Vietnam's banh mi named world's most delicious sandwich (Photo: tasteatlas.com)
Hanoi (VNA) ൩– Vietnamese banh mi (baguette) has been ranked first in the list of the top 100 sandwiches in the world by international food website Taste Atlas.
Accordingto the online site, banh mi (pronounced 'bun mee') is a popular Vietnamese varietyof sandwiches that share the same core ingredient - a baguette. The baguettewas brought over to Vietnam during the colonial period, and nowadays it is oneof the few happy legacies from the time.
Thecrusty bread, condiments, and meats are all a legacy of French and Chinese times, while cilantro, chili, and pickles reflect the Vietnamese tastefor fresh vegetables and bright flavours. In the beginning, most banh misandwiches consisted of bread, meat, and seasonings, with no addedvegetables.
ꩲ Beside its most popular 'banhmi thit,' which separately made it to the ninth position in theTasteAtlas’ list, Vietnam has a wide range of 'banh mi' varieties, namely 'banhmi xiu mai' (filled with meatballs), 'banh mi cha ca' (filled with fishcake),'banh mi heo quay' (filled with roasted pork), 'banh mi ga nuong' (filled withgrilled chicken), 'banh mi op la' (filled with sunny-side egg),and others.
Other sandwiches included inTasteAtlas’ top ten are Tombik döner from Turkey; Shawarma from Lebanon, Egypt,Israel, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia; torta from Mexico; lobster roll from the U.S.;sandwich de lomo from Argentina; Montreal smoked meat from Canada; Mozzarellain carrozza from Italy; 'banh mi thit' from Vietnam; and Texas brisket sandwichfrom the US, among others. This is not the first timethe Vietnamese baguette has been named among the best sandwiches across the globe. It also made it to the world's dictionaries including Oxford, Cambridge,and Merriam-Webster, to name a few. On March 15 2024, readers of Taste Altas also ranked banh mi tenth among the world’s top 100 street foods./.
Vietnamese banh mi, which has been ranked seventh in the world’s top 50 best street foods, is a familiar dish appealing to diners with its beautiful blend of Western and Vietnamese flavours.
Beyond counting among Vietnam’s many street food offerings, banh mi has also made a contribution to defining the country’s culinary culture, which has enchanted international friends.
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Vietnam's banh mi named world's most delicious sandwich (Photo: tasteatlas.com) 
