The best banh mi in Chinatown, although there are others that come as a close second. Fresh soft and crisp bread, thick slices of flavorful meat, with lots of veggies make for an excellent banh mi experience. And they're also open later than some of its competitors! I really have only good things to say. I was surprised this place hadn't popped up on my radar yet but when my cousin who used to come to Chinatown weekly recommended this place ot me I knew I had to come and check it out and boy was I glad she did. I was craving this banh mi in the next weeks and couldn't get to Chinatown so I settled for a different place and it just wasn't the same. Will need to come back. CASH ONLY! There is an ATM available. Also there's a fridge to the side with some drinks - I recommend a guava or lychee juice :)

Walking by and wishing you can eat a Bah Mi and not stopping by would be a sin. These guys make a delicious, well built sandwich and the staff is so friendly. Worth asking for extra Jalapeños, dont be shy!

Consider this the single word update for Saigon Vietnamese Deli team throughout spring and summer for the expanded space menu and smiles: ROCKS!

This has been my go to banh mi shop in Chinatown for the past few years! Even though I don't live nearby anymore, I still make a concerted effort to stop by every time I'm in the area. I always think of this shop whenever I crave a banh mi, and I have been willing to take inconvenient detours just to be able to grab one. I've tried other banh mi places in the neighborhood, and while they were good, the House Special here is just the best in terms of flavor and bang for your buck ($9.75!). The sandwiches here are noticeably larger compared to other places, and they're generously filled. There are a few counter seats if you want to eat in, but this place is mostly for takeout. The same asian man at the front (who I think is the owner?) takes my order every time I come in, and I'm always in and out within minutes! I noticed that the location of this shop is a bit on the outer edges of Chinatown where you can see SoHo start to bleed in (right across Mott Street, for example, is a very trendy Mediterranean restaurant). I'm not sure if this is part of a broader trend of gentrification in the area, but the contrast is pretty stark. I really love this place and hope people can come out and support this small-AAPI owned business!

**CASH ONLY** Stopped in to grab a banh mi for lunch on a weekend; there was a short line that moved quickly. House special was really solid and the employees working there were friendly. Would try the summer rolls next time!

Good banh mi, I appreciate that they don't skimp on the fillings or mayo. I asked for banh mi cha lua and they really loaded me up with thick cuts of meat. The bread was crunchy but not hard, would come back again. This is a takeout kind of place. Cash only!!

(Overall: B) - I got the Original Pork Banh Mi from Saigon Vietnamese Sandwich Deli and found it to be quite pleasant. The baguette is crispy and there are bold flavors from spice to acidity to meat. I personally found cold slabs of beef in this case to not be particularly appealing, but the added bacon was for sure interesting. The large stick of cucumber also did not make as much of a negative impact as I imagined. For only $10, this was a very large sandwich that is pretty good. -- Food: E Presentation: E Price: +1 Overall: +1 B IG: @amei.eats

Old school banh mi shop! 3.5 Stars to be exact but rounding up. I heard a lot of great reviews of this place. This spot was on my list amongst other very popular banh mi shops in Chinatown. Earlier this week, I found myself in the area and decided to get myself a banh mi. This small little shop was tucked in a less busier part of the area. I was greeted by the owners and they were very friendly. I ordered their #1 House Special and #5 Pate Supreme (because I LOVE pate!), both spicy. Hubs and I tried both sandwiches. The banh mi is noticeably bigger and has a lot more meat than the other other shops. #1 House Special has a bit of everything like grilled pork, Vietnamese ham, and Vietnamese salami. #5 Pate Supreme is pork liver, Vietnamese ham, and Vietnamese salami. Hubs liked how filling the banh mi is and I thought it was very tasty too. For me, the bread is meh and too much mayo for my liking. One thing notable is that I love the heat in my sandwiches from the fresh green pepper slices. Overall, decent spot. I have my other favorites but it was nice to be able to finally try it.