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lotus-vietnamese-sandwiches-brooklyn

9/24/2018

Mike S.

Trenton, NJ

5 star rating

Good food. Good prices. Friendly staff. I like that they use chicken broth with their chicken pho, since most Vietnamese restaurants in NYC just throw sliced chicken into their beef broth.

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good food good price friendly staff like use chicken broth chicken pho since vietnamese restaurant nyc throw sliced chicken beef broth

positive

lotus-vietnamese-sandwiches-brooklyn

8/20/2018

Es D.

Bronx, Bronx, NY

5 star rating

Amazing! Always good and reliable. They have a great lunch special and it has been my lunch spot every week! They're very nice and the sandwiches are great. Good for vegetarians and meat eaters. Also always have guava candies. Love u guys.

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amaze always good reliable great lunch special lunch spot every week nice sandwich great good vegetarian meat eater also always guava candy love guy

positive

lotus-vietnamese-sandwiches-brooklyn

7/7/2018

Brian B.

New York, NY

5 star rating

High quality food and extremely fast deliveries. Very glad I found this place. Thanks guys!

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high quality food extremely fast delivery glad find place thanks guy

positive

lotus-vietnamese-sandwiches-brooklyn

6/6/2018

S S.

Sunnyside, NY

5 star rating

Ordered Banh Mi Delivery and it was fast, cheap, and delicious! Would definitely order again if in the neighborhood.

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order banh delivery fast cheap delicious would definitely order neighborhood

positive

lotus-vietnamese-sandwiches-brooklyn

4/16/2018

Jayson D.

Boulder, CO

1 star rating

Used to go here a lot because they really do make a good sandwich, however twice in the past three weeks, my coworker and then I got very sick after eating their classic bahn mi. Very sick. Hopefully it was isolated but I will be letting people know about this when they ask about this place.

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use lot really make good sandwich however twice past three week coworker get sick eat classic bahn sick hopefully isolate let people know ask place

negative

lotus-vietnamese-sandwiches-brooklyn

3/25/2018

Roman R.

Davis, CA

5 star rating

I popped into this little hidden gem because I needed a quick snack before going out to a live music event... I got the classic Vietnamese sandwich. Damn it was delicious! Perfect French bread... perfectly pickled vegetables... perfectly flavored meat. Made in minutes and at such a great price. My family lives right around the corner from here so now I have a go-to spot for a quick fix more than satisfying meal!

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pop little hidden gem need quick snack live music event ... get classic vietnamese sandwich damn delicious perfect french bread ... perfectly pickle vegetable ... perfectly flavor meat make minute great price family live right around corner go-to spot quick fix satisfy meal

positive

lotus-vietnamese-sandwiches-brooklyn

3/19/2018

Richard L.

New York, NY

5 star rating

Excellent veggie sandwiches with mock pork, chicken and tofu.

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excellent veggie sandwich mock pork chicken tofu

positive

lotus-vietnamese-sandwiches-brooklyn

3/13/2018

Analicia A.

Brooklyn, NY

1 star rating

So sad. The food here is delicious but I FOUND A HAIR IN MY SANDWICH!!!!! I opened it up to rearrange the pork so I could get some in every bite and I found this nasty hair!!!!! Never ordering from here again!!!

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sad food delicious find hair sandwich open rearrange pork could get every bite find nasty hair never order

negative

lotus-vietnamese-sandwiches-brooklyn

1/14/2018

Katrina S.

Brooklyn, NY

4 star rating

Great cheap lunch or takeout option. You could legit get yourself a spread of 3-4 meals here for the same price as one of the nearby sit-down options. A whole slew of veg banh mi options, more than most in the city and certainly way more than Chinatown. The veggies have the classic pickled flavor. Tofu is mostly raw, but nothing a little sriracha can't enhance. Note that the sandwiches are quite light, so you may need a side to fill yourself up. (This is coming from a petite woman, so you know that says something.) If you're looking for ambiance, definitely opt for takeout instead. Excited to try the pho next time I'm nearby!

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great cheap lunch takeout option could legit get spread meal price one nearby sit-down option whole slew veg banh option city certainly way chinatown veggie classic pickled flavor tofu mostly raw nothing little sriracha enhance note sandwich quite light may need side fill come petite woman know say something look ambiance definitely opt takeout instead excite try pho next time nearby

positive

lotus-vietnamese-sandwiches-brooklyn

12/5/2017

Phuong V.

Brooklyn, NY

2 star rating

I understand New York has the worst Vietnamese food (either too bad or too expensive), and I'm not picky at all. Some places can be considered average but not this place. I'm Vietnamese and I grew up eating original Viet food, I understand it's hard to carry it on to a foreign country, but honestly the food here is far from average. The Pho is very plain, they only have chicken broth instead of beef broth and it makes the whole thing different. Tho even the chicken broth just tastes like they dump the chicken in hard boiled water for a few minutes and put some msg in to make it taste like something. Maybe too much msg my tongue kinda froze after 3 bites. The springrolls is just ok, the sauce tastes like burnt peanut. I don't understand why they got 4 out of 5 stars. Maybe this proves that u should not trust a yelp review on foreign food.

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understand new york bad vietnamese food either bad expensive picky place consider average place vietnamese grow eat original viet food understand hard carry foreign country honestly food far average pho plain chicken broth instead beef broth make whole thing different though even chicken broth taste like dump chicken hard boiled water minute put message make taste like something maybe much message tongue kind froze bite springrolls sauce taste like burnt peanut understand get star maybe prove trust yelp review foreign food

positive

lotus-vietnamese-sandwiches-brooklyn

11/13/2017

Stacy G.

Hoboken, NJ

5 star rating

My favorite. I always get shrimp summer rolls and Vermicelli salad with shredded chicken. The best!

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favorite always get shrimp summer roll vermicelli salad shredded chicken best

positive

lotus-vietnamese-sandwiches-brooklyn

10/13/2017

Alixandra E.

New York, NY

4 star rating

I've been here a couple times now and I have to say I'm a fan! Their vegetarian options are far superior to other places in the neighborhood. They have not one, not two, but four vegetarian options! One is tofu and the rest are mock meat. The Vegetarian Pork Sandwich is my favorite. It has that distinct five spice flavor. It's only $6.75 and a huge portion! The baguette is nice and crispy while not being too overwhelming compared to the filling. They put plenty of stuff inside, so it ends up being a very well balanced bahn mi. I can't speak to its authenticity, but it certainly is delicious! The restaurant itself is very small, there are only three small tables in the back. It's a bit dark in there, so I suggest you take your food to go. It's never been too crowded when I've been there, so it's a nice quiet place to grab some cheap and filling food.

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couple time say fan vegetarian option far superior place neighborhood one two four vegetarian option one tofu rest mock meat vegetarian pork sandwich favorite distinct five spice flavor huge portion baguette nice crispy overwhelm compare filling put plenty stuff inside end well balance bahn speak authenticity certainly delicious restaurant small three small table back bit dark suggest take food never crowded nice quiet place grab cheap fill food

positive

lotus-vietnamese-sandwiches-brooklyn

10/8/2017

Cassandra B.

Brooklyn, NY

4 star rating

Super affordable lunch specials and good prices all the time. I'm glad they have so many veggie options, including soups and noodles, which are my favorites. I went with the veggie pho, which was good, but definitely would have benefited from more toppings and/or selection of veggies in the soup.

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super affordable lunch special good price time glad many veggie option include soup noodle favorite veggie pho good definitely would benefit topping and/or selection veggie soup

positive

lotus-vietnamese-sandwiches-brooklyn

10/2/2017

Connie H.

