I Heart Banh Mi - Hemet

While the chili peppers weren't particularly spicy, I believe their heat can vary, and I appreciated having sriracha on the table to kick things up a notch if needed. Overall, it was a lovely meal to enjoy after migration. However, there was a hiccup with my mother's order as they forgot to prepare her banh mi. We ended up waiting about 30 minutes longer for her meal, which was a bit frustrating. Although they offered a refund, my mom was quite hungry, so we decided to wait. They kindly compensated us with complimentary ice cream, which was a nice touch. One thing to note is that I strongly suspect there was MSG in the food, as I experienced a typical reaction afterward. It might be worth asking for no MSG when placing your order. This review is an update from my previous one on April 22, 2022.

I ordered the pho, the tofu bánh mì sandwiches, and the trà sữa (Vietnamese iced milk tea) without mayo to keep it vegan. The pho was decent, though not the best I've had. However, I really enjoy their Boba teas, especially the "Bad and Boujee Tea." It's quite tasty, but it can be too sweet if they don’t ask for less syrup.

We ordered the tofu pho (no modifications needed, as it’s already vegan) and received a giant bowl filled to the brim. You really get a lot for a low price! The tables were equipped with hoisin sauce and hot sauce, perfect for adding a little extra flavor if desired. We also tried the noodles with tofu, requesting no egg rolls and substituting the fish sauce with soy sauce. It was pretty good, but the pho was definitely the star of the meal. They mentioned that the tofu-luscious banh mi sandwich can be made vegan by omitting the mayo/aioli, though we didn't try it ourselves. Overall, we would definitely come back!

They have great prices. I ordered the tofu banh mi without mayo and the sunset tea, which is peach tea with raspberries and mango. I will definitely return to try the pho and the noodle plate.

Unfortunately, there was a mix-up, and my mother’s Banh Mi was forgotten. By the time I finished my meal and wrote this review, we had been waiting about 30 minutes longer for her food. They did offer a refund, but since my mom was hungry, we opted to wait, and I was pleased to receive a complimentary iced tea as compensation. One thing to note: I suspect there was MSG in the food, as I experienced a bit of a MSG high afterward. If that's a concern for you, I recommend requesting no MSG when you place your order. Overall, an enjoyable experience! This update was added on April 22, 2022.