Nestled in the vibrant culinary landscape of Garden Grove, California, Carrot Daikon Banh Mi Century stands as a beacon of authentic Vietnamese street food tradition, meticulously adapted for the modern palate. Located strategically at 13252 Century Blvd Suite E+F, our establishment is more than just a sandwich shop; it is a destination where generations of flavor converge. We pride ourselves on honoring the rich history of the Banh Mi—a culinary icon born from cultural fusion—while infusing it with a commitment to fresh, high-quality ingredients sourced daily. From the moment you step through our doors, you are invited into an experience defined by crisp textures, savory aromas, and the unmistakable warmth of Vietnamese hospitality. Our mission is simple: to deliver the most satisfying and genuine Banh Mi experience possible, right here in the heart of Orange County.
The Banh Mi, at its core, represents a beautiful historical narrative—a perfect marriage of French colonial baguette tradition with vibrant Vietnamese fillings. At Carrot Daikon Banh Mi Century, we respect this foundation. We dedicate significant time and expertise to perfecting every component, ensuring that the bread is always light, airy, yet possessing that crucial, satisfying crust. The fillings are layered with precision, balancing the richness of marinated meats with the bright acidity of pickled vegetables and the fresh herbaceous notes of cilantro and jalapeño. This careful construction is what elevates our offering from a simple meal to a memorable culinary event.
We understand that in today’s fast-paced world, finding truly authentic and consistently excellent food can be a challenge. That is why our commitment to quality control and ingredient integrity remains unwavering. Whether you are a long-time enthusiast of Vietnamese cuisine or someone discovering the magic of Banh Mi for the first time, we strive to make your visit exceptional. Our location in Garden Grove positions us perfectly to serve the diverse community that appreciates genuine, handcrafted food made with passion and precision.
Key Highlights of the Carrot Daikon Experience
What sets Carrot Daikon Banh Mi Century apart in the competitive Southern California food scene? It is the dedication to detail across several key areas that define our unique value proposition:
Artisanal Bread Preparation: The foundation of any great Banh Mi is the baguette. We focus intensely on achieving the perfect texture—a thin, shatteringly crisp exterior yielding to a soft, cloud-like interior. This attention to the bread ensures that every bite delivers the necessary textural contrast against the savory fillings, a non-negotiable standard in our kitchen.
Proprietary Marinades and Pâtés: Our signature flavor profiles are developed in-house through slow-simmered, carefully balanced marinades for our proteins and rich, house-made pâtés. These foundational elements provide the deep, umami-rich base that complements the freshness of the accompanying vegetables and herbs, creating a complex and layered taste experience.
Commitment to Freshness: We believe that vibrant flavor stems directly from peak freshness. Vegetables, herbs, and garnishes are prepared daily to ensure maximum crispness and aromatic impact. This dedication to fresh components is vital for achieving the characteristic bright, clean finish that defines high-quality Banh Mi.
A Welcoming Community Hub: Beyond the food, we aim to cultivate an inviting atmosphere. Located conveniently on Century Blvd, we serve as a reliable spot for locals and visitors alike seeking a quick, satisfying, and culturally rich meal. Our service is designed to be efficient yet genuinely friendly, making every customer feel valued.
We are proud to contribute to the rich tapestry of Garden Grove’s dining scene, offering a taste of Vietnam that resonates deeply with those who appreciate culinary craftsmanship. Our location at 13252 Century Blvd Suite E+F serves as the nexus where tradition meets contemporary expectation.
