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Fresh local ingredients with a Californian flare
We feature tapas-style Japanese food. Ask about our sake specials.
4.0 of 5 stars.
They immediately smell your apprehension. If you come in here, tentatively looking around with no money in hand and not speaking Vietnamese, the ladies will more than likely ignore you. They don't...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My family and I love this place, they have the best baguettes than anywhere else for a really low price. EFF LEE'S SANDWICHES and their overpriced and crappy food. This is the place to go for great...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Okay guys, you want a legit, AUTHENTIC, vietnamese sandwich? Have no fear because Banh Mi Cali has always been & still is here! I've been going to Banh Mi Cali for as long as I can remember! Except it...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You had me at 3 for $5. You can't really get a deal like that where I'm from. The location looks like an old Mexican restaurant and was bustling. There seemed to be a million people behind the counter...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It boggles my mind how they can serve 3 big, tasty sandwiches packed with fillings for $5. I have no idea how they make any money. Most American places would charge you $5 per sandwich for sandwiches...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Okay...so I admit it. It's not breaking news that I love coffee or that I enjoy cafe sua da now and again. BUT.... I'm addicted to THEIR cafe sua da. Haven't really tried anything else yet...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fresh che, fresh banh mi, pate, everything you could shake your fist at for Vietnamese style fast food. But boy is it good AND cheap (I'm talking price not quality).I like this location because it's...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
No longer will we fear the economic recession! Salvation has been found at Banh Mi Che Cali!!!! Thanks to Subway's five dollar sub deal, it has spurred a wave of imitators in the fast food industry....
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Buy 2 sandwiches, get 1 free!? That's a deal steal especially when the sandwiches only cost $2.50 each! This place is heaven for poor college students like myself. For $5, you can get three...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Need I say more than...BUY TWO GET ONE FREE?!?!?AND IT COMES WITH PATE?!?! YESSSS!!!Tip: Some locations close at 9:30 pm so call ahead and make sure that they are actually open 24 hours or else you...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Look for the converted old-school Taco Bell and you have found this place.Ridiculously cheap - the three for the price of two is awesome!! We got my usual Vietnamese-sandwich staple of barbecued pork...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
wow how did i never know of this place after all these years in irvine until TODAY!??this place rocks!! lee's by uci was my first introduction to viet sandwiches and i thought they were pretty good......
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Open 24 hours, dirty and delicious. Don't bother with any other sandwich this is the only sandwich u need to order. MEATLOAF WITH FRIED EGG...nothing else matters. I tried 3 other sandwiches and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't even count the number of times I've passed this place. I could never really make out the name; the only time I passed this place was on the way to pho during those drunken nights at UC Irvine....
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's sad that my up until a few months ago, my experiences with vietnamese sandwiches went as far as Lee's Sandwiches. First I had the revelation that was Top Baguette, and now, Banh Mi Che Cali....
