Unique Vietnamese dishes incl. bún bò bơ & contender for city's best bánh mì. Casual, satisfying & under $30.
This Vietnamese restaurant on the Upper West Side is a must-visit for its exciting and authentic dishes. Reviewers rave about their contender for the city's best bánh mì and unique offerings like bún bò bơ. It's a casual spot perfect for a satisfying meal under $30, offering both familiar favorites and less common Vietnamese specialties.
This Vietnamese restaurant is celebrated for its authentic and exciting dishes, with the pork belly bánh mì frequently cited as a top contender for the city's best. Other highlighted items include bún bò bơ with buttery beef and a crispy bánh tiêu appetizer. Customers find the portions generous and the pricing affordable, making it a great value for a satisfying meal.
"The pork belly bánh mì is frequently cited as one of the best in the city. Other highly recommended dishes include the dry veggie pho with ample vegetables and the bún bò bơ."
Customers highly praise the authentic and unique Vietnamese dishes, particularly highlighting the bánh mì and other specialties. The overall sentiment is very positive, with many recommending it for a fulfilling and affordable meal.
Important Note
The UWS location might be considered a trek by some and can have long waits on weekends. One user noted the coffee was a bit weak, though the food was decent. The bread for the banh mi has also been described as 'mid' by some.
"Bahn, a Vietnamese restaurant on 106th street, was highly praised as excellent."
Positive"This user stated that Banh on the UWS has Banh Chung."
Positive"The commenter expressed a preference for Banh over Moon Kee."
Positive"The commenter dined at Banh (located at 106 and Amsterdam) last night and found it to be wonderful, recommending ordering appetizers."
Positive"This user mentions Banh, though the sentiment appears negative based on the low upvotes."
Negative"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."
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