Banh Mi & Che Cali

I was craving banh mi and decided to drop by. They had the buy 2 get 1 free deal on the banh mi so I ended up getting 3. Each one costs $7. I also got the wonton noodle soup for $6.50 and the combo house special pho for $12.50. Bun rieu was delish for $9. They had a 15% off promo going on, which was great. They also had a bogo boba deal going on. You can pay with a credit card if you spend at least $10 for no charge. However, if you use a discovery or Amex card, they charge you a $1.50 fee. I got in line, paid, waited a bit, and got my order. They use baguette bread and don't use as much meat like in the past; it's not as fulfilling when you eat 1. At least this location uses pate, unlike the other location I went to a few weeks ago. Out the door it cost $17 something. They have a small parking lot, but it gets packed. People come and go quick though.

I ordered 3 banh mi's from this place, per the Buy 2, Get 1 Free deal. The two BBQ pork banh mi's were superior to the BBQ beef one, which featured slightly stringy and perhaps too much (?) flavoring. The pork was tender and on point! Great deal with the 20% off everything promotion right now, and my total came out to be about 12 bucks. Credit card accepted on tabs above $10, which was also appreciated. I would definitely come by for banh mi's in the future!

I traveled to LA and used uber eat to ordered my food. On the Uber app, the menu was very confused. They listed several categories that requires customer to selected. For example, You need to select 4 different types noodles for your soup. Example: pho noodle, egg noodles, large vermicelli Noodle, or large Flat noodle. Then No spicy, medium spicy, or Very spicy. Then choose your own Veggies, however, for the veggies there is $.75 extra fee for bean sprout, onions , cola trời , Basil, cilantro. It’s supper confusing because I never see any Vietnamese restaurants requisite choose tbe noodles for the Beef Stew Soup, Phở, and Spicy Beef Noodle Soup (bun Bo hue) . They never asked customer to pick the vegetable for the special soup,which they should know what type of noodle supposed to go with what special noodle soup. They would never ask what type of vegetable to pick to eat with that special type of soup. Because of the way they expected me to pick on their menu made me think they don’t provide bean sprout and I have to pick a type of noodle for each type of soup, so I paid more to get bean sprout to eat with the Bavitemsmse e eerof the bean sprout for my soups, and picked my own noodle. At the time my food arrived, there was a bag of vegetable and beans sprout was packed along with each order of soup. No lemon to eat the beef stew soup . No utensils so how could we eat our soup? The chicken wing came with a very very tiny cup of ranch. The beef stew soup came with a lot of white radish and carrot. Very little beef and the soup tasted bad. It’s not even close to the traditional Vietnamese beef stew. The Spicy Beef Noodle soup doesn’t smell and tasty like Bun Bo Hue and it’s not very spicy as requested. I’m a person who eat less salt and very less potassium but I still need to put a little Salt into the soup to make it taste a bit better. No tasted of shrimp sauce ingredient and cooked lemon grass inside the soup. Pho soup doesn’t smell like the tradition Pho broth. In concludes: its not worth it to buy the food here. No utensil to eat food if you are a traveler, not tastty, paid extra money to buy extra bean sprout for nothing. .

Love this place. It looks nicer since the remodel. The food is yummy and service is good.

Went there at 8.30pm and got two tapioca milk tea for only $4.68. Great deal. The old lady who helped out had a smiley face :)

I re visited this restaurant after 5 years. I ordered 3 of their sandwiches, and sadly, one of them had old meat that was gummy already. From what I remember, the bread and relish tasted better, and the sandwiches had more sauce and flavor. At buy 2 get one free, it's a great deal at 6 bucks each. The service was good! I recommend trying this place out!

The secret is the bread. Crunchy, doesn't get soggy. It holds its form and tastes BOMB. A single bahn mi won't fill you, but get a side. It's all affordable!

