The Best Bánh Mì In NYC
"The Classic Vietnamese bánh mì at 5ive Spice is pretty good, but make a special trip to this Vietnamese sandwich-and-taco shop for the battered fish bánh mì. The crispy, fluffy catfish takes to the crusty baguette like it just got legs and decided to Saturday Night Fever strut on dry land for the first time. Pickled carrots and daikon are the perfect substitutes for the vinegary slaw usually paired with fried fish, and you have the option to add a black pepper glaze. (Say yes for the full Travolta effect.) If you don’t do bánh mì without pâté, the classic is a reliable option with real Viet cold cuts and marrow pâté that tastes like deeply roasted tomatoes. You can get their marinated fish and pickled vegetables in taco form as well." - hannah albertine, matt tervooren, neha talreja, kenny yang
