{"id":2424,"date":"2025-08-07T09:00:51","date_gmt":"2025-08-07T00:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/en\/?p=2424"},"modified":"2025-07-16T09:48:12","modified_gmt":"2025-07-16T00:48:12","slug":"banh-mi-customization-guide-22067","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/en\/banh-mi-customization-guide-22067\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Enjoy B\u00e1nh M\u00ec: A Guide to Customizing Vietnam’s Iconic Sandwich"},"content":{"rendered":"

Discovering B\u00e1nh M\u00ec<\/h2>\r\n
\"Chopsticks\"<\/div>\r\n

The Vietnamese-style sandwich known as “b\u00e1nh m\u00ec” typically includes pork, chicken, omelet, vegetables, and chili sauce. At “Chopsticks,” the basic ingredients are cucumber, cilantro (coriander), pickled vegetables, butter, and chili sauce. You can then choose your preferred fillings such as omelet, liver p\u00e2t\u00e9, Vietnamese grilled pork (th\u1ecbt n\u01b0\u1edbng), or Vietnamese ham. The price varies depending on the number of ingredients you choose.<\/p>\r\n

\"In<\/div>\r\n

In Vietnam, b\u00e1nh m\u00ec is often sold at street stalls. Vendors are known to customize the sandwich quite a bit according to the customer’s request. This time, I chose the basic ingredients along with omelet, liver p\u00e2t\u00e9, and Vietnamese grilled pork. What arrived was a seriously hefty sandwich!<\/p>\r\n

Customizing Your Order<\/h2>\r\n
\"Customizing<\/div>\r\n

Following local Vietnamese practices, Chopsticks is quite flexible with individual orders. For example, you can ask for extra cilantro (additional charge), no pickled vegetables, extra chili sauce, and so on. The key to enjoying b\u00e1nh m\u00ec is to customize it exactly how you like it.<\/p>\r\n

Ask to Have It Cut in Half<\/h2>\r\n
\"Ask<\/div>\r\n

Now, let\u2019s eat. B\u00e1nh m\u00ec sold in Japan tends to be quite large. While it might be fine for guys, it can be a bit too much for some women to finish. In such cases, ask the staff to cut it in half for you.<\/p>\r\n

\"Doing<\/div>\r\n

Doing so helps keep the ingredients in place and makes it easier to eat. Also, if you can’t finish it, you can take the other half home neatly. Pretty smart idea.<\/p>\r\n

Take the First Bite as It Is<\/h2>\r\n
\"Take<\/div>\r\n

Since it\u2019s a simple sandwich, just dive right in. Be a little mindful of your surroundings, but don\u2019t hesitate to take a big bite.<\/p>\r\n

\"If<\/div>\r\n

If it\u2019s hard to fit in your mouth, it\u2019s okay to gently press it down. The umami of the chili sauce and liver p\u00e2t\u00e9 soaks into the baguette, making it just right.<\/p>\r\n

Add Extra Cilantro If You Like<\/h2>\r\n
\"Add<\/div>\r\n

At Chopsticks, you can also ask for a large helping of cilantro (for an additional charge). If you want to amp up the ethnic vibe, give it a try.<\/p>\r\n

\"The<\/div>\r\n

How was the guide to enjoying b\u00e1nh m\u00ec? The key takeaway is to freely customize your order to your preference. Also, asking to have it cut in half is a small but important trick that enhances grip and prevents the fillings from falling apart.
\r\nDon\u2019t hesitate to enjoy your b\u00e1nh m\u00ec just the way you like it!<\/p>\r\n\n

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Pho is one of Vietnam\u2019s most iconic noodle dishes, known for its light, clear broth and fresh rice noodles that resemble Japan\u2019s kishimen. Among Vietnamese cuisine, pho is relatively mild in flavor\u2014making it the perfect canvas for a wide variety of flavor-enhancing add-ins. This time, we visited Chopsticks in Koenji, Tokyo\u2014famous for its fresh pho noodles made from Japanese rice\u2014to learn how to enjoy pho the Vietnamese way.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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The Vietnamese-style sandwich “b\u00e1nh m\u00ec” has become incredibly popular in Japan, especially in Tokyo. This beloved dish features a crispy baguette filled with ingredients like grilled pork, liver p\u00e2t\u00e9, and various vegetables. This time, we visited “Chopsticks,” a Vietnamese street food specialty shop in Koenji, Tokyo, to learn how to enjoy b\u00e1nh m\u00ec the authentic Vietnamese way!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":18,"featured_media":2426,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2424","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-slug_articles"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2424","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/18"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2424"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2424\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2425,"href":"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2424\/revisions\/2425"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2426"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2424"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2424"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2424"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}