Carrot & Daikon Banh Mi - Bolsa

This is genuinely the best banh mi place that I have been to in the US. Their banh mi heo quay is UNDEFEATED, when it comes to matching the flavors from Vietnam. The pate and the Vietnamese mayo is delicious and they really do load the sandwich up, which is something that other banh mi shops tend to skimp on. They have a really good meat-bread ratio and they consistently meet my expectations every single time I order from here. I'm glad they are getting so popular lately, they genuinely deserve it. Even their pickled veggies taste fresh. Service is fast and workers are friendly as well.

I had to try what was dubbed "OC's best banh mi" on various internet posts. I am usually a THH loyalist as it is close to my house, but I need to give Carrot and Daikon its well-deserved flowers. The baguettes are large, soft, and crunchy. The meats are savory and addicting. The pickled vegetables offer the perfect refreshing note. I highly recommend the #6 (Crispy Pork Belly) and the #14 (Lemongrass Beef). I gave the #15 (Lomo Saltado) a try as well, but I think the former options are tastier. #15 could use a little more sauce, it was a little drier than the others. Anyways, highly recommend. These sandwiches will fill you up quickly.

Stopped by for lunch on a Saturday, and even though it was fairly busy, we got our food surprisingly fast. A lot of people got their food togo, but there are several tables inside for you to eat at. We ordered the Classic and the Crispy Pork Belly bánh mì, along with the pork egg rolls, shrimp & crab egg rolls, and the kumquat sugarcane juice.The bánh mì was fantastic! I really appreciated how the baguette had the perfect crunch without being too hard--it didn't cut the roof of my mouth like some do. But the real standout? The egg rolls! They use a unique rice noodle wrapper that makes them extra crispy and flavorful--honestly, some of the best I've ever had.The kumquat sugarcane juice was refreshing and complemented the meal perfectly. Overall, everything was delicious, and I'll definitely be coming back!

Best Banh Mi in OC! The pork belly is nice and crispy. The bread is delicious. Service is fast.

Carrot and Daikon is a popular Banh Mi (Vietnamese Sandwich) chain here in Southern California. Even in a saturated banh mi market, Carrot and Daikon still stands out for its quality, consistency, and creativity. The flavors are very solid, and they have fast and friendly service. It does get a little busy, but it usually goes pretty fast.Overall, a very solid Banh Mi spot to hit any craving!

Delicious banh mi! They load the pate and sauce in the sandwich. Good amount of meat and a good ratio. Would prefer the bread to be a bit more crisp. Came here on a Sunday morning and ordered online. Checked in with cashier about online order and made the order then. Not much of a line and they have a parking lot. They have about 5 tables inside with other side dishes on display for sale. The crispy pork belly was great! Crispy skin and tender meat.

Food: 4/5There's a variety of Banh mi sandwiches to choose from - pork belly is one of their most popular item with crispy pork skin and melt in your mouth fatty meat to the classic pork loaf deli. Their banh mi has the perfect crunchy exterior and soft interior and each sandwich is paired perfectly with their pickled radish.Service: 4/5You can order your sandwich from the little windows and they also provide the orders there or they also have a drive thru option where you can order from your car. I believe there's a small indoor section, but it was closed off when we were there. The cashier was a little slow to respond to our need but everything was straight forward.Ambiance:There's a little outdoor seating area to feast on, but everyone purchases the banh mi and leaves.

I finally found this place to really try it out.I guess I had high expectation for it since it was really good the first time my cousin got them for us/our group.I got the eggs & spam banh mi. I was disappointed. It was just okay. Very little pate. The first time I had it, it was full of pate & pork floss. Today, the banh mi had very little of protein. Spam was very thinly sliced and the egg wasn't filled all the way through the length of the banh mi.It is definitely better than their Newland location though. And they give you a bigger banh mi also. They are known for their crispy pork belly banh mi but I do not like pork belly since it is full of fat. If you like pork belly, maybe to give them a try?Ah well, back to your my original place again and continue my search for a better banh mi place.

Oh man if I lived closer to this spot I would be here once a week. My friend who's Vietnamese recommended we have lunch here because I told her I wanted a Banh mi. Wow for the price and the size it's such a good deal that's hard to find. It was super busy during lunch but they were knocking out those banh mis so fast. I got the crispy pork belly and I was so happy with my selection. And yes it was actually crispy! Then I couldn't help but order a lemongrass beef to go and that one was also amazing. I'm already thinking of when I can come back. Just fyi parking can be a lil crazy during the lunch rush. Highly recommend this spot.

The food to price ratio of the banh mi sandwiches here are pretty good. Other places seem to be getting more expensive or serving smaller baguettes, but the ones here are decent sized and filled with their corresponding meats.The thit nuong was very flavorful with their spread and pickled carrots and daikon. The heo quay also lives true to its name and adds great texture to each bite. Overall, great place to stop by for some quick banh mi.