Hanco's, on 7th avenue and 10th street in Park Slope, was my introduction to the world of "banh mi" sandwiches, and overall I was very impressed. They Americanize the name of the banh mi into "Classic Sandwich," which is annoying, but the sandwich itself is tasty and fun to eat.
The bread gets high marks for being toasty. Of the three varieties of pork, I enjoyed the ground pork the most, while the ham and paté had a sort of flabby consistency. The best part about the sandwich is balancing bites between the spicy section (the meat, and sporadically placed jalapenos (watch out for the seeds) and the cool, crunchy, refreshing section (the carrot-daikon mixture). Overall, when consumed together both of these sections make up a delicious treat. The sandwich goes for $6.50, which is expensive, but this is Park Slope we're talking about.
One note: Make sure you have a drink near you, especially if you order your sandwich "spicy" like I did. They don't mess around, it is quite spicy, but a Hanco's iced coffee to wash it down does the trick. Also, apparently there is a better version of the banh mi in Sunset Park and in Chinatown, so I will be reviewing those very soon.
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