Banh Mi Stop — Restaurant in New York

I came here for a bite with one of my friends after a morning workout class and it wasn't a bad spot! Located just on the outskirts of central LIC, it's a bit out of the way, but not hard to get to. They have some bar/window seating, but no tables. It's much more of a casual pick-up spot, if anything. Service was fairly quick.

Their menu contains banh mi, spring rolls, vermicelli bowls, and a variety of drinks (as well as baked goods in their displays). I got their grilled chicken and pork banh mi and my friend got their pork banh mi. Overall, it was better than I thought and not bad at all! The bread was crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and super warm. They were generous with the portions and gave lots of veggies, which I loved (I wish their pickled carrots and radish were just a bit crunchier though). The marinade for the meats was also well done! I would note that they used American mayo (as opposed to Vietnamese mayo) for the banh mi, which was super noticeable to me. Overall, not a bad spot for Vietnamese...

I come here way more often than I’d like to admit. Excellent Banh Mi, I haven’t tried any of their desserts but they look good. The inside of the bakery is always very clean and the staff is attentive. I’ve tried almost all of the different Banh Mi options aside from the grilled chicken or shrimp. I really like the crispy flounder and you have the option to have it air fried which is great for me trying to eat healthy. The star of the sandwich is the veggies- crunchy and fresh also a big portion which I love. The bread is also always very fresh and crunchy. I work nearby so this is a great option for me. 11/12 per sandwich which isn’t that bad for the area. Highly recommended to try this place. The packaging is always very nice and neat. Can place an order for pick-up through Uber eats or the store directly. You can select your level of spiciness too which makes me feel that what I’m ordering is very authentic. Usually go for mild but medium is also good. Option of cilantro and/or harpoons in addition to what already comes on...

I am Vietnamese and this banh mi is just average if not below average. I asked if the grilled marinated pork was nem nuong, a special kind of marinated pork, and the employee said yes. So I got a few for my friends. The interior was cute but it was 86 degrees and there was Zero Air Conditioning in the establishment, so it felt awful waiting for the sandwich. I finally got the sandwiches after a while and went I went home to eat them, I was disappointed. The meat isn’t authentic to Vietnamese culture at all, and definitely not what the employee said it was. Also, I have never seen shredded lettuce in a banh mi Vietnamese sandwich, but this place had it, so that really threw me off. I really liked how the bread was soft and crispy though. The Viet coffee was also only okay. It was not as strong as an authentic one should be. Overall this place is just average but convenient if you want a quick bite. The sandwich was $12 each though...