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have to admit that I've only been here during the very late night/early morning hours. With no traffic and no people, it makes me feel like this place is just for me. It's also the time when they're...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
smells like heaven..they raised the prices again, but it is still a steal. basically i got lunch for the next couple of days again.it's still a hole in the wall but everyone always take em to go...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I've lived across the street from this Banh Mi Che Cali even before it took over a sushi/teriyaki place. You guys notice the Banh Mi/Teriyaki sign? hahaI don't want to ignore the highlights:Perks***...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place wasn't bad at all. A friend of mine and I have been going to Lee's for years for our late night sammich cravings. Three sandwiches for $5 is quite the deal. The bread was good and the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When you have a hankering for some banh mi at 3am, skip Lee's and head over to Banh Mi Che Cali for more authentic (not to mention cheaper) banh mi!I usually order Banh Mi Thit Nuong (BBQ Pork) or if...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
All my life my family has gotten their sandwiches at Banh Mi Cali. Its a solid sandwich, but I often question how much better it is compared to other places. I usually enjoy a sandwich anywhere I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My first time here last night. I had no idea that this place was going to be so busy. Waited 20 minutes for 3 sandwiches. The lady in front of me ordered 20 of them. The nuoc mia wasn't good nor...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
What's that mildly hot tasting sensation on my mouth? Is it the hot Vietnamese women walking by outside the window? Is it the hot July summers in SoCal? Or is it the sandwich which I ate at this...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not gonna even talk about the seating or the inside, because frankly you would come here to get sandwiches and leave. This place is the best. Open 24/7, and serving the best Vietnamese sandwiches...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place - this is everything a fast food food joint is supposed to be in my opinion - good food, real people and workers, fast service, and cheap prices. This is my favorite place to get...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Buy 2 sandwiches, get 1 free = 3 sandwiches for $5!I'm a fan. =]The only thing is that sometimes I wonder about how sanitary they are. They have some food that are just left in the open on the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
good sandwiches, good coffee, good breakfast (at the restaurant), and at a very reasonable price. there mike tea is $2.50 and it's buy one get one free! comes with boba, pudding, or fruit jelly!
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Have you ever seen one of those Asian women who drive a Mercedes two seater who have almost no regard to common etiquette? They park in the red zone since they can't be bothered walking the 50 feet...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
erm. i was disappointed.the bread was soft. i like chewy and on the hard side.the pickled veggies in the sandwich weren't as flavoful as i'd like. it was on the bland side.buy 2 for 2.50 and get the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you are looking for a good fresh French baguette, look no further. You get two for the price of one that you would pay at any other typically bakery. Their Vietnames style french baguettes are hot,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
oh man....this place is like...HEAVEN when you only got 5 bucks...hahahacheap, good, and 24 hours!!! i always get my special. egg, ham, bbq pork with extra patte and butter with teriyaki sauce! MMM...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Duuuuuuuuude. Where else can you buy Bahn Mi like crack in the middle of the night trough a sliding glass door? Not a lot of crack buyers in the house? Well alright then. Either way, awesome place.
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
**Bahn Mi, Ice Coffee (Cafe Sua Da) and More***** Quick, inexpensive, and tasty!**Breakfast is 5 StarsThis is the perfect spot for breakfast. There are so many different "to-go" items plus the ice...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I hate Lees. I know handfuls of people who got food poisoning there. I was unimpressed with their sandwiches and I tried almost all of them! Thanks to Lees, I thought Vietnamese sandwiches were super...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I use to go to Lee's Sandwich but realized that their bread was so hard, it hurts when I chew. I like Banh Mi Che Cali because for one their Banh Mi is soft and their Banh Mi Ga (chicken) is soo yum....
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If I spend the weekend visiting old college friends in the OC, this is the last place I hit up for some contraband before heading home to the 805.Seriously, forget Lee's--this is the place to get your...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I visit very often this chain, usually to buy their Combo Viet Sandwich, even after they hiked the price from $1.50 to $2.50 still is the cheapest Viet Sandwich around and better yet they still offer...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I am new to the area so have been trying a bunch of banh mi places. This one was just ok for me but all the reviews say they are so great so I will have to go back and try again. Maybe they were...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This the same as the other Banh Mi Che Cali - different location, looks like an old Taco Bell, complete with stainless steel counters and arched partition.They're about the same as the other Banh Mi...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Oh how I miss you sooo sooo much teriyaki boys before this place had opened, so sad. I like the sandwiches here, quick and I don't have to drive down bolsa and be afraid that my car's going to get...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the place is open 24. has great sandwiches at a decent price and when you buy 2 you get 1 free. what more can you ask for?
