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Grabbed takeout from this spot and was pleasantly surprised! I got a lemongrass chicken banh mi ($12.50) and it was pretty good! The sandwich was well filled and there was a good amount of chicken. The salad inside offers a nice freshness as well. The only thing I didn't love was how soggy the bread was after only 5 mins but I still enjoyed the flavor nonetheless. Definitely a solid lunch spot if you're in the area!
Stopped in to grab a Bahn Mi. Had a bit of a hard time finding the place since it's tucked away in a basement. Upon arrival, I was greeted by the sweetest and most helpful lady. I had intended to take my sandwich to go, but the place was so cool and empty (circa 2:40pm on a Weds.) that I decided to stay. The establishment's decor screams "I am a bar and we play live music here". The lady who helped me confirmed they have live music there (I believe she said) "every night after 7pm". Mama's Cupboard and "No Work Allowed" (Jazz Club) operate out of the same space. The sandwich was very nice! I was in the market for a "classic" Bahn Mi (they don't offer it), but, who can say no to roast pork? Their Do Chua (pickled carrots and radish "slaw") + cilantro in that perfectly toasted bread truly helped hit the mark as far as what I was craving. Not giving 5 stars 2ndary to value. Even though I very much enjoyed this meal, a coffee and a sandwich at $24 + change out the door is a bit too steep IMO.
My experience here was NOT what everyone else's seems to have been. The coconut shrimp banh mi was fantastic but the pork belly was inedibly bad; like really really bad. Hard fat and nothing else. Expensive as hell and straight in the garbage. The place is a rip off but I'd get the shrimp one again anyway. The tea was wayyyyy too sweet but the place is cool as hell and the woman was nice enough.
Stumbled upon by Mama's Cupboard vendor at Winter Village Bryant Park today. Mainly based on Vietnamese banh mis, empanada puffs, and different skewers and sauce with a Thai twist. Standard pricing for Midtown West, about $15 to $25 as the range. Can get steep if you decide to get a soft-shell crab sammie or coconut shrimp sammie. Accepts both cash and credit/debit card. Fast service from friendly staff. Once you've placed an order, he/she hands you a small slip of paper as the receipt and then you wait for your # to be called. Got myself a huge-looking grilled lemongrass chicken sandwich for $14...$15.24 with the tax included. The bread stayed crispy from start to finish just the way I'd liked it, even when there was a slab of spicy mayo in between of the sandwich. Nothing had gotten soggy or slimy from the spicy mayo as in texture wise. Didn't hurt my teeth or the corner of my mouth when taking a huge bite from the middle. Another thing, the pickled veggies weren't overly sour as in taste wise. Flavorful and just enough! Now moving onto the grilled chicken, it was tender, juicy and meaty plus flavorful but nothing was burnt which was marvelous! Always loved the freshly taste of cilantro in my banh mi sandwich. Some people might not like its unique odor/flavor but I absolutely love popping it into my mouth before devouring the tasty creation!!! Now, that is what I would call a REAL & satisfying banh mi sandwich!!!
A really good, somewhat hidden Vietnamese cafe on 53rd St in Turtle Bay. It's on the basement level so easy to miss, but the banh mi here was a fabulous discovery! The sandwiches are packed with tons of fresh veggies and tender meats, and the bread used seems pretty fresh. I've tried the regular banh mi with grilled pork and the caramelized pork belly one and both were absolutely fireeee. And the value is great -- around $13 for a giant, delicious sandwich! The vietnamese iced coffee was also great, as was the service -- the lady taking orders at the counter also served us at our table and was kind and attentive. I would highly recommend checking out this spot whether for a quick coffee/tea or something more substantial!
This was a random Vietnamese place my friend and I stumbled upon. It is located down a staircase and is actually very authentic. We both had bowls of grilled pork with rice vermicelli. They are generous with the portions of meat and big on flavor too. We also some cups of Vietnamese coffee which were excellent too. The place is not fancy and only has three small tables inside for dine in. However, if you are looking for excellent quality Vietnamese food, this is where you'll find it.
Most delicious banh mi in midtown east! The pork was grilled to perfection and was incredibly tender and juicy. Also the banh mi was carefully crafted to ensure a perfect meat to vegetable to bread ratio. Usually a lot of places can't get the ratio right but this place has it in the bag. The wait time is a bit long unfortunately but I guess it's a worthy sacrifice.
