Banh Beo Tolan

“ This place makes very nostalgic banh beo for me. It was super good, a little thicker than other places, and very good portions for the price. The nuoc cham was a bit spicy and lacked a bit of flavor but I enjoyed it either way. Prices got updated in November 2024 but it's still super worth it. Great hole in the wall place with super friendly ladies! ”

“ Best banh beo party tray if you need a quick dish for a potluck! Would def recommend this establishment to anyone. Make sure to call before you head there to preorder. Also, make sure to give your name (there WILL some old folks who will pop up to claim your order, so they don't have to wait....) make sure to let them know you ain't on that type of time! ”

“ Can't beat the prices here, $18 for 100 banh beo is so good in this economy! The texture of the banh beo was good, and my family enjoyed the bite-sized portions. The Nước chấm was also good, surprisingly really well packaged too. This is a great place to go for an affordable potluck/gathering dish. ”

“ Read on Yelp review that this place next to the Banh Cuon place is great convenience, so I decided to give it a try. Not knowing Vietnamese, we had no clue what the menu said. Luckily, when I asked them what they are selling, they opened the box to show me one by one what those were. Banh Beo is the small rice cakes that look like a shallow bowl and inside are mashed egg yolks and dried shrimp floss . It tasted soft and great with a dash of fish sauce. A box came with 50 and is cash only for $9. Each is as big as you connect the thumb and index finger together. We got a box and this together with the Banh Cuon (rice noodles) next door made a great breakfast. They close on Tuesday. ”

“ So yummy and reasonably priced! Shout out to Mei Mei for the recommendation! Great portions, generous toppings, super fast and fresh food ”

“ This is the ONLY place I get banh beo from. No, they do not sell banh bot lot (I asked). Their prices are still the same from Nov 2023, as of 07/27/2024. Check picture below. Pretty decent prices, I got 150 banh beo for $27. CASH ONLY NO CARD, APPLE/GOOGLE PAY. The banh beos come with fish sauce too. They do speak English so don't be afraid to order on the phone with them. I usually place an order at least a day before. Pick-up on time too. This is a great party tray deal and will wow your guests. The ladies are super nice too!! Please support this business. ”

“ Came here on Saturday around 3pm and there was no line! I ordered a 50pc banh beo for 9$. This is my first time trying banh beo after seeing many recommendations for this place. I love how much you get for the price! Very generous portions! They are cute little bite sized pieces and pairs really well with the fish sauce it comes with. If i can describe the taste, it is like eating deviled eggs except with rice cakes instead of egg whites. Parking lot was very small and easy to miss if you don't know where to go! Love supporting small businesses! (: I definitely recommend visiting if you want delicious affordable party trays! ”

“ Been craving banh beo and husband found this place all thanks to Yelp. Definitely bang for your buck as it's $9 for 50 pieces! Was a bit more doughy than what I would prefer, but it still hits the spot. It's a small parking lot and you literally just order at the counter in front of the door. It's just a grab and go type of business. And don't forget it's cash only! ”

“ Great for gatherings and potlucks! A fresh tray can be easily ordered through the phone for pick up, or you can also swing by the plaza to make your order. It's always a hit with hosts and guests when I bring a tray over. Bánh bèo are small, steamed rice cakes topped with dried shrimp, mung bean paste, and green onion. It's enjoyed with nước chấm, a fish dipping sauce. I love how bite sized and savory they are! There is no sit down area to eat, so it's pick up and go. The parking lot is a bit small, but there are some assigned parking spaces for the business. ”

“ You know, as much as I'd love to say that it was someone's recommendation or the awesome reviews that brought us here, I'd be lying if I said either was the case. Rather, it was a fortuitous series of mistakes - turning the wrong way out of a parking lot, not realizing it for about ten blocks, and then missing my first chance to make a U-turn to get back on track - that led my friend to seeing the signage for Banh Tolan and wanting to stop in. I've said in the past that there's nothing like randomly stumbling upon great finds, but even I have to admit this takes it to an entirely different level! Tucked away at the back of an incredibly small shopping complex, Banh Beo Tolan is easy to miss if you're not familiar with it or using GPS (or happen to find it by chance...). The place is pretty small and is purely a to-go business, though they're still taking orders from their doorway thanks to COVID. The menu is similarly modest, listing only a handful of items - their namesake banh beo, banh day, banh it tran, banh bot loc, and banh hoi. However, based on the photos on Yelp, every one of them looked so good! Since we had just finished lunch and were actually heading to another eatery to pick up food, I didn't get as many things as I otherwise might have and went with just their BANH BEO (Steamed Rice Cakes with Dried Shrimp, Green Onions, and Mung Beans). It was also a little intimidating to see that everything comes in "bulk" quantities (I got the smallest portion - 50 pieces for $12)...until you realize each piece is literally bite-sized. The rice cakes themselves are soft and tender, the dried shrimp added a savory punch, and the mung bean gave it some nuttiness. For me, the only thing missing are the fried pork rinds that some places will include, but it's fine. Just drizzle some of the accompanying nuoc cham (fish sauce) and you are good to go! The one thing that I super appreciate about Banh Beo Tolan is how well they packaged our orders for us. Not only was each piece neatly arranged inside the take out box, but they also tightly wrapped the container of nuoc cham, so there's little concern about it spilling in the bag, let alone your car. If Banh Beo Tolan was located in SF (or just anywhere closer than San Jose), I'd come back all of the time, whether to bring to get togethers with friends or even just to have as a snack in the fridge (they reheat super well, whether lightly steamed or microwaved). But alas, I'll have to wait for my next trip down here to get another order or to try their Banh It Tran! ”