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Little Kirin

81 St Marks Pl, New York, NY 10003
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Food Quality 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5
Consistency 5
Cultural Relevance 5

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Master Critic Review

Little Kirin 7.8
East Village
A tiny East Village counter spot doing Asian-fusion sandwiches on airy ciabatta-like rolls, especially Vietnamese-leaning flavors. The pho beef and five-spice pork sandwiches deliver big, aromatic punch for a fast lunch, with rice bowls as a solid backup.
Must-Try Dishes: Pho Beef Sandwich, Firecracker Chicken Sandwich, Vietnamese Meatball Parm
Scores:
Value: 7.9 Service: 7.6 Consistency: 7.7 Food Quality: 8.4 Atmosphere: 6.8 Cultural Relevance: 7.3
What makes it special: Vietnamese-inspired sandwiches like the signature pho beef roll.
Who should go: East Village lunch seekers craving bold flavors
When to visit: Weekday lunch for shortest waits
What to order: Pho Beef, Firecracker Chicken, Vietnamese Meatball Parm
Insider tip: Ask for extra house pickles to cut the richness.