Brooklyn, NY

4 star rating

In short: the sandwiches rock. Loves: + Good location (aka I used to live right above it! but if not it's on 5th Ave so shops all around) + Cheap and tasty banh mi's ($6.75 each - get the classic! yum.) + Friendly service + Accepts cards Not so love: - I had a matcha milk tea and would pass next time. Flavor was fine but it had to be mixed better. I can't speak to their other food or drink options, but due to their sandwiches alone I would happily come back. I've still got more Vietnamese spots to try but this one will definitely be one I recommend for cheap and tasty banh mi's. :)

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short sandwich rock love good location aka use live right ave shop around cheap tasty banh get classic yum friendly service accepts card love matcha milk would pass next time flavor fine mixed good speak food drink option due sandwich alone would happily come back still get vietnamese spot try one definitely one recommend cheap tasty banh

positive

lotus-vietnamese-sandwiches-brooklyn

8/30/2017

Alec B.

Park Slope, Brooklyn, NY

4 star rating

I order from here quite frequently. The sandwiches are delicious and filling. Boba teas are a tasty treat. Their pho is very good. They prepare their food quickly. So it's a tasty joint with perfect sized portions and they get you the food fast.

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order quite frequently sandwich delicious fill tasty treat pho good prepare food quickly tasty joint perfect size portion get food fast

positive

lotus-vietnamese-sandwiches-brooklyn

8/7/2017

Angel G.

Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY

5 star rating

Seriously my go to weekly Pho place!!! Literally every week! Speedy delivery and orders is always correct!! They are super friendly!

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seriously weekly pho place literally every week speedy delivery order always correct super friendly

positive

lotus-vietnamese-sandwiches-brooklyn

6/7/2017

Joshua G.

Brooklyn, NY

5 star rating

I have their classic sandwich at least three times a week and not once have I found an inconsistency or lack of quality. The service is quick, the drinks are delicious, and the sandwiches are consistently delicious. If you're craving a well balanced sandwich with incredible flavor for a reasonable price, go to Lotus!

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classic sandwich least three time week find inconsistency lack quality service quick drink delicious sandwich consistently delicious crave well balance sandwich incredible flavor reasonable price lotus

positive

lotus-vietnamese-sandwiches-brooklyn

5/20/2017

Jay V.

New York, NY

2 star rating

I do NOT recommend the banh mi. I stood at the counter and watched as the cook microwaved the pork and assembled it into my sandwich. It was rubbery and tasteless. I could only stomach one bite before throwing it away. I'm not sure what the other food choices are like, but your best bet is to stay away from the banh mi.

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recommend banh stand counter watch cook microwave pork assemble sandwich rubbery tasteless could stomach one bite throw away sure food choice like best bet stay away banh

positive

lotus-vietnamese-sandwiches-brooklyn

5/12/2017

Ally S.

Brooklyn, New York, NY

5 star rating

Food was cooked very well. The pho was light and tasty. Above average bubble tea. They delivered to me even though I was a bit far from them and the delivery person was very nice! Will order again!

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food cook well pho light tasty average deliver even though bit far delivery person nice order

positive

lotus-vietnamese-sandwiches-brooklyn

5/10/2017

Michael B.

Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY

4 star rating

It was fast and the staff is courteous. I had the vegetarian tofu sandwich and vanilla bubble tea. It's pretty good for the price, especially the bubble tea. I will go back again when I want to grab a quick bite on the run.

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fast staff courteous vegetarian tofu sandwich vanilla pretty good price especially back want grab quick bite run

positive

lotus-vietnamese-sandwiches-brooklyn

4/15/2017

Ricky Z.

New York, NY

4 star rating

Is it the best Bahn mi I have ever had? Certainly not. But $6.75, it really doesn't have to be. Pretty good bread and generous amount of meat. What probably could have been better were the veggies, which should have been colder and with more pickled flavor. But you really can't go wrong with this spot if you want a quick sandwich to fill a craving.

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best bahn ever certainly really pretty good bread generous amount meat probably could good veggie cold pickled flavor really wrong spot want quick sandwich fill craving

positive

lotus-vietnamese-sandwiches-brooklyn

3/6/2017

Ezbeidy B.

Brooklyn, NY

5 star rating

My favorite place in the world, seriously their food is amazing, their bubble tea smoothies and teas are amazing and the staff is super sweet, It never disappoints. I seriously can't say enough good things about this place

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favorite place world seriously food amazing smoothy amaze staff super sweet never disappoint seriously say enough good thing place

positive

lotus-vietnamese-sandwiches-brooklyn

3/5/2017

Lateefah M.

Brooklyn, NY

4 star rating

By no means is this the best place to get a banh mi or a pho but it was pretty good for a last minute lunch idea. The staff at the counter who took our order were very nice and the food came out fast. Everything was very tasty and enjoyable. The portions are big. I ordered the grilled chicken pho and there was more then enough for another meal. The real gem in this place is there bubble tea. They have a lot of variety in terms of flavors and type that I love. I ordered a lychee slushy with tapioca bubbles and lychee jellies. I will be back just for this. I think if I was able to enjoy this on one of the coldest days this winter then it has to be good!

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mean best place get banh pho pretty good last minute lunch idea staff counter take order nice food come fast everything tasty enjoyable portion big order grilled chicken pho enough another meal real gem place lot variety term flavor type love order lychee slushy tapioca lychee jelly back think able enjoy one cold day winter good

positive

lotus-vietnamese-sandwiches-brooklyn

2/22/2017

Rita B.

JAMAICA, NY

5 star rating

This place.has delicious sandwiches. Very Small eating space if you don't want to take your food to go. Place serves bubble tea which taste great. Cash only is the only downside otherwise it's a great place

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place.has delicious sandwich small eat space want take food place serve taste great cash downside otherwise great place

positive

lotus-vietnamese-sandwiches-brooklyn

1/29/2017

Alan C.

Buffalo, NY

5 star rating

Recommend to everyone in the area. The bubble tea is good as well as the sandwiches but My favorite is the summer roll. It is amazing and is a must try.

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recommend everyone area good well sandwich favorite summer roll amazing must try

positive

lotus-vietnamese-sandwiches-brooklyn

1/14/2017

Shakira W.

Washington, DC

4 star rating

So let's get real, this may not be your place for traditional banh mi sandwiches but they are still damn good! I ordered the shredded chicken and was in love! The chicken was very tender and whatever butter it was made in had to have come from the finest churn. Matcha bubble tea also did not disappoint. Can't wait to try the pho next time.

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let get real may place traditional banh sandwich still damn good order shredded chicken love chicken tender whatever butter make come fine churn matcha also disappoint wait try pho next time

positive

lotus-vietnamese-sandwiches-brooklyn

1/5/2017

Esther K.

Brooklyn, NY

4 star rating

Their pho is ok, but their bahn mi is banging. I'm not a vegetarian, but I especially enjoyed their veggie chicken bahn mi. If you're tying them for the first time though , go with the grilled chicken or pork Bahn mi.

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pho bahn bang vegetarian especially enjoy veggie chicken bahn tie first time though grilled chicken pork bahn

positive

lotus-vietnamese-sandwiches-brooklyn

10/25/2016

Nick S.

San Francisco, CA

2 star rating

Bahn mi review only. A previous reviewer wrote "this is a great place to try a Vietnamese sandwich if you haven't had on before." He then awarded the place 5-stars. My review, as someone who loves bahn mi and seeks them out, is that they are nothing special. So far Hanco's is still the best I've had in Brooklyn. Although the bread was good - possibly better than Hanco's - everything else is lacking. The meat is under seasoned, the pickled veg is not sharp, and the sandwich was swimming in way to much mayo. Overall nothing special on the sandwich front. That said, they do have a big menu. I'll give the pho a shot someday, but won't hold my breath.

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bahn review previous reviewer write great place try vietnamese sandwich award place -stars review someone love bahn seek nothing special far hanco still best brooklyn although bread good possibly good hanco everything else lack meat season pickled veg sharp sandwich swim way much mayo overall nothing special sandwich front say big menu give pho shot someday hold breath

positive

lotus-vietnamese-sandwiches-brooklyn

10/23/2016

Bren W.

