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Hanco's
Category: Vietnamese [Edit]
Neighborhood: Park Slope350 7th Ave
(between 5th Ave & 10th St)
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 499-8081
- Nearest Transit:
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7th Ave (F)
- Hours:
Mon-Sat. 12:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Sun. 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
- Parking:
- Street
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- No
- Price Range:
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$
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Good for:
- Lunch
- Alcohol:
- None
55 reviews for Hanco's
Review Highlights
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The reviews here seem kind of all over the place, which I guess is to be expected from a new place. I ordered delivery, and was pretty impressed.
I'm no bahn mi expert, but the bread seems to be crucial in the sandwich. And despite the fact that I ordered in the rain, it still came to me a bit crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside.
I ordered the classic, since it seemed like a good place to start. It was fairly, but not overly spicy. The pork actually tasted like pork. I know pork should always taste like pork, but a lot of places kind of cover up good pork taste with condiments and stuff like that. The veggies added a nice kick to it as well.
The summer roll was also pretty big. And there were six shrimps in it total, which is pretty good.
Yeah, cash only sucks, but I'll be ordering from here again.
One wonders how it's possible to have a dozen people working in a SANDWICH shop and not be able to produce a SANDWICH in under 45 minutes. We've waited, and waited, and waited for our sandwiches here.
When they came, they were good. But not great. Nicky's on Atlantic Avenue near Court Street is far, far better. And, I am pleased to say, the new competitor a few blocks down Seventh Avenue, Henry's, is really terrific. I understand that the Henry's folks used to work at Hanco's and stand accused of stealing the recipes. That can't possibly be true, because Henry's sandwiches are better in every way -- tastier filling, better, fresher, crispier bread, larger size, cheaper price. And, the people at Henry's were delightful and produced their sandwiches within a couple of minutes.
Forget Hanco's. Walk the extra couple of blocks to Henry's and you can walk back to Hanco's before you'd even get your (less delicious) sandwich at Hanco's.
The bahn mi is tasty, though I've had better (the best was at The Green Table in Chelsea Market, in case you're curious). The bubble tea is good, but the selection could, nay *should* be broader. I'm still sad that this place took over from the Tea Lounge, so the least Hanco's could do is offer an extensive beverage list the way their predecessor did. Also, I would come back more often if there were lots more funky bubble tea concoctions.
I will say the summer rolls are quite good, and I'll be back for more bahn mi and bubble tea, too.
I just wish the service was friendlier and the atmosphere more welcoming. Yet neither show any personality, so for now it's strictly a take out option.
I had the classic sandwich (spicy) with a honey bubble tea. The bread used here is much thicker and slightly harder to chew than most Vietnamese sandwich shops I've been to in the city. Spicy also isn't terrible hot, just to note. The vegetables in the sandwich aren't as pickled and sweet as other restaurants' versions.
The prices here are about double for what you can get anywhere else. Unfortunately it's not justified.
Doesn't accept credit cards, but there is a cash machine in the back.
Not the best banh mi.
Not the worst banh mi.
It's sort of flavorless compared to others I've tried around the city. But the location is convenient. And it's certainly clean and friendly with a clear cafe vibe.
I also tried their bubble tea. It turns out I'm not a big fan, just not my cup of tea. (get it? get it? yuk.)
I've only had drinks here; the bubble tea and the egg yolk soda (yeah). The soda was actually pretty good. A frothy combination of egg yolks, condensed milk and seltzer. It's sweet and certainly eggy, but beyond that I can only say it was tasty...if you're the kind of person who doesn't mind taking down some raw egg yolks and sweetened milk.
On a personal note, my egg soda was partially ruined (okay, not ruined) when this guy I used to know walked in (with his old roommates girlfriend, hmm) and ordered some food while I was waiting for my soda. No words were exchanged, but everything I ate for the rest of the day tasted a bit sour...
I consider myself a banh mi expert trying to find a good one as close to the ones I grew up with from L.A. This place is not it. I think I ordered the classic, which was made up of bits of ground pork in it? Seriously? There is no ground pork in banh mi. I mean it should at be carmelized like Banh Mi Saigon if it's going to be grounded and it should be in huge chunks. I asked for spicy and I got no spice. I'd rather make the trek to Nicky's, Chinatown or Sunset Park for good banh mi. What's up with banh mi prices over $5? Fail.
