Authentic Vietnamese eats w/ stand-out pho & banh mi; known for comfort food & unique dishes.
This Vietnamese spot is a culinary gem, consistently praised for its authentic flavors and diverse menu. Customers rave about the pho, banh mi, and unique dishes like com ga, often highlighting the fresh ingredients and skillful preparation. It's a must-visit for those seeking comforting and flavorful Vietnamese cuisine.
This Vietnamese restaurant is highly recommended for its pho, banh mi, and dishes like com ga (chicken rice). It's praised for authentic flavors, fresh ingredients, and comforting meals, with a special mention for unique drinks like egg cold brew and iced bac xiu. The restaurant also occasionally features specials like Bun Cha and Bun Bo Hue.
"Highly recommended dishes include the BBQ Pork Banh Mi, pho (especially the dry veggie style with mushroom broth), and com ga (chicken rice). Unique drinks like egg cold brew and iced bac xiu are also frequently mentioned."
Customers overwhelmingly praise the authentic and comforting Vietnamese cuisine, with specific highlights on pho and banh mi. The unique dishes and fresh ingredients contribute to a highly positive dining experience.
Important Note
The original location might be considered a bit far uptown by some. The UWS location is noted to sometimes have long waits on weekends and sources its bread from Balthazar, unlike another location that bakes in-house.
"In response to a query about Banh Be, the user double-checked and confirmed that the owner is still doing pre-orders for certain days, offering items like cookie tins, honeycomb cake, and pandan milk."
Positive"This user notes that Banh Be may have switched to providing classes and is no longer selling sweets."
Neutral"This user lists Banh Be among several recommendations for sweets."
Positive"Although Banh is a good restaurant, it unfortunately does not serve banh hoi. However, their banh mi is highly recommended."
Positive"A user suggested Banh on the Upper West Side as a good Vietnamese option."
Positive"The commenter had Ca Kho To at Bánh on the Upper West Side, but only when it was offered as a special during a 'homecooked food' set. They also provided advice on how to make the dish at home."
Neutral"Banh is recommended for Vietnamese cuisine."
Positive"Banh was recommended for its dry veggie pho, which includes a generous amount of seasonal vegetables."
Positive"This user recommended Banh as a good Vietnamese restaurant in NYC."
Positive"The UWS location sources bread from Balthazar, unlike the East Village location which makes their bread in-house. The UWS location is less conveniently located for many and in a less trendy neighborhood, though it can also have long waits on weekends."
Neutral"While the Banh mi bread is considered mid by some, this establishment is a favorite for banh mi in the Upper West Side."
Positive"Banh is a good option that is triple the price of Ba Xuyen but still not quite as good, despite being in a convenient location near Columbia."
Neutral"The commenter suggests trying Bánh for their excellent pho, noting it's a dry style with mushroom-infused broth, and mentions other vegan options are available on their menu."
Positive"The user recommended the veggie dry style pho from Banh."
Positive"Banh is recommended, specifically mentioning their tortas as worth a trip."
Positive"Banh is mentioned as one of the recommended spots in the area."
Positive"This user agrees that Banh is a good recommendation."
Positive"This establishment serves Vietnamese food. Another commenter agrees that Banh is a good choice."
Positive"Banh was listed as a favorite spot for quick bites on the Upper West Side."
Neutral"Banh was recommended as a place for quick bites on the Upper West Side."
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