Bánh Mì Saigon Bakery

SoHo & Chinatown


This no-frills storefront doles out some of the best banh mi in town – crisp, toasted baguettes generously stuffed with hot peppers, pickled carrots, daikon, cucumber, cilantro and your choice of meat. Top billing goes to the classic barbecue pork version. Tip: head in by 3pm as the banh mi sometimes sell out, upon which the place closes early. Cash only.

If you're craving accessories with your sandwich, there's a small counter inside with jewelry for sale.


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