This is literally below Go Go Curry. I ordered both at the same time. This is also another one where ordering in an app. I'm bothered but understandable. I got the caramelized pork belly bahn mi. I was more interested in the regular pork bahn mi or chicken version. Weird both weren't available on the app. I knew I got pork belly but I really shouldn't have because I don't like chewing fat. I feel so bad how I picked out and threw out most of the pork belly after 2/3 through. I just can't. The flavor itself was nice tho which is why I look forward to trying the regular pork and chicken. I like how they had a mountain of carrot shreds. It's refreshing without being too tart or too sweet. I like cilantro and would love there to be more. Their bread is interesting. When I first pick it up thinking it's the soft type. When I unwrap the parchment paper, the top half splits open (probably due to uneven cutting and toasting process which increases fragility). When eating, it's not as rock hard as some but not soft and fluffy either. I feel like they should work on making the structure more intact or even attempt a soft version. I remember they used spicy mayo and maybe something else. No pâté. I can do with less mayo. When I went to pick up, I saw how their interior is so cute. It looks like a mix of a cafe and someone's home. I'd be interested in coming here again just to sit around. Overall there's room for improvement but I'm open to trying again.
Amazing Spot for a quick Izakaya / Jazz bar . Love the vibe and I would agree that this spot is much better than Tomi Jazz.
This is a very cute little place. The decor is thrifted items and furniture, French music playing in the background. I ordered a lemongrass chicken banh mi and viet iced coffee. The bahn mi was very good, packed with veggies, super flaky baguette. The only thing was I thought the chicken was a little under seasoned, though juicy and tender. The coffee was tasty (not sure if it had sweetened condense milk). I would come back!
cozy restaurant with a very kind, welcoming staff! it is located on the lower level of the street, so it may be hard to miss. there's only a few tables for dine-in, making it a quiet place to have a quick meal at. I've had the vermicelli rice bowl, but it tasted and was prepared very differently than what I'm used to. the veggies were largely sliced and a bit hard to chew on, and there was very little vermicelli. flavor was okay. I also got the vietnamese iced coffee, and while sweet, it didn't taste authentic. I've noticed that viet iced coffees tend to be on the thicker side due to the condensed milk, but I didn't quite taste that in this drink. overall, a decent place to grab a quick bite as their service is fast, but there may be better places if you're interested in authenticity.
Amazing place! If you're vegetarian you won't get a better deal than here. The tofu is perfectly fried and tastes amazing. The prices are also super reasonable, the ban mi is under $10 and it's massive. They also have a vegan duck that I haven't gotten the chance try. They also have kimchi fries which was average- the portion is huge and it's shoe string fries but there's very little kimchi on it, so the fries on the bottom are very bland. The service was great, the person waiting on us was very friendly and was very up front of what the vegetarian options were. Ambiance was cute and clean! I can't wait to go back!
Came here for a pre-dinner snack on a Saturday. The entire restaurant, which is very small inside, was completely empty. A few people came in later on but it doesn't seem to get crowded and is probably more of a local spot. The woman working the counter was very friendly. She took our order easily which was a lemongrass chicken bahn mi. There's a nice bathroom in the back of the restaurant and limited seating. Since the restaurant is below street level, you get a cool view out the window which is lined with potted plants. The food didn't take too long to come out. The bahn mi was delicious! Stuffed with meat and vegetables. It was very savory. I thought it was perfect but one of my sisters thought the bread was slightly over toasted. It wasn't burned just very crunchy which I personally like! Very cute and quaint place and promising food! Wish I got to try more and hope I can in the future. read more
11 days ago
1 year ago
Grabbed takeout from this spot and was pleasantly surprised! I got a lemongrass chicken banh mi ($12.50) and it was pretty good! The sandwich was well filled and there was a good amount of chicken. The salad inside offers a nice freshness as well. The only thing I didn't love was how soggy the bread was after only 5 mins but I still enjoyed the flavor nonetheless. Definitely a solid lunch spot if you're in the area! read more
Stopped in to grab a Bahn Mi. Had a bit of a hard time finding the place since it's tucked away in a basement. Upon arrival, I was greeted by the sweetest and most helpful lady. I had intended to take my sandwich to go, but the place was so cool and empty (circa 2:40pm on a Weds.) that I decided to stay. The establishment's decor screams "I am a bar and we play live music here". The lady who helped me confirmed they have live music there (I believe she said) "every night after 7pm". Mama's Cupboard and "No Work Allowed" (Jazz Club) operate out of the same space. The sandwich was very nice! I was in the market for a "classic" Bahn Mi (they don't offer it), but, who can say no to roast pork? Their Do Chua (pickled carrots and radish "slaw") + cilantro in that perfectly toasted bread truly helped hit the mark as far as what I was craving. Not giving 5 stars 2ndary to value. Even though I very much enjoyed this meal, a coffee and a sandwich at $24 + change out the door is a bit too steep IMO. read more
