NYC's best banh mi? Cheap eats w/ amazing bread & fillings. Don't miss the avocado shakes!
This Vietnamese spot in Sunset Park is a must-visit for authentic banh mi, praised for its crispy yet soft bread and balanced fillings. Beyond their signature sandwiches, customers rave about the unique avocado shakes and other Vietnamese desserts. It's a highly recommended, affordable gem that stands out for its quality and value.
This Vietnamese eatery is celebrated for its banh mi, with customers specifically highlighting the perfect texture of the bread and the well-proportioned ingredients. The avocado shake is also a frequently recommended item, alongside other Vietnamese desserts like pandan cake. While most feedback is positive, one user noted a heavy hand with black pepper in their food.
"Customers highly recommend the banh mi, particularly the Combination #1, and also suggest trying the avocado shakes and pandan cake."
Customers overwhelmingly praise this establishment for its exceptional banh mi, often citing it as the best in the city, and appreciate the affordable prices.
Important Note
One user mentioned that the establishment seasons its food with a lot of black pepper. Another comment suggested that while good, it may not be worth traveling for unless you are already in the vicinity.
"This commenter mentioned that Ba Xu Yen offers a durian shake."
Neutral"Ba Xuyen is listed as a takeout recommendation."
Neutral"Ba Xuyen is identified as this commenter's favorite banh mi spot. They also commented on Bánh Mì Cô Út's pork belly and bread."
Positive"This commenter prefers Baxuyen and Saiguette over Bánh Mì Cô Út, considering Bánh Mì Cô Út to be only mid-tier."
Positive"Replying to a price comment, this user recalled that the Banh Mi at Ba Xuyen cost $4.25 back in 2008."
Neutral"The commenter mentioned that Ba Xuyen was already very busy on a Saturday, contradicting the idea that it's an undiscovered spot."
Neutral"The commenter noted that the Banh Mi at Ba Xuyen used to cost $5 in early 2020, indicating a price increase."
Neutral"The author visited Ba Xuyen for a grilled chicken Banh Mi and found it to be very good and a great value at $8.50, noting it was cash only."
Positive"This spot is located in Sunset Park and has been a fixture for a long time, contrasting with the newer, more expensive Banh near Columbia."
Neutral"Ba Xuyen is the cheapest option for banh mi and is considered by some to be the best in the city. It has a long-standing presence in Sunset Park."
Positive"Ba Xuyen was listed as a recommended Banh Mi spot."
Positive"This establishment is known for offering the cheapest banh mi in NYC, and is considered by some to be the best."
Positive"Ba Xuyen was recommended as a place to eat in Queens."
Positive"Ba Xuyen was recommended for Vietnamese banh mi."
Neutral"Ba Xuyen is included in a list of places offering various international sandwiches, specifically banh mi."
Neutral"Ba Xuyen is mentioned as a place for Banh mi."
Neutral"Recommended for its amazing banh mi sandwiches. This is part of a list of recommendations for Sunset Park, Brooklyn."
Positive"States Ba Xu Yen is good but not worth the trip unless staying nearby. Recommends Banh Mi Saigon or Saigon Vietnamese Sandwich Deli in Manhattan Chinatown as alternatives."
Neutral"Includes Ba Xu Yien on a categorized list as a sandwich/deli."
Positive"Ba Xuyen is included in a list of recommended fast-casual places across various boroughs."
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