Service is slowish, but the people are friendly and polite and the space is unusually hip and clean for a Vietnamese joint. Good music too. Just bring something to read or someone to regale with your stories of the one that got away...
please bahn mi even though it was just a little bit of hanco panky, you have to love the pork and cilantro!
P.S. why do they sell cans of cafe du monde coffee, but not a hot cup of that heaven?
WHOA. For a place that has a delicious and more affordable location 5 minutes away, I can't imagine why anyone would frequent this one.
First of all, the SANDWICHES ARE PRICED DIFFERENTLY HERE. That's right, a Classic will run you $5.25 on Bergen St. and $6.50 on 7th Ave.
Secondly, how do they get off charging $3.00 for a Thai Iced Tea that is 70% water? And $4 for a sickeningly sweet, syrup-laden Bubble Tea?
Good thing that sandwich was so delicious, or else I'd never come back to either location!
I wouldn't exactly use the phrase "yay! I'm a fan," but it's a nice enough place. Very laid back and peaceful in a nice and laid back area of 7th avenue.
We ordered the Vietnamese sandwich with tofu instead of meat. It wasn't very spicy so I slathered my half in red hot sauce. It was very tasty if that's your thing.
The shop is spacious, clean and apparently very pro-IKEA. The bathroom was well-kept enough but the two flies in there were pissing me off.
Almond bubble tea. Very delicious. Never really caught on to that bubble tea phenomenon but I do like almond drinks and this one did what it was supposed to do: please me.
We'll go there again if we feel like walking a lot.
Okay bye.
This is really a 3.5 for me, but as this is the only banh mi place within walking distance from my apartment, I'll round up. Don't get me wrong, the banh mi I had was perfectly tasty, it just didn't stack up against some of the other banh mi places I've been to. The vegetarian choice is good, but not great, and it stinks there's only one option if you don't eat meat. Also slightly surprising, considering the area and the other vegetarian banh mis I've had in the past at other places. The first time I went there I was shocked at how much my sandwich cost (especially considering it was about half the size of a typical banh mi), but the second time I went they'd lowered their prices just a little.
I've heard the pork sandwich is delightful, but if you're veggie like me you might be a little disappointed with your one and only choice.
It's pretty rare that I don't feel like cooking myself dinner to the extent that I actually succumb and get take-out, but last night i was taking an after-work walk around the neighborhood, was hit with a crazy craving for a really good sandwich and the recollection that my fridge was fairly empty. i decided it was finally time to check out Hanco's.
When I arrived, it was delightfully uncrowded (i hate having to awkwardly linger while waiting for my order) and i could take my time pondering what to order without feeling like i was in the way. Though I was momentarily tempted to go with the rice vermicelli salad (didn't know they'd have that--so excited b/c i frequently crave it!), I decided on a spicy grilled pork bahn mi and an almond green team bubble tea. less than 10 minutes and 10 bucks later, I giddily walked home with my to-go bag with a huge pink straw sticking out of it .
The meal was perfect (at least perfect at fulfilling my craving). I was in love with the balanced flavors of sweet (pickled carrots and radish), savory (delightfully seasoned grilled pork), fresh (cucumber), and spicy (jalapeno) all sandwiched between crunchy, but not unmanageably-so, bread. The bubble tea provided the perfect fodder for the considerable but not unpleasant spice-factor of the sandwich (note: i was asked if i wanted my sandwich to be spicy, so if you're jalapeno-adverse, don't fear), as well as served as desert. I remained in a happy food coma for the rest of the night. Not bad for $10.50!
Classic banh mi rocked. A perfect marriage of meaty, spicy, crispy, and cool, with a large dose of yum. For everyone whining about the price, this is Park Slope. Rail against gentrification in general if you like, you've got good cause, but don't blame Hanco's -- they gotta pay their rent just like everybody else.
My only complaint is the place could be cleaner. Wouldn't hurt to wipe down the tables from time to time.
I was heading to a personal picnic and needed a small salad and drink to complete my meal. I was planning to go to another deli but their sign for bubble tea snagged my eye and I was pulled in quicker than a starving fish in the middle of winter. I ordered the coconut bubble tea, and it was on par. Not amazing, or earth shattering but on par. It actually tasted like coconut and the tapioca were almost the perfect consistency. My biggest gripe was the price of the drink, even Starbucks isn't THAT outrageous. I also ordered the green salad which was amazing! The greens were exceptionally tender and ripe. They put the dressing on the side, and a little goes a long way. The dressing was so good I saved the remainder to recreate this salad at home.
