Recommend: Banh Mi Chao The weekend of Oct 3/4 will be the last time to get the Banh Mi Chao before they rotate in something new for Fall. I came by on a Sunday around 11:30a, waited just under 30min before getting my own table and stool inside. Banh Mi Chao is the viral dish only offered on the weekend, and is exactly what I wanted. I also ordered an iced coffee, which was pretty standard. I didn't have to wait very long until my plate arrived sizzling. Amazing flavors for such a simple dish, and filling too. The staff was organized and timely with managing the line outside and taking orders. A good ambiance and not too loud. There are plenty of seats for larger groups but will have to wait longer to get said seats. read more

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New Vietnamese restaurant that just opened up on NYC. My wife and I are visiting this week and we had to drop by! We are from California - we have a lot of Vietnamese spot on the west but I wanted to try the east! Man.. the culture, the food, the theme and ambient reminded me of the motherland! The wait was worth it. The people were so nice and awesome. The food was delicious and worth the wait. You can taste all the flavor and how much they put in this dish! If you are visiting and want to try some authentic Vietnamese food.. this is a place to go! read more

Phe - Banh chau - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

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We were there for the hype haha. The line was moving slow, took us 90' for a table for 2. Bánh mì chảo tasted great, the sauce was the whole main point, toppings were okay. Fish sauce coffee tasted amazing, I was curious, but it turned out great. This is my thought about this place, 90' of waiting for bánh mì chảo didn't work it, I would say 30-45' of waiting is okay, but no more than that. Especially, if you're traveling, timing is important, it's good, but not that good. Also, there are so many things to do in China town, surely you don't want to spend too much of your time for one place. Btw, if you just want to buy their drinks, you just have to walk in. I didn't see the price of the bánh mì chảo anywhere, I believe it cost like $25-30 for an order which is kinda expensive for the portion of bánh mì chảo they're serving; however, since they don't take tip so I think we're good. read more

Contrary to what some people online are saying, this is not a pop up! I asked one of the workers, and it's just that they opened not too long ago. There was a queue when I arrived in the morning, and the wait was1 hour. When I left around 1 pm, the line was pretty short, so I recommend coming around then instead. On the weekends, they only serve banh mi chao, which is a whopping $28 but comes with unlimited bread. Overall, it was a really unique experience since I never had this street food in NYC. It was fun assembling the toppings onto the bread, even though the "proper" way is to dip the bread into the sizzling pan of toppings. The only thing to note is that despite the different ingredients (i.e. egg, cold cuts, pate), the flavors felt very one-dimensional. It's the flavor of the black glaze that's in the pan. It's a nice flavor, don't get me wrong, but if you're looking for more layers of flavors, I don't think you'll find it here. The baguettes are made in-house, and if you're lucky, you'll get a warm one. They serve banh mi sandwiches on fridays and only coffees mondays-thursdays. I didn't really enjoy the teas, and while the fish sauce coffee sounds interesting but my friend said the fish sauce is not detectable. I guess that makes sense but why call it fish sauce at the same time. I hope to find more things on their menu one day, but until then, I won't be going back since I already tried it. read more

Phe - banh mi chao - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

The banh mi chow was awesome! It reminded me of the ones I've had in Vietnam, but in an elevated way, which worked really well. When I went, there wasn't much of a line, which made the experience even better. The atmosphere inside feels authentically Vietnam, and makes for a fun dining experience. The service is fast and efficient, and everyone is friendly. I also had the fish sauce caramel coffee, which was good. It didn't blow me away, but it was definitely a solid cup of coffee! I highly recommend trying this place out on the weekends for breakfast. read more

Phe - Banh mi chao - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

Hot tip from MGMT: Go before opening or around 2pm if you don't want to wait more than 30 min. No line if you just want coffee (deff get the fish sauce caramel). Worth the try, definitely one of the best baguette and pate in NY or the states. The food comes out pretty fast so you don't have to worry about being too uncomfortable with the small plastic eats. Definitely a cute experience, especially if you miss home in SEASIA. read more

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I've had their regular banh mi on a random weekday and their weekend brunch. There was no wait for the regular banh mi. I only waited about 15 minutes for weekend brunch, I went right at opening. Their regular banh mi might be my favorite in NYC. The flavors and textures were on point. I don't think I'd get the Bánh Mì Chảo again. For $28 I don't think it was as good as their regular banh mi. The Vietnamese latte was really good! read more

Phe - Crispy pork banh mi - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

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Food was amazing - loved the breakfast set and so many savory flavors and textures! Plus the bread was bombbbbb! Be prepared to wait - I heard some people waited around 2 hours for a table. Don't get me wrong, it's pretty quick eats (I mean, legit one thing on the menu), but just be patient and make time to wait if you want to try the set. read more

