This place not only makes one of the best Banh Mi sandwiches in all of Vietnam, but it also makes a HEAVY one! I was actually a little surprised it didn’t weigh more as I remember it being much more heavy the last time I was here. 🤭 Saigon Banh Mi is known for cold cuts, pate, pickled vegetables, and homemade mayonnaise. The bread down here is also unique, being large and airy. YUMMMYFAAACE 🥰 Bánh Mì Huynh Hoa 📍 26 Đ. Lê Thị Riêng, Phường Phạm Ngũ Lão, Quận 1, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh #banhmi #s

This interesting and relatively unknown banh mi dish is has been a local Saigon specialty for generations. From what I have learned, it was originally served only with scallion oil, lettuce, and fish sauce. The stale ‘days old’ bread was rejuvinated in a steam bath and then served in pieces for easy wrapping and dunking. It was really a very simple meal that the poorest people could afford and learned to enjoy. Today, it has evolved to include many more toppings, while still maintaining its orig