Best banh mi & pho spot in the East Village. A no-frills, affordable Vietnamese eatery.
Experience authentic Vietnamese flavors at this East Village gem, renowned for its exceptional banh mi and comforting pho. While many praise the affordability and deliciousness of their classic dishes, some find the vegan options less inspired. It's a go-to spot for those seeking no-frills, tasty Vietnamese fare.
The cafe is highly acclaimed for its banh mi, with specific mentions of a standout fried fish banh-mi. Customers also frequently recommend the pho, describing it as affordable and delicious, though one reviewer found it bland and over-salted. A salmon claypot dish is also available.
"The banh mi, particularly the fried fish version, and the pho are highly recommended. The salmon claypot is also noted as an available dish."
Customers generally praise this Vietnamese cafe for its affordable and delicious banh mi and pho, with many returning for years. However, some have found their vegan pho options to be disappointing.
Important Note
One reviewer found the vegan pho to be bland and over-salted.
"The commenter mentioned that V-Nam cafe at 1st and 1st has a salmon claypot dish, and they were unsure if it was the specific dish the original poster was looking for."
Neutral"This commenter found V-nam to be not good, describing the pho as bland and over-salted with strange marinated tofu, expressing disappointment."
Negative"The original poster has frequented V Nam cafe for over 10 years, describing it as a no-frills place for pho that is still affordable and delicious."
Positive"This user expresses love for V-Nam Cafe."
Positive"This user declares V-Nam Cafe at 20 1st Ave to be the best banh mi."
Positive"V-Nam Cafe in the East Village offers a fried fish banh-mi."
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