Vietnamese sandwich is the second most famous dish outside Vietnamese Pho, will it not be the same as American sandwich? Of course it is very different! Let's start with this word that has been included in the Oxford Dictionary ~

Bánh mì (sound as /ˈbæn ˌmiː/), similar to the Chinese "Pasta", meaning in VietnameseVarious bread.The word comes from Bánh and mì (wheat).Bread, or more specifically the baguette, is not difficult to speculate that France introduced it to Vietnam during its colonial rule.The most common bread in Vietnam is a single-serving baguette, so Bánh mì refers specifically to this type of bread. Bánh mì has more pores and a thinner shell than Western baguettes.It sometimes refers to a "Vietnamese sandwich" (it's called a Vietnamese po' boy" in Louisiana and a "Vietnamese hoagie" in Philadelphia), and sometimes Bánh mì means the bread of a sandwich.

In the Western Hemisphere, especially in communities with a large number of Vietnamese nationals, bánh mì refers to a sandwich made of bánh mì bread wrapped with meat, and is commonly found in Vietnamese bakeries.Unlike traditional baguettes, Vietnamese bread is usedRice flour and flourMix made. Typical fillings include steamed, pan-baked or oven-baked seasoned pork belly, Vietnamese sausage, roasted pork, grilled pork pies, pork liver sausage, pork floss, roasted chicken, chicken floss, canned sardines in tomato sauce, tomatoes Pork meatballs in sauce, aspic, scrambled eggs, tofu and more. Vegetables usually include fresh cucumber slices, parsley, pickled carrots and shredded carrots. Common condiments include hot pepper sauce, shredded pepper, mayonnaise, and cheese. Sometimes there are vegan sandwiches, but these are not common in Vietnam and only occur in religious activities in temples.

In Vietnamese, these sandwiches have specific names. For example, bánh mì xíu mại means minced pork meatball sandwich, and bánh mì pâté chả thịt means meat sauce, Vietnamese sausage and meat (usually pork belly) sandwich. Almost all the innovative varieties originated from Saigon or were introduced by Saigon. They are therefore called bánh mì Sài Gòn. The most popular of these is bánh mì thịt (thịt means "meat"). But even in Vietnam, "a bánh mì for breakfast" means a meat sandwich, not just bread.

It sounds so much better than Lao Mei's sandwiches. Which LA is the strongest? Let's see--

10. Coffee Commissary

This one-room coffee house belongs to the famous professional cafe Tyler King. It is the only store with a bakery and kitchen. Chef Todd Merkel invented an atypical Vietnamese sandwich. The main filling is a thin slice of pork belly braised with brown sugar and spices, cooking wine and soy sauce. The ingredients are radish, pepper, cucumber and pickles, and then sprinkled with cilantro and garlic mayonnaise. Use the grilled to crispy French baguette as a coat, and it will taste full when bitten. Every sandwich comes with home-made fries for just $ 10.

3121 W Olive Ave, Burbank, CA | (818) 556-6055

9.Bánh Mì

It's a straightforward name. It's like a sandwich restaurant called "Sandwich", but there are specialties in the art industry, at least it looks authentic.The owner, Heidi Huynh, opened this modern storefront in a shopping street in Venice.The counters of the store are decorated with black and white tiles and the walls are light green. This combination is very fashionable. However, the old-fashioned wooden tables and benches do not match its style. Probably this is modern art.The restaurant grills fresh soft baguettes every day to make sandwiches. The menu is divided into main ingredients, including Wake Mi (egg), Oink Mi (pork), Moo Mi (beef), Cluck Mi (chicken), Veg Mi (vegetables) and Go Fish Mi (fish). Go Fish Mi ($13) is a famous dish from Cha Ca La Vong restaurant in Hanoi.The fish sandwich chooses flaky lingcod, braised turmeric and fennel, adds rich yogurt, green onions, garlic, crunchy bean sprouts, and sprinkles all with lemon juice. It feels like a mix of world cuisine.

307 Lincoln Blvd, Venice, CA | (310) 429-1959

8. Lukshon

Chef Sang YoonIn his modern Asian restaurant in Culver City Helms BakeryOriginally created this sandwich and took it in a whole new direction. Lukshon's Lobster Roll Sandwich ($ 16) is a butter-baked milk bread wrapped in a sliced ​​pork ear roll filled with sweet cooked lobster meat, celery, onion, lemongrass and Kewpie mayonnaise. Spicy green papaya salad would be a nice side dish for sandwiches.

3239 Helms Ave, Culver City, CA | (310) 202-6808

7. Mendocino Farms

The Mario del Pero and Ellen Chen couples started a sandwich-based chain with former chef Zhu Han. Starting from California Plaza in the city center, the store has now opened to Costa Mesa. Their Kurobuta Pork Belly Sandwich ($ 10.45) has been a signature since day one. Although this is a non-traditional sandwich, it features impressive chunks of braised and caramelized pork belly, along with home-made pickled radishes, carrots, parsley, cucumbers, peppers, paprika mayonnaise, and muscle bread.

