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From Google Maps reviews.
This is hands down the best Vietnamese sandwich shop in NYC in my opinion. Prob one of the best in America. The food is always fresh and absolutely delicious. OUTSTANDING! The “Hog” is the sandwich to order.
We are thrilled to have Xe May in the neighborhood! The upper east side has a decent amount of Vietnamese options nowadays, and all are fairly vegan-friendly, but Xe May is in a class of its own. Their vegan banh mi is basically my ideal meal. It is incredibly flavorful, fresh, and satisfying, while also managing to fulfill my healthy eating goals. This is a feat that most vegan restaurants struggle with, unfortunately. The “mean green” sandwich is revolutionary. To replace meat, they use glazed
Sick. There’s a reason they’ve been around so long. I was trolling for a highly rated place to eat on my way back to my hotel. Got the vermicilli lemongrass chicken bowl. My boy gave me every sauce on the side. But. I know. Howmigonna NOT test them with the sandwich? We’ll. I’m going back before I leave in 48 hours. Go here! Go….. Here!!!!!!
From the Sep 12, 2025 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.
No written procedure for safely refilling reusable containers.
Not enough fridge or hot-holding equipment to keep food at safe temperatures.
Shelves, ledges, or equipment exteriors aren't clean or easy to clean.
Plumbing issues: poor drainage, backflow risk, or wastewater handled improperly.