3.5 stars, rounded up for an implicit BYOB policy. Coming back from the beer store a few blocks away (read: went to the holy mecca of beer distributors: American Beer Distributing and Thrifty Beverage Center), I popped in here for a quickie. After ordering from the nice lady at the counter, I capped open a specialty beer - tasted like wine-beer, and waited for my order. The grilled pork chop sandwich was chunky and had good quality meat. The pickled vegetables were not as pickled as I liked them to be and the surface area to volume ratio was low - e.g., not enough finely sliced strips. However, I liked that there wasn't an invasion of mayo on my sandwich and the freshness was right on! Also, warning to the pee prone.. there are no bathrooms here! read more

We walked by and saw this place on Yelp so we decided to get a quick snack. The wait time was terribly long, we ordered a classic bahn mi and probably waited for like 15 mins. The sandwich itself was good, the bread was crunchy and toasted perfectly. I reckon they buttered the bread a lot, cause it was deliciously greasy. The meat was good and the portion is huge. I'll probably be back next time, but wish they could balance the seamless orders, sit down orders and to-go orders better. read more

I was craving some pho during my lunch hours at work and stumbled upon this spot. After reading through some of the reviews I decided to give it a try. I ordered the beef pho and I must say it was pretty solid beef broth. The noodle texture here is better than many pho restaurants that I've been to. Considering that many of the Asian restaurants within walking distance from where I work are mediocre at best, I was surprised to find out that this place surpassed my expectations. I will definitely be back. read more

Hanco's - Beef pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Hanco's NY Brooklyn Cobble Hill 1pm Thursday 7th May 2015 Five Stars It's best $15 meal that you can get. I am so ridiculously full right now. I had the vermicelli salad with grilled chicken ($8.75). There was Plenty of Rice Noodles, Lettuce, Cucumber And Mint Leaves. It was then topped with Roasted Peanuts, Fried Red Onion and served with a Vinaigrette on the side. It was so fresh and light and yet so filling. But since I am a glutton, I also ordered a classic Vietnamese Sandwich which is normally called a Bahn Mi. They take a toasted French baguette slathered it with mayo and butter. Then it stuffed with Pâté, Ham and Ground Beef and topped with thinly cut carrots, daikon, cilantro, and jalapeños. There is so many textures and flavors but it all seems to work in this amazing way. If you haven't had one, you need to try one now. read more

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So when I climbed Half Dome over the summer, our party's staple food-for-energy supply came in a huge bag of loaves of banh mi from the local Vietnamese sandwich shop (tell em to separate the veg to keep from going soggy). Moral of the story---you can't get banh mi past mi. Really its 4.5 stars because it is expensive for banh mi standards. I guess its okay if its for the best banh mi in all of Brooklyn and prob Manhattan and Queens. The boba/bubble tea are a grade above the stuff you find in Chinatown. The place is a little hole in the wall off Bergen and is run by a friendly/rowdy bunch of Chinese people. The pork chop and classic are the ones you have to try, they also have veggie options. Better than the one on 7th from what I hear. See you there! read more

Came here with my two coworkers last week, after one of them raved about how delicious their tofu bahn mi was. I have never tried a tofu bahn mi before, so I was so excited to eat it! I have to say that their tofu bahn mi was fantastic, but wish there was more tofu in the sandwich. The sauce was delicious and complemented the sandwich. I also ordered the classic bahn mi, which was delicious as well (super meaty). But when comparing it to my most favorite bahn mi shop (Ba Xuyen), Hanco's didn't beat it. But nonetheless, I really enjoyed the tofu bahn mi and the classic bahn mi. If I am ever around the neighborhood, I would definitely come here to grab the tofu & classic bahn mi again. YUM! read more

I got the vegetarian banh mi and it was the BEST vegetarian chicken I've ever had. I also got the mango bubble tea that was incredible. I can't believe I had never been here and can't wait to go back. read more

What's not to love about Banh Mi: pickled radish, carrots, cilantro, chicken, and sauce, on a fresh toasty baguette! Each ingredient blends perfectly into this amazing sandwich! At first, the sandwich looks pretty small, but I actually wasn't able to finish the entire thing. Way too much goodness in just one sandwich. Great place to grab a Banh Mi on the go! read more