I recently starting coming here 2 times a week. The price point is great and food is decent. On Friday I got food poisoning. The food made me sick and for 2 days I can’t eat or drink anything without using the restroom. Going to hospital today. Highly do not recommend - something wrong with there kitchen

A good deal is hard to beat and Banh Mi Che Cali is serving up great deals. Not only do they advertise BOGO free milk tea on the outside of the building, they also offer a Buy 2 get 1 free banh mi. If we need a quick meal on the way to Dodgers Stadium or a long drive, we swoop in and take advantage. Where else can you get 2 milk teas and 2 banh mi for under $20.00? I'll tell you...no where. The sweetest ladies working behind the register. Plenty of already prepared meals and sides available to grab. So far we've been in a hurry and taking our meals to go. I do plan on making time to dine in and try their pho one day soon. Smells amazing when it's being served piping hot to a someone while I am waiting in line. * Plenty of parking in the attached lot * Cannot place a phone order ahead of time so there might be a wait on busy days

This place, in my opinion, used to be around 4 stars rating because of its return on investment which is a bit higher than one may imagined. That is, high on quality and quantity, but a bit lagging in amenities and decor. We went there for boba milk tea. Boba milk tea options were limited to six choices. But it was the BOGO free option that would make it more attractive for most customers including myself to order the boba tea. Although bang mi has 2-order-for-1 free option available, we didn't order any banh mi here. Catering order also was not so bad; see the menu in enclosed pictures. Enjoy boba milk tea!

I wanted to try a new place for banh mi and I saw this place nearby and decided to give it a try. I doordashed banh mis in bbq pork, ham & meatloaf and bbq chicken. Also did an order of shrimp spring rolls. The shrimp spring rolls were beautifully packaged and wrapped. Very generous on the peanut dipping sauce. Their version is not your typical spring roll. There is no vermicelli. The lettuce leaves are not whole and chopped up. The rice paper is very soft and delicate where even when I was gently pulling the rolls apart, it would break. The meat in the banh mi were seasoned and cooked perfectly. One thing that would make these sandwiches better is that I wish there were more carrots and daikon to make it more filling. Upon opening my sandwiches the veggies and herbs were very lacking.

Currently still offering 15% off your order. Their che, sandwiches, and drinks are mid. Watered drown milk tea, and not much filling in their sandwiches, but that's expected for the deal you're getting with buy 2 get 1 free. I'm usually here for their freshly made on the spot banh cuon. They also sell premade home cooked meals in the fridge section ie stuffed bitter melon soup, ca kho, canh chua. I've never had it before, but thought it's pretty neat to be able to get some more home type food meals.

Bbq pork on a baguette....as it should be. It's not overstuffed, but it looks like chunks/slices of a pork chop. With julienned carrots and cilantro. And generous with the sliced jalapeños, open it to check if that much heat works for you. Basically a big awesome sandwich...easily shared by two. 5/5 but why share when they offer great deals. 15 percent off. Or buy two get one free. Great deals for great food. 5/5 And the deals extend to drinks too, inxluding the boba and milk teas. I got two green iced teas nooooo boba for a BOGO buy one get one free. Nice. The pho looked so yum and many diners looked like that was what was set in front of them. See menu attached here. Next time, pho. The ambiance is functional...I'd call it happy counter clutter ... counters displaying food to go...it all looked intriguing and yummy. I didn't know most of what was displayed, so it incites and invites an adventurous foodie spirit to try something....but thats not me today. I wanted to dive into my sando and I got it within 5 minutes of waiting. Drinks came fast. Banh mi came fast. I'm so glad this place survived the pandemic. I will be back with mom and friends in tow. The dining area is clean, seating spacing is wide so a feeling of privacy for conversation. The ladies behind the counter are efficient and hard working...they might not smile or greet you warmly, but the aunties sense a confused newbie and were patient and helpful...and didn't want customers (me) to miss out on deals, so tip them anyway.

We noticed that Banh Mi Che Cali reopened after a post on SGV Eats, and knew we needed to visit. They offer a variety of dishes for a great price. We opted for their buy 2, get 1 banh mi, along with their $1 egg rolls, but might swing by another time for their other premade dishes. Great service from the cashier in front.

Wow, this place is really affordable! You order at the counter if you're taking food to go, but they do take orders at the table if you're dining in. It's usually busy and the tables and chairs have that sticky feeling. We got the Steamed Rolls with Meat and the Bun Bo Hue. We didn't have high expectations given the prices but everything was good and we were stuffed by the end of the meal. We also ordered their party trays for a family event, and they were a hit! Just make sure to place your order (in person) the day before pick up.

