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Bánh Mì — The World's Best Sandwich
Food Guide
By EnViet Team
February 08, 2025
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A Colonial Legacy Transformed
Bánh mì is the happy accident of French colonialism — the baguette brought by French colonists,
adapted by Vietnamese bakers into something lighter, crispier, and more magical.
Classic Fillings
- Pâté — the essential base layer
- Thịt nguội — Vietnamese cold cuts
- Chả lụa — steamed pork roll
- Pickled daikon and carrots
- Fresh cucumber, coriander, and chilli
Where to Find the Best
- Hội An: Bánh Mì Phượng — voted best bánh mì in the world by Anthony Bourdain
- Saigon: Bánh Mì Huỳnh Hoa — legendary overstuffed bánh mì
- Hanoi: Bánh Mì 25 on Hàng Cá Street
sandwich
street-food
french-influence
breakfast
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