Huge portions, great taste, crazy affordable. Stopped in and tried the tofu sandwich (and green coconut desset?) and was NOT disappointed. They have a hot buffet and other things for sale as well that aren't on their menu and don't have English translations but that's nothing a quick Google search can't fix.
Definitely coming back here!
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Super good bánh mì, especially bánh mì chả cá, fish cake. They have a variety of food if you look at their menu and try. But don't expect too much because they cook everything. However, their bread sandwich is the best. They makes everything right with the bread. And they have fresh dessert to buy every day.
If you want good authentic Vietnamese food, this place has everything Vietnamese you can imagine. It showcases a wide range of Vietnamese food you can't find easily elsewhere, not just the usual noodle soups or banh mis like other places. Also very cheap and affordable despite being around for decades! They really haven't raised the prices. I wish it was closer to where I lived, I'd go everyday.
PERMANENTLY CLOSED the signs say. I am so sad. This was such a great little place.You could get lunch (like 2 chicken skewers and a soda) for $5. The people running it was nice and friendly. They had boiled peanuts, and their curries were fantastic. I'm going to miss them, a lot.
I'm hesitant to review this place because it's such a rare gem for authentic Vietnamese food that I don't want to share (sorry!). Affordable. Delicious. Nice people. It's my favorite place for Bun Mam, Mi Quang, and little snacks. I like most of their drinks but my favorite is papaya or avocado smoothie with boba. Soft and chewy boba is a big bonus.
This my go-to lunch spot in San Jose when I'm working down there. I usually get 66, rice noodles with shrimp and crab rolls and an iced coffee. Staff is nice, food is great. They have two registers, one for takeout and one for eating in, so even if there is a big line and you need to pay your check they get you out in a timely fashion. Sometimes, when I feel like a treat, I get their flan: it is incredible. Recommend!
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I've been to this place since I was in elementary school. The prices have only slightly increased and it's very authentic Vietnamese food. I always love their "Banh Day" since is still $1 each! Keep in mind - ATM or Cash only.
If you want an authentic Vietnamese sandwich this is your place. A large variety of Banh mi is offered at a very reasonable price. You can see plenty of Vietnamese customers here. A very unassuming place, but the sandwiches are excellent. If you are not afraid try durian shake, my favorite
Awesome place for affordable food. Can't ever leave without 2 sandwiches minimum. And unlike the flashier Vietnamese sandwich shops, you can easily get in and out in 5 to 10 minutes with 2 sandwiches and an iced coffee for 10 to 12 dollars. Keep doing what you do dakao! Also has tons of interesting snacks and convenience items, including some really tasty beef jerky that has an unexpected but welcome fruitiness to the flavor.
If you’ve been to Vietnam and miss real Vietnamese food, this is your place. Doesn’t do the classics like pho, and what they do have is great. Nem Heo is fire if you like authentic. Their to-go lunches are great, the fried rice uses the same small sausages you get in Vietnam. Sticky rice for breakfast is fantastic. Avocado smoothie authentic Vietnamese style. We live in SF and go here once a month. Just love it.
Used to eat here about 2-3 times a week. Came back recently and it was still great. Old school non-pricey Vietnamese sandwiches, great snacks, didn't get any entrees this time because I was in a hurry.
I had the grilled pork with shredded pork and an egg over rice. The grilled pork was a pretty thin but everything was pretty good. They also have the desert drinks that you can get with different combinations of beans and jellies with coconut milk. Really good value for what you get.
I was recommended this place for banh mi, and it didn't fail me. Although it's in a sketchier part of town, the food here is great! Although the meat was a bit gristly, the sandwich was legit. They sell all sorts of items from pre-made rolls and cakes to sandwiches to a full on hot menu with pho noodle soups. If you love vietnamese food, you're sure to find something that will strike your fancy here.
Best Rice paper salad for sure! And cheapest!! In good portion. I'm a fan!
Other items here are pretty cheap I must say. Affordable for college student who just needs some snack for lunch. You can get a decent meal for $2-$3
This is one of my favorite places to go for lunch. The bahn mi are super cheap and are made quickly. There's a great selection of food, including a hot bar, bentos, and bubble tea. There is now a poke restaurant inside and it is definitely the best place to get poke downtown. I won't go anywhere else.
This place has been her forever (15 + years) and hasn't changed much. For good reason too! Very good lunch place with Bhan Mi sandwiches and lots of other Vietnamese food for takeout. There's is a sit down portion as well as a mini store full of Vietnamese food/snacks.
This place had such great sandwiches. The bread on the Bahn mi was so fresh. The tofu was delicious! We really loved the pandan as well!
Amazing selection, awesome tasting foods, reasonably priced although having come here for some time and actually noticing the price increase it makes my heart a little sad.. Very flexible, doesn't mind changing a to-go order into a dine-in or vice versa after the food's already started to be made, also doesn't mind switching out an ingredient or two when I inquired which I really appreciate! A lot of places can be a real butt about it ya know!
Another cool plus about this place is that it feels very homie. Never any hassle, customers to this place always seem very chill, quiet and respectful, and the owners/workers are always friendly, you just have to forgive them on the slightly broken English ;) Dakao is definitely one of my partner's and my favourite go to place whenever we pass by downtown!
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I have known this quaint little joint since it opened as one of the first Vietnamese sandwich and variety fingers food places in San Jose.
It was in the late 70's.
It is not little no longer.
Through the four decades that follow, Dakap is much bigger, better to remain one of my favorite local restaurants.
1) Good, convenient, safe location
2) Good parking
3) Clean and bright
4) Many choices of take out foods and authentic Vietnamese dishes for a sit down experience.
5) The food quality is good to very good for the price. I had bake catfish in a bowl today. It remains hot, fresh and tasty (a bit too salty...) after 30 minutes.
6) Good service by a friendly, healthy, slim, polite and pleasant lady waitress, with a slightly broken English!
7) I paid with my Visa debit card with no problems. The bottom line damage comes to $10 (including tip). In other joints I have shelled out $12 to $17.
8) The only suggestion I would like to offer here to the owners and their clients is to upgrade the bathroom to match that of McDonald's. (The very top prize winner belongs to that of the Fairmont Hotel!).
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Chris
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