Banh Anh Em

"The top Vietnamese spot on the Upper West Side is opening an East Village sequel. Bánh Anh Em, from the Bánh team, will serve food inspired in part by the chef’s motorbike trips across Vietnam. Expect things like phở with housemade noodles and Hải Phòng-style bánh mì que. We haven’t been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists." - Bryan Kim

"Upper West Side Vietnamese spot Bánh is expanding with another restaurant near Union Square this year. Through the larger dining room, co-owners Nhu Ton and John Nguyen will offer up banh mi made with freshly baked bread for the sandwiches as well as rice noodles." - Nadia Chaudhury