Mommy's Bánh Mì – Vietnamese
This vibrant eatery celebrates the soulful art of the Vietnamese sandwich, where the shatter-crisp crunch of warm baguettes gives way to layers of aromatic lemongrass chicken and succulent, slow-roasted porchetta. Bright, herb-strewn vermicelli bowls offer a refreshing alternative, piling tender grilled medallions and golden fried chicken atop cool noodles and a colorful medley of tangy pickled vegetables. Every dish feels like a heartfelt tribute to tradition, blending bold, savory flavors with a fresh energy that invites diners to savor the perfect balance of heat, crunch, and zest.
86, North Market Street, San Jose, CA, 95113 https://www.mommysbanhmi.com/0Cuisine: Vietnamese
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Bánh Mì
- BBQ Lemongrass Chicken Bánh Mì - $12.95: BBQ-grilled Lemongrass Chicken, crispy fried onions, green onion scallion oil, cucumbers, sweet pickled carrots & daikons, cilantro, Green Sauce (signature cilantro aioli), chicken pate, and jalapeños in a fresh baguette. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Porchetta Bánh Mì - $12.95: Slow-roasted pork belly, crispy fried onions, sweet pickled carrots & daikons, Mommy's signature sauce (cilantro aioli), chicken pate, and jalapenos on fresh baguette. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegan Bánh Mì - $12.95: Shredded tofu, yams, taro, mushrooms, carrots, jicama, crispy fried onions, sweet pickled carrots, Mommy's signature sauce (cilantro aioli), and jalapenos on a fresh baguette. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Fried Chicken Bánh Mì - $12.95: Crispy fried chicken glazed with signature sweet and savory fish sauce, crispy fried onions, cucumbers, sweet pickled carrots and daikons, cilantro, chicken pate, jalapeños, and Green Sauce (signature cilantro aioli) in a fresh baguette.
- Medallion Bánh Mì - $12.95: Chicken and pork lemongrass patties, crispy fried onions, sweet pickled carrots & daikons, Mommy's signature sauce (cilantro aioli), chicken pate, and jalapeños on fresh baguette.
- Shredded Chicken Bánh Mì - $12.95: Shredded chicken breast, crispy fried onions, sweet pickled carrots, & daikons, Mommy's signature sauce (cilantro aioli), chicken pate, and jalapenos on fresh baguette. Available at: dinner, lunch
Bowls
- BBQ Lemongrass Vermicelli Bowl - $15.95: Rice-vermicelli noodles with BBQ lemongrass chicken, chopped lettuce, crispy fried onions, sweet pickled carrots, daikons, cilantro, jalapeños, and vegan Vietnamese fish sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Medallion Vermicelli Bowl - $15.95: Rice-vermicelli noodles with chicken & pork lemongrass, chopped lettuce, crispy fried onions, sweet pickled carrots & daikons, cilantro, jalapeños, and sweet & savory vegan Vietnamese “fish” sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shredded Chicken Vermicelli Bowl - $15.95: Rice- vermicelli noodles with shredded chicken breast, chopped lettuce, crispy fried onions, sweet pickled carrots & daikons, cilantro, jalapeños, and sweet & savory vegan Vietnamese “fish” sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Chicken Vermicelli Bowl - $15.95: Rice-vermicelli noodles with breaded crispy fried chicken, lettuce, crispy fried onions, sweet pickled carrots, daikons, cilantro, jalapeños, and sweet & savory vegan Vietnamese "fish" sauce. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Porchetta Vermicelli Bowl - $15.95: Rice- vermicelli noodles with roasted pork belly, chopped lettuce, fried onions, sweet pickled carrots & daikons, cilantro, jalapenos, sweet & savory vegan Vietnamese “fish” sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegan Vermicelli Bowl - $15.95: Rice- vermicelli noodles with shredded tofu, yams, taro, mushrooms, carrots, jicama, chopped lettuce, fried onions, sweet pickled carrots & daikons, cilantro, jalapenos, and sweet & savory vegan Vietnamese “fish” sauce. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Add-ons
- Side of Mommy's Signature Sauce - $0.6: Cilantro aioli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Fried Egg - $1.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced
- Extra Meat - $3 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
Protein Party Trays
- BBQ Lemongrass Chicken (Small Tray) - $75: Serves up to 16. Includes 1 bottle cilantro aioli, scallion oil, fried onions.
- BBQ Lemongrass Chicken (Large Tray) - $150: Serves up to 32. Includes 2 bottles cilantro aioli, scallion oil, fried onions.
- Medallions (Small Tray) - $75: Lemongrass pork patties. Serves up to 16. Includes 1 bottle cilantro aioli, scallion oil, fried onions.
- Medallions (Large Tray) - $150: Lemongrass pork patties. Serves up to 32. Includes 2 bottles cilantro aioli, scallion oil, fried onions.
- Shredded Tofu Mix (Small Tray) - $75: Shredded tofu, yams, taro, mushrooms, carrots, jicama. Serves up to 16. Includes 1 bottle cilantro aioli, scallion oil, fried onions, vegan fish sauce. Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber
Appetizer Trays
- Vietnamese Fish Sauce Wings (Small Tray) - $75: Fried chicken coated with rice panko. Serves up to 16. Includes 2 bottles cilantro aioli.
- Twirly Fries (Small Tray) - $35: Tossed in fish sauce glaze, topped with scallion sauce and fried onions. Serves up to 16. Includes 1 bottle cilantro aioli. Dietary tags: Pescatarian
Beverages
- Vietnamese Iced Coffee - $5.95: Phin-drip iced coffee with condensed milk.
- Thai Iced Tea - $5
- Jasmine Passion Fruit Iced Tea - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
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