Paul Velazquez
This amazing sandwich shop in the West Village has created one of the most viral and delicious sandwiches in NYC PERIOD!!! THE FRENCH DIP SANDWICH WITH THE SIDE OF AU JUS is causing all the hysteria with great cause. Its a one of a kind in flavor. Expect some long lines, but it moves pretty quickly depending on the day and time.The staff is very friendly and the vibe is friendly also. Thanks for a great moment. I will definitely be back.
… moreTicha Ungboriboonpisal
Salt Hank’s is the spot for prime rib french dip in the west village. the place is always packed with long line out the door. but i was luck enough to have waited only 5-10 min on a Sunday afternoon
there is only 1 menu—french dip with dry-aged prime rib, caramelized onion ($32). you need to tell them how many sandwiches you want and your preferred drinks. you can add the shoestring fries but it was sold out when i was there.
the prime rib is super tender and literally melting in the mouth this is what got me sold completely. the baguette is crispy and crunchy. the sandwich itself is perfect without the dipping. but the dipping sauce helps soften the bread a bit.
personally, i think it is a bit too pricey for a sandwich. it was worth a try but it may not be worth it to wait more than half an hour for it.
… moreMike M
Got there at 11 to try and make sure we got a spot. By 1130 there was pretty long line but we were able to get seated still and get our sandwiches pretty quickly.
Amazing sandwich, between the bread, the aioli, the 7 hour caramelized onions, the au jus, this hit on every single level. The fries were a bit hard to hold is my only complaint when trying to eat a bunch of them but the flavor was great. Super crispy and paired perfect with the sandwich.
They also had some hot/ sweet peppers that gave the sandwich some nice acidity and worked perfectly.
Would definitely come back!
… moreJia Sun
The line was crazy around the corner the other day 10 min after opening, was able to luck out today during the rain. Also was given a ticket and skipped right ahead to the counter for takeout. The smell inside was wonderful. The menu was tiny, just the french dip $34, shoestring fried $6 and lemonade.
The fries didn’t quite make it home crispy handfulls all the way on the subway. French dip sandwich is massive, moist and tender with the salty savory au jus, though not sure if it’s worth the price tag.
… moreSam
I was super excited to try the vital French Dip and it fell flat for me. Super salty IMHO and the bread was of course very crunchy & toasted because it still has to hold shape after dipping into the onion soup. At $34, it’s a very pricey sandwich that did not live up to the hype for me. Try it out and judge for yourself.
Very small dining area and there are some reserved tables that you can book to avoid the line.
… moreBlake Rasmussen
A popular, hyped sandwich spot serving beef dips daily and chicken parm dips on Wednesday. Both sandwiches are great, and while they might be more expensive than you’d expect, they’re delicious and very well made. A lot of care and attention goes into these sandwiches and they’re about as good as it gets – real quality. The bread is incredible, flavorful, crunchy, robust and able to carry both ingredients and sauce. Both the chicken and beef are high quality, juicy and fresh. If you are prepared to wait in line a bit, it’s an excellent sandwich you’ll remember for a long time. Note that the line seems to die down after 2pm lunch rush according to staff, so might be a bit easier to snag at that point!
… moreSofia Oliveira
Great French dip sandwich!! We had to wait maybe 30min to get inside (we sat on high tables tables facing the wall, not the best seating possible, but that’s beside the point), and the staff was very kind and energetic.
They do not accept any changes on the sandwich, and I am glad, because I’m usually picky and ask to remove ingredients but the sandwich is great as it is! The bread is good, the meat is great, the fries add an extra crunchiness, and the French dip is the cherry on top.
It’s expensive, but one sandwich can easily feed two people, we shared one and we were just fine. Would totally repeat the experience.
… moreLiv
Delicious. The bread was the first thing I noticed. Extra crunchy and crispy. Perfect medium for dipping. The meat was tender and well seasoned. I would also say this leaned salty.
The fries are chips let’s be honest. I thought they added a yummy crunch but will probably skip on my next visit.
The limeade was cool, but can’t see myself getting it again. Really sweet (but I’m told I like lightly sweetened water so do with that what you will).
… moremermaid magic
Crazy overpriced sandwich. I spent $45 with tip for a sandwich and shoestring fries ( That were crumbled little bits of overcooked crumbs which you called shoestring fries) Don’t order these! OK, so the sandwich: The hype Is exaggerated by influencers, The beef very little! The amount of prime rib on the sandwich with the smothered onions, The prime rib is really skimpy! $32, Embarrassing that they’re selling it for this much! The prime rib was overcooked and A bit chewy! The melted provolone was nonexistent , most of it Mustard of stayed on the grill way too skimpy on the cheese! The sourdough bread was a star of the sandwich and we know how much that costs !!!
Hot Au jus is good, but you really can’t taste the flavor of the prime rib, The cover up of spices on the meat or in the au jus Is way too overpowering!
Literally The whole place is at one time stop! It is way too many great sandwiches in New York for a lot less money without a 45 minute line. The nicest part was the employees, All very kind and sweet, The guy dealing with all the people in line was amazingly kind! The food definitely not worth it!! The weird thing is that they have you dump the extra leftover broth into a bucket by the trash bin with a strainer so that leads me to think that they’re boiling it and reheating it up again after everyone has dipped their sandwich in the au jus
I feel taken advantage of.
… moreLaurent Baud
The real question, is the wait worth it? As a New Yorker… NO! I would rather grab a French dip at Au Cheval for a short wait for a lunch reso and a larger menu choice. However I will give the credit to a great French Dip with a delicious Au Ju. The string fries are great for the memories of the UTZ Potato Stix. Definitely worth the try. You won’t be disappointed. But down the block is a true NYC gem for italian subs. Check Google Maps to figure it out.
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