NYC's viral French Dip obsession. Featuring prime rib, 7-hr caramelized onions & crispy baguette. Get ready for a 'sloppy masterpiece.'
This West Village eatery has quickly become a viral sensation, celebrated for its exceptional French Dip sandwich. The sandwich is a masterpiece of high-quality ingredients, featuring thinly shaved prime rib from Pat La Freida, slow-cooked caramelized onions, provolone cheese, and garlic aioli on a fresh baguette, all expertly dipped in au jus. Customers rave about its incredible flavor and satisfying heft, often declaring it the best they've ever had.
The star of the show is the French Dip sandwich, praised for its tender prime rib, slow-simmered caramelized onions, and a fresh, crispy baguette. Reviewers consistently highlight the sandwich's rich flavors and satisfying portion size. The thin, crispy fries are also a popular accompaniment.
"The French Dip sandwich is the undisputed must-try item, lauded for its incredibly juicy prime rib, perfectly caramelized onions, and flavorful au jus. The crispy fries are also a highly recommended accompaniment."
Customers are overwhelmingly positive about the quality and flavor of the French Dip sandwich, frequently calling it the best they've ever had, though its high price point is a significant point of discussion.
Important Note
The primary caveat is the high price of the French Dip sandwich, which is a frequent topic of discussion and concern among customers. Additionally, the restaurant is known for long lines and can sell out quickly.
"This user found the Salt Hank's French dip to be not as good as Hillstone's and overpriced with a long wait. They also mentioned the fries were too thin."
Negative"This commenter defended the pricing of the sandwich, comparing it to other high-end French dips in NYC from places like Hillstone and Minetta Tavern. They stated that Salt Hank's pricing is in line with these established restaurants."
Neutral"This commenter enjoyed the sandwich and stated it was awesome, suggesting that not waiting in line doesn't make one a more 'real' New Yorker."
Positive"This user stated the sandwich was worth every penny and advised against getting pizza from the neighboring establishment."
Positive"The sandwich was considered good, but the fries were a waste of money and horrible."
Negative"The sandwich was described as more like a Philly cheesesteak than a French dip and customization was not allowed. The commenter felt it was just okay and the strict rules and manufactured scarcity were annoying, predicting the restaurant will fade quickly."
Negative"This user declared the sandwich to be a good sandwich."
Positive"This commenter believes the sandwich is worth the $28 price, noting that everything in NY is expensive. They also advised skipping the fries and suggested ordering by the front door to skip the line and eat elsewhere if not dining in."
Positive"This user stated that one sandwich is enough for two people and is a good size. They also mentioned that the sandwich is massive in person."
Positive"This user found the sandwich incredibly salty and overrated, with the fries being difficult to eat. While glad they tried it, they would not return due to the overhype."
Negative"This user found the sandwich to be great but noted that the overall experience would be better if it were less of an ordeal."
Positive"This commenter waited an hour and 20 minutes before opening and found the sandwich to be very good, enough for two people, and enjoyed drinking the au jus. They also noted the fries were terrible and disintegrated easily."
Positive"This user found the sandwich good but not worth the wait, and disliked the shoestring fries, deeming them not enjoyable. They suggested Edith's Sandwich Counter in the West Village as a more enjoyable alternative with less waiting."
Negative"This commenter acknowledges the sandwich is good but criticizes the restaurant's business model of scarcity and high prices, comparing it unfavorably to Katz's which has a broader menu and also sells out. They believe Salt Hanks is manufacturing a scarcity model without the established reputation or menu variety."
Negative"The original post hyped this sandwich as the best in NYC, with the author finding the hype to be justified and the sandwich outrageously good. It is described as the best sandwich in New York City currently."
Positive"The fries at Salt Hanks were found to be awful."
Negative"This user stated that paying $28 for a French dip is considered 'highway robbery'."
Negative"This commenter mentioned a wait of two hours and a price of $35 for a sandwich and fries."
Negative"This user mentioned that the hassle of waiting in lines for food is not worth it due to a busy, billable-hours lifestyle."
Negative"The commenter tried Salt Hanks and found it to be a one-and-done experience, suggesting there are other French dips in the city that don't require as much hassle."
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