New York, NY

5 star rating

Got some viet sandwiches and thai teas in Park Slope! The teas were not too sweet (which I like) and the sandwiches were pretty good! The space is small, a narrow spot with tables for two, but it's cozy. It's a cheap and yummy find, definitely recommend!

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got viet sandwich thai park slope sweet like sandwich pretty good space small narrow spot table two cozy cheap yummy find definitely recommend

positive

lotus-vietnamese-sandwiches-brooklyn

10/17/2016

Dawn P.

Brooklyn, NY

2 star rating

VEGETARIANS look elsewhere. While I cannot speak to anything besides the vegetarian banh mi sandwiches, and I almost never take the time to write a negative review, I felt compelled to warn the other non-meat eaters on not wasting their money here, as I did twice. Being in Park Slope and vegetarian, I'd say I'm pretty spoiled with the quality of options around. That being said, all Lotus needs to do is grab an order from Hancos to see that whatever slimy grey unrecognizable substance they are calling vegetarian chicken can be WAY WAY better. I previously tried the veg. pork and it was also inedible. 2 stars are for the good bread and order coming on time.

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vegetarian look elsewhere speak anything besides vegetarian banh sandwich almost never take time write negative review felt compel warn non-meat eater waste money twice park slope vegetarian would say pretty spoil quality option around say lotus need grab order hancos see whatever slimy grey unrecognizable substance call vegetarian chicken way way better previously try veg pork also inedible star good bread order come time

positive

lotus-vietnamese-sandwiches-brooklyn

8/18/2016

Karina K.

Hallandale Beach, FL

5 star rating

Best sandwich with the chicken. Recommended to try for everyone. Bubble tee also good

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best sandwich chicken recommend try everyone tee also good

positive

lotus-vietnamese-sandwiches-brooklyn

8/15/2016

Karen M.

Manhattan, NY

3 star rating

Stiopped in for bubble tea and smoothies! Good price - tastey and refreshing! Clean and fast service!!!

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stiopped smoothy good price tastey refreshing clean fast service

positive

lotus-vietnamese-sandwiches-brooklyn

8/1/2016

Steve r.

Los Angeles, CA

5 star rating

One of the best Bahn Mi sandwiches I've ever had, second only, maybe, to the sandwiches at Les Givral's in Houston, the heart of the Vietnamese-American diaspora! Lotus is our new go-to lunch spot when visiting Brooklyn. The rolls are also great - handmade to-order, not pulled from the fridge like most places. Excellent rice dishes too! So great (and rare) to find a reasonably priced spot in Park Slope!

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one best bahn sandwich ever second maybe sandwich givral houston heart vietnamese-american diaspora lotus new go-to lunch spot visit brooklyn roll also great handmade to-order pull fridge like place excellent rice dish great rare find reasonably price spot park slope

positive

lotus-vietnamese-sandwiches-brooklyn

7/21/2016

Jaystar D.

Brooklyn, NY

5 star rating

Been eating here 2/3 times a week for a few months now and have yet to be disappointed. Shredded chicken with white rice is my favorite as it has so many different taste elements. Followed by the classic sandwich which totally brings a different aspect to what you come to expect from a sandwich. I'd recommend this place to anyone!

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eat time week month yet disappoint shred chicken white rice favorite many different taste element follow classic sandwich totally bring different aspect come expect sandwich would recommend place anyone

positive

lotus-vietnamese-sandwiches-brooklyn

7/19/2016

Meg K.

Fort Greene, Brooklyn, NY

5 star rating

THIS PLACE IS THE BEST. I order Shredded Chicken Pho from here at least once a week and get two meals out of it. It is my favorite pho I've had in the city, hands down. Broth is so flavorful, shredded chicken is super tender and tasty and they always give me extra bean sprouts because I like to eat them instead of the noodles. And their delivery is alarmingly fast always; food arrives super hot and typically before scheduled arrival time.

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place best order shred chicken pho least week get two meal favorite pho city hand broth flavorful shredded chicken super tender tasty always give extra bean sprout like eat instead noodle delivery alarmingly fast always food arrive super hot typically schedule arrival time

positive

lotus-vietnamese-sandwiches-brooklyn

7/10/2016

Tony C.

Brooklyn, NY

4 star rating

I've passed up on this place a hundred times and my wife surprised me and said that she wanted to give it a try. I, not knowing a whole lot about Vietnamese food went with the traditional sandwich which has pate, Vietnamese ham and some veggies. I also went for the traditional bubble tea. I must say that I was very satisfied with lunch and choosing the spicy option gave the sandwich a nice kick. Keep in mind that the place is very small and not accommodating to large groups, or groups of any size really. The next time I come here, the soup looked like an interesting option, despite the one size at almost $10 bucks. Overall, the small staff was friendly and the place looked clean. I would recommend Lotus and I do plan on returning.

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pass place hundred time wife surprise say want give try know whole lot vietnamese food traditional sandwich pate vietnamese ham veggie also traditional must say satisfied lunch choose spicy option give sandwich nice kick keep mind place small accommodate large group group size really next time come soup look like interesting option despite one size almost buck overall small staff friendly place look clean would recommend lotus plan return

positive

lotus-vietnamese-sandwiches-brooklyn

7/7/2016

Brooke J.

Brooklyn, NY

5 star rating

I am in love with this place and their Vietnamese sandwiches! I literally order from them at least once a week, and they have amazing customer service, and the delivery is always super fast! Highly recommend!!

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love place vietnamese sandwich literally order least week amaze customer service delivery always super fast highly recommend

positive

lotus-vietnamese-sandwiches-brooklyn

7/4/2016

James B.

Brooklyn, NY

4 star rating

This place is great for a quick sandwich. Especially if you haven't had a Vietnamese sandwich before. Their bubble tea is pretty decent as well.

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place great quick sandwich especially vietnamese sandwich pretty decent well

positive

lotus-vietnamese-sandwiches-brooklyn

6/16/2016

Lina J.

Brooklyn, NY

5 star rating

I love their grilled chicken sandwich and summer rolls in here. Everything just right. And their coffee is also very good, too. I think I will come back for more food.

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love grilled chicken sandwich summer roll everything right coffee also good think come back food

positive

lotus-vietnamese-sandwiches-brooklyn

4/7/2016

Carlos C.

Brooklyn, NY

3 star rating

I can say that the Classic was good,but not great. The pork was indeed tasty,but the distribution of the jalapeños was poorly distributed. You see, when I was eating my sandwich, I realized that in the first bite was extremely spicy,this also occurred on the end of the second half of the sandwich. I suggest that Lotus evenly distributes the jalapeños,or cut them into smaller pieces. The Thai ice tea I had, tasted bitter lacked sugar and was heavy on the ice. But non the less, come here for a quick lunch time bite(s).

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say classic good great pork indeed tasty distribution jalapeños poorly distribute see eat sandwich realize first bite extremely spicy also occur end second half sandwich suggest lotus evenly distribute jalapeños cut small piece thai ice taste bitter lack sugar heavy ice non less come quick lunch time bite

negative

lotus-vietnamese-sandwiches-brooklyn

4/3/2016

Ling Z.

Cranford, NJ

3 star rating

I'm a big fan of banh mi but I wasn't impressed at all with the sandwiches from here. The taste was lacking, the bread was microwaved and it's just a very bland sandwich. I've had so much better banh mi elsewhere in Brooklyn. Thai Ice tea here is horrendous, has no flavor whatsoever, I can make it better at home using the supermarket bought packets! I have to say the service is excellent though. The people who works here are super friendly and accommodating. Just wish food is better.

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big fan banh impress sandwich taste lack bread microwave bland sandwich much good banh elsewhere brooklyn thai ice horrendous flavor whatsoever make good home use supermarket buy packet say service excellent though people work super friendly accommodate wish food good

positive

lotus-vietnamese-sandwiches-brooklyn

3/31/2016

Joe S.

