Vietnamese


7
Jul 09

Baoguette Pt. 2

Baoguette

So, I decided to return to Baoguette this evening to try a different dish and decided to eat-in this time. Last time I had the Classic Bahn Mi, but I was really in the mood for some Pho this time. I ordered the Pho Special which states that it is made with: Rare Beef, Brisket, Tendon, and Anise Broth. It also came out with a platter of bean sprouts, jalapeno slices, and a half lime. I prepared mine the way I like it, with lots of jalapeno, lime juice, Sriracha, and Hoisin Sauce. It also had scallions, cilantro, onion in the broth already.

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28
Jun 09

Cong Ly

A friend from out of town came into New York and wanted to find good cheap food. I figured what better opportunity than this to venture into Chinatown. On some recommendations from Chowhounds I took our group of 4 to Cong Ly. The gigantic #1 Pho was delicious!! $6 for a bowl that size is even cheaper than my usual Pho place in Philly. I’m not sure I saw any omasa in the bowl, but thats ok, everything was really great. I added plenty of Sriracha and Hoisin to the broth and squeezed some lemon and ripped up some basil leaves. We also got the Vietnamese Spring Rolls for the table and they were really hot and fresh. $9 per person after tip and tax for a meal I could hardly finish is a success in my book.

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27
Jun 09

Baoguette

I took advice from some Chowhounds and enjoyed a Bahn Mi from Baoguette in St. Marks. It was very delicious and filling. It was what I understand to be a classic Bahn Mi (Pork Terine, Pate, Pulled Pork, Fresh Herbs like Cilantro on a French Baguette). It really feels like Bahn Mi is a big trend popping up in NYC.  I look forward to trying some of the other dishes they are offering such as the (semi-sacrilegious)  Honey Mustard Catfish Bahn Mi sandwich.

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