Service is still slow, lunch and dinner. No one seems to care, dirty dishes left on the table until you call someone to clean up. Special beef noodle soup tastes bland with little ingredients, definitely "you get what you pay for". No tip is necessary for this place.

Deals, buy 2 get 1 free banh mi and buy one get one free boba. The quality is OK - meat was ice cold. So hard to beat the value in this economy though. Ladies up front were so nice.

Always satisfied when we come here. We come for the tea and sandwiches and stay for the soups and extra Yums. Food is always good. Service is fast and friendly. Ambience can be busy but always a good place for a nice comfy soup

Been coming here since I was in high school and I often go there after work when they have specials during the work week. I often go for their noodle specials. The place is pretty cheap with multiple BOGO deals so if you're getting anything other than noodles, it's cheaper and better to order with a friend. The Pho and noodle soups are pretty basic but worth the price if they're the daily special. The broth is pretty good but they are a bit cheap on the meats. Service is quick but you will find that the tables are usually occupied with people waiting for takeout orders. The place relies more on volume of customers so you may find an odd sticky table but this place is more fun with takeout.

I like Vietnamese food that has been coming to the restaurant for years.. Mostly to get Chicken Noodles Soup I love it, also Fried Rice, Baguette that is fresh and perfect for a good sandwich, my hubby always gets the milk green tea boba with no ice and it's buy one get one free for $5.50 such a great deal. The service is ok, not that friendly but I'm fine with it. Just go and get what I need. The ambiance well I always get food to go to the restaurant needs a makeover, it's mostly busy, so you know that food is good. Have a parking lot on the back of the restaurant.

If you're looking for cheap eats, Bahn Mi & Che Cali is the spot. They have really good Vietnamese eggrolls and a great deal for $.90 each. Their bahn mi is not the best, but very cheap at $6 each and you get 1 free if you buy 2. I haven't been here in a while and during my last recent visit, I noticed that the quality and taste of their food has gone down. I used to like their spring rolls and now it's just doesn't taste good anymore. The peanut sauce was so watery and flavorless. The bahn mi bread was good and chewy, but the bbq pork inside didn't taste good either. It has some spices that didn't agree with my taste buds. I'll continue to come here for eggrolls only.

Had a craving for banh mi but all of my usual spots were already closed for the evening so I stopped by BM&CC. It has been a while since I've been to one of BM&CC places. This turned out to be a a real disappointment. First, we waited more than 45 minutes for just one sandwich. On top of that it was the worst banh mi I've ever had. What happened to this place? It was never the best spot for banh mi but they were always decent enough. But something has changed. The bread can't be called a baguette; it's a very generic white roll like the ones at Subways. Inside the sandwich was not much better. The meat was super chewy and it was void of any Vietnamese mayo or Maggie sauce. We also bought a beef noodles to try. It should've called raw garlic with noodles and beef. There was overpowering amount of raw garlic in it. I love garlic but it was way too much even for me. Besides the garlic this dish lacked any other flavor. This was definitely not the BM&CC I remembered.

I've only had their food from a delivery service. I have not been to their establishment. That being said... _ OMG!!! The food there is great!! It was so good that I ordered twice in a row in two days!! I got the Rare steak and brisket Pho and BBQ chicken Bonh Mi and a Thai Iced Tea. I was feeling real lazy and thought I'd order online. I don't too often, but I wanted to this day. And I wanted Pho. So I simply pick this place. Well I loved the food so much that I ordered the same thing the very next day! I NEVER do this! The food was THAT good!! I don't know what to tell ya, but this is my goto next time I want a great Pho or a Bonh Mi! I hope you do too!! Maybe one day I'll go check out their brick and mortar restaurant!

Just like the other Che Cali. But this place has a good selection of ready made food and desserts.

This is my favorite Vietnamese sandwich place for years . they have always had buy 2 get 1 free deal so I get the number one and order the vegetables separately. So 3 sandwiches are only $12 and they are long -7" . They are freshly made so you have to wait but it's worth it just and to my opinion healthy. I also get their buy 1 get one drink. So my bill is $18 with 3 sandwiches and 2 large drinks (one Thai tea and one green tea.) very delicious and reasonable. They have daily specials so you can get variety. But I only go here for the banhmi sandwich and drink . The place is nothing special . Nothing fancy - I just buy and eat at home.