Tasty food albeit not terribly authentic, SLOW SERVICE, okay prices Why 3 stars? I ordered a drink and a sandwich and waited for 25 minutes. A cold cut banh mi can still be made in under 3 minutes even if you toast the bread and the tea I ordered was pre-brewed. Seriously, this wait was ridiculous. Even with the people in front of me who ordered bahn mis, they're supposed to be quickly assembled. Anyone who's ever been to a viet super market with a little food court can attest to how quickly these are usually assembled by a pair of quick hands. Cold cut bahn mi: 1. sandwich bread was legit Vietnamese baguette which I recognized and can appreciate. 2. I ordered a cold cut sandwich but not only was the bread hot, the whole thing was hot (this is how I knew things were a little off). The primary meat was not a cold cut but a type of flavored meatball/meatloaf. It was quite tasty, but not what I ordered or expected 3. The pate is either non-existent, or tastes just like plain mayo. There was no visible pate (again, not very authentic) 4. The quick pickles were nice, but TERRIBLY distributed. I'll submit photos, and you can see how all the pickles are on one side of the sandwich. I literally had to alternate bites on the sandwich and I would get entire bites of pickles, entire bites of meat. 5. All said, it was still tasty but for the mistakes, I'm not sure it's worth $7.25 (especially when I'm used to banh mi for just under $5) The vietnamese ice tea was pretty good, not too sweet, and still pretty milky. Warm boba? Not my thing on a hot summer day. read more

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i had the beef brofF pho for the first time since i moved to new york and I gotta say it hit me with that nostalgia wave for the pho ba co i had at home/: the noodles were thick and girthy and the broth was pretty good. lacking in condiment selection however I would stock it up with some hot chilioil ‍ but that's just my tea Boba was pretty good read more

Hanco's - Vietnamese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I had never been a banh mi enthusiast. Do not get me wrong, I used to enjoy an occasional Vietnamese sandwich from time to time. All that changed after I had stumbled to this little hole-in-the-wall on the corner of Bergen and Smith St. The way they prepare this bad boy has opened my eyes on how good a sandwich (not just a banh mi) can truly be. The heap of the pickled daikon radish & carrot provide the perfect acidity countering the savory elements of ground pork, pate, and Vietnamese ham. The trio of the meats work beautifully with the mayo in this sandwich. The baguette is fresh and the cilantro adds herbal freshness and crispness. The spiciness(they fine tune the heat level based on your preference) provides a great rush as well. I recall having it for the first time ever and being awe-struck from the disbelief of how good it was. Did I tear up? Did my eyes roll in the back of my head? I cannot recall exactly, but it was one of those rare experiences that us, food lovers, seek out. It made me the true banh mi believer - i was converted from that first bite. I remember once trying their grilled pork sandwich, for the sake of variety. It was pretty good but failed to amaze and did not stand out to me like their staple, the classic did. Since then, I have never made another attempt to try any of the other sandwiches on their menu (no need to experiment when you have a great thing going already). I work a 5 minute walking distance away, so I feel truly lucky to be able to frequent this place at least once a week. I have been to Nicky's Vietnamese Sandwiches on Atlantic Ave, which is not far away from Hanco's and as far as the banh mi goes, I don't even have to tell you who the clear-cut winner is. Hanco's is a no-brainer. Stop by, order a classic (or even 2, should you be really hungry), with a summer roll. You will not be disappointed. ~This review is mainly directed to the classic banh mi at this particular spot on Bergen. I have not been to the other Hanco's establishments in the city. read more

Hanco's - True classic - Vietnamese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Hmmm... Where do I begin? Hanco's is my life. I've had probably 100 sandwiches, 80 bubble teas, 40 phos. Everything is so delicious. This is the one place I never get sick of. I love their classic and shredded chicken sandwiches. I love their beef pho. Their bubble teas are great. This is my favorite place! read more

Hanco's - Can you resist this? Classic sandwich. Spicy. With sriracha. Green tea matcha bubble tea in the back - Vietnamese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Stopped by to pick up lunch the other day. It seems like they'd prefer you to order online, but they let me order at the counter with no issue. I got the tofu banh mi and thought it was pretty good (big chunks of tofu though a little light on the veggies.) if I'm in the area again and craving a banh mi I definitely wouldn't mind coming back. read more

