Successor to first-wave bánh mì gentrification. Pioneering An Dong daughter brought porky subs over from Sunset Park way back in ought-four, finally sold out in '11. EV storefront down with simplicity—deep orange palette, three metal tables, one lucky cat. Pickled daikon-ites beware: not nearly as over-accessorized as other No. 1s. But portobello mushroom opt warms mad vegetarian hearts.
Satisfying, cheap banh mi sandwiches in the East Village.:
There's nothing fancy about this joint, where the line for takeout often dwarfs those huddled at the three patio-style tables. A faithful re-creation of the classic banh mi sandwich draws the...