The experience was very cozy, relaxed, no-rush, and memorable. We took the risk of going down the stairs into the dark, non descript restaurant on a cold, breezy day. It was a pleasant surprise to find the ambience and service so pleasant. I'll surely try there evening Jazz sometime soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crispy Tofu, Sandwich
Dylan
love this place so much i almost don't want to review it... but i will. best banh mi i've had in nyc. bizarre decor that is just so cozy and warm that u won't want to leave. really really a favorite.
Vegetarian options: krispy tofu banh mi is all u need
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Crispy Tofu Banh MI
David N
Very unassuming restaurant, you can basically walk by here without ever noticing this existed. Although the banh mi is not entirely Vietnamese style, it executes well on a different take. Stop by for the chicken banh mi and some thai coffee.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Sandwich
Daphne
Tried their bahn mi with the ham and pâte meat option at their stall in the Union Square Holiday Market this year, and wow, it was SO GOOD. Fresh pickled veggies, creamy pâte, perfectly toasted baguette. I grew up eating Viet food, and their bahn mis were the best I’ve had. I live in a different borough but will definitely be trekking to their UES location now to try their other bahn mi flavors!!!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sandwich
Jessica Rivetz
The fish tofu and kimchi Bahn mi sandwich was phenomenal! I got mine without cilantro per my preference. The bun was perfectly crispy, ingredients fresh, the kimchi-kraut and pickled carrots were the perfect crispy complement, and the fish tofu was delicious. Tried this at Union Sq Holiday Market.
Food: 5
Recommended dishes: Pickled, Sandwich
John Floresca
On time and delicious
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Meredith Erwin
Food and price point were awesome!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
Leah Guyot
Love this place! The food is amazing and the place is very pretty and well decorated. It was a one-man operation today so service was a bit slower, but we were well taken care of and the food was delicious! Will come back again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Summer Roll, Pork Belly Banh MI
Tina Seideman
The food was unbelievably flavorful, and the portions were large—great value and do satisfying.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sandwich, Banh - MI Sandwich
Gunjan Amarnani
This is such a cute and cozy Vietnamese restaurant, but guess what? It turns into a speakeasy/Jazz bar after 8 pm. The restaurant has really cool vibes. We went for lunch and got the vegetarian Ban Mi, which was large enough for two people. I’m looking forward to coming back for the jazz/speakeasy experience one of these days.
The food is just OK. The problem is that it always takes absolutely forever. I just don’t understand how a sandwich takes 45min to on hour. If it happens once or twice, that’s one thing, but I can’t remember any time when my order did not take forever.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Sandwich
Courtne Orona
This has been my favorite lunch spot for almost 3 years. The pork belly Bahn mi with Thai tea is perfect. The serving size is great for the price. & each time I come the service is wonderful. I have brought many friends here with me and they enjoy it too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Banh - MI Sandwich
Alicelyfee
Their banhmi is really filled with meat, the price are very affordable and you get a lot for what you paid. I definitely would come back for another banhmi lunch
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Sandwich
Nicole Shubaderov
One of the best pork bahn mis I have had in a long time. The service was great, personable employees and the food and drinks even better. The Thai iced tea is 100% worth it so def grab one when you come here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Banh - MI Sandwich
Joseph Francis
Mama’s Cupboard in NYC is a hidden gem that is truly a culinary adventure. With a menu that offers an array of Vietnamese delights, it’s a top tier addition to the melting pot of flavors that define this city.
The banh mi, which had several protein options from coconut shrimp to crispy tofu, was a delight, while the pork basil rice dish was probably my favorite dish i tried.
The decor, a perfect marriage of eclectic charm and cozy ambiance, invites you to linger and savor every bite. Mama’s Cupboard is not just a meal, but a journey—a feast for the palate and the soul.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Kimchi-Loaded Fries with Spicy Mayo
The experience was very cozy, relaxed, no-rush, and memorable. We took the risk of going down the stairs into the dark, non descript restaurant on a cold, breezy day. It was a pleasant surprise to find the ambience and service so pleasant. I'll surely try there evening Jazz sometime soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crispy Tofu, Sandwich
love this place so much i almost don't want to review it... but i will. best banh mi i've had in nyc. bizarre decor that is just so cozy and warm that u won't want to leave. really really a favorite.
Vegetarian options: krispy tofu banh mi is all u need
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Crispy Tofu Banh MI
Very unassuming restaurant, you can basically walk by here without ever noticing this existed. Although the banh mi is not entirely Vietnamese style, it executes well on a different take. Stop by for the chicken banh mi and some thai coffee.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Sandwich
Tried their bahn mi with the ham and pâte meat option at their stall in the Union Square Holiday Market this year, and wow, it was SO GOOD. Fresh pickled veggies, creamy pâte, perfectly toasted baguette. I grew up eating Viet food, and their bahn mis were the best I’ve had. I live in a different borough but will definitely be trekking to their UES location now to try their other bahn mi flavors!!!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sandwich
The fish tofu and kimchi Bahn mi sandwich was phenomenal! I got mine without cilantro per my preference. The bun was perfectly crispy, ingredients fresh, the kimchi-kraut and pickled carrots were the perfect crispy complement, and the fish tofu was delicious. Tried this at Union Sq Holiday Market.
Food: 5
Recommended dishes: Pickled, Sandwich
On time and delicious
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food and price point were awesome!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
Love this place! The food is amazing and the place is very pretty and well decorated. It was a one-man operation today so service was a bit slower, but we were well taken care of and the food was delicious! Will come back again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Summer Roll, Pork Belly Banh MI
The food was unbelievably flavorful, and the portions were large—great value and do satisfying.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sandwich, Banh - MI Sandwich
This is such a cute and cozy Vietnamese restaurant, but guess what? It turns into a speakeasy/Jazz bar after 8 pm. The restaurant has really cool vibes. We went for lunch and got the vegetarian Ban Mi, which was large enough for two people. I’m looking forward to coming back for the jazz/speakeasy experience one of these days.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crispy Tofu Banh MI, Sandwich
Restaurantji Recommends
The food is just OK. The problem is that it always takes absolutely forever. I just don’t understand how a sandwich takes 45min to on hour. If it happens once or twice, that’s one thing, but I can’t remember any time when my order did not take forever.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Sandwich
This has been my favorite lunch spot for almost 3 years. The pork belly Bahn mi with Thai tea is perfect. The serving size is great for the price. & each time I come the service is wonderful. I have brought many friends here with me and they enjoy it too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Banh - MI Sandwich
Their banhmi is really filled with meat, the price are very affordable and you get a lot for what you paid. I definitely would come back for another banhmi lunch
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Sandwich
One of the best pork bahn mis I have had in a long time. The service was great, personable employees and the food and drinks even better. The Thai iced tea is 100% worth it so def grab one when you come here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Banh - MI Sandwich
Mama’s Cupboard in NYC is a hidden gem that is truly a culinary adventure. With a menu that offers an array of Vietnamese delights, it’s a top tier addition to the melting pot of flavors that define this city.
The banh mi, which had several protein options from coconut shrimp to crispy tofu, was a delight, while the pork basil rice dish was probably my favorite dish i tried.
The decor, a perfect marriage of eclectic charm and cozy ambiance, invites you to linger and savor every bite. Mama’s Cupboard is not just a meal, but a journey—a feast for the palate and the soul.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Kimchi-Loaded Fries with Spicy Mayo
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