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Phe is a Vietnamese coffee shop that also sells banh mi on the weekends. I think this spot recently blew up which probably explains the reviews of the long lines. It seems to be a super small shop with limited resources, so plan your visit here accordingly. They have the outdoor seating that you see in Vietnam with the plastic stools and small tables. My friend grabbed their Fish Sauce Caramel Iced Coffee, which has been talked about a lot online. Unfortunately, it barely tasted like fish sauce which is what I was excited for. The iced coffee itself was still good, but I could have probably just gotten their regular iced coffee and paid less. I do want to come back to try their food in the future and to hopefully get a seat in those plastic stools for the vibes! read more

Phe - Fish Sauce Caramel Iced Coffee - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

First, I love the coffee. I had the fish sauce caramel latte. It doesn't really have the fish sauce taste, probably blending so well with the coffee. It is an interesting concept, first time eating banh mi like eating shakshouka. The ingredients are flavorful but too salty. I needed more bread to go with it. One reviewer said you can have bread refills, but no staffs mentioned it. So we didn't get more bread. I recommended go line up 5-10 mins before opening on weekends. Otherwise, you would be on line for a long time. read more

Phe - Banh Mi Chao - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

Be prepared for a wait! We came right before opening and still had to wait 1.5 hours. You'll see most of the negative reviews are around the long wait, the actual food is pretty good and it's difficult to get this quality of food in NYC, hence the long lines and wait. Banh Mi Chaos are around $30 each and come with free bread refills. Coffees are around $7.50 each and taste excellent. There's no tipping so prices end up being reasonable. Food was amazing and filling, made with a level of precision unique to the Mam restaurants. You'll sit on plastic stools and in warm heat, but that's part of the fun. Overall amazing time and food! read more

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Came here at 11:50 on Sunday and waited a little over an hour to get seated. For how long the line was, I would say it moves decently quick. There's only 1 thing on the menu and the food comes out quick!! Incredibly delicious and overall amazing service. read more

Phe - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

Waited ~2 hours during the weekend for a table for two. Will say that the operations of this so called restaurant are interesting... Saw this group sitting outside eating a vermicelli dish, yet our waiter told us that the only thing on the menu food wise is Bánh Mì Chảo. Saw a solo female go up and ask the waiter if there was a table for one instead of waiting in line like other normal, respectful people lol. They don't even have a food menu that states how much the Bánh Mì Chảo is so very odd, the only menu there is, is the drinks menu of the Viet coffee and the different iterations. The Bánh Mì Chảo is good but very rich and heavy and not worth $30 lol you can literally buy a banh mi and take it apart and make it look all fancy on a plate to help with the delulu-ness. The coffee is not anything worth writing home about, Le Gaz is much better in this department. All in all, one time for the one time but I was left very filled (by the carbs, you can also get refills on the bread) and thought the ratio of wait time and quality of the food / drinks and the pricing is very whack. The person I dined with here is Vietnamese and told me people back home are seated like this due to poverty, so kind of odd that Phe decided that the seating would be like this. Although we were seated indoors, we were right next to the coffee line - I think they're still figuring things out but the flow of that line was a blocker to the employees / customers who were inside. read more

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I hate to say it but it was well worth the line. The food was amazing. The coffee was great! Unique experience for sure and worth it read more

Phe - Banh mi - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

Phe is too hyped up. The coffee shop is pretty solid. The banh mi, while good, is not the best in the city, and certainly not worth the wait. I'll definitely frequent the cafe though. read more

Pretty solid Vietnamese breakfast / brunch platter. I believe this is the sister restaurant of "Mam" next door. What I appreciated is the true Vietnamese ambiance. If you've ever been to Vietnam, their glass enclosure at the entrance is very reminiscent of Banh Mi stands in Vietnam. The higher prices you pay are to support NYC rent (so temper your expectations don't expect Banh mi stall prices or Vietnam prices), quality supplies, and wages for labor - so expect $30 per Banh mi chao plate. Good thing they don't accept or charge tips because of this. The Banh mi was very atypical of a Vietnamese baguette - with a thin crispy exterior but pillow soft interior. I loved that they had Laughing cow cheese and pate in the plate. At the very least, stop by for their Ca Phe Muoi - I love Vietnamese salted coffee so much, I had it everyday when I was in Vietnam. It's arguably the best Vietnamese coffee in the city out of the coffee shops I've tried. Kinhfolk comes in at a very close second behind Phe. "Rất là ngon!" read more

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While the food was delicious the service was disorganized and not the best. The open time was delayed even with a line down the block and once I was sat I saw so many empty tables but people still lined up waiting and I never got water or bread when I ran out. The weekend breakfast dish is absolutely delicious and worth trying but maybe when the lines aren't so bad. read more

