excellent place for lunch!
I enjoy the twist to inventive modern interpretations of Vietnamese favorites like the bánh mì. Fast service is a plus. The food court style venue is perfect for groups of people with different tastes or for those who would like to try several different cuisines in one place. Flavorful vegan options are also available.
Had the marco polo bahn mi, ughh my tastebuds were in heaven. my only grievance is that the portions of veggies on the sandwich seemed a bit light. If not for that this place would be my favorite place in the salt city market.
Stopping for lunch on our way to Niagara Falls and didn't expect to find this gem! The curry coup d'etat bahn mi was absolutely delicious. The chicken is very flavorful and tender, and contrasted nicely by the crunch of the veggies.The proportion of filling to bread was just right too. I ate the whole thing and don't feel too heavy/full. 10/10 would eat here again! Definitely worth a stop ?
Very good food. Nice ladies
The lemongrass coconut curry chicken banh mi with spicy pickled veggies was terrific. It was also larger than I expected and quite filling. The recommended basil seed-containing lychee drink was something quite different but good. The lady taking food orders was very patient, friendly, and helpful. They certainly live up to their motto: "Eat with joy, live with kindness". I'll definitely return.
If you are a fan of Vietnamese food, you need to try Mamma Hai’s! During the Syracuse Dining Weeks, their lunch special was phenomenal. The lunch special included your choice of bahn mi, a taro egg roll (which is absolutely to die for), and a bottle of water. The first time that I ate here, I was not let down. The lemongrass coconut curry chicken bahn mi is incredible. The toasted peanuts compliment the tender braised chicken but does not overpower it. I particularly enjoyed the fact that the coconut curry braising liquid is used as a sauce to moisten the bread and to give a bit of liquid to the sandwich. This gives the sandwich the perfect balance between the saucy chicken and the crusty French baguette that is expected with a bahn mi. The taro egg roll is downright amazing. The first time I had one, I was mesmerized by the texture and flavor of the taro pairing with the thin crispy exterior of the egg roll wrap. My second time dining in I ordered the Marco Polo bahn mi, which as the name implies, has influence from Asia as well as Europe. This sandwich has a homemade steamed chicken sausage, sliced pepperoni, and char siu pork (which is a Cantonese barbecue pork), and their signature house pate. While I was initially hesitant about pepperoni on a bahn mi, I decided to trust the chef’s menu and ordered it. I was drawn in with the homemade pate and stayed for the mouth watering combination of meats. The pepperoni being my favorite of the combination, giving a slight but not over the top element of heat that I look for in a bahn mi. Keeping with my weekly habit of stopping at Mamma Hai’s, I opted for the Mixed Mien Noodles on this overcast rainy day. The noodles were the perfect combination of flavors, textures, with a slight heat and acidity. Absolutely to die for. Please stop in and try one of Mamma Hai’s famous banh mi’s today! You won’t be disappointed! Best of luck Mamma Hai!! -Dakota
The Vietnamese Bánh Mí Sandwiches are the best, especially the Curry Coup détat. Thank you Mamma Hai
Absolutely delicious - the bahn mi is incredible! I'll be returning to try the rest of the menu.
Wish I could write an awesome review. Unfortunately ordered my food waited over 30 mins. Went over and asked if they still had my order then was told they got it mixed up with someone else's order. Again I wish them the best, but a basic task of a restaurant is to cook a meal and give it to the customer. Unfortunately for me that didn't happen.