Order at the counter top for some fast casual and delicious Vietnamese classics. The fries were out of this world!! They were super crunchy and the toppings provided another level of umpft. Definitely would recommend and come back again.
Bathroom inside!
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We weren’t even hungry when we stopped in on a Saturday at around 2:30 pm. We just happened to be in the area and I’ve been wanting to try this for a while, so we decided to pop in. There were a lot of people ordering food for takeout the whole time we were there, even at such a weird meal hour. That’s gotta be saying something. Orders take about 15 minutes so I’d recommend ordering ahead if you can.
If we hadn’t eaten lunch two hours ago, my husband and I would have ordered a lot more. Instead, we shared the Joju fries (JoJu’s banh mi inspired fries, topped with spicy mayo, spicy green sauce, pickled daikon & carrots, and fresh cilantro) and the JoJu banh mi (classic Vietnamese ham, headcheese, pâté spread & BBQ Pork). The fries themselves were amazing. It’s coated in batter (?) and double fried, which is the type of fries I like because the batter makes it extra crispy and flavorful. However, all the toppings on top of eating a banh mi was a bit too much. If I was just eating the fries, I would probably add meat + a runny egg. But eating it with a banh mi, I would have preferred the fries plain (with a side of their spicy green sauce, which is crack. Also appreciate that they don’t charge extra for dipping sauces). The banh mi could be one of the better banh mis I’ve had in my life. It’s stuffed with ingredients and I don’t just mean they’ve filled it with veggies. They are super generous with the meat. The bread is also toasted perfectly.
For drinks, I had the Vietnamese iced coffee, which was perfect. Not too sweet and not too bitter. It was the perfect pick me up. Husband had the taro milkshake with tapioca, which was too sweet for me but he liked it. I’m not sure when I’ll be back since this location is far from me but I’m looking forward to trying their more conveniently located Midtown location. There are still so many menu items I need to eat/drink!
Love the food here, been coming here for years. Please bring back ear-in service, it's undignified to eat great food out of a paper bag. My favorites are the bulgogi and pork bahn mis!!
I got a lemongrass chicken sandwich, caramel pork bowl, and crispy chicken wings. The crispy chicken wings were exceptional and the other items I got were also quite good. Overall it was a solid lunch, would definitely come back again.
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The smell when you walk in teleports you into another world.
Being brought by a friend, I didn't expect much from a sandwhich shop, but don't let the simplicity fool you. The menu was simple in a good way. Easy to read and self guiding, I was able to grasp an understanding of the many different bahn mi variations. As it was my first time, I ordered the original bahn mi, and when I took my first bite, I was blown away. The crisp and vinegry radish/carrot topping combined with the meat and headcheese was hugged in a perfectly baked baguette. The roll was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. All the ingredients merged together into a harmony of textures and flavors. Nothing was overpowering as it seemed like the sandwhich was tested to perfection. Small pieces of jalapenos kept me on the edge of my seat as I finished my bahn mi very quickly.
Between my friend and I, we shared the bahn mi fries. The light radish/carrot toppings that are featured on the bahn mi was generously added on top of the crisp fries. The saltiness of the fries were counterbalanced by the vinegry "salad" and the creamy siracha mayo took the fries to the next level. Combining all the flavors, these fries were like nothing I had before. A perfect combination similar to the original bahn mi, but with a slight spicy twist.
Both items I tasted were top quality. After that day, I spent the next few weeks trying the many other takes on the bahn mi. If you're looking for a sweet bahn mi with a strong flavor, i recommend the bulgogi bahn mi. Maybe a flavor that your more used to? I personally like the lemon grass chicken bahn mi. The chicken flavor we all know and love combined with the many toppings that come with the sandwhich. For the best experience, i recommend adding the green bomb sauce. I find it to give the bahn mi a little kick that makes you wanting another bite. However, the extra jalapenos they add along with the green bomb sauce caused some issues with some of my friends. But, if you're a spice head, green bomb is the way to go on all the bahn mis.
My personal recommendation: The Hot Chick Bahn Mi.
Very good banh mi. Is it the best I’ve had in NYC? Definitely no. But, it’s a creative take on it, and the bread and ingredients are fresh. They did a good job of marketing, but not sure id go out of my way to go here again.
Modern spin on delicious Vietnamese Banh Mi sandwiches and snack. Fresh ingredients, fast turnaround, and friendly staff!
Perfect for a quick lunch. I recommend the Lemongrass Chicken Banh Mi.
We order the chicken and beef sandwiches and both were packed full with meat. I also ordered the rice bowl and spring rolls all good my egg was not runny over and over cooked but no biggie. Follow me at dom_eats_nyc
My go to place a reasonable priced vietnamese sandwich and fries. I like their fresh tops and flavor. Lemongrass chicken and joju fries and bbq pork are my favorites. The quick and cordial. It gets really busy at lunch, about a little over 5 minute wait; lots of people preorder in to pickup. It filling and quick and they dont skimp like some places. Good ratio of bread to filling. The green sauce is medium spicy. I like adding an egg to nearly everything.
JoJu is an Elmhurst staple. They've been here for over a decade. I've passed by this spot so many times over the years, but I've only been inside for the first time just recently.
It can be difficult to get a seat, depending on what time you go. Usually early afternoons are busiest as that is when school ends and a lot of the local school students hang out here after. It gets less crowded later on around 4-5pm.
Service was quick. I didn't even have to wait in line, but like I said, I went in when they weren't busy.
I ordered the bahn mi fries. They're fries topped with shredded pickled carrots and radish, jalapenos, and spicy mayo. I added a runny egg to it. It was delicious. The crisp tanginess of the vegetables paired nicely with the richness of the mayo.
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