New York, NY

4 star rating

Lotus is pretty good. Not the best bahn mi in the world, but definitely one of the better ones in this part of Brooklyn. They're always quick and cheap, too.

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lotus pretty good best bahn world definitely one good one part brooklyn always quick cheap

positive

lotus-vietnamese-sandwiches-brooklyn

3/28/2016

Miss B.

Brooklyn, NY

4 star rating

I work in the neighborhood and end up getting a sandwich every couple weeks. Not only is the food good but the price is cheaper than a lot of the restaurants on 5th Ave. The sandwiches come out pretty fast and I crave Vietnamese coffee every time I pass by. Medium = Sriracha Spicy = Sriracha + pieces of jalapeno I've only seen a couple people who dine at the restaurant. It's more of a pick up and delivery place.

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work neighborhood end get sandwich every couple week food good price cheap lot restaurant ave sandwich come pretty fast crave vietnamese coffee every time pass medium sriracha spicy sriracha piece jalapeno see couple people dine restaurant pick delivery place

positive

lotus-vietnamese-sandwiches-brooklyn

3/9/2016

Liza V.

Brooklyn, NY

4 star rating

Lotus is an essential part of 5th Ave. Banh mi and bubble tea for cheap, amazing! And the staff is so friendly. They also have rice dishes and pho. The grilled chicken has an odd texture but tastes great. Plus, they use Walkie talkies!

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lotus essential part ave. banh cheap amazing staff friendly also rice dish pho grilled chicken odd texture taste great plus use walkie talkie

positive

lotus-vietnamese-sandwiches-brooklyn

2/27/2016

Danielle A.

Brooklyn, NY

5 star rating

The classic sandwich was fresh, flavorful, and just overall delicious. As many reviews mention, the bread is perfect, too! Excellent value. I don't ordinarily drink bubble tea, but I got the black bubble tea (no milk) which was refreshing and not overly sweet. Lotus will officially be my new go-to for delivery/takeout!

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classic sandwich fresh flavorful overall delicious many review mention bread perfect excellent value ordinarily drink get black milk refresh overly sweet lotus officially new go-to delivery/takeout

positive

lotus-vietnamese-sandwiches-brooklyn

2/17/2016

Caitlin M.

Honolulu, HI

5 star rating

I LOVE THIS PLACE. I've actually tried all the banh mi in Park Slope and this is by far my favorite. Although I can only speak for the vegetarian options. Great portions and service is fast. My only complaint is that they used to have a sandwich card where you got a free one for every 10 purchased and then they took it away! On the plus side, they do have a lunch special that I swing by for sometimes (banh mi and a bubble tea for $9.50). I'm moving soon and this will be one of my most missed places to eat at.

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love place actually try banh park slope far favorite although speak vegetarian option great portion service fast complaint use sandwich card get free one every purchase take away plus side lunch special swing sometimes banh move soon one missed place eat

positive

lotus-vietnamese-sandwiches-brooklyn

1/30/2016

Dominik D.

Shreveport, LA

5 star rating

Even though it's not a traditional idea, they run with the idea of Vietnamese sandwiches. To hem spicy does not equal overpowering the taste buds, you can still taste every succulent morsel of seafood and chicken (in my case). Also, don't be foolish, try the cucumber juice.

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even though traditional idea run idea vietnamese sandwich hem spicy equal overpower taste bud still taste every succulent morsel seafood chicken case also foolish try cucumber juice

positive

lotus-vietnamese-sandwiches-brooklyn

1/25/2016

James L.

Philadelphia, PA

4 star rating

One of my friends and I got into a debate about where to find the best banh mi sandwiches in Park Slope.. or Brooklyn in general for that matter. He told me that I'd have to try this place before making a judgment that Hanco's was the place to go. I ordered the extra spicy shredded chicken banh mi sandwich -- I can't say that I was disappointed. The sandwich was pretty good, the bread was not too hard and not too doughy, just the perfect consistency. I also have to give it to them that we (4 guys) walked in when they were 10 minutes from closing but they made our sandwiches and let us sit, eat, and chat for a good hour -- all while smiling. Personally, Hanco's is still my go-to place for vietnamese sandwiches, but this place is also a great alternative! I heard their bubble/boba tea is pretty good too -- I'd def. try next time

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one friend get debate find best banh sandwich park slope brooklyn general matter tell would try place make judgment hanco place order extra spicy shred chicken banh sandwich say disappoint sandwich pretty good bread hard doughy perfect consistency also give guy walk minute close make sandwich let sit eat chat good hour smile personally hanco still go-to place vietnamese sandwich place also great alternative hear bubble/boba pretty good would def try next time

positive

lotus-vietnamese-sandwiches-brooklyn

1/14/2016

Jonathan B.

Rumson, NJ

5 star rating

Very good sandwiches, pretty good Pho (certainly for the 'hood) and super-nice staff who have always been generous and sweet to my family. And my kids want me to mention the awesome bubble tea!!

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good sandwich pretty good pho certainly 'hood super-nice staff always generous sweet family kid want mention awesome

positive

lotus-vietnamese-sandwiches-brooklyn

1/10/2016

Olga H.

New Rochelle, NY

4 star rating

I do not pretend to be a bahn mi connoisseur, but I have had a few and this did not seem like an authentic in the classic sense. I mean, the people working here are asian, so I can't talk too much smack. However, if you are looking for a sort of bahn mi that is yummy, then by all means, come on in and u wont be disappointed! I only tried the grilled pork and it was a party in my tummy. The medium was not spicy at all. I was afraid to go all out spicy, totally should have bc I was insulted by the lack of spiciness! The choices are mild, medium and spicy. Now the bubble tea actually tasted like TEA, nit that artificial tasting stuff those poser tea shops are pushing. I usually order taro. Mine was a little lacking in the flavor I am used to, but maybe that is bc they hit me up with that authentic tea ish! So if u like food and aren't pretentious come on in. The food is good inside.

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positive

lotus-vietnamese-sandwiches-brooklyn

12/28/2015

Michael G.

Brooklyn, NY

4 star rating

Cheap, fast, and pretty reliable. You can't really ask for more for the local bahn-mi shop.

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cheap fast pretty reliable really ask local bahn-mi shop

positive

lotus-vietnamese-sandwiches-brooklyn

12/21/2015

Brigitte V.

Brooklyn, NY

2 star rating

I don't know why this is called Vietnamese sandwich. I've only ordered delivery and both options were not good. The bread is good though. If you want a better option, try Hanco or 5ive Spice.

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know call vietnamese sandwich order delivery option good bread good though want good option try hanco ive spice

negative

lotus-vietnamese-sandwiches-brooklyn

12/17/2015

Liz C.

Chicago, IL

3 star rating

Great pho soup. I ordered takeout and it came within 30 minutes. I ordered a veggie salad and it came with chicken... My boyfriend appreciated that more than I did. Overall pretty decent, I'd order again.

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great pho soup order takeout come within minute order veggie salad come chicken ... boyfriend appreciate overall pretty decent would order

positive

lotus-vietnamese-sandwiches-brooklyn

11/8/2015

Will F.

Park Slope, Brooklyn, NY

5 star rating

My go to spot for takeout. Fast good and cheap!

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spot takeout fast good cheap

positive

lotus-vietnamese-sandwiches-brooklyn

9/15/2015

Brittani C.

Brooklyn, NY

4 star rating

This is the second Banh Mi and Tea place I have tried in Park Slope and I am impressed. Lotus offers about the same drink selection, but has slightly larger sandwiches. I originally ordered an avocado smoothie, and I hardly tasted any avocado. I kindly asked the cashier if I picked the right flavour and she said "Yes." After seeing that I did not continue to drink my smoothie she offered me a complimentary mango bubble tea free of charge. It was delicious! They have great service, free wifi, and enough seating to have a comfortable sit down meal. Would not recommend for groups larger than four.