My experience here was NOT what everyone else's seems to have been. The coconut shrimp banh mi was fantastic but the pork belly was inedibly bad; like really really bad. Hard fat and nothing else. Expensive as hell and straight in the garbage. The place is a rip off but I'd get the shrimp one again anyway. The tea was wayyyyy too sweet but the place is cool as hell and the woman was nice enough. read more
Stumbled upon by Mama's Cupboard vendor at Winter Village Bryant Park today. Mainly based on Vietnamese banh mis, empanada puffs, and different skewers and sauce with a Thai twist. Standard pricing for Midtown West, about $15 to $25 as the range. Can get steep if you decide to get a soft-shell crab sammie or coconut shrimp sammie. Accepts both cash and credit/debit card. Fast service from friendly staff. Once you've placed an order, he/she hands you a small slip of paper as the receipt and then you wait for your # to be called. Got myself a huge-looking grilled lemongrass chicken sandwich for $14...$15.24 with the tax included. The bread stayed crispy from start to finish just the way I'd liked it, even when there was a slab of spicy mayo in between of the sandwich. Nothing had gotten soggy or slimy from the spicy mayo as in texture wise. Didn't hurt my teeth or the corner of my mouth when taking a huge bite from the middle. Another thing, the pickled veggies weren't overly sour as in taste wise. Flavorful and just enough! Now moving onto the grilled chicken, it was tender, juicy and meaty plus flavorful but nothing was burnt which was marvelous! Always loved the freshly taste of cilantro in my banh mi sandwich. Some people might not like its unique odor/flavor but I absolutely love popping it into my mouth before devouring the tasty creation!!! Now, that is what I would call a REAL & satisfying banh mi sandwich!!! read more
A really good, somewhat hidden Vietnamese cafe on 53rd St in Turtle Bay. It's on the basement level so easy to miss, but the banh mi here was a fabulous discovery! The sandwiches are packed with tons of fresh veggies and tender meats, and the bread used seems pretty fresh. I've tried the regular banh mi with grilled pork and the caramelized pork belly one and both were absolutely fireeee. And the value is great -- around $13 for a giant, delicious sandwich! The vietnamese iced coffee was also great, as was the service -- the lady taking orders at the counter also served us at our table and was kind and attentive. I would highly recommend checking out this spot whether for a quick coffee/tea or something more substantial! read more
This was a random Vietnamese place my friend and I stumbled upon. It is located down a staircase and is actually very authentic. We both had bowls of grilled pork with rice vermicelli. They are generous with the portions of meat and big on flavor too. We also some cups of Vietnamese coffee which were excellent too. The place is not fancy and only has three small tables inside for dine in. However, if you are looking for excellent quality Vietnamese food, this is where you'll find it. read more
Most delicious banh mi in midtown east! The pork was grilled to perfection and was incredibly tender and juicy. Also the banh mi was carefully crafted to ensure a perfect meat to vegetable to bread ratio. Usually a lot of places can't get the ratio right but this place has it in the bag. The wait time is a bit long unfortunately but I guess it's a worthy sacrifice. read more
4 years ago
This is literally below Go Go Curry. I ordered both at the same time. This is also another one where ordering in an app. I'm bothered but understandable. I got the caramelized pork belly bahn mi. I was more interested in the regular pork bahn mi or chicken version. Weird both weren't available on the app. I knew I got pork belly but I really shouldn't have because I don't like chewing fat. I feel so bad how I picked out and threw out most of the pork belly after 2/3 through. I just can't. The flavor itself was nice tho which is why I look forward to trying the regular pork and chicken. I like how they had a mountain of carrot shreds. It's refreshing without being too tart or too sweet. I like cilantro and would love there to be more. Their bread is interesting. When I first pick it up thinking it's the soft type. When I unwrap the parchment paper, the top half splits open (probably due to uneven cutting and toasting process which increases fragility). When eating, it's not as rock hard as some but not soft and fluffy either. I feel like they should work on making the structure more intact or even attempt a soft version. I remember they used spicy mayo and maybe something else. No pâté. I can do with less mayo. When I went to pick up, I saw how their interior is so cute. It looks like a mix of a cafe and someone's home. I'd be interested in coming here again just to sit around. Overall there's room for improvement but I'm open to trying again. read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
Amazing Spot for a quick Izakaya / Jazz bar . Love the vibe and I would agree that this spot is much better than Tomi Jazz. read more
10 months ago
3 years ago
This is a very cute little place. The decor is thrifted items and furniture, French music playing in the background. I ordered a lemongrass chicken banh mi and viet iced coffee. The bahn mi was very good, packed with veggies, super flaky baguette. The only thing was I thought the chicken was a little under seasoned, though juicy and tender. The coffee was tasty (not sure if it had sweetened condense milk). I would come back! read more
2 years ago