Overall I would visit again but skip the bubble tea unless I was having an out of this world craving.
PS:
Dear Hanco's,
Don't you think it would be more economical to make classier numbers to give to patrons. If you are charging 4.75 a bubble tea I'm sure that you can afford to pay 2.00 to laminate the hand written paper numbers you are giving out. By the way, I'm not sure if that is classier but anything is better than what you are using now.
Thanks,
Tracie
As I write this, I am SO MOTHEREFFIN HUNGRY!!! But - I am waiting for my third go with a Hanco's spicy Viet sammich as soon as it hits 12pm. That is how *addicted* I am.
First off, let me just say that I am from the south bay and San Jose, CA is the Viet epicenter of banh mi. Back home you can get like a pound of banh mi and all the Vietnamese karaoke you want for $10. Okay, but really it's as low as $1.50 a pop and pho and banh mi joints are everywhere.
I was a little suspect of a banh mi shop in Park Slope especially on 7th Ave but I was delirious after my 6 hour bus ride from DC (on Bolt Bus, and HA! that's another review) and needed food. I even complained bitterly about the $6.50 in my head (and no, I do not own a $650 stroller or even have kids to put in one) but I was committed!
And DAMN, when I got home - this sandwich is GOOD!!! It's so good, I'll even call it a $6.50 'sandwich' and not an authentic whole in the wall $1.50 'sammich'
I've never had banh mi with mayo before and I think that non-native cholesterol pumped component is making it extra addictive? I dunno. I do know though that it was so spicy the first time around that it burned the inner lining of my mouth and the crusty bread cut into the sides of my mouth. Eating this is kinda masochistic...I like it!!!
I've gone at off peak times when the lines when I went were non existant and the wait was similar to Subway's but the pay off, of course, was MUCH better.
Okay, it's already 12:01 pm, time for round three!!
PS You guys are a bunch of child hating meanies - you crack me up.
Got the classic sandwich and classic bubble tea. Extremely delicious... an explosion of flavors!
My one caveat to fellow yelpers:
****When they ask if you want spicy, they make it SPICY!!!!****
Hot hot hot!
Next time I will not order spicy and will just add sriracha sauce to my own taste.
But I will definitely go back... the flavors are great.
Also very good there are the summer spring rolls with the shrimp and peanut dipping sauce. Those were mighty tasty,
This is just a casual place to sit and get some tasty food, nothing fancy.
Just remember, only order spicy if you mean it!!
Took my middle school age siblings here and they finished their entire pork sandwiches (carrot topping and all) and seemed to enjoy the fruity bubble teas as well. I had an excellent spicy tofu sandwich but felt that the almond bubble tea was ok but not great. It's a cute location and right near the subway, but don't bother sitting in deceivingly comfy-looking chairs in the back - they really weren't comfy and were awkward to eat from.
I am so happy these guys have opened by me and completed my culinary collection with some awesome Vietnamese! I'd been itching for some bubble tea for a while and after a long day of wandering around Gowanus, my friend and I were ready for a snack! The green salad with fried onions and peanuts and Vietnamese vinaigrette totally hit the spot, along with some mango bubble tea. I'll definitely be back for more salads and sandwiches, and for some delivery too!
They are cash only for now, just as a warning.
The classic, spicy or not, is it, the item on the menu that redeems any other sins Hanco's may have. Long wait? A touch more expensive than maybe it should be? Bland vermicelli salad and spring rolls? Doesn't matter. The classic is it, the obsession that always comes to mind when I wonder what I want to eat, what I have to deny myself because I already ate one this week.
I'm not a banh mi expert, this is admittedly my only exposure, so this review is more absolute than relative to other Vietnamese sandwiches. In other words, if this is the worst banh mi in the world, it's still worth five stars relative to food in general. It has a little of every texture: the chewy crusty thin bread, the smooth ham, the fine ground pork, the just-on-the-edge of crisp pickled veggies. If the way your food feels in your mouth is as important to you as the way it tastes, this sandwich delivers. It also has the full thermal range, from the cool daikon and carrots all the way up to hot enough to hurt (if you want, or you can request medium or not at all). Also: butter.