Discover Your New Favorite Flavor
Carrot Daikon Banh Mi Century invites you to explore the depth and versatility of Vietnamese sandwiches. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality, ensuring that whether you choose a classic preparation or one of our unique specialties, you receive a product that is thoughtfully constructed and bursting with authentic flavor. We look forward to welcoming you to our location and sharing a piece of culinary history, perfected for today. Come experience the difference that dedication to craft makes in every single bite.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Service options
Outdoor seating
No-contact delivery
Delivery
Takeaway
Dine-in
Highlights
Serves local specialty
Popular for
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining
Offerings
Coffee
Comfort food
Healthy options
Quick bite
Vegetarian options
Dining options
Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Counter service
Dessert
Seating
Table service
Atmosphere
Casual
Crowd
Locals
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Menus
Banh Mi - Breakfast
Trung N' Spam / Breakfast #4US$9.79
Trung Op La #5US$9.09
Banh Mi - Beef
Bo Nuong Xa/ Lemongrass Beef #16US$10.50
Bo Filet / Lomo Saltado #17US$12.59
Banh Mi - Cold Cut
Dat Biet / TheClassic #1US$9.79
Cha Lua / Pork Roll #2US$9.09
Thit Nguoi / Ham & Head Cheese #3US$9.51
Banh Mi PateUS$6.30
Banh Mi - Chicken
Ga Nuong / Grilled Chicken #14US$9.79
Banh Mi - Fish
Cha Ca Chien / Fish Cake #18US$9.79
Ca Thang Long / Crispy Turmeric Fish #19US$10.49
Ca Nục/ Macarel Fish #20US$9.79
Banh Mi - Pork
Bì + Trung Op La / Shredded Pork Skin With Egg #13US$10.63
Goi Cuon Thit Nuong / Grilled Pork Spring RollsUS$8.39
Goi Cuon Tom Thit / Pork + Shrimp Spring RollsUS$8.39
Goi Cuon Chay / Vegetarian Spring RollsUS$8.39
Goi Cuon Heo Quay / Crispy Pork Spring RollUS$9.79
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Reviews Carrot Daikon Banh Mi Century
Kaye Bilbao
03-12-2025
i love banh mi and this is one of my favorite places to get it! great value for the price, quick service. can get it cut in half if you like. i love the crispy pork - so creamy, but i think the classic banh mi is pretty solid as well. delicious, absolutely will go back!
Service
Take out
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 3
Recommended dishes
Crispy Pork Belly
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot
Christi Turner
26-11-2025
Great quick banh mi location. Food is excellent with really nice flavor and flaky baguette bread. Would highly recommend.
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 3
alan lam
16-11-2025
I am a huge fan of the #6 Crispy Pork Belly Sandwich. From the crunch to the taste of the meat is 11/10! It’s definitely a must have and I highly recommend it. Attached are pictures to their menu. Hope you enjoy as much as I did!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Alysa Nguyen
28-10-2025
The best and softest banh mi. Drink is refreshing. I like the crispy pork belly and the dac biết the best. I like the house milk tea, but not the peach tea, which tasted really syrupy. The lemon grass beef was dry. The thit nướng is too wet More
Krizelle Hilahan
15-10-2025
Great bahn mi! Bread is crispy outside and fluffy inside, perfect ratio of vegetables, and the protein is well cooked and flavored. The crispy pork bahn mi is my favorite.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Hiep Nguyen
05-10-2025
This banh mi shop is comparable to Banh Mi Saigon back at home in Vancouver, BC. We had tried THH Vietnamese Sandwich yesterday and it was not very good.
We like to have our banh mi for lunch when going to Disneyland! The value is great for what you pay and tastes good 👍. My wife wanted the deep fried sesame balls, unfortunately they didn't have anyone making it today. Their bbq pork banh mi is 🔥. The skin is extra crunchy 🤤.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot
Linda
16-09-2025
Pretty consistent with their food. Sucks that banh mi prices have gone up everywhere over the years though. My go-to is the roasted pork and dac biet special. They're usually pretty quick with preparing the sandwiches and not much people having to wait before you. I also like to grab a sugarcane juice with the kumquat too. Plenty of parking available. You'd probably be able to park right in front actually. Workers are nice and friendly
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Reservation
Reservations not required
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Miss HD
04-09-2025
A franchise banh mi that does not disappoint. The raving reviews is legit. The bread is soft with a nice balanced crunch. The filling is generous and seasoned well. Ordered the tofu and taramind fish. Sooo good!