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second banh place try park slope impressed lotus offer drink selection slightly large sandwich originally order avocado smoothie hardly taste avocado kindly ask cashier pick right flavour say yes see continue drink smoothie offer complimentary mango free charge delicious great service free wifi enough seating comfortable sit meal would recommend group large four

positive

lotus-vietnamese-sandwiches-brooklyn

8/21/2015

Holly L.

Reno, NV

5 star rating

This place is great for its fresh sandwiches and pho noodle soup. Ive ordered take out from here for over 2 years and the food had been CONSISTENTLY GREAT! They also deliver very quickly ++++ My favorites: Classic Vietnamese sandwich Grilled chicken Pho

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place great fresh sandwich pho noodle soup order take year food consistently great also deliver quickly ++++ favorite classic vietnamese sandwich grilled chicken pho

positive

lotus-vietnamese-sandwiches-brooklyn

8/15/2015

Meghana D.

Brooklyn, NY

4 star rating

I found Lotus by chance while walking down 5th and decided to stop in for their lunch special. Their menu is pretty simple with rice dishes, pho, and banh mi (sandwiches) as their main dishes. They also have a large variety of drinks - bubble teas, iced drinks, smoothies, and hot teas. I usually order their lunch deal of a sandwich and bubble tea for around $9. I've had the tofu, grilled chicken, and seafood banh mi sandwiches, which have been consistently good. The sandwiches are assembled fresh per order, and you can pick how spicy you'd like your sandwich to be. I love bubble tea, so I find myself stopping to pick up a drink often on my walk home. With so many flavors and types of tea, I've been able to try a new combination every time. The restaurant itself is very small with a narrow corridor of seating. It's fine for a quick solo or small group lunch. They do have free wifi as well. I've also done both delivery and carryout, with no complaints!

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find lotus chance walk decide stop lunch special menu pretty simple rice dish pho banh sandwich main dish also large variety drink iced drink smoothy hot usually order lunch deal sandwich around tofu grill chicken seafood banh sandwich consistently good sandwich assemble fresh per order pick spicy would like sandwich love find stop pick drink often walk home many flavor type able try new combination every time restaurant small narrow corridor seat fine quick solo small group lunch free wifi well also delivery carryout complaint

positive

lotus-vietnamese-sandwiches-brooklyn

8/9/2015

Bjorn P.

New York, NY

4 star rating

Bought the classic and grilled chicken sandwiches through pick up. This place is good. The baguette is crisp and soft. The veggies were fresh and the ham and ground pork were super flavorful in the classic and tender in the grilled chicken. Oh yeah - and it's cheap! 6.50 a sandwich! Nicely done. The restaurant itself is a hole in the wall that isn't very appetizing for a sit down dinner...but take out is fine.

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buy classic grill chicken sandwich pick place good baguette crisp soft veggie fresh ham ground pork super flavorful classic tender grilled chicken yeah cheap sandwich nicely restaurant hole wall appetizing sit dinner ... take fine

positive

lotus-vietnamese-sandwiches-brooklyn

2/10/2013

Matt T.

New York, NY

3 star rating

Review as of 12/29/2012. Ordered for deliver - garden salad, veggie spring roll, grilled pork , grilled chicken and tofu. Extra veggies on pork and chicken sandwiches. Sandwiches were excellent.

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review order deliver garden salad veggie spring roll grill pork grill chicken tofu extra veggie pork chicken sandwich sandwich excellent

positive

lotus-vietnamese-sandwiches-brooklyn

7/3/2015

K M.

Flatiron, Manhattan, NY

5 star rating

I'm giving five stars for one reason. The bahn mi. I'm not an expert, but I've tried the sandwich in a lot of places in New York and this is one of my favorites. They are also fast, if you order there or for delivery. I've tried a couple other things on the menu and they are good as well. Not a sit down place. More like a hole in the wall.

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give five star one reason bahn expert try sandwich lot place new york one favorite also fast order delivery try couple thing menu good well sit place like hole wall

positive

lotus-vietnamese-sandwiches-brooklyn

5/29/2015

Chandler R.

New York, NY

5 star rating

HOW DID I LIVE/WORK HERE 2 YEARS AND NEVER CHECK THIS PLACE OUT? From the outside it kind of looks like a dark dirty shithole but once you walk in its a dif world. Feels like a speakeasy situation. Clean and friendly staff great prices and fresh quick food. Almost don't want to submit this because I don't want more ppl to find out about it but whatever U deserve it lotus

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live/work year never check place outside kind look like dark dirty shithole walk dif world feel like speakeasy situation clean friendly staff great price fresh quick food almost want submit want people find whatever deserve lotus

positive

lotus-vietnamese-sandwiches-brooklyn

5/14/2015

L M.

Brooklyn, NY

5 star rating

This Vietnamese joint has really delicious sandwiches, the side of spring rolls is the best addition to my meal! The restaurant has nice atmosphere and very clean, and very friendly services too. Definitely worth it, and highly recommend this place, for an affordable, delicious, and easy meal.

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vietnamese joint really delicious sandwich side spring roll best addition meal restaurant nice atmosphere clean friendly service definitely worth highly recommend place affordable delicious easy meal

positive

lotus-vietnamese-sandwiches-brooklyn

4/28/2015

Kittiya P.

Buffalo, NY

5 star rating

I love their sandwiches. I come here once a week for lunch and I can't get enough. I always order the grilled chicken sandwich, with extra meat. I'm obsessed with it. If you like Hanco's, this place does it better, cheaper, and bigger. Why go to Hanco's when you get more at Lotus.

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love sandwich come week lunch get enough always order grill chicken sandwich extra meat obsess like hanco place good cheap big hanco get lotus

positive

lotus-vietnamese-sandwiches-brooklyn

4/18/2015

John C.

Newark, NJ

5 star rating

If you are looking for simple fast Vietnamese food, you will get it here. If you want good bubble tea, you will get it here. Prices are fare, cozy cafe - like atmosphere. I might recommend to eat the classic sandwich spicy and have a iced matcha with lychee jelly.

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look simple fast vietnamese food get want good get price fare cozy cafe like atmosphere might recommend eat classic sandwich spicy iced matcha lychee jelly

positive

lotus-vietnamese-sandwiches-brooklyn

3/22/2015

Molly P.

New York, NY

4 star rating

I've only ordered delivery so I cannot speak to the physical location. The classic banh mi is solidly tasty and well portioned. The bread is not very crusty but the meat to veggie ratio is good. The thai bubble tea is tasty and my husband was pleased with the taro green tea. The grilled pork over rice is like a chinese take on bun thit nuong...it was just okay. I'd say stick to the sandwiches and you'll be good!

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order delivery speak physical location classic banh solidly tasty well portion bread crusty meat veggie ratio good thai tasty husband pleased taro green grilled pork rice like chinese take bun thit nuong ... okay would say stick sandwich good

positive

lotus-vietnamese-sandwiches-brooklyn

3/20/2015

Claire D.

Atlanta, GA

4 star rating

OK, so this place isn't the most traditional vietnamese food. Sure, we'd all love to seek out those authentic little hidden coves, but they often aren't easily accessible nor can we expect everything to be "authentic" all the time. With that said, I'm a fan of the banh mi sandwiches. The portions are really generous, service is quick, and the sandwiches are a great balance of sweet and spicy. The meat is a bit questionable (some pieces are very chewy and fatty), but given the price range, I'm not sure how much more we could expect. This isn't a place where I'd want to sit down, but for a quick takeout dinner, it's a great option.

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place traditional vietnamese food sure would love seek authentic little hidden cove often easily accessible expect everything authentic time say fan banh sandwich portion really generous service quick sandwich great balance sweet spicy meat bit questionable piece chewy fatty give price range sure much could expect place would want sit quick takeout dinner great option

positive

lotus-vietnamese-sandwiches-brooklyn

3/16/2015

Billy G.

