Inexpensive, top-tier banh mi w/ crispy-soft bread & perfect fillings. Don't miss the avocado shakes!
This Vietnamese sandwich shop is a hidden gem, consistently praised for its incredibly affordable and delicious banh mi. Reviewers rave about the perfect balance of crispy yet soft bread and well-portioned fillings. Beyond the sandwiches, they also offer unique and recommended options like avocado shakes and pandan cake, making it a must-visit for authentic Vietnamese flavors.
The star of the show here is the banh mi, which receives widespread acclaim for its deliciousness and affordability. Customers specifically recommend the Combination #1 and grilled chicken banh mi, noting the bread's perfect texture and balanced fillings. Avocado shakes and pandan cake are also highlighted as must-try desserts. While most feedback is positive, one commenter noted a general tendency towards using a lot of black pepper.
"Customers highly recommend the banh mi, particularly the Combination #1 and grilled chicken varieties, for their excellent bread and balanced fillings. Don't miss out on their unique avocado shakes and pandan cake for dessert."
Customers overwhelmingly praise this establishment for its exceptional banh mi, often citing it as the best in the city and a great value. Positive remarks frequently highlight the quality of the bread and the generous ingredient ratios.
Important Note
One commenter mentioned that the establishment uses a significant amount of black pepper in its food. Another commenter suggested that while good, it might not be worth a special trip unless you are already in the Sunset Park area.
"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."
Positive"The commenter believes that Banh Mi Ba Xuyen in Brooklyn has the only bread that closely matches the texture of authentic Vietnamese baguettes used in banh mi, which is a major issue for domestic banh mis."
Positive"The original poster was blown away by their experience with Bahn Mi at Ba Xuyen."
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