TikTok’s ‘sandwich king’ and influencer, Salt Hank, has opened his very own sandwich shop in Manhattan’s West Village, proudly bearing his name. Salt Hank’s only just opened on Friday, June 20th and it’s already met massive success as creators are flocking to the internet, deeming the single item on the menu as the ‘best sandwich in NYC.’
So what’s the buzzsworthy sandwich that’s got the internet drooling? Salt Hank’s specializes in the ultimate French dip. Made on a crunchy Frenchette baguette, the monster of a sandwich is smothered in a roasted garlic aioli, topped with juicy shaved prime rib, provolone cheese, seven-hour caramelized onions and served with a bowl of finger-licking au jus. And yes, we tried it, and it’s as delicious as it sounds.
Salt Hank has been developing recipes and making mouthwatering sandwiches on camera for what seems like forever. The French dip is his favorite sandwich, and before opening his new restaurant solely dedicated to the sammy, he sold French dips out of Greenberg’s Bagels last December.
He’s shared his behind the scenes journey of becoming a restaurant owner on his social media, taking fans with him from start to end, whether he’s cleaning the kitchen or cooking steaks for his staff.
Nevertheless, it’s hard to do a double take when you read the sign that lists the French dip for $28. Yes, customer’s are paying nearly $30 for this sandwich—and that’s just for the sandwich. If you want fries on the side you’ll need to cough up another $6, bringing your end total for a sandwich and fries to $34.
For beverages, Salt Hank’s offers Brooklyn Best Pink Lemonade or Peach Tea and a house-made limeade. Customers can save a buck or two by ordering a combo, which consists of the French dip, fries and your choice of Brooklyn’s Best. Our recommendation: skip the fries—they’re more like potato sticks than classic French fries.
If you’re willing to spend the money and see what all the hype is about, be sure to get there early. A week in and it’s already known to attract a line and sell-out. When we dropped by around noon, there was about a 10-minute wait, but once inside, we found seats easily.
📍 280 Bleecker Street, West Village
🗓️ Opens at 11:30 am until sold out, Wednesday through Sunday