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Casual counter-serve eatery offering vegan adaptations of traditional Vietnamese fare.
From Google Maps reviews.
I had this restaurant on my list for a long time. Finally decided to give it a try. The restaurant is really small. I dont think they take reservations. We arrived and luckily there was an empty table. You will have to go to the counter to place an order. They have tea & coffee already ready in a bottle. We ordered a pho and ban mi sandwich. The pho tasted delicious with good quantity of food. The mushrooms were crunchy. The ban mi sandwich was delicious and bit spicy. Had a good taste to it. Th
I cannot recommend this place more. The ingredients are fresh, service is very friendly and fast. The pork Bahn mi has 3 different spice levels with regular being the highest. The “pork” is delicious and crispy on the outside and juicy and flavorful on the inside. Will be coming back to try more items on the menu
BEST VIETNAMESE FOOD IN NYC hands down. we tried everything - bahn mi, rolls, pho, dessert, etc vegan or not vegan, this place knows what it’s doing. great flavors, spicy if you want, and wonderful service. the “pork belly” will change your life. i wish i took a photo of the bahn mi and spicy pho but i was too busy eating.
From the May 29, 2025 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.
Cooked food wasn't cooled down fast enough to be safe.
Staff hygiene fell short: soiled clothing, no hair covering, or unkempt nails.
Cold food was held above 41°F, warm enough for bacteria to grow.
Plumbing issues: poor drainage, backflow risk, or wastewater handled improperly.
Shelves, ledges, or equipment exteriors aren't clean or easy to clean.
Adulterated or mislabeled food was kept or offered for sale.