Lee's Sandwiches - San Jose

Ok Vietnamese sandwiches, but there are better places to go to.

OLD MEAT SANDWICH!!!! My mom said not to go here for sandwiches, but I was hungry and decided not to listen. Let's just say, it was one of those moments when I wished I listened to my mom. The meat was old and there was barely any filling. I am left sad and still hungry.

We came and ordered lunch here on a Saturday and there was no line. We had our sandwiches in about 10 min or so. I ordered the rotisserie chicken sandwich and my son ordered the grilled chicken. I was able to taste both to compare and they were both good but would recommend the grilled chicken over the rotisserie. That same day we ended up ordering from this place again for dinner. This time I got the grilled chicken sandwich. It tasted much different than what I had just tasted for lunch. It had a kind of vinegar flavor. That's the best way to describe it. I gave it 4 stars for that reason. Not sure why the flavor changed in a matter of hours but I'm hoping it was just a one time thing. Would definitely give it another chance since we live close by.

Quintessential is a cliche adjective when it comes to food, except as it applies to Lee's.San Jose's role in the Vietnamese diaspora is significant, and if I force any more fifty cent words into this review there won't be space to say wow, that was delicious .Order a sandwich, hell order two and eat half of each, try something new every day for a month.The bread is everything, and if you're spice tolerant and don't purge the jalapenos you meant to nix when your ordered after your first bite it pairs incredibly well with their heat. The sweetness and crunch of the veggies is tactile and refreshing against the saltiness of the various meats that are more condiment than focal point. I wish I had one closer to me, but this one is perfectly located for southern bound road trips, just as you escape the urban for the suburban.Drinks are amazing too, I was shocked to find they don't over sweeten their teas. Best Thai Tea I have had in a long time.

This is probably the worst Lee's Sandwiches shop I've been to. The bread used for sandwiches isn't always fresh and the food is a hit or miss, but usually a miss. Banh Mi: Bread was okay. They skimp out on the filling so there's barely any meat, veggies, and pate. Croissant Sandwich: Barely any meat and the bread was stale. Fresh Spring Rolls: This was also old. The wrapper was dry and the noodles were hard.