"Ba Xuyen makes some of the city’s best bánh mì, and all eight of the sandwiches on their menu are $8. The counter-service spot is take-out only, so head to a bench in Sunset Park for your first bite of the bánh mì thịt nguội. Flaky baguette, a world of pork, crunchy, pickled vegetables, and mayo, plus sriracha if you went spicy (go spicy), all washed down with a vietnamese iced coffee. Once you’ve come off the pork high, walk 20 minutes to Thanh Dah, another premiere Sunset Park banh mi spot, and do a highly scientific, side-by-side comparison. The Order: The #1 (the classic bánh mì thịt nguội). Also the #7 (sardine) or #8 (grilled pork)." - will hartman, willa moore, neha talreja, bryan kim, sonal shah, molly fitzpatrick
