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Banh Mi

post #1 of 42
1/22/08 at 8:50pm
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So I had one this weekend at this place in Willamsburg called Silent H and then one for lunch today at VietCafe in Tribeca and I am HOOKED!

What's the best in the City?
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post #2 of 42
1/22/08 at 8:59pm
It's actually Banh Mi. My favorite shop is 15 minutes outside of DC so I can't help you there. Find a shop that has it as their main specialty (i.e. has Banh Mi in its name) and you can do no wrong. Now that I don't live in DC anymore, I miss it sorely. You simply can't get a better sandwich for under 3 bucks.
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post #3 of 42
1/22/08 at 9:05pm
DNW, what's it called?
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post #4 of 42
1/22/08 at 9:12pm
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DNW, what's it called?
Simple enough, it's called Banh Mi DC. They have the buy 5 get 1 free deal that's simply unbeatable. Delicious lunch for a whole week for under 20 bucks! P.S. there's a Pho shop right around the corner that's also delicious.
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post #5 of 42
1/22/08 at 9:43pm
What exactly is Banh Mi?
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post #6 of 42
1/22/08 at 9:50pm
Momofuku Saam Bar has one on their dinner menu.
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post #7 of 42
1/22/08 at 9:50pm
IMO Banh Mi is not as good as a good Cuban Sandwich. Less vegetables, more meat and cheese.
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post #8 of 42
1/22/08 at 9:53pm
The best is Ba Le in Chicago. This is what it is:

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post #9 of 42
1/22/08 at 10:32pm
Saigon Deli (either/any? location) in Seattle has awesome Banh Mi Thit Nuong for cheap. Great bread.
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post #10 of 42
1/22/08 at 10:38pm
I usually get mine from Pho Cyclo because it's close to where I live. I've always wanted to try Saigon Deli on 12th & Jackson, but it's a bit of a hike from where I work (1st and Jackson). BTW, the best kind is banh mi dac biet.
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post #11 of 42
1/22/08 at 10:40pm
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Originally Posted by SoCal2NYC View Post
So I had one this weekend at this place in Willamsburg called Silent H and then one for lunch today at VietCafe in Tribeca and I am HOOKED!

What's the best in the City?
I would recommend Saigon Banh Mi in Chinatown. On Elizabeth or Mott or somewhere in that neighborhood.
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post #12 of 42
1/22/08 at 10:42pm
I eat Bun Thit Nuong at least monthly at Pho Cyclo, it's great. I wouldn't carry out from there though, because I have to park anyway, and sitting down for a sandwich would be unlikely. I do like to go by Saigon Deli on a nice day on my bike, pick up a couple sandwiches and something to drink, and go sit up at one of the parks on the Hill and eat them in the sun.

What's dac biet?
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post #13 of 42
1/22/08 at 10:42pm
Well, this thread has helped me decide what I want for lunch today.
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post #14 of 42
1/22/08 at 10:45pm
banh mi so mot (1) is great. they were rated best banh mi in NYC iirc, a family friend used to own it, but sold it. I believe it is on broome street. for some reason, i wouldn't trust vietnamese food in brooklyn. i'll still contest philly is better chinatown/vietnam town than nyc
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post #15 of 42
1/22/08 at 11:10pm
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Broome, Elizabeth and Mott are close enough to go to during lunch (nice that it is cold so Canal St. is not a zoo and I can navigate easily) so I will look those up.
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