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Banh Mi & Che Cali
- Eastside
- $$
Vietnam
Quick
- Food
- great
- Vibe
- awful
- Perks
- bad
Food: Bland taste, stale ingredients
Despite the praise for their Shrimp Spring Rolls and Grilled BBQ Pork dishes, there are staggering complaints regarding bland, mediocre, even terrible food. This is primarily due to the absence of freshness in ingredients, with instances of stale bread and wilted veggies. Even the once-touted Banh Mi Vietnamese Sandwich falls short of expectations. Furthermore, the lack of creativity and variety in the menu further taints the culinary experience, with some dishes being a hit or miss.
Great Value
Great tasting food provided at exceptionally low or fair prices.
Okay Taste
Mixed reviews noting food as 'decent', 'okay', or 'average', with varied satisfaction.
Bad Variety
Limited menu variety, certain dishes considered a 'hit or miss'.
Top 3 dishes at Banh Mi & Che Cali
- 1
Shrimp Spring Rolls 🏆
Fresh, crunchy, and plump with perfect peanut sauce pairing.
- 2
Banh Mi Vietnamese Sandwich
Delicious combination of flavors, meats, and bread, often at a low cost.
- 3
Grilled BBQ Pork
Most reviews found bbq pork flavorful, tender, and deliciously seasoned.
Vibe: Cramped, unromantic mess
The overall ambiance, lamentably, is anything but romantic or appealing. Cramping and noise are frequent complaints suggesting a lack of comfort and ruining the potential for any intimate experience. Even the outdoor seating, which could potentially offset the cramped interior, is described as crowded and uncomfortable. A seemingly non-existent buzz and mediocre drinks further add to the disappointing vibe.
Okay Drinks
Drinks okay, good prices; some reviews indicate decent but nothing spectacular.
Negative Buzz
Ambiance can be a turn-off although not directly related to trendiness.
Perks: Inconvenient parking, rude service
One would hope that at the very least the service aspects would salvage the dining experience, but alas. With insufficient parking and excessively crowded dining during peak times, even getting to your seat becomes an undertaking. The staff attitude is reportedly off-putting and the service is slow, further spoiling the meager delights that could be had. Outdoor dining and group gatherings bear the same unpleasant traits of cramped spaces and crowding.
Great For Diets
Surprisingly diverse, excellent vegan and vegetarian selections well-received.
Hard To Park
Parking sucks, small lot and street parking is constantly full.