The Scene There's nothing fancy about this joint, where the line for takeout often dwarfs those huddled at the few patio-style tables. Bright colored walls, fake greenery and a cooler of Snapple round out the decor. The Food A faithful re-creation of the classic banh mi sandwich draws the crowds. Served on a wonderfully chewy roll that yields easily to the teeth,...
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Posted by Erin Behan
on April 21, 2009, (Edited June 12, 2007)
Definitely good banh mi no doubt. However, I wouldn't say that it's the best in NYC. I would say that if you've already made it down to the LES, make the extra trek over to China Town's Saigon Bakery for a more authentic, cheaper, and generously portioned sandwich. The pork is different too - Nicky's pork is ground and is added with slight cream sauce whereas Saigon Bakery is more chunks of...
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They make great food! The chicken sandwich is my fav. From time to time the chicken is a little tough, but overall, this place is fab. Good price and great value.
Posted by dunnesusan55
on April 21, 2009, (Edited November 24, 2008)
I've been a fan of Vietnamese sandwiches for a long time back when it was a little known side menu item in the court house district downtown. A few places in Chinatown served them but it was a very insider thing. They slowly got prominence from a few foodie articles in the New Yorker and Time Out, and that's about when Nicky's in the E.Vil opened. Nicky's in Brooklyn opened about 6 months...
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Posted by torgosmanos
on April 21, 2009, (Edited February 05, 2008)