Really like this location. Everyone is friendly, there's lots of room to sit and relax-which is good because this place gets crowded. Their teas and sandwiches are delicious and, like all the best places, you can customize your tea. Only thing that stops it being a five star is I work in Chinatown so I've had a lot of great tea and banh mi...after a while, it's hard to decide who is the best! I'll have to come back and try some of their other dishes. read more

Mehhh. I've had much better pho. Maybe the banh mi's are better? I had the grilled chicken with beef broth noodle soup. They kinda skimped out on the noodles and the broth was mediocre. It wasn't oily and tasted okay. The Vietnamese coffee was good! I like that it's self service so it's more efficient for everyone. However, I like my pho with a lot more flavor and definitely more noodles. The soup was overpriced and I've had yummier pho at a more affordable price at other restaurants. This one seems to just cater to its neighborhood patrons. read more

Hanco's - Grilled chicken noodle soup and beef noodle soup. - Vietnamese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

After taking a 5 year hiatus from yelping, here goes... "I'm Hankering for some Hanco's!" That has been my motto since last week when I "discovered" this wonderful oasis of cheap, yummy asian food in the desert of Brooklyn Heights crammed with more costly Japanese and Thai cuisine. I just moved into Brooklyn Heights for the summer and was craving some bubble tea. Thanks to Yelp I found this place and just when I was going to step out the door to explore, serendipitously my bf brings home a honeydew melon one from Hanco's. Since last week, I have been back there 5 TIMES. For the meals, I've only gotten the chicken sandwich which is chock full of goodness. When I bite into the toasty bun and savory chicken with pickled carrots, it transports me to Nirvana. At $6 a 'wich, the passage to Nirvana is quite economical and so-worth-it. I think the ladies recognize my face because of my frequency and one of them gave me a sandwich card the other day. I'm actually embarrassed but I keep returning. I've been meaning to try other dishes but I just can't get enough of the bun's toasty goodness. Tips: 1) I got the whole wheat today to be healthier but I regret my decision. It's not as toasty/crunchy as the white bread. So do yourself a favor and just get the white! 2) If you call in advance, they will usually have your order ready by the time you swing by. I know! I have them on speed-dial (hangs head). Considering I live less than 5 minutes away, it's pretty sweet to just walk in and pick up my meal in a seamless transaction. Pay-stamp-carry-and-go 3) The drinks are meh. Although I know better iced thai tea and bubble tea exists elsewhere, I find myself ordering here only because of its convenient location 4) You can customize your dish per degree of spiciness: mild, medium, and spicy read more

Hanco's - Muhaha I made it! Tomorrow I shall go claim my prize. :) - Vietnamese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

A great go-to spot if you want some quick Vietnamese food. I usually get the rice vermicelli salad and add grilled pork chops on top or a banh mi. I always get a fruit tea on the side. The interior is quite small and I have only sat down and eaten there once or twice. I usually opt for pickup because they have fast pickup. Would recommend :) read more

I'm not going to wax poetic on the banh mi's many virtues, but I will tell you that for less than $5, a banh mi will: a) fill you up, b) be delicious, and c) make you very, very happy. Hanco's may not be the best Vietnamese sandwich shop in town, but it's reliable. The bread is generally fresh, the bubble tea is tasty, and when you order an extra spicy sandwich, you're guaranteed enough jalapenos to make your eyes water. Yes, please. read more

Hanco's - Bahn mi, oh my - Vietnamese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Tasty sauce, crunchy julienne carrots and radish, cilantro, and warm chicken served on a toasty wheat baguette that isn't hard enough to rake the skin off your palate. What's not to like? I've been to two Hanco's locations, Smith Street and Montague Street. At the Montague Street location, I encountered a language barrier at the pickup counter, but persevered to get my satisfying sandwich. The tables at the Smith Street location weren't that clean. Unfortunately, both locations have an odd smell, maybe due to the tea they brew. Still, they both have A sanitary grades. I find Hanco's to be better than Num Pang Sandwich Shop, but neither will truly fill you up for long, even though the sandwiches look really big. And I'm not a fan of the peanut sauce that comes with the shrimp roll. read more

Very good and very fresh delivery. Great flavor combinations and they made it easy to receive the delivery even during Covid

Very average taro boba. I stopped by this place for a quick boba when I was running errands in Brooklyn. I love taro boba in LA but after disappointing run at Boba Guys was hoping to be in luck. Sadly, this was very mediocre boba. It was sweet but didn't have that taro flavor I was hoping for. The boba itself was okay. An average place. read more

