Vietnamese sandwiches & more; banh mi lovers rejoice!
This Southeast Asian spot is a neighborhood gem, celebrated for its exceptional Vietnamese cuisine, particularly its banh mi. Customers rave about the variety and quality of their sandwiches, with the grilled pork and shrimp banh mi being frequent highlights. Beyond sandwiches, the restaurant offers a taste of authentic Vietnamese flavors that keep patrons returning.
The restaurant specializes in Vietnamese cuisine, with a strong emphasis on banh mi. The grilled pork banh mi, shrimp banh mi, and fish banh mi are consistently highlighted as must-try items. Customers describe the banh mi as having a great balance of flavors and quality ingredients, though one comment noted the bread wasn't traditional.
"The grilled pork banh mi and shrimp banh mi are frequently mentioned as must-try items. The fish banh mi is also highly recommended."
Customers overwhelmingly praise the banh mi, calling it some of the best in the city. The restaurant is frequently recommended for its authentic flavors and quality ingredients.
Important Note
One commenter noted that while the banh mi is excellent, the bread might not be traditional.
"The banh mi at Saiguette is described as memorable, with crispy, tender fish and good accompanying vegetables."
Positive"The commenter recommends the fried fish banh mi from Saiguette."
Positive"The commenter highly recommends the shrimp banh mi at Saigette."
Positive"For the Upper West Side, Saiguette is mentioned for its Vietnamese coffee (iced and takeout only), with Bánh recommended for a hot option or sit-down experience."
Neutral"Saiguette at 106th & Columbus is stated to have the best Vietnamese coffee according to this user."
Positive"This commenter frequently gets takeout from Saiguette and enjoys their lemongrass chicken thigh sandwich, which they pair with a pint of beef broth for dipping."
Positive"The commenter stated that Saigguette is excellent."
Positive"The commenter recommended Saigguette, mentioning it as a pizza option."
Positive"This commenter recommends Saiguette for Banh Mi."
Positive"This commenter recommends Saiguette for Banh Mi."
Positive"Saiguette is recommended for its pork banh mi and papaya salad, although delivery range is uncertain."
Positive"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."
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