Mantao Chinese Sandwiches

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Ah, more welcome proof that banh mi doesn't have a monopoly on NYC Asian sandwiches: Mantao, a Midtown reincarnation of the former Province Chinese Canteen in Tribeca. The restaurant's namesake is a kind of traditional Chinese steamed bread—soft, white and dusted with sesame seeds. Here, it resembles a mini burger bun, and it houses a variety of stuffing: black-pepper chicken, short rib and kimchi, roasted pork layered with cucumber and cilantro. At $2.50 to $4.50 per, they're also a steal. For an even better deal, go for the $9.95 combo box, which gets you any two sandwiches, plus salad and some pretty kick-ass homemade shrimp chips. Dumplings, pancake rolls and noodles round out the menu, but you're not really here for those, are ya?

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