Chinatown's go-to for authentic Vietnamese banh mi, famed for its succulent pork & house-baked bread. A must-try sandwich spot!
Experience the authentic flavors of Vietnamese cuisine at this beloved Chinatown establishment, renowned for its exceptional banh mi. Customers rave about the succulent pork and the perfect texture of their house-baked bread, making it a must-try for sandwich lovers. While seating is limited to a standing counter, the quick service and delicious offerings make it a fantastic grab-and-go option.
This spot is celebrated for its Vietnamese banh mi, with the BBQ pork and crumbled roast pork sandwiches frequently recommended. The house-baked bread is consistently praised for its quality, contributing to the overall deliciousness of the sandwiches. While most feedback is positive, one user ranked it lower in a comparative tasting.
"The BBQ pork banh mi and the crumbled roast pork sandwich are highly recommended, with many considering them among the best in the city. The banh mi chay (vegetarian option) is also noted as a good choice."
Customers overwhelmingly praise the banh mi, especially the pork varieties, highlighting the quality of the bread and fillings. While some note limited seating, the overall sentiment is highly positive, with many considering it a top pick for Vietnamese sandwiches.
Important Note
This establishment has no seating and is primarily a takeout spot. Some reviews suggest that other Vietnamese sandwich shops might be preferred by certain customers.
"Prefers Banh Mi Saigon over Banh Mi Co Ut for Vietnamese sandwiches and suggests Saigon Vietnamese Sandwich Deli as a potentially earlier opening option."
Positive"For budget travelers getting off the Lucky Star bus and heading to the J train, Banh Mi Saigon is recommended for their classic #1 sandwich, described as the commenter's favorite in the city."
Positive"Banh mi Saigon is mentioned as a food recommendation."
Neutral"This user suggests that Bahn Mi Saigon offers a better version of pandan honeycomb cake compared to Banh by Lauren."
Positive"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."
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