Best Banh Mi in NYC
I've been really craving Banh Mi lately, and have been wondering if you guys had a suggestion for the best Banh Mi in NYC.
NOSH NOSH says that the best Banh Mi can be found at restaurants Ba Xuyen, Baoguette, or An Choi. Do you think these recommendations are spot-on or are there other restaurants I should check out?
Thank you for the advice in advance!
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I haven't visited any of the above places but every time i visit NY i make a point of visiting Saigon Vietnamese Sandwich, 369 Broome st. The first time i had one my mind was blown. So amazing. I worked for one of the best vietnamese chefs in seattle, at a shop that did almost only banh mi, and SVS was better. And way cheaper.
sailordave at 8:01PM on 08/29/09
I'll co-sign that. I think it's much better than the highly overrated jewelry store around the corner. Baoguette's isn't bad but I think SVS and Nicky's make the two best. You can check out a pic on my blog
http://boozeburgersandbeats.com/2009/06/06/vietnam-banh-mi-so-1-house-special-banh-mi/
Mheusler at 10:22PM on 08/29/09
http://www.nickyssandwiches.com/
In FN's show, the Best thing I ever ate, Aaron Sanchez and Ann BUrrell, rate this place as having the best type of these sandwiches ever...
MadelynRodriguez at 2:08AM on 08/30/09
I have to chime in here.
I like both Baoguette and Ba Xuyen. Never had An Choi so I can't comment there. I have however tried Banh mi Saigon, Banh mi so mot, SVS, and Nicky's (both Manhattan and Brooklyn) as well as several other Banh mi shops. Some might say I'm obsessed with Banh Mi.
I'd rate Ba Xuyen higher than all I've had in NY with Baoguette coming in a very close second. The major difference is that Baoguette has a smaller sandwich and a little less flavor (not necessarily in a bad way). They use Sriracha unlike other places that use peppers for the heat. Ba Xuyen uses Maggi sauce which explains why I use the bread to sop up all the juices left over when I'm nearly done with the sandwich.
One thing to note is that if you are adverse to MSG then you may not like how you feel after Ba Xuyen.
I live in Queens and work in downtown Manhattan. If I'm already in the city I'd get Baoguette over any other place. If I'm not in Manhattan I'd rather make the trek to go to Brooklyn to get Ba Xuyen. I've been known to drive from Queens to Brooklyn to pick up Banh mi from Ba Xuyen.
Now that you mention An Choi, I've heard a good deal so it's next on my list.
good luck and happy hunting.
Richiepo at 2:13PM on 08/30/09
I've had Baoguette. It was nice, but didn't taste very authentic to me. There was just something... missing. Also, it was expensive. Banh mi should never cost that much. Sorry.
Also, did anyone else notice that the NOSH NOSH ratings are based off of 4 reviews.... three of which are from the same person.... That's not a statistically significant sample size.
engmcmuffin at 9:19AM on 08/31/09
I agree with @sailordave that Saigon's on Broome makes the best banh mi. I always get a #1 with fresh jalapeno and chili sauce. I've tried other places (including Nicky's and Baoguette) and think that both flavor and price is superior at Saigon.
Jacquie at 2:31PM on 08/31/09
Thanks for all the feedback everyone! Seems like SVS and Nicky's are the two that everyone's telling me to try.
Let me know if you think of any other places.
Fashion Foodie at 6:36PM on 08/31/09
My favorite was a chau deli, which is now closed. Therefore, chalk up one more vote for Banh Mi So #1 (which seems to be what people are referring to as SVS?) on Broome. If you specifically want a barbecue pork banh mi, Banh Mi Saigon on Mott (the one in the jewelry store) is really good.
i haven't been to any of the places in brooklyn.
Baoguette and Nicky's are both fine, but are overpriced; nicky's in particular is not as good as the ones in chinatown. Baogutte specializes in a "sloppy joe" banh mi which is pretty lame, but the assorted-pork-product sandwich is pretty good.
bgruber at 11:35PM on 08/31/09
If you're going to go to SVS (Banh Mi So 1) take a 2 min walk and get Paris Bakery and Banh Mi Saigon. They are both a block away and do a taste test.
Of those three, Paris Bakery is probably the most authentic. Banh Mi Saigon is a hit or miss depending on how hard the bread it. SVS is the best value and largest sized sandwich. Overall very decent.
Nicky's is a tiny sandwich and although it has a good taste it's overrated. I liked Baoguette because it's the closest to Ba Xuyen without the trip to Brooklyn.
at 4$ each you might as week get a few from a few different places. share with friends and decide which is the best.
Richiepo at 8:17AM on 09/01/09
Paris bakery, the most authentic? I like them but were talking the Subway of Banh Mi......Case in point, look closely at the menu, Buffalo Chicken and Tuna Salad banh mi???? I don't see any of those offered in Saigon, also they don't actually BBQ the meat there. Not trying to start a banh mi war but I find SVS and even Sau Voi to be the most authentic.
Oh and finally the iced Vietnamese coffee with condensed milk is so much better almost everywhere.
Mheusler at 1:28AM on 09/02/09