People say that 2009 is the year of the bahn mi and, frankly, that was my 2007. What can I say? I'm ahead of the curve. BUT, now well into my obsession, I need to sate my urges for bahn mi on a near monthly basis so I have to say how THRILLED I was when Hancos opened in delivery distance of my apartment.
It's not the same as going to Sunset Park, but it's good. Damn good. The classic and pork sandwiches are both must haves. They'll ask, "Spicy?" Say yes. Their pork is fantabulous. It's spicy, juicy, flavorful. And the bunch of carrots, sweet and juicy, offset the spiciness of the meat and sauce.
People complained about the cost, but I think $6.50 for a friggin awesome sandwich is more than reasonable.
I just finished one and I'm already looking forward to my next.
Perfectly fine Banh Mi with nothing to complain about. The bread was very good, the fillings were what they should be, save the daikon/carrot slaw which was one of the best I've had in a while. The iced coffee was fantastic.
One caveat, the spicy sandwich contains chunks of raw jalapeno with rind attached, so make sure you realize what you're ordering and haven't forgotten that you have a big cut on the roof of your mouth which will turn the rest of your meal into a sadomasochistic give and take of capsaicin based pain and pork based (chag pesach sameach) pleasure. If this is the case, "vietnamese iced coffee" is your safe word.
When Hanco's opened in the slope I was very excited to try a vietnamese sandwich I had heard such good things. The classic sandwich is delicious everytime I get it. Also the rice vermicelli salad is really good. The biggest problem with this place is every time I eat there I have a upset stomach for 2 days, after I identified it was caused by both the sandwiches and salads I have stopped eating there. I have a tough stomach and enjoy very unusual foods, so it surprising to me that I react this way to there food.
I am pretty picky about my Bahn Mi, having experienced what I consider to be possibly the best sandwich in the country back in Oakland (and for only $2.25 no less!) and I had heard a lot of mixed reviews so I didn't really have high expectations. Still, I was happy to see a Vietnamese sandwich and bubble tea spot in my neighborhood. To be honest, for a neighborhood that has no less than 3 Peruvian places I am kind of surprised no one did this before and I wish I'd have thought of it... not that I could have gotten the money to open it... but I digress.
I hear a lot of people bitching about paying $6 for a Bahn Mi. "I could get it in Chinatown for half that!" they moan. To you people I say this: Then go the fuck to Chinatown. People pushing $300 strollers while complaining about dropping $6.50 on a sandwich lands somewhere between ironic and moronic in my book. I mean even an extra value meal at McDonald's is pushing $7 these days.
As for me, I don't have a monthly Metrocard, so it's gonna cost me the extra $4 to truck my ass into Manhattan anyways and to be honest, most days I'd happily pay $4 to not deal with the clusterfuck that is Canal Street.
And to come right to the point, this is a damn fine sammich. The spicy grilled pork was excellent. Crunchy, crisp, flavorful... everything a Bahn Mi should be. I also had some spring rolls and a Vietnamese coffee and they were both delicious as well.
And true, the place lacks ambiance, and the service isn't exactly lightning fast, but the only other comparable Bahn Mi I'd had in this city was served out of the back of a jewelry store and I had to eat it on a Chinatown sidewalk. I assure you, while somewhat generic, the decor at Hanco beats eating your lunch hunched over a Manhattan trashcan.
huge dose of pickled carrots & daikon which i love so that's A-OK. as a result, there was less of the banh mi pork filling...not A-OK. could've been more pate-y. baguette was a also firmer than i'd like but that's probably b/c i have a sensitive upper palette and thus shy away from crusty breads.
the medium hot was very hot.
overall, if you're nowhere near chinatown, this'll do. i ordered the classic btw.
Went back to give it a second chance. This time I waited 8 minutes (I timed) for an almond bubble tea... Pretty good, but I hate the darn number system. What is this, motor vehicles?
By the way, glad they lowered the price by .50 cents. I'm still not interested though. I was born and raised in Brooklyn, work in the Upper East side and practically live in SOHO and you can ALWAYS find yummie grub for cheap! Who cares if it's Brooklyn, it's highway robbery! ;0)
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2/24/2009
Went last night for a $4.00 12oz bubble tea and waited 10minutes for three people to get their… Read more »
A few weeks ago, I wrote a bad review of a place that I'd never been to (based solely on an unfortunate name), and Yelp took it down. You'd think that would cause me to show some restraint before writing reviews. Alas, it did not.