Lincoln University, PA

5 star rating

Great Vietnamese sandwich. Always stop in for lunch, when I'm in the neighborhood. Friendly and fast service. Have never been disappointed.

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great vietnamese sandwich always stop lunch neighborhood friendly fast service never disappoint

positive

lotus-vietnamese-sandwiches-brooklyn

3/12/2015

ShaCha C.

Brooklyn, NY

3 star rating

Edit: I previously recommended the tofu banh mi, and while it's still good, they stopped marinating it or something. It's just not as salty and savory as it used to be. The tofu banh mi and black bubble tea with soy milk are delicious! Too often, tofu is bland and kinda spongy, but not here! it's flavorful and almost creamy - it's perfect!

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edit previously recommend tofu banh still good stop marinate something salty savory use tofu banh black soy milk delicious often tofu bland kind spongy flavorful almost creamy perfect

positive

lotus-vietnamese-sandwiches-brooklyn

3/4/2015

Nick K.

Brooklyn, NY

3 star rating

Solid bahn mi and pho at pretty reasonable prices. Not the cheapest nor the best Vietnamese in the city, but plenty good for the neighborhood. Great bubble tea as well--not too sweet and tastes of real black tea. Friendly service. Every time I have stopped in, everyone behind the counter is smiling and eager to help. A good option for takeout Vietnamese in the neighborhood, if not worth a special trip.

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solid bahn pho pretty reasonable price cheap best vietnamese city plenty good neighborhood great well sweet taste real black friendly service every time stop everyone behind counter smile eager help good option takeout vietnamese neighborhood worth special trip

positive

lotus-vietnamese-sandwiches-brooklyn

2/9/2015

Gya W.

Brooklyn, NY

5 star rating

I have been eating at Lotus for YEARS. The staff has been virtually the same...very friendly. I LOVE the grilled chicken pho amd veggie fish banh min, religiously! Bread for the sandwich is always fresh and soft, the flavor alwaus so tasty. The Pho is the best. It is made with chicken stock---which I love because most places use pork/beef stock. The chicken is always so tasty and flavorful, the soup hits the spot, especially when I am feeling underweather.

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eat lotus year staff virtually ... friendly love grilled chicken pho amd veggie fish banh min religiously bread sandwich always fresh soft flavor alwaus tasty pho best make chicken stock -which love place use pork/beef stock chicken always tasty flavorful soup hit spot especially feel underweather

positive

lotus-vietnamese-sandwiches-brooklyn

1/17/2015

May M.

Allentown, PA

4 star rating

I've only had the bubble tea in Lotus which is really good! It's my first coming here today and I am definitely hooked. I also want to try the food because as soon as you come in you are greated by such a wonderful aroma. If I didn't have to go to work right away, I would have stopped and ate something. Anyway, definitely coming back for more bubble tea! Also, friendly service. Just be warned you're going to come out of this place smelling delicious!

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lotus really good first come today definitely hooked also want try food soon come greated wonderful aroma work right away would stop ate something anyway definitely come back also friendly service warn come place smell delicious

positive

lotus-vietnamese-sandwiches-brooklyn

1/8/2015

Leo L.

Brooklyn, NY

4 star rating

The best Bahn mi Sandwiches in Park Slope. I have tried many other Bahn Mi sandwiches in the area and none are as good as Lotus. They offer many types of Bahn Mi sandwiches, pho's and Bubble teas. I am particularly not a fan of their Pho's or bubble teas simply because this is not what they do best in my opinion, but they do make killer Bahn Mi Sandwiches. Their prices are ver affordable, I almost always order a Classic Bahn Mi and shrimp summer roll, all for under $10. They offer dine and delivery options. Delivery is usually ver quick. Make sure to ask for a side of hoisin sauce to slather all over your Bahn mi Sandwich, like me, cause I'm such a fat bastard.

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best bahn sandwich park slope try many bahn sandwich area none good lotus offer many type bahn sandwich pho particularly fan pho simply best opinion make killer bahn sandwich price affordable almost always order classic bahn shrimp summer roll offer dine delivery option delivery usually quick make sure ask side hoisin sauce slather bahn sandwich like fat bastard

negative

lotus-vietnamese-sandwiches-brooklyn

12/30/2014

brad b.

Brooklyn, NY

5 star rating

I eat here a few times a week. I love it, and the owners are very cool. The sandwiches and summer rolls are delicious, and the rolls are really clean (healthy) eating..often i go in just for the summer roll - the peanut sauce thery serve with it is the best i had. id get a sandwich every day too but trying to lose a few.. I love the grilled chicken sandwiches.. cheap - yummy - not too fattning - DOES IT GET BETTER. Brad Brown

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eat time week love owner cool sandwich summer roll delicious roll really clean healthy eat often summer roll peanut sauce thery serve best get sandwich every day try lose love grilled chicken sandwich cheap yummy fattning doe get better brad brown

positive

lotus-vietnamese-sandwiches-brooklyn

12/10/2014

Sofia S.

Brooklyn, NY

3 star rating

Ordered lunch from here at work. Half of us got pho and the other half sandwiches. It took them over an hour to deliver and when the food came it was kind of cold. The noodles in the pho were a congealed glob. We asked for extra sriracha but they didn't even give us enough for each person to have one. The pho broth was a bit bland but better with the sriracha. Worst part was that it gave me a really bad stomach ache. The other person that got beef pho had the same problem. Not sure if it was the meat or what but I def was uncomfortable the rest of the day. Everyone that got sandwiches was happy. Maybe I'll try them next time

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order lunch work half get pho half sandwich take hour deliver food come kind cold noodle pho congealed glob ask extra sriracha even give enough person one pho broth bit bland good sriracha worst part give really bad stomach ache person get beef pho problem sure meat def uncomfortable rest day everyone get sandwich happy maybe try next time

negative

lotus-vietnamese-sandwiches-brooklyn

11/24/2014

Rowena Y.

Brooklyn, NY

1 star rating

My husband and I were hanging out at friend's apartment in the area and we decided to order take out from Lotus. One of my friend's friend said this place is even better than some of the Viet restaurants in Chinatown so of course, I had to taste it to believe it. I ended up ordering the pork chop with rice, which is a fairly simple dish. I never order take out Pho just because I know it just doesn't taste the same as eating it in the restaurant. Unfortunately the pork chop itself was not tender and super dry like pork jerky. I had to nibble on some of the fatty portions instead but even so, it was not a satisfying meal. I ended up eating most of the rice instead. Hours later, I went home and found myself tied to the bathroom for the rest of the night into the wee hours of the next morning. Hell kind of broke loose as I struggled to crawl back into bed and attempted to sleep it off. The next morning, which felt like I only slept for 20 minutes, I had an excruciating headache as if someone knocked me out. Although my frequent trips to the bathroom had dissipated, my appetite for food was negative. Thank you, Lotus for making it one hell of a night.

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husband hang friend apartment area decide order take lotus one friend friend say place even good viet restaurant chinatown course taste believe end order pork chop rice fairly simple dish never order take pho know taste eat restaurant unfortunately pork chop tender super dry like pork jerky nibble fatty portion instead even satisfying meal end eat rice instead hour late home find tie bathroom rest night wee hour next morning hell kind broke loose struggle crawl back bed attempt sleep next morning felt like sleep minute excruciate headache someone knock although frequent trip bathroom dissipate appetite food negative thank lotus make one hell night

negative

lotus-vietnamese-sandwiches-brooklyn

11/15/2014

Jonathan C.

Burlingame, CA

3 star rating

Decent sandwiches, but does not measure up to the real thing. Good for a quick fix when I want vietnamese sandwiches, and just happen to be passing by.

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decent sandwich measure real thing good quick fix want vietnamese sandwich happen pass

positive

lotus-vietnamese-sandwiches-brooklyn

11/5/2014

Ambika B.