Have been coming here for years! Since opening in the 90s? We moved away after having kids and came by today. Lin is still the manager and the place was recently renovated to be brighter. Buy 2 baguette ban mi get one free at $7 each. Was $2 before! But we still bought and got egg rolls $1 each. Drinks are still bogo at $5.50. Still consistent for pick up and will always stop by to say hi to Lin.

Always go here for the buy 2 get 1 banh mi If you don't want the roof of your mouth to get scratched go here If you want it a little crunchy bring it home and put it in the oven or air fryer for a bit Yummy always my go to go banh mi

Price is cheap but quantity is less. You get what you pay for. One half less of ingredients compared to regular pho.

There's always a line here when we stop by, but it moves quickly. The sandwiches are consistently good, and the prices are reasonable. We always go for their special sandwiches w/ the head cheese. It's a great spot if you're looking for something quick and satisfying for the road.

Good value for what you're getting. 3 sandwiches for $12? I ordered 1 of each bbq pork, chicken and beef banh mi. They gave me the bbq meatloaf and that was okay. I will say the baguette is fresh! They don't toast it so it doesn't scratch the roof of your mouth. They also gave me the toppings (pickled carrots and jalapeños) in a separate bag but there weren't any cilantro. I also ordered a Thai tea with boba and the jelly milk tea. Again good value for $5.50!

This is a SCAM!!!! $7 a banh mi with nothing worth to mention. Just bread. 2 slices of meat and sour carrot. No pate? No cucumber? No more meat?. 7 dollar for half load of bread. Freakin hell.

Food, great. Pricing, great. Parking, ok. English, not too bad. I love coming here for the bahn mi sandwiches. The bread is always soft and no matter which one you get, you'll probably like it. The pho is delicious too. Don't get me started on the milk teas. Buy one, get one free!! The sandwich is buy 2 get one free. Can't beat it in that area. The place has a asian homey vibe. Will be back soon.

I always go for their by two get one free sandwich. I always get the grilled pork and it's a very tender meat. Even when I order six sandwiches, it takes them over 10 minutes to make. Even if it's not that busy I feel like they're pretty slow with making the food. I always buy to go so I'm just standing by the door for 10 to 20 minutes.

I've been to multiple locations of this shop over the years. They are known for their 2 for 1 boba drinks and egg rolls. I find the shops have predominantly Vietnamese customers, which is a good sign. I don't know what half the items are that are displayed on the counters and in the self service fridges. They are so kind about explaining things. It is a fun deli to have in the area. Prices are good. They seem to have a steady business of dine-in, take out and catering customers.

I was really in the mood for a good banh mi and although I live far, this location has always done me right. I know I had a previous review for this location but can't seem to find it. Although there were a few locations near me, I still prefer this location since it WAS one of my favorite places due to the amount of filling in each sandwich. You really can't go wrong with Buy2Get1 deal. I ordered two BBQ pork (#5) and one of the Dac Biet w/Headcheese (#2). As with every banh mi, I asked for extra veggies and extra pate. I can always judge the food by its weight. I knew something was wrong when the sandwiches were lighter than expected. I opened up each sandwich and there were minimal veggies and no pate. They only gave me 4 pieces of BBQ pork in two sandwiches. I took both BBQ sandwiches and compiled them into the Dac Biet sandwich. This definitely did not satisfy my craving and I felt grumpy while eating. Although the sandwich filled me up, I wasn't satisfied enough that I could eat more. There are so many other good places for Banh Mi and this place was just knocked off of my list. The only reason I liked coming here is because they use French baguettes instead of Vietnamese baguettes, and also the convenience option to buy other dishes and desserts. I should just stick to Banh Mi My Tho for my Banh Mi needs. I heard good reviews on Banh Mi Hoa Phat but I don't think they have headcheese and pate. Quality and consistency are reasons why I revisit the same restaurant and BMCC doesn't have it anymore!

