i've been here of ordered from bare over a dozen times and have always consistently enjoyed the…read moreMean Green vegan banh mi. it's one of the best vegan banh mi I've had. I liked that they put both tofu and mushrooms in it and they are nicely sliced. I also like that the tofu is not fried. The cauliflower spread they use is delicious, and overall, it's very well constructed. I usually get the spicy which includes jalapeños and sriracha and is not terribly spicy. The bread is also fantastic, the crust is crunchy and the bread is not chewy. The service is quick and efficient (I often order ahead of time via Grubhub) and the sandwich is always ready on time. The space is small but I appreciate that they have a bar height counter that you can eat at quickly.

Solid Banh mi spot in the area. Very easy to miss if you don't know it is there. It is down a…read morecouple of steps so something to note if you need accessibility options. I got the hog and appreciated the sweet pork along with the crunch of the cucumber and pickled vegetables.

Recent bakery opened in the Village about three months ago, focusing on halloumi savory and sweet…read moreitems, imported from Cyprus. Their smaller items are weighed by the ounce... I immediately knew I wanted the halloumi ball and puff (2 items, $5.12 with tax)... OMG, these bite size (or 2-3 bites) were like a warm cheesy hug! I could've and would've gobbled a bunch more, they were so good with a crunchy pastry (flaky for the puff). After finishing the first 2 items, I also got their bagel bite with halloumi and cream cheese, what a fun way to highlight their products and a nice nod to NYC, plus a spinach. I thought I would bring one home to save it for later in the day, but I ate them all in the store!! They also have gluten free, non halloumi and some grilled items... it was a pleasure speaking with Constantino, the owner, who has plans to continue growing the menu with sandwiches, quesadillas, and I think he said vegetarian gyros. I look forward to returning so I can get the same items I ate today, plus try their sweet and other savories that I haven't tried yet. After one visit, I am confident saying I'm adding this to my faves list/highly recommend list. Go support this small business, what a great treat in a neighborhood packed with so many foodie possibilities.

This new halloumi cafe spoke to me. I had previously seen a lot of marketing for this cafe. I…read moredecided to get the cheese with hot honey, Nutella bites, halloumi twists, halloumi balls and a rose latte. Surprisingly, the rose latte was really good, just a tad too sweet. The service was pretty fast, given that that was only one person behind the counter and one other person preparing the food. The ambiance was nice and quiet, yet I did find the space to be quite cramped. There's only 2 seats indoors and 2 standing tables outdoors. Overall, it was a decent experience with two caveats: the halloumi cheese sticks were too salty and the rose latte was too sweet.

Got the classic Banh Mi, pretty good yet pretty expensive. For $12 the filling is a bit thin…read morecompared to the bread size. I do appreciate the bread is heated and crispy.

We just got Banh Mi's catered from Banh Mi Zon for our weekly office lunch. Shoutout to our office…read moremanager for getting Banh Mi's for lunch. That's so gangster. I love Chris Voss's book "Never Split the Difference," which details how to negotiate well and get what you want in life. I negotiated my way to half a beef sandwich and half a Zon sandwich (house special), as I wanted to try both. Would I have been able to do this without using tactically empathy that Chris Voss preaches? I guess we'll never know... The beef was decent, but nothing to write home about. The Zon on the other hand, was the one. It was made up of pate, Vietnamese ham & salami, and shredded pork jerky wrapped in a crispy baguette. 8.5/10 for me. We were all seated around the rectangular table discussing life, liberty, and quotas over our Banh Mi's. A beautiful sight really. I must note that many other reviews say they charge different prices than their menu states, and that's just a great way to piss off the consumer. Just change the menu prices... I didn't experience this first hand though, so it's not affecting my rating. My favorite Banh Mi in the city still comes from Saigon Vietnamese Sandwich Deli in the Lower East side. $10 for a BOMB Banh Mi that was better than any Banh Mi I had in my time in Vietnam... Oh you haven't been to Vietnam!?!?!? Couldn't be me... IG @jnov_ Tiktok @jnov_reviews

Why rate an already highly rated itsy bitsy sandwich shop in Chelsea? In addition to the fact…read morethat we ate here 3 times this week while in town? The sandwiches were good and big. (Turkey avocado!) and the bread is perfect French bread that they also sell. Sandwiches weren't super fancy. Just really good But what really makes this place is the guy at the counter. And the casual / nice/ accommodating service he provides. He just makes the tiny shop extra lovely to be in. I hope the owner knows and acknowledges him. (Though I suspect that the owner is the engine behind the service). Looking forward to our next visit.

Five stars with a light touch of tough love, see below…read more Cute, little hole in the wall on 15th street, very good sandwiches, great fresh French bread. The jambon beurre and the pate rustique were both very good. The pate was outstanding. I would come back any time and will. Now the tough love. We almost didn't come here because the menu puts mayo on both the Parisian and the rustique. Mayo on a jambon/fromage? Mayo on pate? Sacre bleu! Perish the thought. This would be like going into deli where they have pastrami on white with mayo on the menu. Sure, someone may order it, but just having it on the menu scares you. Also, while the kitchen looks nice and clean, the tiny dining area needs some more love (the back of my chair was sticky). Suggestions, all in a spirit of love: use jambon blanc, not what I'm guessing is a lightly smoked ham and offer a basic jambon/fromage (where the cheese isn't brie, but gruyere), Also I didn't see jambon/beurre on the online ordering form and it should be there if possible. But overall VERY GOOD and GLAD WE CAME.

