Bánh is a great Vietnamese spot in Manhattan Valley and definitely worth checking out. The restaurant is casual yet cozy, and there is almost always a wait on weekends when it opens. You have to go in person to join the waitlist, and the staff will not seat you unless your full party is there. It is always fun going on the weekend because they have specialty menu items. The food is consistently tasty and served very quickly. A few highlights include: - Banh Chung | Crispy Rice Cake: A solid starter to share among two to four people. The texture is chewy with a light crispiness on the outside. There is also a vegetarian option. - Vegetarian Curry: A savory yellow curry made with a coconut milk base. Really appreciate the variety of seasonal vegetables included. - Bun Ca Hai Phong | Fried Fish and Tomato Noodle Soup: Highly recommend getting this during the weekend! A nice alternative to the typical meat-based dishes. The tilapia is lightly fried, so the tomato broth does not become overly heavy, and the dill helps cut through any extra oil to balance out the flavors. - The beef noodle soups are also very good, but are more classic options. The rice platters are great to share since the portions are generously sized. The staff are always friendly and helpful throughout the meal. Service is very fast, especially considering the restaurant has always been full. read more

Banh - Xoi Thit Kho. - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

I came here with a friend as a walk-in! We came early and luckily seated almost immediately! We've been to the sister restaurant Banh Anh Em and the wait for that place is crazy (but of course very well worth it!). Chill and helpful staff! Cool ambience. We went for the classic pho, bun rieu, and a classic banh mi. Everything was very tasty! Would recommend checking it out! read more

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Came here after finding out it's the origin of Banh Anh Em, which is one of my favorite Vietnamese spots in the city. The hype certainly stilll lives here, as we waited about an hour before being seated. Luckily, we didn't have to wait in line the whole time and wandered the neighborhood. When we were seated, service was quick and attentive. The staff are friendly at answering questions, and the smells are fantastic. We got the pho, bun bo hue, and the Banh cuon. The banh cuon was excellent, great flavor and texture. The pho is different from BAE, with the noodles here being the classic thin pho noodles. The broth is also much lighter, almost like a southern style. The bun Bo hue was ok. Tbh, it was a bit light in flavor, and there was really just a little spice in it that carried it. Otherwise, I wouldn't get it again. Overall, the spot is good, but the flavors just weren't quite there for me. I've heard great things about the banh mis here, but given the soup I had, I wouldn't come to this spot and would rather just visit the union square location. Wish I could give 3.5 stars. read more

Banh - Banh Cuon Hanoi - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

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Been to Banh twice as it seems to be a popular place ~10-15min from Columbia campus, and it's definitely a gem! I've been mostly during the weekday evenings, which tend to have a wait - for 2pp it could be anything from 15-30min as they usually open at 6PM on weekdays. The inside is a pretty intimate space, lots of seats for 2pp, with a cozy and warm ambiance. Service is always so kind and on top of it, even when they're so packed for dinners. First time I visited, I got the house beef pho. It's is a decent pho, though the broth was pretty dominated by the ginger. I don't mind ginger so I liked it, but the rest of the broth wasn't as flavorful, probably on the blander side for me. Friend and I shared the banh chung as an app, and that was less crispy more soft, chewier texture than expected. Also not super flavorful, so it was alright. Second time I visited, I ordered the bun cha, which was a little more up my alley and had the most amazing pork skewers. The meat was charred and caramelized so succulently, and the egg rolls, noodles, veggies all work so well doused with the fish sauce - absolutely chef's kiss, so definitely would get that again! read more