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i want to live here. that is all.ok that's not all. i had three different types of jieh or however you actually spell it, but it means dessert. I was a bit sad I didn't get to try the sandwiches or...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you're going to get Vietnamese sandwiches, get them here. They are OG here, looong before Lee's came into the picture. Their sandwiches are much cheaper than Lee's and I like their daikon/carrot...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The best VIetnamese sandwiches in Orange County!! Definitely a lot better than Lee's! The baguettes here are the best but if you're feeling a little hungry and want more, you can get the buy 2 get...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
5 stars to this location since I ain't gotta drop no elbows with them crazy Vietnamese ladies with their big ass LV bags and 5 inch platforms from Phuoc Loc Tho to get my order in (*ahem* unlike the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Hey, I really wanted to give this place a high rating but they were rude... We came here after Claws for some sweet and some place to sit down and have some fun conversation. This place opens 24 hours...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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My family and I have been long customers of Banh Mi and Che Cali. It's good and cheap sandwiches (and much more other delectables). Make sure to take advantage of their buy 2 get 1 free deal.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
so many sandwich for such a little price woooooo. and when my friend was cranky this is what made her happy. great place to go for some sandwiches. yum
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Buy 2 get one free! on the larger sandwiches and just regular price for the longer/thinner sandwiches. still one heck of a deal. they put more meat/toppings in thier sandwiches than Lee's. its like a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Even though the sandwiches rose in price from 1.50 to 2.50, this place still rocks. It's cheap, good, open 24 hours, and they still have the buy 2 sandwiches get 1 free deal. I recommend this place...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great food, lousy service/set-up/facilities. I've always been kind of afraid to try this place because it's always so crowded and crazy-looking, but my sister had been there before so I agreed to go....
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
sugar cane juice, buy 2 get one free=sold.&very addicted :]
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like that you can get 3 sanwiches for 5 bucks. that was awesome. Tasty too!My only problem was ordering, I think cuz I was the only white guy there, I was cast aside, I was waiting in line and the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Last night I saw the female, Asian version of Michael Jackson at Banh Mi Che Cali- no joke, she had the same beady eyes, implanted cheeks, pointed chin and that sliver of skin that you call a nose. It...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Let me begin by saying I really LOVE this place and the ca phe sua da. The ice coffee is laced with cocaine so I am wide awake even with poor nights sleep. Ok, Banh Mi Che Cali is nothing new, but I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My bf takes me here every once in awhile when I crave a sandwich. And it is oh so good!!! Not to mention how cheap they are. Buy two and get one free for $3! Coffee here is good. Vietnamese...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Holy crap! I bought three sandwiches for $5.00!Three Vietnamese ladies holed up inside an old Taco Bell shack must churn out an insane number of banh mi in order to keep their prices so low. Either...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Have a craving for banh mi? Then come on over to this place. It's open 24 hours. 7 days a week. It's really close by my house so i frequent it a lot. I usually go there before work to grab a cup of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Vietnamese sandwich I have ever had. I got the shredded chicken with scrambled egg...sooooo good! The ingredients are were fresh and the bread is nice and crispy on the edges and soft inside....
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Three words: SUGAR CANE JUICE.I was rolling through the OC today and not going to this place definitely broke my heart a little.
