Ba Xuyên

The banh mi is itself an art form; its balance of sweet, briny carrots and savory meat, fish or chicken a study in delicious contrasts. This Sunset Park shop may not offer much in the way of decor—pass through the simple storefront and you'll find an interior best described as spartan—but it delivers a pitch-perfect version of the popular Vietnamese sandwich, one recognized as among the City's very best. It's also one of the cheapest, currently priced at under $5.