Was hungover and this brought me back to life loll I had the rare steak & well done brisket pho delivered and it did not disappoint. The broth was super flavorful, the meat was good quality and not too fatty. Will definitely become a go-to spot to order from. Great prices too!

Last year for a Christmas party, we got their egg roll party tray and it was a great hit. To be honest, the price was decent for what it was worth. Be mindful it's a party tray so it was just 50 egg rolls with no sauce or vegetables. We recently also did an Uber eats order for the sandwiches and fried rice. The sandwich is rather small but for the price, it's not bad. The carrot was picked slightly too sweet for my liking. The fried rice was great, but not a lot of toppings in there. Very little amount of shrimp. However, the seasoning and the rice was good. One thing to note about this place is buy one get one drink, if you are feeling some ultra sweet boba drinks, this is a great deal. The service is fast and easy, not much of interactions. Parking is in the back. Not much but usually have open spaces.

A go to spot for something quick and easy especially for a lunch break. Love their daily specials! I've had most of their banh mis and they're all really good plus they have a buy 2 get 1 free special! The staff is really accommodating, because I usually ask for the veggies on the side since I'll save them for the next day (and they're still good). I've tried their Monday special as well and it was pretty solid. There are a few tables inside if you choose to dine in, but I usually take it to go.

I enjoy the spring rolls and rice noodles. The bahn mi and drink deals are pretty good. Service is just okay. I like the renovation but it could still do with some upgrades and cleaning. It's not dirty, just not clean.

Waited 1.5 hrs for 1 banh mi. I kept on asking the employees there about my order and they kept on dismissing me telling me that they were in the back making it. I joked with my friends that they're making the bread from scratch, thats why its taking so long. Come to find out that they were actually still baking the bread. Fresh bread, but I would have really appreciated it if they told me that they needed to bake more bread...

My recent visit to Banh Mi & Che Cali in Alhambra left me with mixed feelings. I ordered the chicken pho to go, which was the deal of the day for $6.95. While the portion size was generous, the quality left much to be desired. The chunks of chicken were large and plentiful, but the soup itself was quite mediocre. The order was neatly packed and did not spill on my drive home. I don't think you can get a better deal than this anywhere. There's a $10 minimum to use a credit card, and an additional surcharge for American Express. Service was quick, which is a plus for those on a tight schedule, but don't expect a lot of friendliness.

Banh Mi Che Cali is a mini family owned chain and every location is a tad different from the ones I visited. I really like this location, BUT bring your patience as food orders take time. However, since it's a HIGH TRAFFIC location the pre-prep meals are FRESH and not sitting out on the counter for eternity. Dessert items seems to run out by evening time. Savory items should not be a problem. Gotta love the "buy 2 get 1 free banh Mi and desserts" here. Am fan of this location even though it is super busy and a tad slow- again, bring your patience and you will be rewarded with yummy eats!

Alhambra, CA. I had a Bahn Mi sandwich. WOW !!! Prices were amazing low. The quality was amazing filled with lots of flavor. Great place to relax. The staff was very kind. I highly recommend this place. I read someone complaining. About this and that. With that thinking you can always drive to Beverly Hills. And pay a fortune.

The Bahn mi was okay..nothing special other than the in house bread. Their bread is actually really good. Felt like it could have used more greens but they had a buy 2 get 1 free deal so can't complain too much. I also tried their fresh spring rolls. They aren't refrigerated and just sitting out so not sure how fresh they are...but I thought they were delicious. Definitely better than most places

Great place to grab a quick affordable meal. It's not gourmet. It's cheap fast casual. There is a surcharge of $1.50 if paying with Discover or Amex. No additional charges with Visa or MasterCard. Weekday specials available. Tea drinks in the fridge are $3/ea will not apply to BOGO drinks. Regular drinks are $5/ea BOGO. LOVE their egg rolls, pork loaf sausage meat, and sesame balls!!!

Crappy food and crappy service. Workers can't get their act together telling customers contradictions about which lines to order food and what table are open. I'm never coming back here. The food is not good for the inconvenience. The ladies in front and behind me in line agreed with my assessment of this place. If you value your time, go somewhere else.

Worst banh mi ever. Dry bread, no mayo spread. Dry chicken. Do not waste your money here. Now I know why it's buy 2 get 1 free. Service is also slow.