This, however, has taught me my lesson. After my admittedly-hasty 5-star "at least it isn't Tea Lounge" Hanco's review, I finally looked inside.
Well, fuck. So it's Tea Lounge only with overpriced Vietnamese sandwiches. As other astute yelpers have noted, it's $7 for a sandwich that is even smaller than the others. And it's full of children.
No thanks!
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1/12/2009
First to Review
Okay, so technically this Hanco's location isn't open yet, which may lead you to believe that my… Read more »
Inside is kind of plain, but the sandwich is not.
Grilled chicken is what I tried and I loved it!
Thanks Hanco - I had a great lunch.
Pretty ill. I had the shredded spicy chicken sandwich - which between chicken, a crusty baguette, shredded carrots / cucumber and cilantro - covered all of the food groups in one meal. I will say - the only difference between "classic" and "spicy" is their addition of some Sriracha. Just order the normal one and add it yourself. Didn't really understand.
The bubble tea was good, if not a bit overpriced. I tried the taro flavor, which can often taste kind of powdery and synthetic - but Hanco's pulled it off.
I'm sure they're going to do really well in the neighborhood. Maybe once they realize that they have a huge client base they can lower their prices.
This is my 100th yelp review...so I wanted it to be for somewhere loveable -- Enter: HANCO.
After trying HANCO for the first time the other day (and having my very first Banh mi) life will never be the same. I had the poached chicken sammwich. I went a little heavy on the hot sauce on my sandwich, which was entirely my fault, not HANCO's -- however it was good pain. Very zesty, generous toppings (pickled carrots/daikon, cilantro...also, loved the crunch and mildness of the cucumbers) I loved how the butter and mayo melded with the hot sauce to make a super sauce!
Blerg to being cash only, but for HANCO, I'll drag my ass over to the nearby Chase on 4th and 9th.
I have yet to experience the "Tea Lounge lite" levels of child activity in this place, but I've had hints of it. So I wouldn't be surprised if this place randomly ends up a mommy and baby hangout.
BUT, their shredded chicken sandwich is a toasty, crunchy, (and assuming you order like you should and get it spicy) spicy as all hell delight. The chicken, the spice, and the carrots all play off each other well within a greasy, toasted exterior.
Can't get enough of it.
The inside of the place was a little on the dirty side, and the wait can be excessive, but it's 100% worth it.
I was chomping at the banh mi to try Hanco's, but wasn't terribly hungry when I went tonight and I've been swearing off bread a bit, so I had the vermicelli salad... which was a disappointment in how plain it was. A lot of food for $6-- it was a huge bowl of vermicelli and bibb lettuce underneath, but the salad dressing seemed watered down. Typically a rice vinaigrette has a tart, sweetness. This was sweet, but mild. There wasn't much joining the rice noodles either.: a tiny sprig of mint, a few pieces of chopped peanuts and that was it--!!!!
My companion made the smarter choice and had the pork sandwich. I snagged a bite and was in heaven. Guess I shouldn't have had a salad a sandwich shop. Oh well. I know I can go back and have a killer sandwich when I need one. It was perfectly everything I love about Vietnamese food when you get a bite that is sweet, salty and sour. We also had the summer rolls, which were really beautifully presented. Simple interior, but a delicious if not slightly flat peanut dipping sauce.
I didn't try a bubble tea, and agree $4 is unfortunately steep. This is how much they cost at Lili's on the UES... I know it's Park Slope, but it's a Vietnamese sandwich shop, not a real sit-down restaurant. All that said, $4 won't prevent me from ultimately treating myself to one since I'm an addict, but it gave me pause about getting one tonight. FYI, some things take FOREVER there. 3 people who ordered after us (keep in mind: 1 sandwich, 1 prepared noodle salad) all had their orders ready before ours. What held it up? The summer rolls, which were shrimp, vermicelli, cilantro, lettuce, and chives wrapped up. I still don't get the wait aspect on a simple dish like that, but nevertheless, 15 minutes later it was all done.
Agreed: the take-a-number DMV comparison is accurate and annoying. Hopefully this place will get better w/ the service and wise-up about the prices. I have to say, no one really seemed to mind. They did a startlingly brisk business while I was there... The interior is nothing to speak of. I recommend it for take-away.
