Highly acclaimed Vietnamese spot with standout banh mi; known for its grilled pork and fish varieties.
This Vietnamese eatery is a highly recommended spot for banh mi, with many customers praising its grilled pork and fish banh mi as exceptional. While some note it's not strictly traditional, the quality and flavor, especially the generous portions of pork in the grilled pork banh mi, are consistently lauded. It's also mentioned as a good option for pho delivery and enjoying a picnic in the park.
This Vietnamese restaurant is highly regarded for its banh mi, particularly the grilled pork and fish varieties. While most reviews are positive, one comment noted that the bread used is not authentic banh mi bread.
"The grilled pork banh mi and fish banh mi are consistently recommended as exceptional dishes."
Customers overwhelmingly praise this establishment for its exceptional banh mi, with many specifically highlighting the grilled pork and fish banh mi as standouts. Some also appreciate it as a great spot for pho delivery.
Important Note
One reviewer noted that the bread used for the banh mi is not authentic.
"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."
Positive"Saiguette is praised as great. While the author usually enjoys traditional banh mi, they appreciate Saiguette's grilled pork version for when they are in the mood for something different."
Positive"The food from Saiguette is described as looking delicious based on an accompanying image or description."
Positive"Despite loving grilled pork banh mi, the author questions if Saiguette's method of stacking it full of pork might disrupt the classic balance of savory, sweet, spicy, salty, and umami flavors essential to a wonderful banh mi."
Neutral"Saiguette is considered a gold standard for banh mi. The author highly recommends the grilled pork version for its generous portions and killer sauce, noting it's a good value at $12 and now accepts cards."
Positive"Saiguette was ranked 3rd out of nine places in a banh mi tasting event, receiving an average score of 7.89 out of 10."
Positive"This user enthusiastically recommends Saiguette, emphasizing that their lemongrass grilled pork banh mi is a must-try."
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