Bánh mỳ

The Baguette is one of the enduring symbols of French colonialism. It’s given Southeast Asian twist by stuffing it with pate, mayonnaise, picked carrots, jalapenos and gobs of cold cuts. But Banh My is basically a blank state to which cooks can add whatever they desire. Hanoi-an spell it “Banh my”, not Banh Mi. And most of the stands we came across only have 2 basic types; Banh my Pate (Where you choose your meat) and Banh my Trung (Omelet Egg) with herbs, sour vegetable. You will feel like you could eat half a dozen before feeling full.

Where to try:

Banh my Ba Dan at 34 Lo Su, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi

Bami Bread at 98 Hang Bac, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi

Or you can’t walk far without stumbling on Banh my anywhere in Hanoi Street.

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