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    The Pho Sandwich
    Cole D.

    Unreal. It's so sweet surprisingly! Every bite was a savory yet sweet dessert it felt like. The pho sandwich with pho broth is delicious. We got the half and it came out to about $15. Lots of beef on the inside. When we entered the staff gave a sigh which wasn't really appreciated when we came in :45 before closing time. Didn't feel welcome.

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    Isabelle S.

    The pho sandwich is pretty solid. The bread is just right, too--crispy but not hard enough to hurt your mouth. I'd be curious to see the beef served medium-rare, more like roast beef (I bet that would be good, too!), but either way, it's quite a satisfying and flavorful sandwich. It's a tad pricey, and you have to order the broth separately (which I think should be included), but overall, it's well worth it. When I asked to have the remaining broth packed up to go, they generously refilled the cup, which I really appreciated.

    The Pho Sandwich
    Lynn N.

    I came here with my friend to try their pho sandwich, but I thought it was just okay. Inside is super cute though with lots of plants and lights. The sandwich took a bit of time, maybe 10-15 minutes. The pho sandwich honestly just tastes like bo kho. It was not necessarily bad, but I was not blown away.

    Pho sandwich, loaded tots
    Stacey V.

    We saw this on a You Tube show about sandwich shops in NYC. The food was great! We got the Pho sandwich and the loaded tots. The sandwich was huge, the pho was delicious and the cause on the tots was plate licking good!

    Hong Kim L.

    A pho sandwich. Just hearing this intrigues me as this is my first time seeing a pho dish in bread form. My boyfriend and I wanted to try this concept and got the pho broth that's right for a cold day. Broth was excellent and I tasted all the ingredients in pho broth: hint of star anise, onions, beef brew, five spice and some marrow fat - good for dipping. The sandwich has all the ingredients in a pho bowl. What was noticeable was the thick cuts of beef shank in the sandwich. It can be tricky dipping the sandwich in the broth without any ingredients falling out, so exercise caution. Don't dip too lightly into the broth as you'll need a significant amount of soup to make the bites easily to rip up and dunk in. Use a spoon to scoop the broth on the sandwich to fully soak in. The staff and speed of the service was good and fast. Small establishment you'd expect in the East Village and perfect quick stop bite if you're in the area trying the neighboring bars. Overall this dish reminds me how I grew up still not wanting to finish my pho bowl without noodles but still continuing the broth slurping with a nice toasted baguette.

    Vy T.

    I saw a YouTube video on this place and was excited to try, but it was so disappointing. The bread was the worse part. I don't know exactly how to describe it, stale would probably be the best word, but even then it's not accurate. I ended up picking the meat off from the outside and eating it with the broth. I do agree with another review saying the broth is mandatory with the sandwich. Otherwise, the sandwich wasn't that flavorful. I wish the broth was served hotter. The broth wasn't that good, it was decent but I didn't taste the X amount of hours simmered flavors.

    Grandma's Braised Pork
    Angelina S.

    Me and my friends went and really enjoyed it! Food was great, staff were friendly and place was super clean. Heads up, it's a bit small with limited seating. Since it's mostly sandwiches that isn't a major problem! Such a great place!

    Menu March 2024
    Susan C.

    Believing the hype! Ok I admit I'm 3 years late to the hype because they opened this shop in 2022 but I'm here now. Will be back for sure! Located on St Marks (technically 7th Street) and 2nd Avenue, a small storefront with a bright yellow bubbly sign (literally bubble letters), the inside decor is lively and cheerful with black and white, pops of yellow, and food motifs decorating the whitewashed brick walls. Seating is minimal at 3 tables of 2, and on a sunny Saturday afternoon at 5pm pretty empty. Staff was courteous and helpful and my food was ready within 10 minutes of placing the order in person at the front counter. They also have tablet you can order at the front of the shop right inside the door. I got the following for takeout to bring over to a friend's place: GPS Bowl $16.49 - Garlic Pepper Steak. Pineapple jalapeno slaw, pickled watermelon radish, over jasmine rice. WOW, packed with flavor, the beef marinade was delish and the portions generous. The pickled radish slices and slaw complemented the savory meat. The hit of the evening. The Pho Bowl x2 - $18.49 each Slow braised beef, onions, scallions, cilantro, thai basil, thin sliced jalapeno, crispy shallots, hoisin over white rice. The bowl version of their signature pho sandwich, it was delicious and served with a generous amount of braised beef according to my friends. I will surely be back to try the sandwich! Salmon Katsu Bowl $16.49 Panko crusted salmon, shaved lettuce, tomato, pickles, cajun tartar sauce on white rice. A solid salmon katsu, crispy, not too oily or salty, a lotta salmon and a lotta love. The tartar sauce and pickles added a nice tang that broke up the fried flavor. Thumbs up. I'm a fan! Thanks for this delicious experience and can't wait to try their loaded tots and their Bodega and Hangover Cure.

    Exterior  3/2025
    Sabrina S.

    After trying to hit the overcrowded Japanese food festival and failing, I was so happy to find this hidden gem! It's a tiny joint with limited seating, but packs a tasty Asian fusion menu. We ordered the Grandma's braised pork and the Salmon Katsu Po Boy on ciabatta. The sandwiches are huge and the bread has a nice toast with a soft inner. I thoroughly enjoyed my panko crusted salmon combined with the textures of the crisp produce and the cool Cajun tartar sauce= marriage in heaven ! My mouth is just watering thinking about this sandwich lol The braised pork sandwich was ok, maybe should have tried the ever popular pho sandwich. Next time! Great friendly service, great food, cute neighborhood They've got a punch card too for a free meal after so many visits.

