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The best bánh mì in Ho Chi Minh City
Start with Bánh Mì Huỳnh Hoa in District 1, Phạm Ngũ Lão for the loaded house sandwich, ideally shared, Bánh Mì Thịt Nướng 37 Nguyễn Trãi in District 1 for charcoal grilled pork bánh mì and Bánh Mì Hồng Hoa in District 1 for triple-pork sandwich with grilled pork and sausage. Here are all 5, with what to get at each.
- Bánh Mì Huỳnh HoaDistrict 1, Phạm Ngũ Lão · Bánh mì
Get: The loaded house sandwich, ideally shared
The city's cult sandwich, stuffed with layers of meat and pâté.
- Bánh Mì Thịt Nướng 37 Nguyễn TrãiDistrict 1
Get: Charcoal grilled pork bánh mì
A street cart with glazed grilled patties made to order; sells out in the evening.
- Bánh Mì Hồng HoaDistrict 1 · Bánh mì
Get: Triple-pork sandwich with grilled pork and sausage
Crusty bread and a well-balanced filling; sources disagree on the street number.
Bánh Mì Hòa MãDistrict 3 · Bánh mìGet: Mixed meat sandwich
Long-established shop known for generous fillings and a house sauce.
- Bánh Mì 362Đa Kao, District 1 · Bánh mì
Get: Smoky grilled pork or classic cold cuts
Fresh-baked bread and house-made fillings in a clean modern shop.
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Where is the best bánh mì in Ho Chi Minh City?
Chef Amazing’s picks start with Bánh Mì Huỳnh Hoa (District 1, Phạm Ngũ Lão), Bánh Mì Thịt Nướng 37 Nguyễn Trãi (District 1) and Bánh Mì Hồng Hoa (District 1). All 5 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.
What should I order?
At Bánh Mì Huỳnh Hoa, get the loaded house sandwich, ideally shared. At Bánh Mì Thịt Nướng 37 Nguyễn Trãi, get charcoal grilled pork bánh mì. At Bánh Mì Hồng Hoa, get triple-pork sandwich with grilled pork and sausage. At Bánh Mì Hòa Mã, get mixed meat sandwich.
Which neighborhood is best for bánh mì in Ho Chi Minh City?
Most of these are in District 1. The map on this page shows every one, numbered like the list.
How does Chef Amazing pick these?
From Chef Amazing’s city guide and lists for Ho Chi Minh City: the places critics, chefs and locals keep recommending, checked and kept current, with what to order at each. Nobody pays to be on them.
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