Mommy's Banh Mi

If you're looking for a solid bánh mì with a little twist, Mommy's Banh Mi is the place to visit. Conveniently located next to San Pedro Market, I often stop by for lunch if I'm in the area. During my recent visit, I ordered the porchetta bánh mì to go, and it was perfectionnnn--the porchetta was flavorful and tender, the pickled veggies added just the right amount of tang, and the bread had the perfect crunch. But what really tied it all together was the green sauce (cilantro aioli)--creamy, herby, and just the right amount of kick. It took everything to the next level.The service here is amazing--super friendly, welcoming, and they give great recommendations. I tried their Thai tea, which was perfectly sweet and refreshing, and if you need a strong caffeine kick, their Vietnamese iced coffee is the way to go. Also, their lemongrass chicken vermicelli bowl is another favorite--fresh, flavorful, and a good variation of textures.Definitely coming back--great food, great people, and a spot worth supporting!

Great experience! Plenty of street parking nearby and it was easy to order by walking up to the counter. I asked the friendly staff what their most popular banh mi is - the lemongrass chicken banh mi was excellent! Plenty of chicken (not rubbery), pâté, fresh veggies, and toasted bread. I appreciated how the bread was toasted correctly. (That can make or break a banh mi IMO.) The green sauce was a nice touch, slightly sweet, and thicker in texture than expected.I also enjoyed the jasmine passion fruit ice tea with a fresh lime slice. Without the slice of lime, the iced tea would taste a lot like the same item at many popular boba tea shops.I will definitely eat here again for the great value!

The place is decorated well with good soft lighting and friendly staff. We ordered the fried chicken with vermicelli noodles, the porchetta banh mi, and the Vietnamese coffee, all of which came out quickly. Vietnamese coffee is very sweet and creamy. Fried chicken was a little too crispy/slightly burnt for me but tasted great, despite being lukewarm. It takes up its section of the bowl (top to bottom) and portion size is probably around 200-250 grams/7-9 oz or so. The vermicelli noodles came in an almost flat sheet (possibly retained packaging shape) and were difficult to fish out from underneath the salad/carrot mix/cilantro. The vegan "fish" sauce is very sweet and tastes just like normal imo.Porchetta/pork belly banh mi was also seasoned well with medium tenderness. The banh mi is about a foot long overall and already cut in half. But the meat also came lukewarm which I guess is the intended temp for sandwiches. The strips are on the thinner side, different from thick and tender pork belly slices. It comes with pretty much the same ingredients as the bowl - refreshing cucumbers, carrots, lettuce, some jalapeños, and crispy onions.The green sauce (cilantro aioli) is definitely amazing! Each entree comes with a small 1 oz container. There's also a faint hint of maybe peanut butter or tahini mixed in.

I ordered the lemongrass chicken Bahn Mi that came loaded with dark meat chicken. There is no shortage of cucumber, carrot, daikon, and cilantro all topped with a flavorful green sauce with more green sauce on the side. Just order extra sauce. You'll be addicted and want extra. The bread was hard and crusty but not so much so that it ripped the top of my mouth. It maintained its form while I was eating and didn't fall apart. If you're hungry for a substantial meal packed with flavor, this place will deliver!

My boss bought banh mi here and it was SOO GOOD! I ate the porchetta one and I usually dont go for pork, but this changed my mind! The green aioli (?) sauce was perfect with the sandwhich. I would come back here to try their lemongrass chicken one next time.This place will probably beat duc huong once I try their lemongrass chicken one!

Honestly, I thought the banh mis were going to be overpriced and not tasty, but actually they're quite large and have really premium ingredients so it's a very good unique set of flavors that are a nice change of pace compared to going to standard, traditional viet banh mi shops!We ordered the fried chicken, lemongrass, and the two pork banh mis. Each were tasty and worth the buy! Happy I took the chance and came here with my family, and was very pleased!

I absolutely LOVE Mommy's Banh Mi! I wasn't expecting to like it as much as I did, but it is so unique and delicious. Sometimes I am in the mood for a sandwich and sometimes a bowl, and it's so nice to have a place with both options.In my opinion, I prefer getting a bowl because of the layout of all the items and the flavors. The vegan fish sauce is so so good and gives the bowl such a nice flavor when added! Overall, the bowl by itself is very mild in flavor (which is nice when you don't want something super heavy) and the vegan fish sauce elevates it that much more!The hours are a bit different, so be sure to check before you stop by. The staff is extremely kind and very friendly. I will be stopping by Mommy's Banh Mi for lunch more often and highly recommend checking it out!

I came by Mommy's Banh Mi for lunch on a Saturday afternoon. I give Mommy's Banh Mi a 4.5 but am rounding up to 5. $12.95 for a banh mi is steep, but you definitely get what you pay for in this case. I ordered the porchetta banh mi and twirly fries ($5.95). The bread itself was crisp with a soft interior that held in all the fixings. Every banh mi comes with pickled veggies, paté, scallion oil, jalapenos, cucumbers, and cilantro. My banh mi was absolutely stuffed! Everything tasted great as is, but a little drizzle of their house cilantro mayo made it even better. The cilantro mayo was herbaceous, rich, and had a touch of sweetness. Since I ordered porchetta, I found myself missing the crisp pork skin but I still enjoyed my banh mi. I also loved the twirly fries which were fried to perfection and tossed with scallion oil, fish sauce, and crispy shallots. They were flavorful and fried to perfection. Overall, I'd return to Mommy's Banh Mi. It's a great shop if you want something better than your average Lee's Sandwiches banh mi. They also have bun/vermicelli and rice bowls. It's in downtown San Jose so we parked at a nearby meter. The service was polite and the shop was clean.

Amazing bánh mì place situated right across the parking garage downtown. Couldn't be at a better spot. It took me a total of 18 minutes from the time I entered the garage to the time I got back. I came here last Tuesday around 1 for lunch and it was poppin. Tables full, patrons patiently waiting for to-go orders, and kitchen bustling. Luckily there wasn't a line so I got my order in and out really quick. Service from the girl at the cashier was friendly. Staff overall seemed chill. I had DoorDash'd from here a few weeks ago and it was so good it convinced me to head downtown to check it out in-person and I hate going downtown. Porchetta banh mi is the thing to get. Thick tender slices of pork belly, plenty of pickled veg, pliable tasty baguette roll. The green cilantro-based sauce was very tasty. I wouldn't mind a second. I do find myself longing for the familiar pate & viet mayo but it wasn't a huge deal. I really wish they had a cold-cut style to mirror a thit nguoi because that's my favorite banh mi. Would skip on the twirly fries. Just not my vibe. I'd prefer straight or curly fries. Not the messy middle. Overall a dope modern spot with a cool food-truck style take on a banh mi. Something different to shake things up from the usual Duc Huong or Lee's for banh mi lovers. I'll be back.

Yum!! Was here for lunch and ordered the vegetarian banh mi! It was delicious! The bread was crunchy, soft on the inside, and packed with ingredients! Came with a little green sauce that was great as well. Want to come back and try the bowls! The service was awesome too! It was busy during lunch and we were able to get a seat! Overall, awesome spot! Check it out :-)