They look amazing! I suggest coming here after a day of…read moredrinking. These will hit the spot. Bc I was sober and not starving they were just ok. I would come back again and ask for more cheese on queso fries and salt on the caviar fries. Give them a try and decide for yourself.

If you're gonna specialize in one thing, you better do it well. When the shop has "Fries" in the…read morename, and from Belgium, then it better be amazing to impress me because I had the real thing. Luckily, the fries here are absolutely fantastic. First of all, it is very crispy but also airy. Just as important for me though is how potato-y it always tastes. As a complete package, it is one of the best fries in all of NYC imho. My favorite sauces Roasted Garlic Aioli and Black Truffle Mayo. On my most recent visit, I had the limited time Fries Cream, which is a large scoop of vanilla ice cream on top of a bunch of fries. Fyi, I love this combination for its savory and sweet flavors, as well as the hot and cold contrasting elements. Really great treat. If you are looking for good fries, you found it.

Went on a self made burger tour in the area. And butter reigned supreme. This was bomb.com…read more We had the standard smash burger and truffle burger. Their smash burger had a flavorful patty. The bun had a nice sweetness to it. And the onions paired well with the whole burger. I mean, even down to the wrapping you get the feeling of "quality". The truffle burger was divine. I did not expect it to be THAT good. The truffle was prevalent through every bite. The patty had great flavor and a nice touch of fried onions paired with every bite. Out of the 3 burger spots in the area this ranked top between my and my group. And this is the 4th time I took a group around tasting burgers.

Good! Not the best ever. I'd rather go to 7th street nearby because this place hasn't mastered the…read morebun. The bun here is dry and really didn't do anything for me. If it were a potato bun it'd be perfect. The ends of the meat are a little too crisp for my liking. The center was saucy and delicious though.

Truly impressive by all accounts. Their friendliness varies but their service remains dependable…read more The good reputation is justified here. Their staff and dishes deliver consistently. This spot consistently impresses.

The food is memorable and service is consistent. This restaurant gives generous helpings. Workers…read moreshow real friendliness and address any problem. The menu is affordable yet the food is excellent. This spot is suitable for all tastes.

Located on 14th nr Irving pl in front of the Trader Joe's is Farook Halal cart where there are 2-3…read morecarts nearby. It was busy and I got a lamb over rice for $7. Price is the best quality here as the food is average. The guy was busy and I was the 5th order of 5 consecutive orders. My food was not sizzling. Lamb was soggy. My pita beard was hard and portion size was OK. There is a loyalty card. Buy 7 get 1 free. guy told me the cart works every day. I prefer Santa halal next door over this one.

To say the hype is legitimate is putting it far too mildly. I'm going to come right out and say it…read moreand definitely declare, that until I'm proven otherwise, this is currently the title holder for my choice of the elusive "Best In the City", and thus most likely best in the known universe halal cart. Brought here initially by a NYMag piece highlighting the work of an apparently indisputably credible Halal-focused IG account @thehalalguysguy, which listed this at the number one spot in its listicles rankings. I would have otherwise had no clue to it's greatness as it appears as anonymous and instinct as any other of the countless halal carts to be found in any corner of the city. I've also never seen any significant line formed other than one I would expect at any of the other nearby carts due to it's location on the outlying periphery of Union Square and right outside an NYU dorm. It's certainly nothing even close to some of the inconceivably long lines you see at some of the Tik Tok viral spots or even the original Halal Guys cart in midtown. That should serve as yet another example of how unjust the world is, because if quality was the true measure the line here should be dwarfing them many times over! The food here has done nothing less than redefine my whole concept of what halal can be, which is nothing short of miraculous since I've been consistently consuming it for the better part of my now over two full decades in the city. Both the wonderfully gamey and juicy lamb (always my preferred protein where halal is concerned) and the deeply and vibrantly red hued, and crucially just as juicy chicken (unfortunately dessert-dry chicken is more often than not the case at your average cart) are consistently both perfectly seasoned and cooked to a smokey and caramelized unctuousness on the griddled straight off the spit. The sauces likewise shine many levels above those found elsewhere, with a wonderfully zestier and lighter version of the default white sauce, and the classic red hot sauce and the rarer green version, which both pack some serious heat, but also much more depth of flavor than usual. When you select a gyro, as I often do here you are rewarded with a more compact more densely rolled sandwich than usual, in a slightly thinner pita that normal, slightly more closely resembling a burrito than usual. It's also packed with wonderfully crisp and fresh veggies which are likewise a cut above the rest. When you select a platter you are presented with the usual components in a delightfully new fashion. He seems to be an innovator in a method that happily seems to be spreading wider in which he chops the accompanying pita into numerous small triangles which he tops over the platter in two consecutive layers topping the food with one layer, of pita covering that with a layer of sauces, topping again with the second chopped pita layer and saucing again. The process results in an aseptically striking array as well as a delightful texture achieved by the layering and saucing process, nothing short than brilliantly delicious! It's details like this that solidifies the carts iconic and singular status. It's only that much further reinforced by the proprietor Farook himself however. A true gentleman as well as a culinary genius with the sweetest and gracious demeanor and eyes as soulful as you will ever encounter, he will melt your heart as much as he'll wow your tastebuds and blow your mind. This man deserves a spot in the NYC food legends Mount Rushmore right there next to the late great Dom Demarco as he's just as responsible for elevating the beloved everyman cuisine that is the heart and soul of the city and elevating it to nothing less than high art.