I had to make a rant: I tried Banh Mi So today, and it was bad. Many people claim this to be the #1 Banh Mi joint in Manhattan, but I don’t believe those people have ever been to Saigon Bakery. First of all, the banh mi at... (22 replies, last updated by moymoy March 20, 2007)

for the NYPD that must have sprayed his mouth with mace, I was expecting more of a scald. If you see me at banh mi so 1 or the place on canal street, it means that saigon banh mi is closed or out of Banh mi. Or I am there against... (12 replies, last updated by The Rogue April 27, 2005)

I finally got around to trying it a couple of weeks ago, and I have to say, I prefer Banh Mi So 1 around the block. Why? 1) BMS1 makes every sandwich fresh to order, while Saigon has them pre-made and pre-wrapped in paper bags.... (11 replies, last updated by csw June 3, 2006)

Banh Mi So 1 has been my primary banh mi stop for a while now, and it had been a long time since I last tried Saigon. With their recent move bringing them so much closer to home, though, I figured I’d give Saigon another... (14 replies, last updated by Andrew July 22, 2005)

Number 1 is the roasted pork, right? The first banh mi I had from Saigon Bakery was the pate one, and it was fabulous. I had the roasted pork (not spicy, I am a wimp) right after and loved it even more. For what it’s worth,... (5 replies, last updated by addictedtolunch August 29, 2007)

You’re referring to Banh Mi So 1. (5 replies, last updated by Rachel M. September 9, 2005)

The sandwich at Paris is indeed not bad, it is in fact terrible, an abomination. Saigon is my place, once a week every week, #1 spicy.Banh Mi Sau Voi Cafe/ Sau Voi Corp, Sandwiches & Records( as the menu explains) is O.K, it was... (45 replies, last updated by Ang Colette July 11, 2007)

I have become a student of banh mi. Much less fattening than Italian Heros. Saigon Banh Mi which thankfully moved from East Broadway to Mott off Hester is by far the best although you still often have to wait a half hour. No. 1... (11 replies, last updated by superdef July 7, 2008)

With dozens of visits under my belt, I have never been given a pre-made sandwich at Banh Mi So 1. For some banh mi fun, grab one or two friends and order the #1 on BMS1's menu, then try Saigon's sandwich (I enjoy them both and... (14 replies, last updated by jer May 11, 2006)

Have been trying various versions of banh mi this summer – have only tried 2 places so far. Vietnam Banh Mi So 1 - I have been focusing on the pate (#7). I’ve been ordering it with extra pate and peppers, with hot... (4 replies, last updated by the rogue July 9, 2002)

Went to Saigon Banh Mi on Broome which used to be called "#1". Wonder whether they’re trying to confuse the public who are looking for the hidden Saigon Bakery on Mott which is truly #1. Solid sandwich. Good ingredients,... (0 replies, last updated by guttergourmet May 25, 2008)

Saigon Banh Mi has pre-made the sandwiches for as long as I can remember. No. 1 still makes them to order. (4 replies, last updated by davisready September 25, 2008)

'm hungry enough to eat 2 banh mi at Ba Xuyen instead of 1 at Saigon. (18 replies, last updated by Polecat January 16, 2007)

making your own saigon banh mi? Sure, if you are willing to cook and roast their signature pork filling. Without that its no longer a saigon banh mi. AS far as ordering from them...I never had any problem 'cept i went in on a... (7 replies, last updated by Dave August 5, 2005)

I walked past Saigon Banh Mi on Mott Streeat about about noon today, mouth watering for a spicy number one, and lo and behold, the rolling gate was down, no sign, no warning, no banh mi. Does anyone have any info on this? Lloyd (2 replies, last updated by LloydG August 6, 2007)