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First Impressions: it's small and cozy. It's cold outside so they set up chairs in a little protected plastic awning away from the cold so that was nice. Indoors is very clean and well set up. Wish it was bigger but still found it charming The Noms: Cha gio (egg rolls): very crunchy and flavorful. I really enjoyed this dish especially wrapped in lettuce and dipped in fish sauce and their table side satay sauce. Perfectly spicy, I immediately wished I had more food to dip in it. Must try with whatever you can! House Pho Bo (beef): I'm most disappointed in this dish. The broth was very bland and I had to put a ton of hoisin and satay in it to give it flavor. Also, no sriracha... but could be because this is served northern style. Also, one tiny slice of lime was not enough. The noodles was generous and perfectly cooked. Could have been more beef for the rice noodle ratio. Bun Cha: my favorite dish of the night. I'd been craving it and it was really good. Reminded me of the street food bun cha I had in Hanoi last year. In Conclusion: food was very good. I'm looking forward to trying other dishes on the menu. Skip the pho next time, but Will def come back for the bun cha and cha gio. read more

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We usually come here every weekend - truly the best Pho place in NYC that I have had. Food is consistent and delicious. Love the everything pho and the fried spring rolls. Come about 5-10 min before it opens to get a table otherwise you will be on the wait list and it gets long. read more

Came here with a friend during the coldest wether cause I was craving some warm broth. We got the egg cream coffees which were absolutely incredible. I got the house beef pho which was so good, including the broth. The people were nice. There was a wait on a Sunday afternoon but we just had a beer next door while we waited. The staff was nice, the place was so bright and cozy. Loved it and will be back soon! read more

Banh - House Beef Pho and House Chicken Pho with two Egg Cream Iced Coffees - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

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Pho Dac Biet. Great broth and generous portions of quality meat. 5/5 Pulled beef brisket banh mi 4.5/5 Hot sauce condiment. I ate the whole thing: 5/5 read more

Banh - Pulled Beef Brisket Banh Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

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Everything at Banh is AMAZING. Highly recommend grabbing an egg cream iced coffee for brunch and definitely get a Banh mi (bbq pork is our fave). Flavors are well balanced, service is attentive, and food comes out relatively fast. Their house hot sauce is soooo tasty we even bought a little container to take home. read more

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Once we came here for egg coffee, they were out Then we returned-- the front was packed and they didn't say anything about how to get out on the waitlist, etc, until AFTER I returned 25m later and asked about it. Friend finally got the egg coffee to go, and look: read more

Banh - This is an $8 egg coffee to go. (WTF) - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

Hands down the best Vietnamese restaurant i've been to in the city. My friend and I waited for around 45 mins for lunch on a Saturday and it was so worth it. We got the Banh Cuon ($14.95) and O.G. Banh Mi ($13.95) and both were absolutely amazing. Both dishes were incredibly flavorful and the portions are so generous for the price. You honestly can't go wrong with anything on the menu and I will definitely be back to try more items. It's a small establishment so be prepared to wait or do take out. You won't be disappointed though! read more

Banh - Banh Cuon Hanoi - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

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Amazing food! Super quick service as well. The staff were friendly and welcoming. Very busy, but still a reasonable wait time. I highly recommend this place for food. read more

Banh - Banh Mi Veggie Pesto Veggie Seasonal Dry Style Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

WOW amazing viet food. Super flavorful especially with the peak chili sauce and hoisin. Textures were also great!! I will say the food is kind of oily and heavy but yummmm Notes: pork in bbq pork banh mi slightly dry?? Wish I could have more cilantro maybe. Chicken, og, pork for banh mis but would wanna try dipping in pho read more

Banh - Banh Mi BBQ Pork, Banh Mi O.G. Combo - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

Not much to update. Banh is still amazing; even after a trip to Hanoi and other areas of North Vietnam, I still think it's the best North Vietnamese food I've ever had. It's always worth a wait in line, which you'll need to do if you wanna eat here, since you'll need to sign up in person for the waitlist. We tried the Take/crispy rice, fried tofu, and pork floss banh mi this time, and while none of them disappointed, I personally will continue to order their basic house beef pho, with their BBH as a close second. (Also, to the group who asked for a Thai iced tea here ... they're Vietnamese, not Thai. We Asians ain't all the same; I don't go around asking for a cheeseburger at Olive Garden, lol.) read more

