bánh mì
Baguette with fillings
Bánh mì is a Vietnamese sandwich served on a light, crusty baguette—a legacy of French colonial rule.
The classic version layers pâté, pickled vegetables, cilantro, jalapeño, and a protein like grilled pork or cold cuts.
The term literally means "bread" in Vietnamese, so context determines whether someone means the sandwich or bread generally: Let's grab bánh mì for lunch.
Informal fake spelling
- VietnamSoutheast Asian coastal nation
- SaigonFormer Vietnamese capital
- HanoiVietnam's seat of government
- cilantroPungent leafy herb
sriracha · hoisin · pickled · daikon · carrots · jalapeño · lemongrass · French colonial
Seasoned meat paste
- mayonnaiseEmulsified egg-oil spread
- cilantroPungent leafy herb
- pickled carrotsVegetables preserved in vinegar
- cucumberCrisp edible gourd
jalapeño · chicken · tofu · headcheese · meatballs · sardines · ham · cold cuts
pho
Informal fake spelling
- VietnamSoutheast Asian coastal nation
- SaigonFormer Vietnamese capital
- HanoiVietnam's seat of government
cilantro · sriracha · hoisin · pickled · daikon · carrots · jalapeño · lemongrass · French colonial · Indochina
pâté
Seasoned meat paste
- mayonnaiseEmulsified egg-oil spread
- cilantroPungent leafy herb
- pickled carrotsVegetables preserved in vinegar
cucumber · jalapeño · chicken · tofu · headcheese · meatballs · sardines · ham · cold cuts · soy sauce
baguette
Elongated crusty loaf
flaky · golden · toasted · airy · chewy · rice flour · wheat · yeasty · French bread · artisanal
vendor
One who sells goods
takeaway · quick · snack · grab-and-go · sidewalk · urban · lunch · wrapped · plastic bag · food truck
bánh mìwrap
Enclose by winding around
burrito · spring roll · rice paper roll · taco · soft taco
bánh mìhamburger
Ground beef sandwich
club sandwich · hot dog · BLT · Reuben sandwich · cheesesteak