Still one of my favorite places to get banh mi! Affordable and delicious. My favorite is the sardine banh mi, it's really delicious. This time I tried some of their desserts. The coffee jelly ($2.50) used to be my favorite but maybe my taste buds changed over time, it's not hitting the same anymore. Instead, the banh da lon (layered pandan jelly with mungbeans) was quite delicious! I'll get that again next time.

Food: 4/5 Last time I came here (2 years ago-2023ish) they only had takeout. Not sure if this still holds true as I had someone else pick it up for me, so I also cannot comment on the service. What I Ordered: - Combination #1: crispy bread, good portions

I had Ba Xuyen bookmarked for a while, and I'm so glad I finally got to try it! I ordered the #1 Banh Mi and a black coffee. The banh mi was fantastic--definitely better than the ones I've had in Brooklyn. The bread was perfectly crusty, and the filling was flavorful and well-balanced. As for the coffee, it was either way too strong or just in desperate need of some milk. Safe to say, I probably won't be ordering the coffee again next time. A funny moment: the lady taking orders switched to speaking Chinese when she saw I was of Asian descent, which caught me completely off guard. I ended up ordering in Cantonese, and it gave me a good laugh! The setup of the shop is a bit unusual. There are refrigerated foods and grab-and-go options off to the side, which I didn't even notice until after I'd already ordered my sandwich. They also had a little toaster oven with spring rolls that looked tempting! All in all, I'd definitely come back if I'm ever in the area again. Great spot!

This place was AMAZING. This was maybe my third or fourth visit. Found so many goodies!!! Got all that in the picture plus two packs of rice cracker things for $33! Cash only, but worth it. The lady was super nice!

**CASH ONLY** Best bahn mi in NYC? Not sure about that, but it's really damn good and at the right price. Got the #1 (pate ham bbq, pork roll), as well as a pandan honeycomb cake, which was also fire. The bread they use for their bahn mi is incredible. Limited indoor seating.

The #1 banh mi here really lived up to the hype, especially for just $8. It's usually not even my go-to (I prefer a grilled pork or chicken) but this was really good - the pate, viet mayo, fresh veggies... just yum. Viet coffee too! Really great no frills, neighborhood spot. Maybe not worth traveling to if you're in the other boroughs but solid option for locals.

This place is still my most favorite bahn mi spot in NYC! It is out of the way but if I am near the area, I muster my energy to walk that many blocks to eat here. I got the regular bahn mi & it came out superb! The bread was nicely toasted, crunchy and soft. The inside fillings are always so delicious! Love their vinegared vegetables! I saw some pandan dessert thing and I it was deeelish! I do not know what it was, but potent pandan coconut flavors. Staff is always nice and friendly. Bahn mi is always excellent. There is still a few tables w/ chairs for indoor dining. They also sell random things around the stores like spring rolls, bread, chips, cookies, pandan things, etc.

Another cheap eat rec in 8 Avenue, Brooklyn. Ba Xuyên is a neighborhood favorite for affordable and homey vietnamese food. The shop is operated by some vietnamese aunties, serving a variety of banh mi, authentic street snacks and fruit shakes. I've already been there at least three times whenever I'm craving for banh mi or feeling broke. ＊Banh Mi Pate Thit Nguoi (Combination #1) Banh mi is priced up to $8 in good portion size and hearty fillings. Every banh mi has a base of cucumber, cilantro, pickled carrots and green pepper. My go-to banh mi order is the bestselling combination #1. It has ham, pork, pork teriyaki & BBQ with paté and butter. It is so filling that I can get two meals out of it. ＊Jackfruit Shake I can't leave this place without getting their milkshake. They blend actual fruits into the shakes, giving it a natural and sweet flavor. They have tropical fruit flavors like lychee, taro, papaya and durian. I heard good things about their avocado shake, but I always stick to my favorite jackfruit shake.