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's cheap. Good sandwiches, good amount of toppings, pretty good bread. What more can you ask for, buy 2 sandwiches, get one free. All is well, so long as I don't think about the meat I'm biting...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
3 Vietnamese sandwiches for $4.50, (buy two get 1 free) 24 hours. That alone should get 5 stars. They have two types of baguettes, the short ones and the long Lee's kind. I sticked to the short...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Cheap (and healthier?) alternative to fast food that's open 24 hours/day! When the tiny dining room is closed, you'll have to order from the window out front. Parking here can suck sometimes but...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE this place! There are soo many stuff to try & eat..cheap eats that is. You won't break your bank account here. Their sandwiches are GREAT BuY 2 GeT 1 FrEE! =) Yummy too! Better than Lee's...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cheap sandwiches! well they used to be even cheaper. The sandwiches were 1.75 per sandwich, the best deal was the buy 2 get one free. Now with crappy inflation the price is 2.25, and they are...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place has gone through many an ethnic eatery change. When I was in high school it was a Taco Bell- years later when it closed and moved next door- the coolest Japanese dude opened a teriyaki /...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The sandwiches are some of the best. I like to order the Banh Mi Cha Pate on a baguette. If you order the baguettes, the fillings are more plentiful. The pate is awesome. The bread is usually good,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy Vietnamese sandwiches for pretty damn good prices. The bread is nice and crunchy on the outside and filled with those lovely fillings on the inside. This place makes a Vietnamese sandwich the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the BEST places to go when it's 3am, drunk, high, but most importantly HUNGRY!This place might take a long time to get food since they do it one order at a time.What ALL my friends and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best banh mi thit nuong (barbecue pork) sandwiches I've ever had. I prefer it in the short loaf rather than the baguette. You can get three short loaf sandwiches for $4.50 or two baguette...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum. My friend and I decided to try this place after she read about it in OC Weekly. She tore out the article over the summer and saved it until now, thank goodness. It's a complete hole in the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Gotta give this place some cali love. Can't beat 3 sandwiches for $4. The non-baguette bread also doesnt beat up on your mouth as much, but you can get those too at a price. Open 24hrs cant get any...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place is like a hole in the GROUND. i almost always trip when trying to make my way inside. ):the sandwiches are okay and the buns are pretty good. but the BREAD is fantastic; much better than...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2007
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This place sells a lot of snacks and fulfilling foods. If you need a place to go to for food, this is the place. The staff is a bit mean, but they still give you what you need.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/27/2007
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Every sunday morning, we eat banh mi from this chain. It's yummy and has been the longest tradition held in my family. The banh mi is delicious and my father loves it.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't even know what i order here. I think its the number 2 or 3? But you can't beat 3 sandwiches for 4 bucks, anytime of day. I picked some up at 630am and didnt have to wait, and drove by Lee's...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Late night review:I'm sad to report that my first late night experience trying to satisfy my bahn mi craving was so-so at best. First of all, the lady that made my sandwiches took forever. Or maybe...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Like the Cali you know and love, only it's open anytime you're hungry. Also, there is less stuff. Think of it as Cali Lite.
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What more can I can? Cheap and good. Prices have gone up, you can easily get filled on $4. It's much better than Lee's Sandwiches which is now owned by those darn Koreans.
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
My friend used to work here and constantly got in trouble with her boss for flirting with the Mexican workers. LOL. The sandwiches are OK and the desserts are OK. There are better places out there.
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i really like vietnamese sandwiches - especially when i can get 3 sanwiches and an ice coffee for $5. what can beat that?! the sandwiches are cheap. buy two get one free. they are pretty good too.....
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3 1/2 stars from me. My experience with Vietnamese sandwiches is limited at best. I haven't tried all of the varieties, and I'm not quite sure what's in some of them. A buddy of mine always picks...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We stopped by to get some Vietnamese desserts. The line was really long and the smells of freshly baking baguettes made us salivate even though we were already full from eating before coming here....
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Only need to say 4 things about this place:1. Only $1.50 per sandwich2. Open 24 hours3. If you're a baller and have $3, buy 2 and you get 1 free4. Only $1.50 per sandwich- Mr. Ban Me Che Cali
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2006
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Before there was Lee's Sandwiches and all these other bakeries, there was Banh Mi & Che Cali Bakery. Located in the plaza at the corner of Westminster and Brookhurst. This was the provenance of all th...
judysbook.com - user review - 11/21/2005
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Located near Little Saigon, this place makes exceptional sandwiches and is your up-scale deli type place. Most meals are sub 6.00. Will fill your tummy up completely. Offers a wide range of pastry fr...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/30/2005
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If you love Vietnamese food, you should stop be here for a quick lunch or snack. It's basically Vietnamese fastfood, but much more healthy. You'll find the usual sandwiches and coffee drinks as well...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/15/2005
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