Banh Mi
OriginVietnam
Year1950s
Key IngredientsBread/Meat/Pate
About Banh Mi
The baguette was introduced by French colonists. Vietnamese bakers made it lighter and airier. The sandwich combines French and Vietnamese ingredients: pate, cilantro, chili, pickled vegetables. A complete meal for 2 dollars in Saigon. Named after the Vietnamese word for bread.