Bánh Anh Em — East Village, New York City

Bánh Anh Em in New York City’s East Village is a Vietnamese restaurant near Union Square where the bánh mì begins with bread baked in-house. The shop opened on Third Avenue in 2025 and puts the craft of the Vietnamese baguette at the centre of a broader menu that also includes house-made rice noodles and regional dishes.

Why Bánh Anh Em is worth knowing

Many New York bánh mì counters work with bread supplied by an outside bakery. Bánh Anh Em takes a more integrated approach: its kitchen bakes baguettes during service and prepares the meats, pâté, pickles and other components that fill them. That makes this a useful stop for anyone interested in how bread texture changes the sandwich. A thin, crisp shell and airy crumb help the loaf hold rich fillings without feeling dense.

The restaurant is led by chef Nhu Ton and John Nguyen, whose other New York projects include Bánh on the Upper West Side. The East Village location is a full Vietnamese restaurant rather than a sandwich-only counter, but bánh mì remains one of its defining formats.

What to order

The O.G. bánh mì is the clearest introduction. Published menu descriptions pair a house-baked baguette with a cold-cut combination that can include house-made ham, beef sausage, head cheese, dark pâté, pork floss, herbs and pickled vegetables. The result is a layered, meat-forward sandwich with acidity and freshness from the vegetables.

Menus can change, so check the current list before visiting. Diners who want to explore beyond bánh mì can also look for phở made with house-prepared noodles, bánh cuốn and rotating Vietnamese dishes.

Planning a visit

Bánh Anh Em is at 99 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10003, near East 13th Street and within walking distance of Union Square. The dining room is compact and the restaurant has attracted queues, especially around opening times. A bánh mì takeaway order can be more practical than waiting for a full table, although availability and ordering arrangements should be checked directly.

The published weekly schedule includes both lunch and dinner services on some days, dinner-only service on others, and Monday closure. Because those hours have changed during the restaurant’s first years, use the official website or current ordering page on the day you plan to go.

Good to know

• Neighbourhood: East Village / Union Square
• Style: House-baked Vietnamese baguettes and a full Vietnamese menu
• Best starting order: The O.G. cold-cut and pâté bánh mì
• Service: Walk-in dining and takeaway; confirm the current system
• Dietary needs: Ask the restaurant directly about ingredients and cross-contact

Sources and verification

Address, concept and current menu details were checked on 20 September 2026 using the official Bánh Anh Em website, its linked digital menu and current restaurant information. This Bánh Mì Hub page is an independent researched listing, not a claim of a personal visit or a paid placement. Hours, prices and dishes can change.

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