Unique Vietnamese eatery w/ standout bánh mì, crackle-crusted bread & housemade noodles. Must-try for authentic flavors.
Will Hartman reviews Bánh Anh Em, an East Village spot celebrated for its exceptional bánh mì with a unique crackle-crusted bread, alongside other Vietnamese delights like turmeric-marinated catfish and interactive rice rolls.
Bánh Anh Em stands out in the East Village for its authentic Vietnamese fare, earning accolades for its signature bánh mì, featuring a unique crackle-crusted bread and rich, chunky pâté. Beyond sandwiches, the menu impresses with dishes like turmeric-marinated catfish cooked tableside, interactive rice rolls, and a deeply flavorful beef pho with housemade noodles. While service can be a bit chaotic, the exceptional food quality makes it a must-visit for those seeking a genuine taste of Vietnam in NYC.
This Vietnamese restaurant is celebrated for its authentic,
"Highly recommended dishes include the OG banh mi, its bread is praised for its unique crackle and texture. The turmeric-marinated catfish (Chả Cá Lã Vọng), interactive rice rolls (Bánh Ướt Chồng), and the beef pho with housemade noodles are also standout options."
Customers overwhelmingly praise the authentic and unique Vietnamese dishes, especially the bánh mì and housemade noodles. While some find it pricey or the service chaotic, the food quality consistently impresses.
Important Note
Some customers find the restaurant pricey for the portion sizes, and service can be chaotic due to its popularity. There have been discussions and concerns raised regarding initial health inspection reports, though the management seems to be addressing these.
"This user highly recommended Banh Anh Em for its Banh Mi, noting the owner is from Vietnam and brought the same style of baguette."
Positive"The user is happy to walk in and sit at the bar for Banh Anh Em if they can get in."
Positive"The author advises that Banh Anh Em does not take reservations and lines can be long, but it is worth it."
Neutral"The user will look into Banh Anh Em, having not heard of it before, and finds it a great option."
Positive"The author recommends Banh Anh Em for Vietnamese food."
Positive"Banh Anh Em is noted as not being pricey for NYC and is among other good Vietnamese options."
Positive"Banh Anh Em is mentioned as an upscale Vietnamese restaurant in NYC, though considered pricey by the commenter."
Positive"For the East Village, Bahn Ahn Em is mentioned as a place where one could wait in line early as they do not take reservations."
Neutral"This user loves Banh Anh Em and has brought their Vietnamese family there multiple times, confirming it's always a crowd-pleaser."
Positive"This user recommended Banh Anh Em as a place that doesn't take reservations and requires strategic queuing."
Neutral"Banh Anh Em is mentioned as another place with solid banh mi, where they make all components in-house."
Positive"This user recommended the beef banh mi at Banh Anh Em."
Positive"This user expressed a dislike for OG banh mi but is interested in the beef banh mi and pho at Banh Anh Em."
Neutral"This user provided recommendations for Banh Anh Em, highlighting the OG banh mi, roast pork banh mi, bun bo hue, and pate chaude, and noted the wallet-friendly price."
Positive"This user recommended the beef pho and both beef and marinated pork belly banh mi from Banh Anh Em, after trying them with their fiancée."
Positive"This user implies that Banh Anh Em serves banh mi that is as good as, or better than, La Dong's."
Positive"This user described their experience at Banh Anh Em, noting a 25-minute wait for takeout banh mi and a 2-hour wait for a table. They enjoyed the pho, coffee, and banh mi bread, but found the sandwich flavors less impactful."
Positive"This commenter expressed surprise at the size of the line at Banh Anh Em."
Neutral"After wanting to visit for a while, this user finally went to Banh Anh Em and mentioned that their friends' interest increased after seeing a viral reel. They plan to get banh mi to go until the lines subside."
Positive"This user noted that Banh Anh Em has been receiving a lot of positive press and anticipates long lines. They also expressed respect for the selection of Yemenat in Bay Ridge."
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