If you are planning on traveling to Vietnam, especially Ho Chi Minh city, the one sandwich you will hear about and will not want to miss is the Banh Mi, there is no better place to try one these special sandwiches than in Ho Chi Minh City. This iconic sandwich has been consistently ranked as one of the best sandwiches in the world.
Banh Mi Huynh Hoa
Undoudtedly, banh mi is one of Vietnam’s greatest culinary gifts to the world, and there is no better place to try one these special sandwiches than in Ho Chi Minh City. For many years, Banh Mi Huynh Hoa has had the reputation of making the best one in Ho Chi Minh City operating from 2.30 pm to midnight. Their business has been very successful. There is not just one, but two fully loaded glass cabinets, packed with all the ingredients needed to make monstrous Vietnamese sandwiches.
Interestingly, you have to be prepared to shout out your order as soon as you make eye contact with the staff because there is no real system of a queue. The sandwiches here are made to order, stuffed with as many as nine layers of cold cuts, and slathered liberally with pate.
Address: 26 Le Thi Rieng Street, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1, HCMC
Banh Mi 37 Nguyen Trai
You will always find a line in front of this iconic banh mi stand. And for good reason too, their baguettes are always fresh and the toppings seem to be tastier and more varied with every bite. Their key ingredient are the small patties of flavorful meat grilled on the spot, which will definitely make this banh mi worth the wait.
Address: 37 Nguyen Trai Street, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1, HCMC
Banh Mi Bay Ho
Although it is just a food vendor stand, it has a rating of 8.1 out of 10 from foody.vn which is a community of foodies rating their favorite places throughout the country, and for sure it is worth giving it a try. The banh mi here has a filling of pork, pate, home butter, cucumber and vegetables such as pickled cucumber and coriander inside, especially their sauce and this combination creates a very delicious taste.
Address: 23 Huynh Khuong Ninh Street, Da Kao Ward, District 1, HCMC
Banh My Hoa Ma
Opened in 1960, Banh mi Hoa Ma shop is one of the oldest Banh Mi shop in Saigon. Throughout many years, this shop has not changed so much and been favorite place to eat Banh My of Saigonese. It is famous for “Pan Banh Mi” (Banh Mi Chao) which is served with a pan in which egg, Vietnamese pork roll (Gio) and Vietnamese fish pie (Cha Ca) are fried and a bigger bread in comparison to normal Vietnamese bread used to make Banh Mi. “Pan Banh Mi” is usually eaten with pickled daikon and carrot, chili paste, soy sauce and black pepper. It is opened from 6am to 11am.
Address: 51 Cao Thang Street, Ward 3, District 3, HCMC
L’Usine
Banh mi might be a street food staple in Ho Chi Minh City, but sometimes you just want to experience that upmarket feel. In this case, head over to L’Usine, a concept store-meets-restaurant where you can feast on delicious baguette sandwiches and Vietnamese coffee in both comfort and style.
Address:
L’Usine Le Thanh Ton: 19 Le Thanh Ton Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, HCMC
L’Usine Dong Khoi: 151/5 Dong Khoi Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, HCMC
L’Usine Le Loi: 70B Le Loi Street, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1, HCMC
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