TRAVEL TO VIETNAM - READY TO TRY “BANH MI” VIETNAMESE SANDWICHES Have you ever heard about “Banh mi”, pronounce Bang Mi, a type of Vietnamese sandwiches that you might try when in Vietnam? There are Vietnamese restaurant all over the world but they hardly offer this kind of Vietnamese Sandwich, well, if you ever tried it then you might be a lucky one, but “no”, don’t worry, prepare yourself and be ready to travel to Vietnam to discover both beauty and the food culture together. Banh mi first appeared in the 60s when the French arrived and brought one of their common dishes to Vietnam, Vietnamese who are very creative changed it to the unique rustic dishes branded Vietnam. And just a few years ago, when the tours brought international ravelers to explore Vietnam culture, not only the professional chefs but also most casual travelers were attracted by the taste of the banh mi which is increasingly better known in the eyes of foreign tourists. In the 2015, Huffington Post magazine ranked Vietnamese banh mi as the top of the 20 best street foods in the world. More specifically, banh mi has different characteristics at every area in Vietnam. Come on, let's travel to Vietnam and experience this wonderful delicacy together.
Hanoi – the first destination Hanoi: Vietnam’s capital with more than a thousand years of history is one of the oldest cultural hubs in Vietnam. Besides “pho” ( the noodle soup), banh mi is also unique. No matter where you travel to Vietnam, you might try Banh mi almost at any corners whether in big or in smaller town. Banh mi praised as the “the best in the world” by David York Farley, The BBC commendatory. The banh mi here includes deli-style pork, pate and veggies (carrots, cilantro, cucumber, etc), stuffed into a soft and crunchy French baguette. According to his description, the loaf is not too complicated; “ many things in here have a function: the pork floss soaks up the sauce, the pate adds moisture and the fact that the baguette is lightly toasted keeps it from getting soggy in this immense humidity.” Geoffrey Deetz – a chef and Vietnamese food expert who’s been living in the country for nearly 15 years. David York insisted: "What kind of pork and fresh herbs are stuffed in crispy loaf is the most wonderful sandwich".