Hanco's has somehow figured out a way to build the world's most perfect sandwich in their deliciously amazing $6.50 Spicy Pork. The tart crunchiness of the slaw-like mixture in the sandwich contrasts perfectly with the succulent sweet and spicy pork, all rolled together on a crusty sour roll of goodness that might change your life.
The spring rolls would be noteworthy as possibly the best I've ever had as well if the sandwich didn't blow everything within a 20-foot radius out of the water on it's own. Try them both, you won't be sorry.
The sandwiches still take a tad bit too long to make, which I just don't understand. The food is good but not great. Supposedly there's pâté on the classic sandwich, but I've yet to taste it. Perhaps the cooks wave it over the sandwiches and chant, "pâté... pâté..." (Think Churchill's comment about martinis and vermouth.)
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2/22/2009
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It's about time Park Slope got some Vietnamese sandwich action. Granted, everything on the menu is at least 20% more expensive than it would be in Chinatown, but I can walk to this place in five minutes and they deliver if I'm too lazy to do even that.
The sandwiches are delicious. They're spicy and crunchy and full of all different flavors, like any good banh mi sandwich should be. And the bubble tea is not oversweetened as bubble tea tends to be.
The space gets a flat zero for ambience, though. It's crowded and noisy, with uncomfortable institutional chairs and no personality whatsoever to the space. The menu isn't posted anywhere, meaning you have to take one off the pile to decide what you want - this strikes me as needlessly wasteful. They appear to have ironed out some of the kinks in their service, though, because we waited less than 10 minutes for our order when we dined in despite the place being packed. Right after we ordered, they got slammed - the line was out the door by the time we got our food, but the counter staff didn't miss a beat.
A lot of kinks to still work out. I'm still a fan and their sandwiches are delicious, but the lack of urgency from their staff is mindboggling.
Half hour wait for two sandwiches? Come on. Get your $&it together.
Save time by ordering ahead and taking it to the park.
Coffees are delicious.
I'll be back, but ordering ahead of time.
I'm giving this new restaurant 5 stars because the first two times I went there I had a good experience and the food was delicious. I also like the idea that you can start with an A+ and try to keep it. I hope I won't have to come back and give Hanco's a C-.
The tofu sandwich is really great. If you order spicy, watch out! They aren't kidding about the spice! I chomped on an extra spicy green pepper (with the seeds) and my throat burned for the remainder of the meal. Next time, I will not get spicy. The sandwich is PACKED with fresh, colorful veggies, and sauce, all layered on a fresh french baguette.
I am a big bubble tea fan and after trying various bubble tea variations, I can assure you that Hanco's does it right. Particularly the Thai bubble tea (with milk! with bubbles!).
I like this place so much (and it's two blocks from my work) that I might even have to force myself not to go in everyday.
Score for some novelty and variety in Park Slope (sorry anonymous Thai place, I'm just not that into you). Side by side, the Classic Sandwich is somewhat different from the "spicy" version since the Classic has a thick cut of firm pâté, whereas the spicy had more pork and less mayo (although mine had way too much hot sauce in the last bite, requiring a lot of gargling to stop the pain). For both, the pickled radish and carrot combo was way too sweet and not enough sour, and thankfully the cilantro was there to lend a helping herb-y hand. Conclusion: both were okay.
Key issue (as you've probably noticed from other reviews): Very slow service. You'd think that they were harvesting the friggin' wheat before you got your sandwich.
One final note: Park Slope parents, please, just do take out? There are so many other places you've invaded... er, can patronize.
I guess they heard all the complaints. All sandwiches are $6.50 (rather than $7.00).
More reasonable. Now, change your price to $5.50 and you got yourself 5 stars.
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2/26/2009
Oh how torn am I over this review. I would get 3.5 stars if I could.
The good: the sandwiches are… Read more »
Very decent banh mi sandwiches! We tried the other outpost, and both are equally good. This location is bigger, and I would say the view is better. We tried the original banh mi, and had it made spicy. Be careful because my BF had a pepper attack! His eyes started to water, his nose was running, he started to have hiccups, and he looked like smoke was going to come out of his ears! We later figured out the culprit: a thinly sliced jalapeno with intact seeds, cozily + unassumingly nestled in with the camouflaging cilantro ;-) Be careful, if you ask for spicy, make sure you pick them out. We don't want to call NYFD on anyone :)

