good, wish the bread...
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Yelp.com Review - by Peter C.

4.0 of 5 stars. For Vietnamese sandwiches, this place is pretty tough to beat. My favorite is the BBQ pork. The chicken is alright. Whichever you get, it is piled on with fresh veggies, which I think is key. The...
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Yelp.com Review - by Tom T.

5.0 of 5 stars. The best Banh Mi Thit Nuong in the bay area. I always order the Thit Nuong here with 2 cafe sua das since one coffee is not enough. They always laugh at me because my vietnamese pronunciation is so...
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Yelp.com Review - by Henry L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Let's face it. If you're out to get a Vietnamese sandwich, you're not looking for ambiance... or service... or decor... There's a lot of food here to be overwhelmed by. It's basically a combination...
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Yelp.com Review - by earl g.

3.0 of 5 stars. One of the better Vietnamese sandwich shops in the San Jose area, well actually in the whole bay area since they aren't that many Viet sandwich shops in SF and on in the peninsula. Very friendly mom...
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Yelp.com Review - by Steve N.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is one of the best Vietnamese sandwich shops around. I usually get thit nuong (extra cilantro/jalapenos please!). If you're running on a low budget (which happens to me often due to bills) and...
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike D.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is a great sandwich place. However, its only my second favorite. This place is probably face for its Banh Mi Thit Nuong (Grilled Pork). The reason is that I have never seen grilled pork like...
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Yelp.com Review - by John L.

4.0 of 5 stars. During my college days, I could remember all the vietnamese shops selling sandwiches for $1. But now... What the heck happened? I heard of inflation but they're hittin $2.50 now. Good lawddd! I don't...
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Yelp.com Review - by Penny T.

5.0 of 5 stars. Mom used to pack these sandwiches for us on long road trips. Whenever I get the craving for these tasty Vietnamese sandwiches, i come here. This place makes the best sandwiches. The great combination...
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Yelp.com Review - by Charles B.

4.0 of 5 stars. In comparison to other spots around San Jose that serve banh mi, I'd say that HLS gives you more "banh" for your buck (cue laugh track). Seriously, I went here today for the first time and definitely...
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Yelp.com Review - by Non P.

5.0 of 5 stars. In the time it takes your Starbucks barista to find a cup, Huong Lan will have you out the door with a hot meal on French bread and an iced coffee -- for a lower total cost than a Starbucks latte....
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Yelp.com Review - by becky s.

3.0 of 5 stars. Hit or miss for me. I don't like how hard and crusty their bread is here. One time I ordered the spring rolls and the peanut sauce made a weird fermented hissing noise when I opened it. I usually get...
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Yelp.com Review - by Thu H.

5.0 of 5 stars. My favorite Vietnamese sandwich spot! They always make their sandwiches super tasty and filling! You really cannot find a better place for a yummy viet sandwich. Delicious, cheap, and fast. They are...
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Yelp.com Review - by Dan L.

5.0 of 5 stars. In my opinion, this place makes the best vietnamese sandwich in the bay area. Trust me, Ive been everywhere where they serve these things. Try the ham steam pork sandwich, its not on thier menu but...
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Yelp.com Review - by Diana T.

5.0 of 5 stars. Wonderful place to buy already-made Vietnamese food. The prices here are very low, which is awesome and the food is so GOOD. I usually come here to get a sandwhich and an avocado milk shake. The...
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Yelp.com Review - by Maj H.

4.0 of 5 stars. I don't understand the draw of Lee's Sandwiches because this place makes sandwiches far superior to Lee's. The french bread they use is a better compliment to the fillings than baguettes. My...
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Yelp.com Review - by Victoria N.

5.0 of 5 stars. Best vietnamese sandwiches. My favorite sandwich is the grilled pork. I like this place more than the ones in Milpitas and Davis (now closed). It's bigger than its old downtown location with more...
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Yelp.com Review - by Danster L.

4.0 of 5 stars. I use to love this place when they were on Santa Clara street in downtown. But their food changed a bit and so did their sandwiches. I still like it but I find myself going to it less and less. The...
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Yelp.com Review - by Annie T.

4.0 of 5 stars. Huong Lan is the best place to get yummy vietnamese sandwiches. i usually order number one cuz it's a classic. I've eaten here since i was really little. (when they used to be located downtown)....
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Yelp.com Review - by christopher n.

5.0 of 5 stars. just like the rest of the reviews say, this place is bomb! best sandwiches by far in my opinion. the people there are really nice. sucks how they raised the prices to about .50 cents more. yummy for...
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Yelp.com Review - by chelley L.

5.0 of 5 stars. best vietnamese sandwiches ever! everytime i come back to san jose i just have to go out of my way to come here. Plenty of meat, jalapenos are actually spicy, its in french bread, not that baguette...
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Yelp.com Review - by Bucky M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Excellent sandwiches and pearl milk tea. Their pearl milk tea is equally as good as Fantasia's (which is the best ever).
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Yelp.com Review - by precious c.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'm giving 5 'cause i haven't had any better sandwich except when I was in Vietnam. The sandwiches are more flavorful than other places. I also like their 'banh do' not sure if it's the right...
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Yelp.com Review - by Rolf S.

4.0 of 5 stars. The current "average" review of Huong Lan is at a 4, and I'll agree with that statement.Sandwiches are good and cheap, but the athmosphere is a little chatotic. Expect to need to be "foreceful", as...
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Yelp.com Review - by Tiffany T.

4.0 of 5 stars. I never liked Vietnamese sandwiches and I just ate one today from "Huong Lan." It tasted incredible, even though it was 1 day old and had been heated up in the microwave. My parents bought me the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Steve S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I first heard of Huong Lan when I watched the PBS special "Sandwiches that you will like." The show's host travelled all over America featuring different types of local sandwiches. (See...
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Good Sandwiches by Regina N. at InsiderPages

Huong Lan sandwiches are some of the best Vietnamese sandwiches in San Jose. There is never a real line here so you have to be aggressive. In addition to sandwiches, there are many other choices to choose...
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