Iconic Banh Mi, loaded w/ fillings & often hailed as the best in NYC. Generous portions, esp. the hearty veggie chicken option. A must-try sandwich experience.
This Vietnamese eatery is celebrated for its banh mi, with many patrons declaring it the best in the city. The sandwiches are noted for their generous portions, particularly the veggie chicken option, which is packed with seitan. Even those who have moved away express a deep longing for these flavorful sandwiches, highlighting their consistent appeal.
This Vietnamese spot is renowned for its banh mi, with many highlighting it as the best in NYC. The sandwiches are often praised for generous fillings, including a veggie chicken option packed with seitan. While most reviews are glowing, a few recent comments mention dry or stale bread.
"The banh mi, particularly the classic and vegetarian options, are highly recommended. The veggie chicken banh mi is noted for being very filling with a generous amount of seitan."
Customers overwhelmingly praise the banh mi, with many considering it the best in the city. It's frequently noted for generous fillings and satisfying portions, though a few recent comments suggest a decline in quality with dry bread.
Important Note
Some recent feedback suggests the banh mi may have become dry or stale.
"This commenter agrees that Hanco's is a classic and praises their banh mi, specifically mentioning the toasted baguette and cilantro combination as unbeatable."
Positive"The author loves Hanco's banh mi and finds it to be exactly what they want in New York, regardless of its authenticity to Hanoi. They have never had a bad experience at any location."
Positive"The user recommends Barbuto, mentioning it's near them and has a chill yet elevated neighborhood feel. They also specifically mention Hanco's positively in the same comment."
Positive"This user specifically praises Hanco's for their vegetarian banh mi, stating they do the 'fake meat just right'."
Positive"Responding to a previous comment, the user agreed that Hanco's banh mi might have been better in the past, noting the bread was dry and stale during their last visit."
Negative"The user humorously notes that Hanco's banh mi has double the meat compared to a typical Vietnamese sandwich, describing it as an 'American caricature'. They later clarify they enjoyed it and found authentic banh mi could use more meat."
Positive"In response to a negative review of Hanco's, the user stated 'More for me!' implying they still enjoy the banh mi."
Positive"The user had a negative experience at Hanco's, finding the banh mi dry and tasteless, and believes there are better options available."
Negative"The user misses Hanco's banh mi greatly after moving away from the neighborhood."
Positive"The veggie chicken bahn mi at Hancos is described as being heavily stuffed with seitan and very filling."
Positive"This commenter stated that Hanco's classic banh mi is the best they have had in the city."
Positive"This commenter mentioned Hancos as a consistently good chain for Banh Mi, though not a place they would recommend to a tourist."
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