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THIS PLACE IS SO GOOD!! Some of the best Vietnamese food I've had in NYC. My friend and I came for dinner on a Wednesday and waited about 20 mins for a table. I got the pink snow lychee strawberry lime slushee (perfect), then we shared the house beef pho and gà chiên (chili garlic fried chicken) banh mi. The pho was absolutely phenomenal and the bahn mi was stunning. My friend liked her iced jasmine cold brew as well. Prices are really good for the quality. read more

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I'm always skeptical of dining destinations on the UWS and UES given both neighborhoods tend to serve as magnets of mediocrity. But Banh is an exception, offering one of the most enthralling Vietnamese menus in the city. The Saigon white coffee with a deep layer of condensed milk was of course a tempting way to start the meal. We then shared the vegetarian tofu banh mi, a vegetarian version of the crispy tofu, and the fried sticky rice. The tofu used in the banh mi had an excellent texture, with a creamy soft interior. The fried sticky rice was a bit mild in terms of seasoning and fairly dense, but paired well with the spicy ớt sa tế available on the table. (While I did not try any meat items, my non-vegetarian friend asked to note that the BBQ pork banh mi was one of the best sandwiches he's had in NY). read more

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I am a Empathetic human ..I know what it means to give the Benefit of doubt...if you ever come across my reviews I will literally find something g positive to try to say ..this was NOT MY EXPERIENCE...I'm literally at a lot for words ...in so confused.. read more

I've heard good things about Banh so I was looking forward to giving it a try (once I finally had some time to make the trek up to this part of the UWS haha). We got there around 6pm on a weekday, and there were still plenty of seats for our party of two -- it definitely filled up quickly though, and there was a queue by the time we left. To start, we ordered the Xoi Xeo to share. I liked the aromatic flavour of the sticky rice, and it paired nicely with the pork floss and fried shallots. But, I think it got too heavy quickly (the sticky rice weighs it down a lot), and I honestly started feeling a bit full before our main dishes had even arrived (!) We also tried the Pho Dac Biet (the "classic" pho option) which was a great option. The broth was so rich without being heavy/oily, and the sliced beef was yummy. The Com Tam (special combination broken rice) was my favourite dish. The pork chop was so tender and flavourful, and I really liked the complex flavour of the slice of meatloaf, which had different veggies and noodles as filling.  I also got the milo iced milk chocolate drinks, which was lovely -- hard to find places in the US that sell milo drinks so I have to order it whenever I have the chance. Overall a very solid meal at a fairly reasonable price. Portion sizes were definitely big across the board, and we had a considerable amount leftovers for another meal at home. If not for the somewhat out-of-the-way location, I'd come here more often :) read more

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Small spot in UWS. Not so far up such that it's super sketchy. Arrived Saturday in a rainy day but the place is full and vibrant. Friendly staff (Andrew) helped my family get on the waitlist. Seated in 15-20 min. Not a long wait. The menu is pretty innovative and had many nonstandard dishes. Our first time had to try all the staples and they were very good. The pho dac biet was legit. They added a little bit of finely diced ginger which added a different flavor to the broth. The only knit is the texture of the noodles was a tad soft and therefore breaks too easily. The pho ga was super flavorful and may be the best one I've had in NYC. Summer and spring rolls were fresh and crispy. Will come back again to try other dishes! read more

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The pulled pork banh mi was kind of greasy and didn't feel as authentic. The bun bo hue noodles were falling apart, and the broth was a bit too oily. The crispy spring rolls were good. I really liked the interior design and the thought they put into each dish! The staff were also very kind. read more

Banh - crispy spring roll - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

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Great spot in the upper west sise with amazing Vietnamese food - arguably the best in the city. There's a huge selection of options that's not just pho. The sticky rice with pork floss was amazing. I never find this at restaurants. The egg cream coffee was really Tasty! The wait isn't too bad either. read more

Banh - Bahn Mi OG - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

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Amazing! This is probably one of the best Vietnamese restaurants I've had in the city. The choices of authentic Vietnamese food items deserves 5 stars. We arrived a little before it opened at noon for lunch and there was already a wait outside. We scanned the QR code for the menu and wanted to order everything. I loved the egg cream iced coffee. We opted for the beef brisket bahn mi. So tasty. My least fave item was the crispy rice burgers. Too heavy in my opinion and a little bland. Everything else was spot on. read more