I frequent this place and usually they do a descent job but the last few visits, the food was not up to par. The Grilled Pork Sandwiches (5) that I ordered today was dry and the bread was not fresh. The worse sin was the Green Tea with Honey Bubble Tea. It was watered down tea and you could not get the Green Tea Taste. At $4.50 a pop for tea, they should not be cheating on the quality. read more

Hanco's - Vietnamese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Rock solid quality and craveworthy sandwiches. For take out you order from a table at the door. If you use a credit card you have to sign with the dreaded (in COVID times) communal pen, BUT there is a huge, pump action hand sanitizer on the table. Thank you, Hanco's! read more

The vegan pork banh mi is THE banh mi for me. The carrots are marinated deliciously, the vegan pork is incredibly tasty. I compare all other banh mi's to this banh mi. read more

Hanco's - Vegetarian Pork Sandwich - Vietnamese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The honeydew tea tasted like a piece of my great grandmas green apple taffy she always forgot to check the expiration date on. Spectacular. The boba was cooked to perfection- its texture, crunchy and salty similar to that of a cough drop. Outstanding. The straw -although a little large for my left nostril- was very smooth and vibrant, resulting in a glorious mish mosh quality. *No rashes we're found in my nose post-drink.* Impressive. Although I'm color blind I can assure you the brightness of the drink conveyed green undertones (as well as the straw) that were more appetizing then a patch of grass freshly grazed by my dog walker and my darling child, Fifi. To conclude, I highly recommend Staples The Offcie Superstore if you desire a lukewarm, charming glass of champagne. read more

Excellent neighborhood place: a delicious lunch spot with quick service. The rice bowl with roasted chicken and veggies was 8.25 but other vermicelli noodle options looked good as well! Plenty of seating. read more

Hanco's - Amazing value! 8.25 for a balanced meal (chicken rice bowl) - Vietnamese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I have tried the Hanco's on Montague Street and I honestly love it better than this one, much better. When I entered this hole-in-the-wall restaurant, it was so hot inside and it was so dark as well. For lunch: I ordered a Banh Mi with pork and when I brought it back to work, I wasn't too happy with the way it looked. I've been to places where the Banh Mi's were assembled a little nicer. I asked for a non-spicy Banh Mi and although many people before me expressed this Hanco's is great and their sandwiches are delectable, I just didn't feel that way. My favorite place to go for Banh Mi's is Banh Mi Saigon. They specialize in authentic Banh Mi's. The likelihood of me returning to this Hanco's is very unlikely. read more

Hanco's - Pork Banh Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

delicious always. A go-to meal when I don't wanna cook. Their pho and Bahn mi is always delicious, and they have dairy free bubble teas!

Notes I took while walking home eating the spicy classic: Definitely Chinese, paper ticketing system, a ton of microwaving going on, will make your order as long as it's in before closing time (9pm on most weeknights), don't expect a quick wait because there are a lot of pickup and delivery orders, meat had a strange mushroom odor, spiciness unevenly distributed read more

got the beef pho, absolutely incredible. Very generous portions of meat and toppings! read more

Hanco's - Beef pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

First time here, came with my Wife! Its Really Good! I had the Grilled Chicken Rice Entree and the rice only was worth it! It was Sweet and Soft! The Chicken Was really soft but well cooked! The Place isnt too loud either! Nice and spacious! Loved the whole experience! read more

Hanco's - Grilled Chicken Rice Entree!!!! - Vietnamese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Delicious vietnamese sandwiches! Came here for a weekday lunch with a friend visiting from out of town. They toast their french baguettes so the bread is warm, and not too hard. Stuffed full of fresh, pickled veggies and bbq-ed meats. Yum. One of the best I've ever had. We also tried one of the vermicelli noodle bowls, which was good, but not as amazing as the sandwich. Simple shop. Order at the counter and then grab any open table. read more

I came here a few days ago. Ordered a Thai iced tea and a vegetarian chicken banh mi. Thai iced tea was average, nothing special. The sandwich was good and had just the right amount of spice. While I would come back again, I could get the same sandwich for much cheaper. (I've paid bertween $2-$4 in Chinatown). Intrested in trying the menu. read more

This place made me a Pho addict. The Beef Pho I get is out of this world and my partner consistently gets the vegetarian Pho, which she also loves. The garden rolls are a nice light side too. A+ bubble tea as well. Not a bad thing to say about this place. You order at the register and can sit or take food to go. Seating is pretty chill/casual and the service is quick. read more