    Bahn mi
    Crystal K.

    This Asian fusion pho-Bahn bi and tater tots were so delicious and flavorful. It was a great meal!

    The Pho Sandwich
    Carina H.

    The pho broth and the sandwich were both great on their own. Dipping the sandwich got messy for me, so I started scooping up spoonfuls of broth into the sandwich. My boyfriend planned to only try my order, but he liked the broth so much he went to order just the broth. He also liked the bread so much that he asked where it was from (a secret). The staff was friendly. There wasn't much seating, but it was casual and cozy.

    Hannah H.

    Little Kirin started off as a pop-up at Greenpoint Terminal Market, and they had opened up their first brick-and-mortar back in '22 - The menu has some Asian fusion fare, focusing more on Vietnamese flavors - we were curious about The Pho Sandwich, which was a ciabatta filled with slow-braised beef, onions, scallions, Thai basil, thinly-sliced jalapenos, crispy shallots, and hoisin. We opted out of cilantro, and we also ordered a cup of Pho Broth. The banh mi sandwich was a tasty surprise - the bread was crusty and yummy, which we were thankful for! The sandwich itself was stacked, as there was just so many slices of the beef and other toppings - very generous portions! The pho broth really wasn't needed for that dipping/au jus type of a situation, but it was good to just drink the broth on its own. Staff were kind, and there's limited seating inside; there seems to be a steady flow of pickup orders. Nice spot to grab some eats! +The Pho Sandwich +friendly service

    The Pho Sandwich
    Alex L.

    Solid, unique pho sandwich with dipping broth! Love the concept and meat was juicy and not dry. Would have loved a touch of lime/acidity in there but was overall tasty and fun.

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    Grandma's braised pork from Little Kirin is, simply, one of the absolute best "bowl" lunches you can get in this city.

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    Thank you for the praise! Come try it in sandwich form next time.

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    Thanks for giving us a try, glad you enjoyed the BBQ bowl!

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    Really enjoyed this food. Sandwiches were quite good and well priced. Tater togas were good. Non nonsense interior. Quick, fresh, easy

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    It's street parking in the east village it will be hard to find parking no matter what but doable but not to close

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    We stopped by in midafternoon about 3:45. We wanted to sit at the bar that they recently moved to…read morethe back. They have made more room for tables in front by a lot but it does seem odd to be escorted to the back to sit at the bar. Not so relaxed. We were enjoyed a really great tasting beer called lunch ipa and an ok vodka martini and waiting til 4:30 to try out their happy hour. While hanging out we noticed there was a really hard working guy behind the bar squeezing out what looked like gallons of limes. He seemed to have such a good attitude. Later we saw him very busy keeping things cleaned up and tossing bags of trash out. He never stopped working the whole time we were there. I thought wow, if everybody cared about their job like this guy did, everything would run more smoothly. I had to ask his name I was so impressed. His name is Fredo and I just had to give him a shout out. Happy hour meanwhile was not as varied as we remember from a few months ago but the flights of cocktails looked charming served on a raised three hole metal stand and the calamari with French bread was great and large for a small plate.

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    Stopped in on a bitter cold day and love the whole inside, kind of like a beach environment so it…read morewarmed me up pretty quick. Ordered the Grilled Cheese - made with fresh sourdough bread and a cheddar & mozzarella combo. A tasty tomato soup was my side.. The food was incredibly good and the service top-notch!

    Went to Grey Dog with two friends and were seated right away. Our server was very nice and…read moreattentive throughout the meal! We started with drinks: their versions of a Moscow Mule and Gin & Tonic. Both were cutely presented, well made, generously sized, refreshing, and extremely tasty. For food, we ordered a variety of appetizers to share, including the spinach dip, saucy nuggets, disco tots, Green Goddess salad (their version), and Brussels sprouts. Everything was super tasty with mostly good portions. My only small complaint was that I wished there had been more chips for the dip. Overall, I was impressed and would happily order everything again, with the exception of the nuggets. They were good, but I've had better chicken at plenty of other places. They were a bit dry and slightly less flavorful than I expected, but by no means bad. Unfortunately, the dining experience took a wild turn when a cockroach was crawling on the wall right next to where my friend was sitting. The waiter gasped right along with us and tried to catch it in a cup. It got away and scuttled beneath several tables before ultimately escaping the wrath of humans. While it's certainly not ideal to see in a dining establishment, I was willing to understand it as a hot New York summer day, especially with patrons frequently moving between the indoor and outdoor dining areas. However, before leaving, my friends and I went to use the restroom and while waiting another guest ran out screaming that there were water bugs inside. At that point we very promptly left. I really liked the chill, cute vibe, chatty atmosphere, solid drinks, and good food. Unfortunately, the bugs have left me squirming and reconsidering a return visit. I'm hoping the issue can be addressed and resolved because, aside from that, it's a genuinely fun spot!

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    Obao has delicious food. If you're in Hells Kitchen and happen to stumble by Obao, it is worth…read morecoming in. Obao is has both Thai and Viet food. It does well with doing the whole "fusion" schtick without losing the essence and flavor of the dishes. Pad Krapoa Moo Krob, the meat on the pork belly was so juicy - the pork skin was crunchy and chewy at the same time, flavors of Thai spice, basil, and bell peppers harmoniously working together to bring a balanced meal. The shrimp basil fried rice was delicious, a great alternative if you're not feeling the crab fried rice. The service at Obao is always prompt and helpful, whether it's questions about the menu or recommendations, anyone is willing to help. Inside Oboa is dimly lit, a moody vibe that is fun and invites playful conversations.

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