A GUIDE FOR “ NEWBIES “ : HOW TO EAT BANH MI LIKE A LOCAL

    Welcome to the world of Banh Mi! To fully enjoy this street food “masterpiece” right here in Canada, remember these three golden rules:

  1. Don’t omit the vegetables! The magic of Vietnamese Banh Mi lies in the balance of “yin and yang.” The richness of the pate and grilled meat needs the crispness of cucumber and cilantro and the tangy flavour of pickles to neutralize it. If you remove the vegetables, you’ll lose 50% of the Banh Mi’s soul.

2. Warning about spiciness: We use bird’s-eye chili – a small but powerful chili with a tongue-burning spiciness. If you’re not good at handling spicy food, ask the restaurant to use less chili or use Sriracha chili sauce to make it more palatable. But trust me, a touch of intense spiciness is the authentic flavour.

3. The “Double V” Combo: A crispy Vietnamese Banh Mi paired with a Ca phe sua da (Vietnamese iced milk coffee) is an unbeatable combination. The sweet, creamy, and refreshing taste of the Ca phe sua da will balance the spiciness and highlight the rich flavour of the filling.

Vietnamese Sandwich - Vietnamese iced milk coffee

Take a big bite so all the ingredients blend together at once. That’s how we enjoy life!

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