cozy restaurant with a very kind, welcoming staff! it is located on the lower level of the street, so it may be hard to miss. there's only a few tables for dine-in, making it a quiet place to have a quick meal at. I've had the vermicelli rice bowl, but it tasted and was prepared very differently than what I'm used to. the veggies were largely sliced and a bit hard to chew on, and there was very little vermicelli. flavor was okay. I also got the vietnamese iced coffee, and while sweet, it didn't taste authentic. I've noticed that viet iced coffees tend to be on the thicker side due to the condensed milk, but I didn't quite taste that in this drink. overall, a decent place to grab a quick bite as their service is fast, but there may be better places if you're interested in authenticity. read more
2 years ago
Amazing place! If you're vegetarian you won't get a better deal than here. The tofu is perfectly fried and tastes amazing. The prices are also super reasonable, the ban mi is under $10 and it's massive. They also have a vegan duck that I haven't gotten the chance try. They also have kimchi fries which was average- the portion is huge and it's shoe string fries but there's very little kimchi on it, so the fries on the bottom are very bland. The service was great, the person waiting on us was very friendly and was very up front of what the vegetarian options were. Ambiance was cute and clean! I can't wait to go back! read more
2 years ago
This is such a cute and cozy Vietnamese restaurant, but guess what? It turns into a speakeasy/Jazz bar after 8 pm. The restaurant has really cool vibes. We went for lunch and got the vegetarian Ban Mi, which was large enough for two people. I'm looking forward to coming back for the jazz/speakeasy experience one of these days. read more
Absolutely phenomenal find. My wife and I were walking around feeling a bit hungry. A quick yelp search led us to this place that is hidden away a bit. At first glance you would not think anything of it, but once you walk inside you begin to feel a bit more comfortable about your choice. I ordered a Bahn Mi, and my wife ordered the Summer Rolls. Both dishes were absolutely amazing. Super authentic, very fresh and flavors were full on point. It was a great lunch that was both filling and not too heavy. I would highly recommend anyone in the area to try this place! I know that when it comes to Vietnamese food there are many options, but the quality of care they provide here is top notch. read more
1 year ago
Bang Banh - Mi Sandwich I entered the store on a quiet Saturday afternoon and was the only guest there. After ordering the host started playing acoustic renditions of pop music that fit very well with the ambience of the store. The food was incredible in every sense of the word. Tucked away underneath more visible signs, mama's cupboard is an inviting but quaint spot in Midtown East. Albeit pricey, you're getting an incredible mix of flavors with the coconut shrimp banh mi. The spicy cilantro sauce pairs perfectly well with the richness of the fried shrimp. Worth it! read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
Visiting the winter village at Bryant park, I had the pork bahn mi sandwich and it was so flavorful and delicious. The woman working in the stall was kind and answered all of my questions about the different options. The size of the sandwich was good for the price and it was pretty filling (although because it was so good I could have eaten two easily). The wait time was good, only about a 2 minute wait, and the menu had a lot of good options on it. Can't wait to return and try the other things on their menu read more
10 months ago
5 years ago
Here for the US open and most of the tournament hotels are in this general vicinity. Mama's Cupboard is why I love NYC. You can pop out of your hotel and have some of the best food in the country - in any neighborhood you are in. I've had about 20 different restaurants Bahn Mi's over the years and I'd put this place in my top 2! So fresh, more ingredients than just bread. 5 stars!!! Stop in, you won't be disappointed. read more
5 years ago
3 years ago
Disappointing. Lackluster customer service My 'roll' crumbled instantly. They claimed this was by design but I've never had to eat a summer roll with a fork before read more
delishhhhhhh!! i ordered the vegan duck banh mi and the texture of the veg duck and baguette/vegetable crunch and flavors were perfect. i ordered for take out and it was simpler bough to find the shop and tell them i was picking up. a kind older viet? lady handed me my order. i'm excited to eat this again read more
6 years ago
First time trying this restaurant and I really thought the bahn mi sandwich with BBQ pork was delicious! The ingredients tasted fresh and was still warm by the time of pickup. I just wish the carrots were cut thinner, but other than that would recommend. We also got the kimchi fries and calamari and I'd definitely recommend the kimchi fries. Both were good though. read more
Such a great lunch option if you're in the Midtown/Midtown East area. I got lunch delivered and they were very timely even during the snow. I ordered the lemon grass chicken vermicelli bowl and it was SO delicious!! The chicken was so flavorful and juicy. I did splurge on the kimchi fries for $7.00 - not worth it because it came with barely any kimchi. Aside from that, the fries were good. There's also a deal when you order for the first time on grubhub. read more
2 years ago
Went to the Sunday burger pop up and ordered the salad, chips, and fried chicken burger, all the food was amazing, very new and exciting flavors! Staff was also incredible and the restaurant was very cozy. Highly recommend!! read more
2 years ago
Best banh mi in the city. I love that you can get classic flavors or more unique ones. We ordered online for carry out and they messed up our order, but then were nice enough to let us come back to get our correct order even though it was a few hours later. Great food and customer service read more
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