Banh mi—a Vietnamese baguette stuffed with meat and veggie—is the most popular street food in Vietnam. You can find Banh mi stalls on every street in Ho Chi Minh City.
A basic Banh mi may include mayo, pâté, Vietnamese ham, jambon, pickles, cucumber, spring onion, cilantro, chili, and soy sauce.
However, that’s not the only combination for Banh mi. In Ho Chi Minh City, you can also enjoy Banh mi with grilled pork, fish cakes, sardines in tomato sauce, roasted pork, etc. Vietnamese creativity for Banh mi has no limits!
You can try this at:
- Banh mi Huynh Hoa
Address: 26 Le Thi Rieng, Pham Ngu Lao Ward, District 1 (here)
Open hours: 13:30–23:00
Price: 58,000 VND ($2.56)
- Banh mi Bay Ho
Address: 19 Huynh Khuong Ninh, Da Kao Ward, District 1 (here)
Open hours: 07:00-09:00 and 13:30–19:00
Price: 20,000 VND ($0.88)