Fellows from SPiN do flavor-injected barbeque. Brick walls, mosaic-tiled floor, vaulted barn ceiling are as close to Texas as you’ll find on 12th Street. Headliner is the brisket—shot u... read more
For a heaping dose of nontraditional Vietnamese flavors smacked between hot and fresh bread, cilantro, and crunchy cucumbers, Xe May is your destination. This East Village sandwich shop caters to b... read more
Second location of favorite cheap Viet sandwich spot. Somewhat streamlined version of the original, with decent lighting, tasteful wood walls. Fresh-baked baguettes transformed into either tasty Vi... read more
LES entrant into the Great Bánh Mì Scare of Ought Nine. Stoked debate with price tags running nearly double those of nearby Chinatown spots, but counters that its ingredients are high... read more
Successor to first-wave bánh mì gentrification. Pioneering An Dong daughter brought porky subs over from Sunset Park way back in ought-four, finally sold out in '11. EV storefront dow... read more
Oh my, this place is tiny! Friend of Tribeca's Nam, with similar quietly stylish palette, old photos of Vietnam on the walls. Healthier, fresher Vietnamese than you'll find at the usual pho shop. G... read more
Every time we come here we can't figure out why we bother eating anywhere else. Awesome authentic Vietnamese, with low prices and Vietnamese physique-sized portions ensuring you can order recklessl... read more
Ambulance chasers pour in from the nearby courts for grilled seafood in tangy barbecue sauce or hearty beef casserole. Grab a hot-and-sour soup or some superior pho and eavesdrop on writs and motio... read more
Namesake phở bang, a Vietnamese beef noodle soup, gets a myriad of makeovers here, from hot and sour to sweet and mild. Buck up the broth with grilled beef wrapped in lettuce, exquisitely greaseles... read more
Atmosphere of grungy international intrigue at the best bánh mì jewelry store this side of Ho Chi Minh City. Behind the nondescript display cases hides a hopping toaster oven. Bling&r... read more
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Appointment-only, hour-long guided shopping experience. Second show...
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