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Super yummy bahn mi, we went on a. Friday afternoon and waited 45 mins to get the bahn mi. They didn't have any of the plates thought, the bahn mi was the only food being served. I tried going in the afternoon on a Sunday and they were already sold out. The coffee was great though. I loved the fish sauce latter. The coffee took a while to make though. Very cool ambiance. Low seating like authentic Vietnam street food read more

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Phe We waited in line for about half an hour on a Saturday afternoon. We were excited to try the coffee. My friend was looking forward to tasting the Banh Mi, while I was longing to try the dishes from Mam, as dish after dish from Mam passed by us while we waited in line. The smell wafting from each dish was incredible, and every plate looked absolutely delicious!!! We were able to snag outdoor seating at the back of the restaurant, which was quaint and featured low stools and tables, making for a cute and different experience. The indoor seating was nice as well and had a rustic café vibe to it. The service was quick, and our dishes came out promptly. We noticed another table enjoying dishes from Mam, which prompted us to ask if we could order from Mam as well, which is next door. Luckily, we were able to order to, which made the experience even better! We shared 3 dishes and ordered 2 coffees: * Mam Ca Phe (Fish Sauce Caramel): The coffee is strong, rich, and robust with a wonderfully roasted, nutty flavor. It's definitely not a fruit-forward coffee, which is a huge plus for me! It is quite strong at first, but once you stir it, it becomes nice and creamy, and the intensity mellows down into a well-balanced less bitter cup. It's perfectly sweetened, even though the fish sauce caramel was not really detectable. A must-try if you are a coffee lover! * Raw Surf Clam Salad: This dish was incredibly refreshing, nice and light with a strong taste of lemongrass, which made the dish very fragrant and flavorful. The clams were perfectly sized, meaty, tender, and infused with the flavors of lemongrass, fish sauce, and a nice hint of red chili. The white fungus was a nice touch and added a crisp texture to every flavorful bite. The sauce that the clams and white fungus were drenched in was so good that I literally wanted to drink it! It was simple but AMAZING! Even though it was a little heavy on the ginger for my personal taste, I didn't mind because the flavors came together beautifully and each bite was heavenly! The dish also had a nice tanginess to it, which was a refreshing awakening to the palate. It was absolutely delicious!!! A perfect dish for the summer and for those who can handle a little bit of heat. * Stuffed Snail: The dish had a nice presentation and was fun to eat. The stuffing was shaped into a meatball and had the distinct flavors of Vietnamese cuisine, including lemongrass, garlic, and ginger. The texture of the black fungus was a nice touch, adding a pleasant chew and bite. I only wish the proportion of snail in each meatball had been higher so there were even more of a pronounced bite. It was a fun dish to eat. Each meatball was wrapped around a stalk of lemongrass and tucked inside of a snail shell. All it needed was a gentle tug on the lemongrass to pull it out of the shell, followed by a dip into the delicious garlicky, peppery sauce it came with, and you've got a morsel bursting with flavor! The pepper in the sauce has a nice kick and adds so much flavor. Definitely dip it in the sauce! On its own, it's a little on the dry side, but with the sauce, it's delightful! * Banh Mi Chaos: A deconstructed version of banh mi that you put together yourself with the side of bread (free refills), pickled cucumbers, carrots, radish, and a yellow spread that Phe described as their own version of butter when asked. The dish is porky and rich. The slices of meat are drenched in a caramel-colored sauce and topped with a runny egg, which is perfect for dipping the bread. It also comes with a spoonful of pâté, a triangle of Laughing Cow cheese (which was a nice addition and very much enjoyed), slices of Vietnamese ham, and, last but not least, slices of hot dog, which added a nice smoky flavor. The bread was soft and pudgy but could have been crispier. It definitely has potential though. Overall, this was a fun experience, from the unique low seating to the food and excellent coffee! Our favorites were the Raw Surf Clam Salad, the Stuffed Snail, and of course, the coffee! We will definitely be back to try more of Phe's coffee and head over to Mam to try more of their menu! read more

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Pretty decent but found it to be pretty pricy. They do give a lot of food though at $30. The drinks were pretty good and I liked the phe the most. read more

Phe - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

**NOT A FOOD REVIEW** Got in line around 2:15, waited in line for 40 minutes just to be told they were sold out. Least they couldve done was offer a comp'd coffee for our inconvenience. Poor planning. read more

