Saiguette

Best banh mi I’ve had in NYC by far. The lemongrass pork is the thing to get here. I just finished my sandwich and I already want another one. Interesting that they use pickled jalapeño instead of fresh. My friend fed some of his bread to a duck and he said that the sriracha mayo was still on it and that the duck found it spicy which is why it went to the water after not for any other reason. All these are photos of the same sandwich. I just really liked it.

Quotable things to say about this place: "It's cheap, so price matches quality." "It's ight." "You get what you paid for." Overall: It's average in taste, but budget friendly. - Limited seating, so be mindful of that. - They have a good menu that offers plenty at competitive pricing, so Columbia students will likely be frequenting this establishment. - However, what they succeed in affordability, they lose in flavor profile. - Their chicken curry dish didn't offer a good threshold of taste. It tasted like chicken from a soup can (i.e. bland to say the least). - Their wait time was fair; judging by how busy they can get. - Their portion size was appreciable. - They knew what they were doing with their sticky rice. Go here if you're in the area looking for a cheap meal. Other than that, nothing special. Was my review helpful? Let me know with a like, so I know that I'm helping you on your journey to better foraging experiences.

Saiguette offers Laska in their menu. I had not seen many Asian restaurants offered Laska, so I was excited to try this place. I ordered shrimp Laska, lemongrass pork sandwich, and beef pho. Those were classics that I like. The beef pho was as good as I expected. The pork sandwich was great, next time I would like no jalapeños. The noodle in the shrimp Laska was not what I expected, but at least I got to try Laska. Happy!

Please note that this place only offers take out. There are no seats to eat here. Despite having no seats, it remains one of the most popular eateries in the area. We've ordered the entre with rice, as well as the sandwich versions. Both the pork and chicken they serve here are on point. Highly recommend ordering takeout from here if you are in the area.