Banh Mi Saigon

This place is GREAT, don't be dismayed by the line... the food and staff here are worth your time and the line moves fast. It's cool because they offer non-pork and veggie options, I recommend the chicken sandwich (#2) and #1 (original BBQ pork sandwich), and order them spicy, it's a nice kick but not unpleasant. Most dishes cost under $10 and drinks/snacks are also reasonably priced. You should find a place to sit nearby but if you don't mind eating while standing there's standing space to eat. P.S., they take cash or card, something hard to come by in Chinatown

You know something's up with this place when there's a line outside at lunchtime. A number of people I know pointed out the shop on Grand St. in Chinatown as we were walking by and said,"It's good." My curiosity got the better of me so I decided one day to get on line.Once inside, you'll find it's only a no frills Vietnamese sandwich shop. There aren't any tables to sit down to eat a meal. The line leads to the counter, where an older man with a gift for multitasking will take you order, payment and then give you a little stub of paper with your order number on it. When your order is ready they'll call your number. I kept it simple. I asked for a #1. It's the spicy Saigon pork sandwich for $10. After placing the order, I stood off to the side and chatted with other customers who seemed filled anticipation about having lunch. One couple said they came all the way from Brooklyn.Wow. The sandwiches are quite large. The bread was perfectly crunchy. The pork was wonderfully marinated. The sandwich was filled with fresh vegetables including grated lettuce and carrots. I could only eat half for lunch. I saved the rest for the next day. Customers were right. The sandwiches are delicious.

4.5 stars***Loved the sandwiches here! Huge portion with amazing bread and pickled veggies! I like the grilled chicken a lot more than the BBQ. If you are a tourist in Chinatown, highly recommend to grab 1 to share so you have room for other delicious food in the area.

Had a great valued meal! About $9-10 for any big sandwich. A great inexpensive lunch spot. I got beef with lemongrass and it was all really tasty. Though, I think going cold meat is the route. Our meat was hot but it doesn't blend well with the cold fresh veggies. The veggies were our fav. The sandwich bread is fresh and sounds terrific when biting into it.

A couple of long blocks from Canal Street so not far from train stations R, 6 and B, D on Grand St. There is no seating; counter top only if you want to stand. Sandwiches were made fast. Brought them home to Queens and the bread was still crunchy. I wish though that there were more pickled radish/carrots, and cilantro (or an option to buy extra). The #13 Vietnamese cold cut special had a variety of cold cuts, with pate. The #1 bbq pork tasted like filipino longganisa (sweet sausage) so was a familiar flavor. There are more options to try next time.

Best Banh Mi I've had in the East Coast. Bread is perfect- crispy, but not stale. The sandwich had a good balance of ingredients. There's no sit down option; all standing counters. Fast and casual vibe!

No critiques! I love their sandwiches every time I come here. The bread is always fresh and they pack the sandwiches with so much veggies and meat. It is always consistently good in quality and quantity of fillings.Also, the Vietnamese Iced Coffee here is $3.75 and it's a large cup! You cannot find that price anywhere else. It's such a good deal.

Banh Mi Saigon is my go to spot in Chinatown for banh mi. Whether it's morning or afternoon, there's always a line of people waiting for their Viet sandwiches.I usually get the spicy BBQ pork banh mi, and it never disappoints. The bread is always perfectly crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. It's never overbaked or soggy. They're generous with the BBQ pork and other meats, plus they pile on plenty of pickled radish and carrots. The "spicy" isn't very hot, but I don't mind since it doesn't overpower the rest of the flavors.There's no seating, just counter-high tables where you can stand to eat, so it's best for takeout. If you're craving a quick, delicious meal, this spot is a must-try! Plus, it's really cheap!

I love Chinatown because this is where you can find some of Manhattan's most affordable food. The banh mi here is not only reasonable priced, but super tasty! There was shockingly not much of a line when I got there. You order at the counter and can either eat at some standing tables on the side or take it to-go. They accept card or cash, which is very convenient! I ordered the spicy BBQ pork and took it home to enjoy. The banh mi was MASSIVE and loved how proportionate all the fillings were. The bread was a little on the tougher side by the time I got home, but I just popped it in the toaster oven and it was good as new. Depending how many people are there, might be a bit of a wait for the food but it's definitely reasonable and you can tell they work very efficiently. Will definitely be back next time I'm craving banh mi!

Probably the best bahn mi I've had in NYC! The value is amazing too -- $9 for a sandwich and there was no wait during lunchtime on a weekend.