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NYC viet food is almost always a miss, but Banh is changing the game. This restaurant is delicious. I give it a 10/10. The service is fantastic and the ambiance is very relaxed. It's far out of the way in the upper west, but im always down to make the trip just for this restaurant. Amazing food and great vibes. read more

So I'm pretty picky with Viet food (grew up in OC's Little Saigon), but I was pleasantly surprised with this place. I got the fried chicken banh mi which was delicious and a different style than what I'm used to. The banh cuon was also good. My friends ordered the pho so I got to try that too. Pho lacked flavor.. otherwise it's a decent place. read more

Banh - Banh Mi Fried Chicken - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

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Best Vietnamese food I've had in NYC! It is worth the trip uptown! The pho was phenomenal. The broth is super flavorful on its own. The top round steak was very tender. The crispy pork spring rolls were solid, and the bbq pork banh mi was very rich, almost too rich for me. The egg crème coffee was also pretty good! I preferred the iced version to the hot. I can't wait to come back here again! For three people we ordered 2 bowls of pho, one spring roll order and one banh mi and it was more than enough food. read more

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Excellent food and great service. The soup and banh mi sandwiches are some of the best I've had--always fresh, flavorful, and consistently delicious. read more

Good Vietnamese restaurants are so hard to come by and incredibly lacking in New York, but Banh is an exception from the list of mediocrity. This may even be the best viet spot thus far (we really do need more in NYC tho). Placed an order for take-out via phone. Restaurant was packed when I went to pick it up; it's fairly small since the open kitchen space takes up half the restaurant, while the other half is lined with tables with minimal space in between. The staff were very welcoming and friendly. I felt so at home here LOL. I wanted to get everything on the menu, but restricted myself to my staples: PHO DAC BIET: Easily one of my top 3 pho in NYC. The broth is rich and deep with a very distinct aroma from the star anise and cinnamon. They gave hefty pieces of beef brisket and didn't skimp out on the tendon and tripe. It also came with a generous portion of noodles, making this a very loaded and comforting bowl of pho. COM TAM: Pork chop was moist and seasoned well with lemongrass; the smokiness or char from the grill was so prevalent as well. I appreciate the plethora of do chua and greens as well. Served on a bed of broken rice, this was a very well balanced dish. BANH TIEU: This banh tieu kep xoi was what I was most excited for. This is a great snack to share, but I could also easily inhale this on my own. The xoi man itself is loaded with Chinese sausage, quail egg and pork floss. The pate is a little runnier than normal, but they give you a heaping serving of it. This is a culinary masterpiece of various textures and flavors! BANH CUON HANOI: I love banh cuon and it's almost impossible to ever find good banh cuon. This is a must order for me! Skin is incredibly light and delicate, but with a great amount of well-seasoned filling. Took a lot of restraint to not order everything on the menu, but safe to say this will be my go-to spot! So happy to finally find an establishment that serves good homey viet food. read more

I've been searching high and low for a good bowl of pho in NYC and I think I finally found it here! My credentials: I'm Vietnamese and grew up in Houston, TX so I've had quite a bit of good Vietnamese food. We walked in around 6:30 on a weekday and waited around 15 minutes for a table for 2. It was pretty busy with lots of people going in and out which was a good sign. I got the house beef pho. The broth was aromatic and flavorful, and so perfect for the cold weather. Definitely the best pho I've tried in NYC. They really load you up on the noodles! But there was a good amount of beef--I find that some restaurants skimp on the meat and I didn't think this place does that. We also got the banh chung to share, which was delicious. It had a nice crispy exterior and soft interior and went really well with the sauce it came with. It was pretty heavy so I'd pass on this if you want a lighter appetizer. Service was attentive and my water glass was never empty. The food came out very quickly. Interestingly, it was freezing inside the restaurant but other than that, I had a good experience here. I'll definitely come back next time I want good pho and to try the banh mi. Highly recommend this place if you want good pho! read more