I fear the hype was worth it :o I came on a Friday around 11:30 am, but the line was already so long! Waited ~45 min for the banh mi and ~5 min inside for the coffee. The line for the cafe is a LOT shorter - head straight inside past the long lines outside for banh mi and banh mi chao lol They bake their baguettes in house :0 the texture is insane crispy yet soft and chewy inside!! - Crispy pork belly banh mi ($14 post tax): 11/10, the pork belly is SO crispy (literally asmr). I don't usually go for pork belly bc I find it heavy and oily, but this was surprisingly light!! The sauce and everything was so flavorful. They ran out of the traditional sliced ham banh mi when I got to the front :( Would get again, but pretty pricey for a banh mi ngl - Mam (fish sauce caramel viet coffee): 9/10, the coffee is pretty strong, and the cream is yummy. Didn't really taste fish sauce, def more caramel flavor than anything. A little smaller than I expected. My viet roommate really loves this, and she's picky about her viet coffees. Overall solid viet coffee read more

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So here's a detailed review. Food was phenomenal, great and fair for the value considering nyc. Service was also fair , accomodating. The wait time might have been the thing that destroys everything. Even if the food is amazing , it's difficult to say. Arrived around 10:30 , had to wait till 12:30 to get seated. Overall time spent nearly 3 hours. So it was an interesting experience. Coffee is a bit on the pricey side. Would go back on an off day to have the day to actually spend to enjoy fully maybe . read more

Not really reviewing the food. But that's a very long wait for a cup of coffee. Unrelated, but you know when you're doing something and you think about it for too long and you wonder if you're just wasting hours of your life, getting closer and closer to the grave, not enjoying an experience, not learning from an experience, not really doing anything and just letting sand fall through the hourglass? And then you get the thing you wanted but you think about how you could have the same happy feeling from doing something special with a loved one, maybe seeing something interesting on the street, helping someone, or achieving something? Incidentally, I think Phe should have a quicker coffee-order-only line and a full sit-down meal line. read more

Finally got to try the banh mi.. it was very good and flavorful banh mi around $30!! Waited 30 mins for it.. tried the coconut coffeee and it was good ..not too sweet which is perfect for me .. I basically tried everything at this place and is worth trying it !! read more

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Super good! Fish sauce not super strong and the coffee pretty much tastes like a salty cream coffee. If you go before they open Mam in the morning, you can sit inside at the tables. Once they open the restaurant they use the tables in the cafe for restaurant seating, so be aware that on the weekends in the afternoon, it will get really crowded and you probably can't sit inside. read more

Phe - Fish Sauce Caramel Coffee - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

Decided to come here to try the banh mi chao, we waited about 45 minutes after opening and sat down. They immediately asked us how many plates for our table and ordered our coffees. After about 25 minutes the food came, i believe it is only two people cooking so be prepared to wait a bit. Digging in, my sister ended up finding a hair inside the meat on the plate, the server we told immediately took it and replaced with a new one. I understand mistakes may happen. Overall the food was good, the pate was super strong flavored compared to your traditional ones. I Personally wouldn't wait 45 minutes, close to an hour for this but overall wouldn't mind coming back as they fixed their mistakes with the hair inside the food. read more

After waiting in line before the restaurant even opened. We finally get to sit down which was cool. But what threw me off is how people who was seated after me , who were still waiting outside while I was sitting down can receive they banh mi ciao before my table has and my table was only for two. They were able to give food to two groups over three and another group of two before I was able to receive my food. I honestly don't know if it's because I'm of darker skin toned but for an establishment to treat someone like that is absurd. They have to do better! The discrimination was noticeable. I hope you guys have a better experience it's sucks because the food is so good. read more

Absolutely not worth the 1.5 wait to get the banh mi chao on the weekends. The bread didn't really blow me away either any decent viet place has comparable or better bread. The drinks were also so tiny but also not good. I would honestly just order a banh mi with your fave toppings and add a fried egg in it and some cheese if you'd like and skip this line. Not to mention the banhi mi chao + $4 tiny drink came to $35 read more

amazing experience! food is delicious, service is great, and vibes are immaculate! they will start selling banh mis monday-fridays soon and hot plates will remain a weekend thing but will be a returning customers read more

Phe - coffee - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

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**Service Review** Dine in only. They do not accept to go orders for the banh mi. I decided not to stand in line as it was quite long and not moving at around 12:30pm on a Sunday even though there were 3 empty tables. I wasn't sure what was happening. Something for the restaurant to consider for those of us who wants to try your sandwich but not wait in line. There is a park across the street. read more

This place is a total nightmare. The barista, a Caucasian guy with glasses, was incredibly rude and didn't even acknowledge my family and me. We just came in to get coffee, not their food. There was no air conditioning, no service, and just rude guys with glasses who clearly didn't know what they were doing. It's a viral spot, but I highly recommend avoiding it. The food is just normal, and the coffee is even worse. I couldn't even order a coffee because they don't have one. Don't even think about stepping foot here. First of all, "Phe" in Vietnamese means coffee, and the sign should clearly say "Order coffee from the bar to go." Seriously, change your sign. read more