Jackson Heights Life

The little shop (Additive Beer & Cheese) has started serving banh mi sandwiches. I missed it this weekend, so Ima have to stop in some night this week....

Dear neighbors,

Thank you all so so much for postings and commenting on this post. I must admit that I have not been recently login to this website, I apolgized. I have read all of the  post here and response. You guys are awesome,  seeing you all talked about Addictive and caring about us meant everything to us. Especially me (Patrick). Francisco does not do social media much, so he is missing out.  Just kidding, I always update him. I will great a new post about Addictive Beer and Cheese and Vietnamese sandwiches. So excited that everyone that had tried our Vietnamese sandwiches are loving it! Only complaint was not too spicy enough. I upped our game, it is now spicy spicy! I hope you can stop by soon to order a sandwich. Doors open at noon today.

Thank you so much!!
Patrick

Does anyone know the opening hour for both, the beer place and the new tapas place.

I attempted few times in the past month for brunch, but both time the new tapas place are closed. And I also attempt to the wine shop only with a note say they open at later hour and a phone number to call them.

Yes, please do banh mi take out!* I would be a frequent customer. Such a great to-go food and such a tasty and easy dinner.

Thank you so much for all you do and have done to help make our neighborhood awesome. Love all of #Addictive87 .

*Just edited to add: If you do add take out, please try to use recyclable or compostable packaging if you can. (For sandwiches, a foil wrapper and a paper bag is usually all you need.) It drives me crazy when takeout comes in styrofoam.

Excited to try the new beer place!    If you haven't already, you should post your selection on beermenus.com.

The bahn mi at Addictive are seriously next level.  Since moving to JH from Los Angeles eleven years ago, I've searched the boroughs for a good bahn mi.  There was a place in Chinatown about eight years ago that was pretty good, but it closed down.  Pho Bac is pretty good for pho and pork chops, but their bahn mi are abysmal.  Thai Son is convenient but mediocre all around.  JoJu in Elmhurst is disappointing at best.  Bun-ker has a half-decent bahn mi (and a killer pho, and some legit entrees), if you're willing to schlep out to an industrial wasteland in Ridgewood and stand outside for an hour.  It's been pretty grim on the vietnamese sandwich scene.  But... 

ADDICTIVE'S BAHN MI ARE THE REAL DEAL.  The bread is perfect--crisp and crunchy on the outside, soft and pillowy on the inside.  I've tried the original and the chicken so far.  The filling hits all the notes--spicy, sweet, salty, sour, umami.  The pickles are crunchy and toothsome, there's just the right amount of spice...the sandwiches are filling and hearty, but also clean and crisp and leave you feeling sated but not logy. 

The beer selection is fun, and pairs well with the sandwiches (my partner and I tried the Sierra Nevada Tropical IPA and a German white beer I can't recall--both were delicious).  If they did take out, I'd probably pick one up on the way home more than once a week.  Even so, I'll be back often.  Sorry for the full-throated rave, but I'm legitimately bowled over that New York City, let alone Jackson Heights, has a fantastic bahn mi place.  And it's within walking distance!  Super psyched. 

Thank you so much for the review @rabucat! We really put our souls into making a real Banh Mi. Thank you and we hope to see you again soon!

Patrick

The bahn mi at Addictive are seriously next level.  Since moving to JH from Los Angeles eleven years ago, I've searched the boroughs for a good bahn mi.  There was a place in Chinatown about eight years ago that was pretty good, but it closed down.  Pho Bac is pretty good for pho and pork chops, but their bahn mi are abysmal.  Thai Son is convenient but mediocre all around.  JoJu in Elmhurst is disappointing at best.  Bun-ker has a half-decent bahn mi (and a killer pho, and some legit entrees), if you're willing to schlep out to an industrial wasteland in Ridgewood and stand outside for an hour.  It's been pretty grim on the vietnamese sandwich scene.  But... 

ADDICTIVE'S BAHN MI ARE THE REAL DEAL.  The bread is perfect--crisp and crunchy on the outside, soft and pillowy on the inside.  I've tried the original and the chicken so far.  The filling hits all the notes--spicy, sweet, salty, sour, umami.  The pickles are crunchy and toothsome, there's just the right amount of spice...the sandwiches are filling and hearty, but also clean and crisp and leave you feeling sated but not logy. 

The beer selection is fun, and pairs well with the sandwiches (my partner and I tried the Sierra Nevada Tropical IPA and a German white beer I can't recall--both were delicious).  If they did take out, I'd probably pick one up on the way home more than once a week.  Even so, I'll be back often.  Sorry for the full-throated rave, but I'm legitimately bowled over that New York City, let alone Jackson Heights, has a fantastic bahn mi place.  And it's within walking distance!  Super psyched.

Thank you itsit!

Btw, weekends we open at 11 am! Happy Friday everyone!

Agreed, the Banh Mi are superb! Please go and support this new endeavor as it is such a delight. The sandwich was made to
perfection. Crispy bread and crunchy vegetables. Just the right seasonings. Need to go each week now and keep rotating the
drinks because that selection looks amazing.