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While there are many delicious sandwich varieties worldwide, from gourmet hamburgers to enticing BLT sandwiches (hamburgers with smoked bacon, lettuce, and tomato), none can surpass Vietnamese Banh Mi, acclaimed by BBC Travel as the 'world's tastiest sandwich wrap'!
The issue is similar to hamburgers worldwide; Vietnamese Banh Mi comes in a myriad of types, each with its unique and distinctive flavor. How to discover the best one?
Buffalo Tours' Infographic, titled 'BANH MI 2.0,' will provide you with the answer. Choose the 'perfect' and most suitable Banh Mi for your taste buds!
Which type of Vietnamese Banh Mi suits you best?
1. Do you enjoy sandwiches with herbs, cucumber, and pickles?
a. Yes (Continue to question 2)
b. No (Continue to question 3)
2. Do you like sandwiches with pork?
a. Yes, definitely (Continue to question 4)
b. No, I prefer vegetarian => Egg sandwich
3. Do you enjoy having pate with your bread?
a. No, I don't want => Sweet Potato Spring Roll Sandwich.
b. Fantastic => Stick Bread Sandwich.
4. Are you an adventurous person?
a. Of course => Shredded Pork Sandwich.
b. No, not really (Proceed to question 5)
5. Are you from Northern or Southern Vietnam?
a. Northern Region => Grilled Skewered Meat Sandwich
b. Southern Region => Roast Pork Sandwich.
And here are the results for you:
Stick Bread Sandwich (Spicy Liver Pate Bread): A specialty from Hai Phong, Northern Vietnam. Rich and flavorful pate stuffed inside the uniquely crispy and chewy bread, dipped in a spicy, aromatic, and savory sauce, providing a unique and perfect culinary adventure!
Address: 9 Alley 93 Ho Tung Mau, Cau Giay District, Hanoi.
Shredded Pork Sandwich: Rendered fat mixed with shredded pork, pickles, cucumber, and herbs, topped with fish sauce. The unique blend of shredded pork, pickles, and the mild aroma of fat creates a rich and harmonious flavor profile.
Address: 150 Nguyen Trai, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Grilled Skewered Meat Sandwich
A highly favored dish in Hanoi, this sandwich features hot and crispy bread filled with fragrant skewered grilled meat, rich and flavorful, soft, sweet, and never dry. Pressed together with bread and a dash of chili sauce, it creates a perfect sandwich.
Address: 31 Quang Trung, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
Furthermore, the grilled skewered meat sandwich has an additional location at 37 Nguyen Trai, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. The sandwich here perfectly captures the Saigon taste, blending French and Vietnamese cuisines. The crispy bread is French-inspired, while the filling consists of grilled meat, crunchy cucumber slices, pickles, cilantro, and fragrant soy sauce—truly a fusion of cultures.
Roast Pork Sandwich: A version of the sandwich featuring aromatic, juicy roast pork, crispy slices of cucumber, pickles, cilantro, and a harmonious spicy soy sauce.
Address: Middle section of No Trang Long Street, Binh Thanh District (near the intersection with Phan Van Tri), Ho Chi Minh City
Egg Sandwich: Eggs fried on small cast-iron pans to create sharp edges, with half-cooked, half-runny yolks, served with pickles, soy sauce, and chili sauce...
Address: Bay Ho Sandwiches, 23 Huynh Khuong Ninh, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Sweet Potato Spring Roll Sandwich: A new invention featuring a unique combination of bread with fried spring rolls and sweet potato fries – two familiar snacks. The grilled bread, paired with crispy spring rolls and freshly fried sweet potatoes, is topped with a touch of mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and a few slices of cucumber.
Address: 30 Huong Vien, Hai Ba Trung District, Hanoi.
Source: Buffalotours.com
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Reference: Travel Guide from Mytour
MytourJanuary 16, 2015