175 S Fairfax Ave, Beverly Grove (and other locations), CA | (323) 934-4261

6. Kien Giang

This store in Echo Park started in 1980 and was named after the owner ’s parents ’city in their hometown in Vietnam. Originally located near the Dodge Stadium, the bakery is now moved north of Sunset Boulevard. Marble counters focus on cakes, moon cakes and more. For just $ 5, Vietnamese sandwiches are definitely a great value, freshly baked tendon bread with Vietnamese ham, ham, cucumber, pepper, coriander, rich homemade kimchi, seasoned mayonnaise and sausage.

1471 Echo Park Ave, Echo Park, CA | (213) 250-0159

5. ASAP Phorage

Chef Perry Cheung and his partners are formedThis restaurant.After ordering at the stainless steel counter, you can choose to sit at the indoor single picnic table or outdoors.Sandwiches can be simple basic models or complex experimental models.For example, Jungle showcases surf-and-turf, smoked sirloin with five cigarettes, paired with rich fish and shrimp ceviche. The Shaking Cheese Steak ($11) is a Vietnamese-Philadelphia fusion sandwich. Beef brisket soaked in pho is topped with Greek golden pepper, mixed with Manchego, Provolone, Jack and Swiss cheese.Each sandwich comes with a home-made seasoning. You can choose from the smoky homemade Sriracha with 6 kinds of chili or the spicy green Serrano – jalapeño hot sauce.

303 Culver Blvd, Playa Del Rey, CA | (310) 823-0183

4. East Borough

This restaurant in the center of Culver City was created by chef Chloe Tran, partner John Vu Cao and American Gonzo Foods.It is rooted in Vietnamese tradition, but has developed an amazing menu.This Pho bread ($13) is a Vietnamese French sandwich, similar to what you found Pig & the Lady in Honolulu.At this time, the sirloin is wrapped in bread, plus nine-layer pagoda, onion, bean sprouts and seafood aioli. The deliciousness is simple.Each sandwich comes with shrimp strips and Vietnamese noodles containing grilled oxtail, sirloin, stir-fried spring onions and ginger, cinnamon, star anise and fish sauce, and bean sprouts.The essence of the dipping sandwich is such a deep soup.Friends who are addicted to spicy food can also add "straight fire", which is a homemade squeeze bottle Sriracha with a rooster logo.

9810 W Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA | (310) 596-8266

3. Gjusta

Located in an alley opposite Venice's famous Gold's Gym, this latest restaurant was founded by Fran Camaj and chef partner Travis Lett, who also own Gjelina and Gjelina takeaway.Essentially a bakery and enhanced deli, the sandwich ($16) comes with a choice of roast suckling pig or roast chicken, of which the thinly sliced ​​suckling pig is of course the best option.Fragrant cold slices infused with rich duck liver pate, homemade fermented chili sauce like Sriracha, runny pickled and pickled carrots, aioli and cilantro, topped with freshly baked bread, are all about it.

320 Sunset Ave, Venice, CA | (310) 314-0320

2.Little Shop of Mary

This tiny sandwich shop in Torrance originates from Mary Chau Truong NGO. It has a yellow awning, black and white tiled floors, blue benches, Vietnamese farmers photos and Paris posters on the walls. In words, you can break the origin of this sandwich. Sandwiches ($ 7) are listed on a compact menu, starting with Stella Lemongrass Chicken, Sesame Beef, Classic Cold Cuts, and Soy Protein Vegetarian Ingredients. Nevertheless, roast meat sandwiches dominate with its absolute advantageentireThe top of the menu. Juicy and smooth pork belly, add garlic mayonnaise, pickled red onion, pepper, and parsley, and grill on warm and soft bread. Eat hot.

2205 Torrance Blvd, Torrance, CA | (424) 558-8198

1. Tip Top Sandwiches

The sandwich shop was first opened in Garden Grove in 1988, and later expanded to an auto dealership in Rosemead in 2010. Now, this store is located on Valley Avenue, with indoor and outdoor seating, more or less commensurate with Little Saigon. The menu is written directly on the wall behind the counter and can be seen from above. You can choose between "European" and "Asian" sandwiches ($2.95 to $4.25). In any case, they are biased towards Asian flavors. Tip Top homemade torpedo-shaped soft baguettes, main ingredients such as barbecued pork, sausage, roast beef balls, and even pungent sardines. Sardine sandwiches are too luxurious for breakfast, right? Then you are wrong, Tip Top's food is definitely a representative of good quality and low price.

8522 Valley Blvd, Rosemead, CA|(626) 280-8883

No matter whether it is the main ingredient, the ingredients, or the sauce, the choice of Vietnamese sandwiches is much more than that of American sandwiches. The actual ingredients, rich ingredients, thick sauces, and soft or crispy homemade bread Every sandwich is a work of art. In the world metropolis of Los Angeles, the integration of culture is everywhere, and the Vietnamese sandwich is one of the best examples.

Text: Mayflower
Edit: Xiaomi

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