Our friends brought over some meat and vegetable egg rolls from here to our house once. Everyone enjoyed it. So when we threw another party, we decided to stop in ourselves for takeout. We bought egg rolls for our party which they sell the egg rolls for $1 each so you can get however many you need. I was in and out likely split. I'm sorry not to have a good photo of the egg rolls. You'll just have to take my word for it And serve at home with some sweet Thai chili sauce for dipping.

Is their phone working? Because it doesn't seem like they ever pick up their phones throughout the whole day. Not sure if it's their phone line or fax line. Bcuz if u let it ring enough, rings become beep sound like a fax machine. Anyone know, besides going in person, any other ways to reach them?

If you need some vegetarian dishes, this place has some prepared and sold by Cali Veggie. They are wrapped and ready to eat. There's a variety of rice and noodle dishes that come with a vegetarian sauce you can mix in for flavor. You may choose to microwave it depending on when you pick them up. They also have veggie egg-rolls that you can order. The egg rolls were still crunchy when we ordered them for later consumption. Overall, the dishes were edible and good. Nothing about them stood out but it was nice to have a vegetarian meal that did not taste bland. There were lots of veggies that came with each dish. So it's a good way to eat some veggies if that's your goal.

Often hard to reach anyone by phone. Good thing there are others close by, so I'll frequent the one on Garvey closer to Del Mar. 4 stars because prices are good and food is decent (I had it at 3, but the staff is nice). Ordering take out in bulk is usually spot on. I often get spring rolls for events as they are usually a hit with everyone. I think they're $2 a piece. I'll have their noodle soups and sandwiches if I don't want to spend too much. They still have deals on the sandwiches and milk tea drinks. I do love what they offer by the cash register.

Used to come here all the time because I lived within walking distance. Over time the prices have increased significantly, but are still cheaper than most competing places. And while it is cheaper, I still really do enjoy the food. The Milk tea in particular is good value, and quite tasty. Note that the serving size is smaller than other places, but its still enough. I get either boba or pudding... pudding is slightly better, but the boba is good too. Banh mi's are decent too. I usually get the pork. Note they do take a long time to be prepared. We used to buy a case egg rolls for parties which was great value and delicious. Its been a while now, so hopefully that's still the case.

First, the food is good and inexpensive. They just remodeled which was totally necessary . Here is the problem: Are they going to let it get just as dirty inside as it was before the remodel? That's why we stopped going to this location. After the remodel, we are back and the floors are already a bit gross. They need to clean more than once a day, period. Or we are back to not getting food here.

Had a really great meal here! I got #51, the shrimp bbq pork fried egg with rice. The shrimp was sooo delicious and well seasoned and next time would get more shrimp. Bbq pork was good but shrimp was the showstopper. Friend got the chicken pho and it was also delicious. I also really loved Milk/thai tea and is buy 1 get one and the Thai tea and pudding and boba can't be beat.

Place is as its always been: Unorganized and slow. I ordered 3 Bahn mi and have been waiting for 15 minutes. I went to ask why it would take so long as there wasn't much clientele. The cashier goes over and sees that the order ( the paper that prints) hasn't even been pulled from the printer. It was sitting there this whole time and the 3 ladies at the Bahn mi making area were not doing anything. It was unbelievable. I had stop coming here because of a similar thing last time. I waited forever and they weren't working on the order. Never come here if you are in a rush. In fact, never come here because the food isn't great either. I only needed sandwiched for someone who was flying from LAX and there was nothing else opened. No wonder the San Gabriel one closed down. Their work does not keep up with the standards of being a basic restaurant.

The Health Department needs to come and pay a visit at this location. I ordered a Vermicelli bowl and it came with a Roly-Poly. This place definitely needs a deep cleaning there should be no type of bugs in your food when placing an order. I was so grossed out that I didn't even get a chance to take a picture. Never coming here again!

I love Banh MI & Che Cali they are so simple yet they have the most incredible sandwiches. I absolutely love the gỏi cuốn they have out on the table and their cold noodle dish. Sometimes you have to be lucky or else they have no more. They are nice hard-working workers who will go above and beyond if you would like something like a sandwich a certain way they will be more than happy to cater to you which is sweet.