More Banh Mi

On my last banh mi mission, I went to BANH MI SAIGON BAKERY - 138 Mott Street (near Grand Street). At $3.75, it was the cheapest of the banh mi establishments I've been to recently, but it's also in Chinatown. I had the Banh Mi Saigon, which is the classic Vietnamese sandwich, of course. This place wins for having the best bread. It was flaky, chewy and super light and fluffy all at once. The roast pork was disappointing for me. It was cut into little pieces that were dry and chewy (but not in a good way). The seasoning of the roast pork overpowers all the other pork flavors in the sandwich. Not a very balanced flavor combo. Nicky's classic is still the winner. This place wins, though, for being in the weirdest location. It's at the back of a jewelry store that doesn't seem to get any real business of its own.