Banh - House Beef Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

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I've been back to Banh a few times at this point so I've tried a lot more items on their menu. Overall it's still a solid neighborhood spot, and I love that they switch up their menu occasionally with seasonal items. Banh Tieu (savory stuffed donut) - we got this as an appetizer. Delicious but it's definitely on the smaller side! Banh Mi: I like the OG, BBQ Pork, Fried Chicken, and Beef banh mis in that order. The OG is always my go-to order at any banh mi shop so I'm a bit biased. Banh's OG is heavier on the pate (which I like) and includes pork floss (which I don't mind but not my favorite). I remember the chicken and beef banh mis weren't as flavorful as the OG and pork but it seems they changed the beef banh mi to beef brisket recently, which I haven't tried! Com Tam (broken rice) - a good amount to share between two people. I've never tried this dish before, so I don't have a good point of comparison but I liked it (especially the meatloaf). Bun Ca Hai Phong (fried fish and tomato noodle soup) - a good option if you want to try something other than pho. I thought this was good, but I'm not a huge fan of seafood-based soups so probably won't get it again. I think there were sea snails (?) in it too, which I'm not a huge fan of. Bun Cha - I love bun cha - it's light and fresh, and I love the pork patties. The portion isn't huge though and it's a bit pricey. I also wish they provided more sauce to flavor the noodles. I'd also recommend their drinks! I loved Vietnamese iced coffee, and it was fun being able to try the egg cream coffee and the milo iced milk chocolate. read more

I've been meaning to try this place for ages and I finally made my way all the way uptown. We came a few minutes after opening for dinner and the place was already packed. We ordered the beef brisket banh mi and the com tam broken rice platter. The banh mi was loaded with soft and tender beef, pickled mustard greens, cucumber and pickled daikon and carrot. The meat was so delicious and flavorful but I did wish the bread was more of the traditional Vietnamese baguette or at least a bit toasted. The platter was really big with sliced up pork chop, veggies, and a nice fried egg on top of the rice. The pork chop was tender and marinated really well and I enjoyed the fish a lot. The whole platter was definitely enough to share among two. An amazing place for Vietnamese food and I will definitely be back for to try the pho! read more

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Whoaaaa! This is a great spot. It was crowded on a Friday at 2:30pm. I heard people drove to eat there and a few I talked to while waiting said it's really good and you can't go wrong with any of the dishes. This was true. I was 2/2. The specials looked amazing. I tried the mango salad with fish jerky and the tofu Banh mi. I can't wait to go back and take all my friends and family here. Service and ambiance is great. (Area is a little sketch so don't wander too far from the restaurant) read more

Banh - Fish Jerky and Mango Salad (special) - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

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Probably the best Vietnamese food that I've had since migrating from California. Super busy during lunch and you can expect to wait. It's was comforting to hear the staff talk in Vietnamese, so it reminded me of home. They have some more modern looking dishes on the menu but I like to stick with the classic dishes. I got pho and it was really in line with my sometimes unrealistic expectations with Vietnamese food. My fiancée's pho ended up having a strand of steel wool, but the staff made things right and comped us for the incident. I want to (and will) come back here! read more

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Really cool restaurant. Their menu had lots of fun twists on classic Vietnamese offerings as well as traditional interpretations. The egg cream coffee was great and woke me up as I waited for my food. The Banh tieu was the first time I've had it and definitely was my favorite thing I tried with rich flavors and unique textures. The BBQ pork Banh mi was well made with simple and straightforward flavors. I think the bread stole the show in this dish but I regret not ordering the classic OG or fried chicken. Staff was nice and updated me frequently on my order status and if I wanted to sit at the bar while waiting. read more