Please open a location in the 626 and please plesse dont sacriface quality and taste with the business expansion.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wait time
No wait
Recommendation for vegetarians
Highly recommend
Vegetarian offerings
Clearly labeled vegetarian dishes
Roger Ledina
27-07-2025
Grilled Pork Banh Mi w/ Vietnamese Ice Coffee
They don't skimp on the meat and veg. Meat was juicy and flavorful. Bread crunchy on the outside but soft in the inside. Banh Mi are bigger than most other shops. Great Value compared to others. Ice Coffee was bold, sweet, and strong. Would definitely come back for sure!
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot
Hana Hiramine
20-07-2025
I had the best sandwich of my life here! Best ban mhi I’ve ever had, I got the crispy pork belly sandwich for lunch and so did my friend. It was so good we came back for dinner to get the same thing
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Parking options
Free parking lot
Thanh Nguyen
11-07-2025
The crispy pork belly spring rolls were delicious and although the prices for the banh mi were more a little bit more expensive than other places, it was tasty n had good proportions! The staff was also friendly and service was relatively fast. Limited seating though and this location is more about take out than eating in.
Service
Take out
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 3
Alisa Takeuchi
24-06-2025
Great, easy fast food. I think their Banh mi is better than Lee's and my go to is the chicken curry. It's a very generous portion, but it's a bit spicy. My favorite sandwich is the pork belly. I also enjoy the spring rolls with shrimp and char sui. It's usually very quick there- the ladies that make the food in the back are great. I highly recommend this place.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Wait time
No wait
Caitlin Kang
28-05-2025
The famous Carrot & Daikon has another store in the area. Unlike the other store this one is a store not a drive thru but also has no seating. Recommend everyone swing by and try one of their famous bank mi! More
Carlos Danger
25-04-2025
A small bahn mi sandwich shop in Garden Grove. Referred by a Viet friend. Massive selection of sandwiches. Chose the beef fillet. Lots of fresh ingredients, generous portion size, tasty sauce and veggies. Loved it. A few tables outside for seating. Very reasonable price and great value. Much better than going to subway. Highly recommended.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 3
Wait time
No wait
Mia Ly
27-03-2025
- Newly opened banh mi spot near Garden Grove Costco offers a soft opening promotion from April 17th to the 23rd with a tempting 10% discount on in-store purchases. … More
Ellie P
25-03-2025
I order banh mi heo quay , it is not good at all and I have bonus hair in my banh mi .
Airstream Enlightened
24-02-2025
I tried the fried egg banh mi as well as the pate shredded pork. The bread was fresh, but not crisp; there wasn't an abundance of pate on the sandwich, nor veggies. Did not get any jalapeno peppers but also did not ask. The fried egg was good, but not enough to repeat.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot
Michael M
29-01-2025
I have been looking for a great Vietnamese sandwiches that taste close to what I can get in VN. I came across this place. Why not 5 star? Lack of taste and freshness one can feel when biting into a sandwich. I ordered the roasted pork. The meat was not juicy and the bread was ok. The sandwich lacks the wow factor. You do get a pretty big sandwich for your money. I’m in the middle for this not bad but not excellent neither. Try it for yourself because others think differently on here is how I got there.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 3
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 3
Lynn
26-01-2025
HUGE banh mi packed with flavor! We got their special and their well known crispy pork banh mi. We loved everything about it - the flavor, bread to meat to veggie ratio, sauce/pate/mayo, and the PRICE. Their crispy pork banh mi is worth the hype - highly recommend!!
This location is take out only, no seating and no drive thru
Service
Take out
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Norman Chang
06-01-2025
While in the area, I discovered a new Carrot & Daikon location. Without a doubt, this one stands out as the best! … More
Reviews Carrot Daikon Banh Mi Century