"Banh mi" - Quintessence of Vietnam

The original recipe for bread was flour mixed with water and yeast, then formed into many different shapes to attract diners. Up to now, the origin and time when bread appeared in the world has not been determined, however there are documents that suggest that bread existed 10 thousand years ago, in the Neolithic era when agriculture began. There are many transformations. In particular, in this era people knew how to grow wheat and use it to make cakes.

There are also other documents recording the appearance of bread more than 30 thousand years ago or in ancient Egypt. Until the early years of AD, the Romans brought bread to France and from the 11th century onwards, this bread gradually became the main food in this country.

In Vietnam, the first loaves of bread followed the French colonialists to our country in 1859 with the name Baguette. At that time, because of economic conditions, bread was only used as a snack.

Then, under the hands of talented Vietnamese bakers, loaves of bread with a unique Vietnamese quality were born. Initially there were only a few small but very famous places like Hoa Ma banh mi, then the banh mi continued to be modified to have the current size and length. Through many historical ups and downs, today bread has become a special highlight in Vietnamese cuisine.

Nowadays, rustic cakes are sold on every street in big cities and in the countryside, making many foreign diners excited. The golden loaves are grilled over charcoal until crispy before adding the filling, making everyone who sees them crave them. People no longer consider bread as a snack, but bread has become a main dish for everyone. It is both delicious, cheap and very convenient.

Not only famous domestically, Vietnamese bread is also loved in many countries around the world. More proudly, on March 24, 2011, the word "bread" was added to the Oxford dictionary, among the top sandwiches in the world. Not only that, National Geographic magazine also praised Vietnamese Banh Mi as one of the 11 best street foods...

In particular, in 2018, Hoi An banh mi was recognized by CNN as the "King of sandwiches in the world" and most recently, on March 24, 2020, Vietnamese banh mi continued to be honored when located on the interface. Google homepage in more than 10 countries.

Some Vietnamese bread shops in the world

In Hong Kong, Le Petit Saigon is an extremely famous Vietnamese restaurant with sandwiches filled with chicken, shumai, pork and vegetarian cakes. Theign Yie Phan - The restaurant's chef once shared that she was fascinated by the delicious flavor of this simple cake.

London (UK) is known for its most luxurious European dishes, but the simple flavor of the cakes at Banh Mi 11 still attracts many people. From a small stall located in the Broadway market, Banh Mi 11 has now become a famous brand frequented by gourmets.

Next to Banh Mi 11, Call! is also a famous place selling delicious Vietnamese bread on Old Street in the British capital. The cakes at this shop are made from traditional ingredients such as pork, salted carrots, cucumber, coriander, onions and chili. Although simple, it is very delicious and can satisfy even the most demanding diners.

Located on Waseda Dori Street, near Takadanobaba Station, Banh Mi Sandwich restaurant makes many diners of the land of cherry blossoms "crazy" with delicious Vietnamese sandwiches filled with grilled beef, ham, pork, chicken and pate. perfect. The price of each loaf depends on the size, on average about 550 yen

Another Vietnamese bakery in the world that cannot be ignored is Bun Mee in San Francisco, USA. If you have once tasted bread here, surely every diner will forever remember the delicious taste of this rustic cake from Vietnam.