plural banh mi also banh mis
: a usually spicy sandwich in Vietnamese cuisine consisting of a split baguette filled typically with meat (such as pork or chicken) and pickled vegetables (such as carrot and daikon) and garnished with cilantro and often cucumbers
Here we have the original banh mi—a reliable favourite on a classic crusty baguette. Cold cut-style pork belly, chicken liver pâté (you can sub in avocado if that's more your thing), and soy-based Vietnamese sausage are finished with pickled carrots and daikon … , cucumbers, cilantro, aïoli and special sauce.—
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Liza AgrbaIn Queen Anne, the Vietnamese coffee shop Queen Càphê serves banh mis and spring rolls.—Tan Vinh
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Vietnam Cafe will try out the new banh mi recipes in Overland Park before moving them over to the Columbus Park location.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 15 June 2026
Viet Sub Viet Sub serves Ferguson’s favorite banh mi sandwich.
—Julekha Dash, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026
Over the years, dishes like pork belly banh mi, short rib sandwiches, Vietnamese-style chicken wings and lemon ricotta beignets became menu staples, while the restaurant’s patio became a regular spot for families.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 13 May 2026
Hapeville’s Central Avenue also offers plenty, from banh mi and pho at Dua Vietnamese to Paper Plane, a lofty neighborhood Thai restaurant.
—Mike Jordan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 May 2026
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Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 15 June 2026
Viet Sub Viet Sub serves Ferguson’s favorite banh mi sandwich.
—Julekha Dash, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026
Over the years, dishes like pork belly banh mi, short rib sandwiches, Vietnamese-style chicken wings and lemon ricotta beignets became menu staples, while the restaurant’s patio became a regular spot for families.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 13 May 2026
Hapeville’s Central Avenue also offers plenty, from banh mi and pho at Dua Vietnamese to Paper Plane, a lofty neighborhood Thai restaurant.
—Mike Jordan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 May 2026
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“Banh mi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/banh%20mi. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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