Best Dishes at Bánh Anh Em
Bánh Mì O.G.
Bánh MìThe signature sandwich that put Bánh Anh Em on the map. The crackle-crusted bread is shell-like on the outside, light and airy inside, emerging fresh from a basement steam oven minutes before serving. Three different housemade cold cuts—dark coarse patê, beef, pork ham, and gelatinous Vietnamese head cheese—layer the sandwich. This is the must-order.
Chả Cá Lã Vọng
MainsJuicy catfish is marinated in turmeric, then charred tableside over a bed of fresh dill and scallions, serving as the restaurant's tableside spectacle. The fish is then dunked in pungent fermented anchovy sauce (mắm tôm) for an intensely flavorful bite. A showpiece dish that differentiates itself from standard phở offerings.
Xôi Xéo (Hanoi Sticky Rice)
SidesA carb-forward dish where fluffy sticky rice is topped with mung beans, crispy fried onions (a textural highlight), corn, and pork floss for saltiness. The fried onions are particularly praised by reviewers as the standout element that elevates a simple dish.
Phở
SoupsBánh Anh Em makes their phở broth from scratch, and it tastes like pure beef with warm baking spices. The rice noodles are housemade daily and roll out chewy. Toppings include tender brisket, chewy tendon, and your choice of proteins. More exciting than standard phở due to their commitment to homemade components.
Bánh Ướt Chồng (Customizable Rice Rolls)
AppetizersA choose-your-own-adventure dish where diners wrap silky rice pancakes around charred pork jowl, housemade sausage, pickled mustard greens, raw mango, and other condiments before dunking in pungent mắm tôm sauce. The interactivity and ability to customize makes this a memorable component of the meal.
About Bánh Anh Em
Bánh Anh Em opened in spring 2024 and has become one of the East Village's most sought-after Vietnamese spots. Their focus is uncompromising: housemade baguettes, housemade noodles, housemade cold cuts. The signature bánh mì features three different homemade proteins on bread so crispy it shatters. There's no seating—everything is counter service or takeout. Long lines form before opening.
Top 5 dishes at Bánh Anh Em:
- Bánh Mì O.G. – 95% recommended(Signature)
- Chả Cá Lã Vọng – 88% recommended(Signature)
- Xôi Xéo (Hanoi Sticky Rice)
- Phở – 90% recommended
- Bánh Ướt Chồng (Customizable Rice Rolls) – 85% recommended
Details
- Cuisine:
- Vietnamese
- Price Range:
- $
- Phone:
- +1 833-674-5878
- Website:
- Visit Website
- Services:
- Takeaway, Counter Seating
Hours
- Friday:
- 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM(Open Now)
- Sunday:
- 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Monday:
- 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Tuesday:
- 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Wednesday:
- 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Thursday:
- 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Saturday:
- 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Dinner lines form 15-30 minutes before 6pm opening. Arrive earlier or come during lunch (Fri-Sun, noon-4pm) for much shorter waits.
This is walk-in only—no reservations. Counter service only, no seating. Plan to eat at home or at a nearby bench if you're not comfortable standing.
Don't miss the bánh mì O.G. It's the reason people queue around the block. If you want to try multiple dishes, go during lunch when lines are shorter.
This place earned a Bib Gourmand for a reason—exceptional quality and value. Housemade everything means prices stay low while quality stays high.
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