Brooklyn, NY

5 star rating

First time having bubble tea and I must say it was amazing the sandwiches we ordered (both chicken) was tasty . We would. Definitely go again and recommend to friends. The prices were average for the neighborhood.

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first time must say amaze sandwich order chicken tasty would definitely recommend friend price average neighborhood

positive

lotus-vietnamese-sandwiches-brooklyn

10/25/2014

Nychoopaholic B.

West Village, Manhattan, NY

1 star rating

Got the pork sandwich. Extremely disappointed with the lack of pork in the sandwich. It was a waste of money for sure. Never again

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got pork sandwich extremely disappointed lack pork sandwich waste money sure never

negative

lotus-vietnamese-sandwiches-brooklyn

10/19/2014

John W.

Marion, IA

5 star rating

Fantastic bahn mi. I don't pass this place up when I'm in the area. These Vietnamese sandwiches are almost unheard of where I'm from so a treat to find good ones when traveling.

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fantastic bahn pass place area vietnamese sandwich almost unheard treat find good one travel

positive

lotus-vietnamese-sandwiches-brooklyn

10/13/2014

Jane Z.

Tulsa, OK

3 star rating

Tobe honest, the food was somewhat overpriced. The bubble tea was $4.25 for a regular sized and the banh mi was 6.25. The quality of the sandwich is not worth the value.

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tobe honest food somewhat overpriced regular sized banh quality sandwich worth value

positive

lotus-vietnamese-sandwiches-brooklyn

9/16/2014

Sonika H.

Brooklyn, NY

4 star rating

Yummy bubble tea and the bahn mi was perfectly crispy. Very decent seamless order!

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yummy bahn perfectly crispy decent seamless order

positive

lotus-vietnamese-sandwiches-brooklyn

9/10/2014

Danielle G.

Brooklyn, NY

1 star rating

sadly was not a fan. bubble tea was very watered down. food tasted like mall food. staff was not really interested in customer service. didnt come over and ask if we liked anything else. will not be going back.

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sadly fan watered food taste like mall food staff really interested customer service come ask like anything else back

negative

lotus-vietnamese-sandwiches-brooklyn

9/5/2014

Sylvia M.

Denver, CO

4 star rating

I moved to Park Slope recently and have been coming to Lotus very frequently. I was new to bahn mi before coming here and now I'm a huge fan. I've had the grilled chicken bahn mi and it was great, and I've also had the tofu bahn mi. I felt the tofu could use a lot more flavor and could be crisper. I LOVE the sauce they use on the sandwiches and the bread is also delicious! I'm very picky when it comes to bubble tea, and at Lotus I think it's very good, although I've only tried the Passion Fruit Green Tea. The tapioca pearls are a great consistency. Last night I ordered the rice vermicelli noodle salad with tofu and experienced the same disappointment on the tofu, and felt that the salad overall was lacking in flavor. I absolutely love bun noodles and feel that they it should be relatively hard to mess up as there are only a few ingredients, but I did not care for this dish here. I have not tried the pho. The specialty here is definitely bahn mi, which I think they do very well. So come here for bubble tea and bahn mi, go somewhere else for pho and bun noodles. Oh yeah, the service is EXTREMELY fast and friendly. The seating is limited and the area is narrow, so I wouldn't go with a group, but fine if you want to do takeout or eat alone.

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positive

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8/26/2014

MR S.

New York, NY

5 star rating

I had my first Vietnamese sandwich at Vietnam Banh mi so 1 in nolita 14 years ago. I was hooked on these sandwiches since my first bite and ate there at least once a week for 10 years (I'm fat). I moved to Brooklyn and have tried Hanco's, Nicky's, Bahnmigo's and Lotus hands down is my favorite. The service is fast and kind, the bread is hot and crusty, the grilled pork is tasty and not gristly and the veggies are fresh and crunchy. Stop complaining about the authenticity--it's damn tasty, fast and cheap!

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positive

lotus-vietnamese-sandwiches-brooklyn

7/22/2014

Dan S.

Brooklyn, NY

2 star rating

Summer roll good but peanut sauce not so much. But, sorry guys, the most awful pho I've had. Broth was lightly flavoured water. Really nasty. Ho Chi Minh would have been ashamed. A pity, as I'd hoped to find a good place to do pho delivery.

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summer roll good peanut sauce much sorry guy awful pho broth lightly flavoured water really nasty chi minh would ashamed pity would hop find good place pho delivery

negative

lotus-vietnamese-sandwiches-brooklyn

7/16/2014

Milo G.

Berlin, Germany

5 star rating

fantastic banh mi. Great fresh bread, really delicious fillings and the rice paper rolls are great too. My favourite banh mi here is the shredded chicken. The Pho is OK as well but definitely the banh mi are the star of the show

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fantastic banh great fresh bread really delicious filling rice paper roll great favourite banh shredded chicken pho well definitely banh star show

positive

lotus-vietnamese-sandwiches-brooklyn

7/12/2014

Jimmy S.

Santa Monica, CA

1 star rating

I am a huge fan of Vietnamese food, and have been seeking out Bahn Mi for 20 years in cities from NY to SF. Anyone who rates this place over a 2 has never been to a vietnamese sandwich shop. Microwaved pork is not a vietnamese tradition. It's a joke. They're just feeding crap to the ignorant park slope audience. Seriously, go try a real place like Than Da or Paris Bakery, and then tell me you still love this place. It's offensive. Vietnamese iced coffee should have 2 ingredients - coffee and sweetened condensed milk. This is how it is everywhere, except at these places in park slope - watering it down with regular milk on top of it all. No thanks. Really - there is no traditional Bahn mi shop in park slope. Head to china town or save your money.

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huge fan vietnamese food seek bahn year city anyone rate place never vietnamese sandwich shop microwaved pork vietnamese tradition joke feed crap ignorant park slope audience seriously try real place like paris bakery tell still love place offensive vietnamese iced coffee ingredient coffee sweeten condense milk everywhere except place park slope watering regular milk top thanks really traditional bahn shop park slope head china town save money

positive

lotus-vietnamese-sandwiches-brooklyn

6/29/2014

David N.

Brooklyn, NY

2 star rating

There's nothing 'classic' or authentic about the Banh Mi here. I should know having the real stuff in the meccas of Vietnamese shops of VA and Houston. As a sandwich that is close but no cigar sure. For the gentrified neighborhood Park Slope it is decent for folks who don't know what Banh Mi should taste like. I actually prefer the sardine one as it is close to what we have for breakfast sometimes growing up in a Vietnamese household. As a lunch shop for a relatively decent sandwich with out going to Sunset park sure.

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nothing 'classic authentic banh know real stuff mecca vietnamese shop houston sandwich close cigar sure gentrified neighborhood park slope decent folk know banh taste like actually prefer sardine one close breakfast sometimes grow vietnamese household lunch shop relatively decent sandwich sunset park sure

positive

lotus-vietnamese-sandwiches-brooklyn

6/25/2014

Jean L.

West Orange, NJ

4 star rating

awesome sandwiches. I have had tha dark chicken and the pork, both excellent. the bubble tea is great, I have gotten the almond, which is yummy. I go here even though I have the frequent buyer cards at Hanco. not a very roomy place, I susually take out, but they never disappoint.

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awesome sandwich tha dark chicken pork excellent great get almond yummy even though frequent buyer card hanco roomy place susually take never disappoint

positive

lotus-vietnamese-sandwiches-brooklyn

4/11/2014

Sarah J.

New York, NY

5 star rating

I'm surprised that others gave the food low ratings, as I come here at least once a week for their delicious sandwiches. I always get either veggie chicken or veggie fish, and the sandwiches are super tasty with good sauce on a warm fresh baguette. Can't vouch for the other food though as I've never tried, I'm sticking to my faves.