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Small, cutesy Vietnamese spot. Wait was about 20 min on a Saturday for lunch. Food was solid and I liked that they had a lot of dishes outside of just Pho/Noodle bowls that you wouldn't be able to get at most Vietnamese restaurants. Stuffed donut - Ordered this mostly out of curiosity. It is packed with so many different ingredients and has a ton of flavor, but personally I wouldn't get it again as it was a bit heavy for me. Sampler platter - I loved this! So fun to be able to try one of everything, and perfect for splitting with one other person. The items were flavorful and there were a variety of different textures and tastes. Beef pho - V solid bowl of pho, but nothing super special imo. Broth was flavorful without being too heavy, and the meat was tender. read more

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The beef pho alone earns Banh five stars. Super rich, not too salty beef broth - yum. Seriously better than any pho or ramen place in NYC. The beef, noodles etc.. were on point. My friend loved the pork banh mi. The bread was good and the veggies were sliced a bit on the thick side which I like - but just a note. The apps were meh, even the spring rolls were not very good. read more

I enjoyed the food here. There was a line outside at opening time, but they seated everyone pretty much immediately. I had a hot egg coffee and the vegan pesto banh mi. The banh mi was delicious - fluffy bread and a flavorful filling, complimented well by the chili oil at the table. The egg coffee was decent, though I could've used less coffee or more pudding to make for a thicker texture, and maybe a bit more sweetness. My part of the bill worked out to about $25 after tax and tip, which is probably about average. read more

Banh - Banh Mi Veggie Pesto - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

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Probably some of the best pho I've tasted in NYC. As a pho fanatic, I am very very picky with pho. I was trying to find a NYC equivalent of Pho 75 in Rosslyn. So far, Banh has been the closest to meeting this standard. I got the beef pho with everything and it was perfect for a cold day. The broth was rich, the meat was tender, and the texture of noodles was great. Service was fast and ambiance was very casual! Will definitely be back whenever I'm craving pho! read more

Banh - Everything beef pho - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

I totally understand the hype- food was delicious, creative and also a delight for the eyes! I got there before they opened on a Saturday- as the clock struck noon, I saw group after group go in (meanwhile, I was waiting for MY group and being like noooo we're going to lose out on a table ;_;) But luckily, they showed up in the nick of time, and our party of 3 was quickly seated. Menu can be accessed via QR code- the site is very helpful as it has visuals for all dishes. What we ordered: 1. Banh Cuon Ha Noi- rice roll steamed dumplings stuffed with ground pork, woodear mushroom, fried shallots, served with cilantro. Served with a dipping sauce (with 2 hunks of pate in it!?), of course it was DELICIOUS. (easy to share too! They kindly cut it up into 3s for us) 2. Crispy Silken Tofu - Cubes of fried soft tofu stuffed with herbs and shrimp floss. Be careful when you bite in, because they are piping hot!! My mom loved the difference in textures (crispy exterior, soft tofu) 3. Xoi Thịt Koi - Sticky rice with these huge slabs of pork belly and soy eggs, served with pork floss, sausage.... there's A LOT going on with this dish, but I think that's what made it fun. We enjoyed different combinations as we mixed up the ingredients on the dish. 4. Butter Steak Noodle Salad- rice noodle salad with chopped veggies and beef- the beef made me think of bulgogi? Very good. Service was super sweet and attentive (even though.the restaurant was packed and people kept coming in to get on the waitlist). We really enjoyed our meal and I can't wait to come back! read more

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My favorite Vietnamese spot in Manhattan so far. Everything tastes clean and flavorful. My favorites were the bbq pork banh mi and the beef pho! It gets packed if you go during the peak hours, but if you time it right, you can get seated pretty fast. read more

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this has officially become the vietnamese restaurant I will take every NY visitor to! despite the having to wait over an hour for a table on a sunday at around 1:30 pm, the meal was absolutely worth it. at $16.95, the house beef pho was packed with noodles and a generous amount of beef. most restaurants skimp on meat to noodle ratio, but this place definitely does not, and each piece of meat was so so tender! broth itself was very strong. the restaurant itself is pretty small and fits up to around 30 guests at a time (wish they had bar seats, but it's already so packed inside). it's bright and colorful on the outside, but definitely has a much more mellow atmosphere on the inside. the restroom also is very clean and spacious! read more

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