On March 14, the Vietnam National Tourism Information Center announced that the prestigious culinary website TasteAtlas had honored Vietnamese bread (pronounced "bun mee") as one of the best dishes in the world.
Bread ranked first in TasteAtlas.
TasteAtlas describes the Vietnamese banh mi as the perfect combination of crispy bread crust, flavorful grilled meat filling, fresh herbs and signature spices. This dish reflects the Vietnamese palate that favors herbs and light flavors.
Nowadays, Vietnamese sandwiches have many variations with a variety of fillings such as chicken, pork, beef, seafood, cold cuts, pate, sausages... However, it is important not to stuff too much filling to maintain the balance of flavors.
Vietnamese Banh Mi featured on TasteAtlas.
TasteAtlas highly appreciates the uniqueness of Vietnamese banh mi, especially the harmonious combination of ingredients and spices. Thanks to that, this dish has become a symbol of Vietnamese cuisine that is loved by international tourists. Vietnamese banh mi has appeared in many countries around the world, sold in stores and even street stalls.
To help readers find places to enjoy delicious banh mi, TasteAtlas has suggested some famous shops in Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An, Hanoi, and even in the US and Australia.
In addition, TasteAtlas also honored two other types of banh mi: banh mi thit (ranked 9th) and banh mi heo quay (ranked 29th). Banh mi thit is a popular sandwich in Vietnam, made from many different types of cold cuts, combined with cucumber, mayonnaise, carrots, pickled radish and liver pate. Banh mi heo quay is a variation of the traditional banh mi with the main ingredient being crispy grilled pork belly.
Roasted Pork Banh Mi is featured on TasteAtlas.
Currently, the word "banh mi" has been included in many world-famous dictionaries such as Oxford, Cambridge, Merriam-Webster... Oxford Learners' Dictionaries defines "banh mi" as "a Vietnamese-style baguette with a filling of cold cuts, pâté and vegetables".
TasteAtlas's recognition of Vietnamese bread is a testament to the appeal of Vietnamese cuisine on the international stage. Vietnamese bread is not only a delicious dish but also a cultural symbol of Vietnam.