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surprised others give food low rating come least week delicious sandwich always get either veggie chicken veggie fish sandwich super tasty good sauce warm fresh baguette vouch food though never try stick faves

positive

lotus-vietnamese-sandwiches-brooklyn

4/11/2014

Daniela T.

Brooklyn, NY

5 star rating

Love them. They are close to me and the food is very good. Their green teas with lychee jelly are amazing. Their garden rolls are a bit of a rip off but still good, and their grilled chicken sandwiches are very good. I used to hate their delivery guy who always had a crazy attitude, but now that their delivery guy was replaced- I love them evermore. Great service and food.

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love close food good green lychee jelly amaze garden roll bit rip still good grill chicken sandwich good use hate delivery guy always crazy attitude delivery guy replaced- love evermore great service food

positive

lotus-vietnamese-sandwiches-brooklyn

3/1/2014

Adam I.

Melbourne, Australia

2 star rating

Perhaps the most boring and flavourless pho I've ever encountered. I was astonished in fact.

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perhaps boring flavourless pho ever encounter astonish fact

neutral

lotus-vietnamese-sandwiches-brooklyn

1/24/2014

Katherine M.

Long Beach, CA

2 star rating

The sandwiches are not bad, but they are not authentic or the best in the city...or any where CLOSE to the best. They're just okay. I got the grilled pork, and the meat was tasty, but the rest of the sandwich was just blah. I asked for spicy and I was given a gross spread of mayo & Sriracha along with a couple of slices of jalapeno. The pho, on the other hand, is overpriced at $8.50 a bowl. However, it is packed to the brim with noodles and meat, but the broth is just okay. Not exactly flavorful or satisfying. And the only condiment on the table is a bottle of Sriracha. The bubble tea was good. Not too sweet, but again, it was off. The bubbles were not cooked fully through. It's a strange setup. You walk in, order your food, and pay as if this was a take-out joint. You can stay and they'll bring you out your food, if you're so inclined, but you sort of bus your own table afterwards. There isn't a spot to place your dirty, non-disposable dishes and I guess you leave those on the table for them to clean up, but that's awkward since there are like 5 signs pointing you in the direction of the trash can, implying that you ought to clean up after yourselves. You get a real plate and a real bowl for the pho, but they give you this cheesy, weak, plastic, disposable spoon to eat with, and the chopsticks are not exactly the sturdiest brand in terms of disposable utensils. I'm not a full-time Park Slope resident. I sort of just visit and take advantage of the great eats in the neighborhood whenever I'm there a few times a week. I don't know of any other Vietnamese options in the area, but if there is another choice, I would suggest you seek that out. I really wanted to love this little hole-in-the-wall, but the food leaves much to be desired, and the prices are a little high. I imagine it's because of the neighborhood, but if that's the case, spend the cash on something that's delicious. This just wasn't delicious.

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sandwich bad authentic best city ... close best okay get grilled pork meat tasty rest sandwich blah ask spicy give gross spread mayo sriracha along couple slice jalapeno pho hand overprice bowl however pack brim noodle meat broth okay exactly flavorful satisfy condiment table bottle sriracha good sweet cook fully strange setup walk order food pay take-out joint stay bring food inclined sort bus table afterwards spot place dirty non-disposable dish guess leave table clean awkward since like sign point direction trash imply ought clean get real plate real bowl pho give cheesy weak plastic disposable spoon eat chopstick exactly sturdy brand term disposable utensil full-time park slope resident sort visit take advantage great eats neighborhood whenever time week know vietnamese option area another choice would suggest seek really want love little hole-in-the-wall food leave much desire price little high imagine neighborhood case spend cash something delicious delicious

positive

lotus-vietnamese-sandwiches-brooklyn

1/6/2014

Nicole R.

Brooklyn, NY

4 star rating

Lotus serves up decent bahn mi sandwiches. I really can't complain, because every time I've had one it was good. They have several different types, but I always get the classic, I enjoy what they would consider authentic. The classic bahn mi comes with pork, ham, pate, cilantro pickled carrots and radishes served in a crispy baguette. The unique thing I like about this sandwich, well which is unique for me, is the pork they put in. it is ground pork. I've never had a bahn mi with ground pork, just grilled slices of pork. I think it makes it a little better. The sauce they cover it with is what really makes the sandwich, I think it's just mayo and sriracha mixed together but it's delicious. Their other dishes such as grilled meats and rice are yummy too. And their pho isn't too bad. I say this place is strictly for the bahn mi sandwiches and bubble teas though.

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lotus serve decent bahn sandwich really complain every time one good several different type always get classic enjoy would consider authentic classic bahn come pork ham pate cilantro pickle carrot radish serve crispy baguette unique thing like sandwich well unique pork put ground pork never bahn ground pork grill slice pork think make little good sauce cover really make sandwich think mayo sriracha mixed together delicious dish grilled meat rice yummy pho bad say place strictly bahn sandwich though

positive

lotus-vietnamese-sandwiches-brooklyn

1/5/2014

Bella P.

San Francisco, CA

1 star rating

Um yeah, this is what I get for not listening. Granted it was my own stubbornness in not wanting to admit that asian fare on the east coast couldn't be that bad. I ordered the combo banh mi and was just perplexed as to what this was supposed to be. I've never had a combo that consisted of loose ground pork. This is usually in a meatball banh mi only. Mango shake was probably just mango juice and ice, but tasty enough for a warm evening. Granted the staff was very friendly, but as soon as I heard them speaking cantonese, I should have hi tailed it out of there and known it wasn't legit Viet Fare. Lesson learned.

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yeah get listen grant stubbornness want admit asian fare east coast could bad order combo banh perplex suppose never combo consist loose ground pork usually meatball banh mango shake probably mango juice ice tasty enough warm evening grant staff friendly soon hear speak cantonese tail know legit viet fare lesson learn

positive

lotus-vietnamese-sandwiches-brooklyn

11/12/2013

Jackco G.

Park Slope, Brooklyn, NY

4 star rating

Wow！They have happy hours for us.Its good for students.I like their foods an d drinks.

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wow！they happy hour us.its good students.i like food drink

positive

lotus-vietnamese-sandwiches-brooklyn

11/12/2013

Anthony C.

New York, NY

4 star rating

I really like their Bahn Mi's - especially the grilled pork Bahn Mi! The service is fast and friendly. I tried their Pho with grilled pork and it was just OK. I'd go somewhere else for Pho, but Lotus is a great place for a Bahn Mi.

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really like bahn especially grilled pork bahn service fast friendly try pho grilled pork would somewhere else pho lotus great place bahn

positive

lotus-vietnamese-sandwiches-brooklyn

11/3/2013

Olena P.

Brooklyn, NY

3 star rating

I order from them often and i usually get the green salad with either grilled chicken or pork. Very good, and fresh. I also get the summer rolls, i wish they would put a little less noodles and more veggies but other wise good! Very quick with delivery too

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order often usually get green salad either grilled chicken pork good fresh also get summer roll wish would put little less noodle veggie wise good quick delivery

positive

lotus-vietnamese-sandwiches-brooklyn

10/11/2013

Mei B.

Manhattan, NY

4 star rating

Good food; nice vegetarian options. Soup was awesome and sandwhiches were tasty. 2 Thumbs up for the whole family.

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good food nice vegetarian option soup awesome sandwhiches tasty thumb whole family

positive

lotus-vietnamese-sandwiches-brooklyn

10/10/2013

David T.

Brooklyn, NY

4 star rating

Ordered from these guys on Seamless last night. My wife and I got pho. If you get the pho, add the ingredients then let it sit for like 10 minutes! The flavor of the pho enhances as time goes on. At first it was kind of bland, but by the end the broth had a really amazing flavor.

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order guy seamless last night wife get pho get pho add ingredient let sit like minute flavor pho enhance time first kind bland end broth really amazing flavor

positive