Crispy baguettes, authentic Vietnamese flavors, and HUGE sandwiches. A go-to for quick, delicious eats & rich coffee.
This Vietnamese sandwich shop in Chinatown is a popular spot for quick, satisfying meals, especially banh mi. While many rave about the fresh, in-house baked bread and the flavorful 'Special' sandwich, a few find the proteins and pickled vegetables underseasoned. The Vietnamese iced coffee is also a hit, with one user noting it genuinely reminds them of Vietnam.
The banh mi here are a strong point, with many praising the in-house baked bread. The 'Special' sandwich and Vietnamese iced coffee are frequently recommended. However, some feedback indicates that the proteins and pickled vegetables can be underseasoned, and one user found the bread to be dry and hard.
"The 'Special' banh mi and the Vietnamese iced coffee (cafe sua da) are highlighted as must-tries. The signature cold cut meat with pate banh mi is also recommended."
Customers generally have a positive sentiment, praising the fresh bread and authentic flavors, though some have found the seasoning lacking in certain components.
Important Note
Some customers have reported the bread being dry or hard, and the proteins/pickled vegetables being underseasoned.
"This commenter prefers Ba Xuyen but acknowledges the quality of the pork belly at Bánh Mì Cô Út. They expressed a wish that the bread wasn't toasted so excessively and mentioned no longer living in the Sunset neighborhood."
Neutral"One commenter is a regular at this establishment and has had no issues with the bread, considering it part of their regular rotation."
Positive"A recent diner found the banh mi to be acceptable, noting that while the filling was not particularly outstanding, the bread did not pose any problems."
Neutral"Banh mi co ut was recommended by a Vietnamese friend."
Positive"The original poster found the bread of their banh mi to be consistently dry and hard, causing discomfort. However, they praised the interior of the sandwich as the best they've ever had and questioned if their experience was unusual or typical."
Negative"Banh Mi Co Ut was listed as a recommendation for Chinatown."
Neutral"The user liked the Vietnamese iced coffee but found it lacked uniqueness and was small for the price, concluding it wasn't bad but wouldn't reorder."
Neutral"Banh Mi Co Ut was listed as a recommended Banh Mi spot."
Positive"Banh Mi Co Ut is listed as a recommended restaurant."
Positive"Banh Mi Co Ut is mentioned as a place to get banh mi."
Neutral"Banh Mi Co Ut is listed as a Vietnamese restaurant option."
Positive"Includes Bánh Mì Cố Út on a categorized list of restaurants."
Positive"The commenter is partial to B Ánh Mi Cô Út and recommends it, especially if someone dislikes the pickle in Saigon Vietnamese Sandwiches' banh mi."
Positive"Co Ut was ranked 4th out of nine places in a banh mi tasting event, receiving an average score of 7.35 out of 10."
Positive"A user is not a fan of Banh Mi Co Ut, despite its good bread, because they found its proteins and pickled daikon and carrots to be underseasoned."
Negative"This user had a very negative experience with Banh Mi Co Ut, stating the meat had no flavor and the entire banh mi was bland."
Negative"This user considers Banh Mi Co Ut a preferred choice, praising its in-house made bread and recommending the Special."
Positive"This user strongly recommends Banh Mi Co Ut, calling it a great place and their go-to spot."
Positive"This user includes Banh Mi Co Ut in a list of recommended banh mi places, implying it avoids the 'NYC Viet food mid-tier curse'."
Positive"User justflipping lists Banh Mi Co Ut as a go-to restaurant for quick, filling meals when not wanting to plan ahead."
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