A Chinatown classic serving some of the best banh mi, especially the highly-praised pork options.
Banh Mi Saigon is a celebrated Chinatown bakery specializing in authentic Vietnamese banh mi. Their BBQ pork banh mi is a must-try, featuring succulent pork and fresh, house-baked bread that has earned them a loyal following. While it's a takeout-only establishment with no seating, the quality and flavor of their sandwiches make it a go-to spot for a delicious and affordable meal. Many consider it a classic in the NYC banh mi scene.
This Vietnamese bakery is renowned for its banh mi, with the BBQ pork banh mi being a highly recommended standout. Customers appreciate the succulent pork and house-baked bread. While some reviews suggest it might not be the absolute best in a tasting context, many consider it a long-time favorite and a classic choice. There are no tables, so it's primarily a takeout spot.
"The BBQ pork banh mi is consistently highlighted as a must-try, with particular praise for the succulent pork and the quality of the house-baked bread."
Overall, customers have a very positive view of Banh Mi Saigon, frequently recommending their banh mi, especially the pork varieties. Some mention a lack of seating as a minor drawback, but the quality and flavor of the sandwiches are consistently praised.
Important Note
The establishment has no seating and is primarily a takeout spot.
"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."
Positive"Give banh mi saigon a chance, its located in chinatown. One of the best pork banh mi and you will have to wait 30mins on a busy weekend."
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