Award-winning banh mi & Vietnamese delights. Must-try grilled pork & fish banh mi. Perfect for a quick, delicious bite!
This Vietnamese spot is a neighborhood gem, especially celebrated for its exceptional banh mi. Customers rave about the flavor and quality, with particular praise for the grilled pork and fish banh mi options. It's a go-to for a delicious and satisfying quick bite, often recommended for takeout to enjoy in a nearby park.
Specializing in Vietnamese cuisine, this restaurant is renowned for its banh mi, with many customers highlighting the grilled pork and fish banh mi as standout dishes. While generally well-regarded, one commenter noted that the bread might not be authentic banh mi bread.
"The grilled pork banh mi is a standout, with mentions of its generous portions and delicious sauce. The fish banh mi and shrimp are also highly recommended."
Customers highly praise the banh mi, often calling it exceptional and among the best in the city. The grilled pork and fish banh mi are frequently highlighted as must-try items.
Important Note
One commenter noted that while the banh mi is excellent, the bread may not be traditional.
"Saiguette on the UWS is great and also has banh hoi on the menu, though it's considered better for takeout than dine-in."
Positive"This user recommended Saiguette for its fish banh mi."
Positive"This commenter prefers Saiguette and Baxuyen over Bánh Mì Cô Út, considering Bánh Mì Cô Út to be only mid-tier."
Positive"This restaurant is listed as a repeat spot."
Positive"This commenter agrees with the previous recommendation, stating that Saiguette is exceptionally good."
Positive"The commenter recommends trying the bahn mi from Saigette, suggesting it would be particularly satisfying for someone who hasn't eaten meat recently. They describe the food as having a strong, appetizing smell."
Positive"Saiguette is recommended as a good option, especially for a picnic in the park."
Positive"This user agrees that Saiguette is excellent and can be enjoyed as a picnic in the park."
Positive"This user found Saiguette to be quite bad, specifically noting that their bread is not authentic banh mi bread."
Negative"This establishment is listed as a recommendation. Another user found it excellent."
Positive"Saiguette was listed as a favorite spot for quick bites on the Upper West Side."
Neutral"Saiguette was recommended for its sandwiches and is located on the Upper West Side."
Positive"Saiguette was recommended as a place for quick bites on the Upper West Side."
Neutral"The commenter states they have not tried Saiguette."
Neutral"The commenter states they have never visited Saiguette."
Neutral"The commenter states that the lemongrass pork banh mi at Saiguette is top tier."
Positive"The original poster found Saiguette's Bahn Mi to also be excellent after a positive experience at Ba Xuyen."
Positive"Saiguette's banh mi is acknowledged as not being truly traditional, particularly regarding the bun, but it is still highly regarded as amazing."
Positive"The author seconds the positive opinion on Saiguette, stating they missed the restaurant while in Vietnam, implying a high regard for its authenticity or quality."
Positive"The banh mi from Saiguette is described as a phenomenal sandwich, although the author notes that it is not a traditional banh mi."
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