Hanco's has delicious tasting Bánh mì Vietnamese sandwiches for sure (note that their version of the popular ground pork variety is called the "Classic" on their menu). Their "Classic" ground pork Bánh mì is served on french bread with veggies (carrots, cucumbers, cilantro, etc.) and can be ordered mild, medium, or spicy. IMHO, although the ground pork is tasty and juicy, there's just too much bread and not enough meat. I saw where Hanco's has an option to add double meat to their sandwiches, but I'm not sure how that would work out because of the shape of the bread. Also, I ordered mine "medium" spicy, and it was hardly spicy. At any rate, the sandwich was good... don't get me wrong.... but maybe my expectations were set to high from all the reviews I read on Yelp! As an appetizer, I ordered the fresh summer rolls (like fresh spring rolls with shrimp and served with peanut sauce). These were good but far form the best I've had. read more

This is the type of place you would walk past and really never think of stopping in except if it says Vietnamese food, I'm going in cause it's an addiction. That and the recommendation came from a foodie friend. I've been dying to try the bahn mi and it was a toss up between the Classic (roasted ground pork, vietnamese ham, pate, mayo, butter, cucumber, pickled carrots & daikon radish and cilantro on a toasted french baguette) and the grilled pork but I figured for my first time I wanted to go with the staple of the menu and go Classic. I took a seat in one of the 6 small tables and 3 minutes later I realized I made the best decision in the past month of my life. SWEET BABY JESUS!! First off, go hungry! For $6 you get quite a large stuffed sandwich that will really fill you. I usually take a pic of my food but I was starving and as soon as I unwrapped it I couldn't wait. The bread, unlike other bahn mis, is toasted which holds up to the juices from the pork and doesn't fall apart. Every bite is like fireworks going off in your mouth from the different tastes and textures. The crispy warm bread, the deep Asian flavors of the meats along with the heat (I ordered mine medium because I must add Sriracha so I knew that would give it another bump) then you get the crunch and coolness of the bright, pickled veggies and cilantro. This is one of the best sandwiches I've ever had....really! I must go back soon and give the grilled pork a try. This place is a GEM and worth the trip from even NJ or further! read more

Hancos has been a favorite spot of mine for 4 years now. The prices are cheap. The sandwiches are bomb. The pho is bomb. The taro tea is bomb. The bubble tea is bomb. There's a punch card here for the teas. Make sure you pick one up. You won't be dissapointed by Hancos. read more

Hanco's - Matcha bubble tea. #delicious - Vietnamese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I liked everything about this place! I was in the neighborhood with a couple of friends and one of them suggested we go to Hanco's for a quick bite. The space is small but clean and cute. I ordered the classic Vietnamese sandwich and thoroughly enjoyed it. Unlike a traditional banh mi made of baguette that's so hard it hurts your upper jaw, the bread they use is soft and pillowy, toasted to perfect crispiness, which goes really well the roast pork and pate and their "mayo"-like sauce. If you are into spicy, you can also stuff some jalapenos in your sandwich and drizzle as much sriracha as you'd like. My only wish is that they put their pho broth on their menu as a separate soup/side option. That would make me really happy. read more

I've have been here so many times way before this dumb pandemic touched down in the states. The bubble teas are good and food is okay but I have an issue with the prices now sandwiches are damn near $10.00 plus extra meat is $5.00. The Pho soup is $11.75 add extra meat is $5.00 as well and the bubbles teas are now 4.75. So basically you are spending over $25 dollars on yourself for some food but again it all depends on what you order. I wouldn't mind ordered from this place again but the prices are a big issue for me! Hopefully after this pandemic decides to end then maybe the prices will be lowered again! read more

One of the best meals to have after a gym workout! Came here right after a workout at Blink. It was really crowded with only one table available, the one we took! It started emptying out as we ate our meal, but it's quite popular with the delivery and take-out orders. Had the grilled pork salad bowl for $9.50 while my friend had the beef pho and a green tea bubble tea. The grilled pork salad bowl is HUGE, I eat a lot normally and wasn't able to finish the last bite. The portion size is huge and they aren't sparing with the meat. It's a lot of food but I still felt like it was a light yet filling meal. No complaints about this place yet! read more