Last Updated: ~1 month ago
Phone: (212) 941-1541
Address: 198 GRAND STREET 10013
Authentic Vietnamese banh mi w/ house-baked bread. Standout BBQ pork & veg options. Perfect takeout.
This Chinatown gem is a must-visit for authentic Vietnamese bánh mì, boasting house-baked bread and succulent fillings. While it's a small takeout spot with no seating, the quality of their popular BBQ pork sandwich and vegetarian options makes it a top contender for a quick, delicious bite.
The focus here is on incredibly well-regarded banh mi, with the BBQ pork banh mi frequently highlighted as exceptional due to its succulent meat and house-baked bread. A vegetarian banh mi chay is also recommended. While most feedback is highly positive, one tasting event placed it last among nine participants.
"The BBQ Pork banh mi is frequently cited as exceptional, with special mention of the crumbled roast pork. The banh mi chay (vegetarian option) is also recommended."
Customers overwhelmingly praise the banh mi, with many considering it a long-time favorite and the best they've ever had. Some reviews mention it as a great value, though one tasting event ranked it lower.
Important Note
This establishment is a takeout-only spot with no seating, and can experience long waits during busy periods.
"The commenter suggested trying Banh Mi Saigon as they have seen customers order ingredients off-menu. They also noted that Banh Mi Saigon has 'extra vegetables' on their menu and a system for 'to-go' orders to separate ingredients."
Neutral"This user recommended Banh Mi Saigon as a lunch spot in the SoHo area."
Neutral"This commenter mentioned Bánh Mì Saigon on Grand St as their go-to Banh Mi spot, though they noted they don't have much to compare it to."
Positive"Banh mi Saigon is suggested as a good place for banh mi, considered better than a specific cart in FiDi."
Positive"Recommends Banh Mi Saigon in Manhattan Chinatown as an alternative to Ba Xu Yen."
Positive"The commenter believes Saigon Vietnamese Sandwiches is much better than Banh Mi Saigon."
Negative"The commenter prefers Banh Mi Saigon over Saigon Vietnamese Sandwiches, particularly highlighting the BBQ Pork sandwich as their favorite Vietnamese sandwich."
Positive"The commenter lives near both places but finds Saigon Vietnamese Sandwiches to be much better than Banh Mi Saigon."
Negative"The commenter notes that Banh Mi Saigon is less expensive than Saigon Vietnamese Sandwiches."
Neutral"The commenter has tried Banh Mi Saigon multiple times but prefers Saigon Vietnamese Sandwiches."
Negative"The commenter considers Banh Mi Saigon a classic and its crumbled roast pork the best they've ever had, even expressing willingness to pay $100 to learn its recipe."
Positive"A Redditor recommended Saigon Banh Mi as a place to visit if still hungry after trying other nearby establishments."
Positive"Banh Mi Saigon is recommended generally."
Positive"Bahn Mi Saigon ranked 9th (last) out of nine places in a banh mi tasting event, receiving a score of 6.21 out of 10."
Negative"A user declares "saigon banh mi" as their perpetual favorite."
Positive"A user states that Banh Mi Saigon is their long-time favorite, having grown up eating from there, despite also finding Saigon Vietnamese Sandwich similar to Ba Xuyên."
Positive"This user mentions Banh Mi Saigon as a place to consider for banh mi."
Neutral"The original poster ranks Banh Mi Saigon in Tier 2 for banh mi."
Positive"Recommends the banh mi chay (vegetarian banh mi) from Banh Mi Saigon Bakery in Flushing as a suitable vegetable dish."
Positive"Recommends Banh Mi Saigon for banh mi, noting there are no tables but a counter for standing and eating."
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