Vien Dong

I went in on a weekend around 3:30pm on the pickings were slim to none lol. I got what I came for though, which were the pate chaud. They had a little bit over 10 left so I grabbed 10 pieces at $1.25 each! You can't beat the price there!! The yummy meat pastry was crispy, light, and airy with each bite. The meat ratio was perfect and was well seasoned. We toasted up in the oven and it was good to go! The parking lot is tight and parking is difficult. But we got lucky.There's really no where to dine inside. Ambiance is more grab and go. Service was good.. she spoke the product I wanted so that was good. She knew what I wanted

A bit of a warning, the parking space is quite busy and tight due to the Lee's Supermarket. Best practice is to park a bit more farther and just walk - it'll be worth it.This is my to go spot for sugar cane juice and they do not water down the drink unlike the place at the Grand Century mall. The sugar cane drink with calamansi is my personal favorite. The cost averages around $7-$8 per drink. This place is ran by a few folks and they are nice and patient if you have any questions. The place is full of Vietnamese products but no places to sit down to chill.

Vien Dong has an unassuming exterior, but they serve a mean pate chaud. For a $1.25 a piece, I think the pate chauds at Vien Đồng are one of the greatest values in San Jose.The savory pastry is crumbly on the outside and fluffy on the inside. It's delicious, but I wish there was more meat filling. For a $1.25 though, I think it's hard to complain. They're a great option for a cheap, quick meal you can eat at any time of the day.I also saw they had $6 banh mi, a là carte ready to eat Vietnamese hot foods, and Vietnamese coffee as well. I'll be sure to try those next time I stop by!

I'm totally addicted to pate chaud those flaky crispy miniature meat pies comes in either pork and veggies best of all it's only $1.25 a piece where the hell can you find a place that is so cheap yet so affordable. Came by this morning wasn't too busy the lady in charge was very friendly and I chose 10 pork chaud and they do go by fast. They do have banh mi for $6, spring rolls and take out meals. Definitely be back for more ample parking very light traffic on a Friday morning maybe best to come by on weekday than on a weekend.

3.5 stars but rounding up to support a small business. I happened to see Vien Dong while I was in the area, and decided to stop by since I love trying out new banh mi places. They weren't busy yet at 12:15pm on a Sunday; however, a few customers walked in a couple of minutes after me, and I'm assuming they have a lot of customers coming in and out. They only had one worker at the time, but she made my order quickly. I ended up trying:-Pâté Chaud ($1.25/each, https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=44jY2LYj5YvimL9kx0jgVA&userid=76vIFZcC7owykCBjMfGVXg): Solid version of pâté chaud, and I loved how airy and flaky the pastry was. You could still taste the butter, but it wasn't too heavy. The filling was flavorful; however, it could've used a bit more filling. Still recommended!-#5: Bánh Mì Thịt Nướng/Grilled Pork ($6, https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=HMBwv8NTA2rjx8gpCQg5FQ&userid=76vIFZcC7owykCBjMfGVXg): Pretty good version of bánh mì, where all the components were good, but not amazing. I wouldn't go out of my way to get their bánh mì, but would order it again if in the area.In addition to bánh mì, they also had a variety of pre-cooked food in steam trays available for combo rice plates. Only indoor seating was available. Their staff was wearing a mask, but it was only partially covering their face. Parking was easy to find in this lot since there were plenty of spots.

The bread was perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, creating the ideal base for all the delicious ingredients. The pâté added a rich, creamy depth that really took it to the next level. Every bite was a perfect mix of textures and flavors. If you're looking for a quick, satisfying, and flavorful meal, bánh mì is unbeatable!

Good little pork pate chauds $1.25 here. We ordered eight of the square ones and four of the triangle ones. We already ate some Cambodian noodles earlier but found room for some pate chauds. These will probably not be good the next day so we had to hurry. We ate all of them on the way from SJ to SF. Good times.

Pork Pate Chaud is 4/5, has that nice light crispy crunch and the meat was pretty okay but wish it was juicier , $1.25 each is a pretty decent price.

I was looking for a quick bite in the area and thought I'd go for a banh mi. To my surprise, there were not a lot of options that were not Lee's. So I thought I would try Vien Dong.The parking lot can be a bit chaotic at times and the spaces are a tad tight, so park at your own risk. Vien Dong is located at the right end of the plaza so it's easy to spot. The store itself is large and simple, but looks a bit unfinished. I ordered a BBQ pork and a grilled pork banh mi. While the lady was making it, she put all the ingredients in the baguette, except the cilantro, before popping it into the toaster with all the other veggies inside, making them warmer than I'd like. The toasting didn't do too much for the bread either, as it was a bit gummy. Both of the meats were also very salty and the grilled pork was dry. Perhaps the party trays are more their speciality, because the pate chaud was much better. The outside was super flaky and the filling perfectly seasoned. Would recommend over the banh mi for sure.

Came here to check out the pâté chaud / patê sô. At $1.25 each, it's a pretty great value, but it wasn't the best that I've had. And while they weren't cold, I would prefer them to be served a little warmer.Unfortunately, I have some reservations about coming back. There was a lot of other precooked foods sitting out exposed while a bunch of flies flew around the store, and that makes me uncomfortable. (The pastries were safely enclosed in a heater though.)