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1. Tuan Map Bread Shop (Da Nang)
This Da Nang-style banh mi shop evokes fond memories for anyone who loves the flavors of Da Nang's cuisine. The shop has an indoor baking area, so it's always full of freshly baked, hot banh mi.
Tuan Map's banh mi stands out with its rich and creamy mayonnaise sauce, chewy and crispy beef sausage, and crunchy roasted pork.
The banh mi here is a combination of many ingredients such as char siu pork, roasted pork, pate, shredded pork floss, Vietnamese sausage, pepper, chili, and cilantro, all served inside a bread roll soaked in a rich and flavorful mayonnaise sauce. The highlight of Tuan Map's banh mi is the beef sausage, an ingredient that makes the sandwich even more delicious, with its unique chewy and crispy texture and fragrant peppery aroma that many people love.
The menu is quite diverse with about 10 different fillings, but the best-seller is the roasted pork sandwich. The pork is roasted to perfection with a thick, crispy skin, and the meat retains its moisture without being too dry. When eaten with bread, it's still fragrant and rich, balanced by pickles and herbs – truly a perfect choice for roasted pork sandwich lovers.
Reference price: 15,000 - 25,000 VND
Opening hours: 05:30 - 20:30
Address: 196 Pasteur Street, Vo Thi Sau Ward, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City
2. 4T Bread - Hoi An Bread
While still retaining the flavors of Central Vietnam, Hoi An banh mi has its own distinct characteristics compared to Da Nang banh mi. If you've ever enjoyed the famously delicious Hoi An banh mi but haven't had the chance to visit, you can stop by this banh mi shop to experience the unique taste of Quang Nam banh mi.
The Hoi An baguette has the distinctive aroma of the old town's bread thanks to its rich, flavorful sauce. (Illustrative image)
The baguette here is quite "slender" but bursts with the unique flavor of Quang-style banh mi. The crust is crispy, and the filling, consisting of meat, sausage, vegetables, and sauce, combines to create a unique and appealing taste. This baguette, with its incredibly modest size but still steeped in Hoi An flavor, is more suitable as a snack than a full meal. If you can't handle spicy food, please inform the staff beforehand so they don't add chili peppers to the bread.
Besides bread, this place also sells soft drinks, coffee, and more. It was founded by a couple from Quang Nam province with a love for bread in particular and Hoi An cuisine in general. Here, customers can enjoy delicious bread while chatting with the young couple from Hoi An.
Reference price: 15,000 - 20,000 VND
Opening hours: 06:00 - 22:00
Address: 311 Dien Bien Phu Street, Ward 4, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City
3. Hanoi Bread Shop
It's not difficult to find Hanoi-style banh mi shops on the streets of Saigon, but if you're a true banh mi connoisseur, the Hanoi Banh Mi shop on Nguyen Thien Thuat street is probably a must-visit.
The bread here is impressive for its delicious quality, generous portions, and authentic Hanoi-style flavor.
Hanoi-style banh mi shop has been in Saigon for nearly 50 years, a grand establishment with a spacious and clean interior. The banh mi here is generously filled with pate, sausage, ham, chicken, shredded pork, roasted pork, and various herbs, all combined to create the unforgettable flavor of an authentic Hanoi banh mi.
In addition, this bakery also sells Hanoi-style snacks such as flavored cakes, sticky rice and sweet soups, etc. Many people often visit the shop to choose dishes with authentic Hanoi flavors, or to buy a quality gift to give to friends and relatives.
Reference price: 25,000 - 50,000 VND
Opening hours: 05:30 - 22:00
Address: 83-85 Nguyen Thien Thuat Street, Ward 2, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City
4. Ngoc Xuyen Bread
This small but very clean and airy sandwich shop is nestled on Tran Quoc Toan Street, District 3. The arrangement and presentation of the sandwiches and toppings are impressive, and the space is extremely clean and tidy, creating a positive first impression on customers.
The bread is hearty, flavorful, and has a crispy crust.
The highlight of the bread is that it's baked to a crispier, more fragrant texture, reminiscent of traditional bread. The shop doesn't offer a wide variety of fillings, but if you have the chance, you should try the steamed pork dumplings (xíu mại) here. The dumplings are well-cooked, fragrant with pepper, and the rich sauce is spread evenly over the bread; even before eating, the spicy and aromatic scent is irresistible.
Customers can also try various types of steamed buns, pork sausage rolls, sticky rice cakes, glutinous rice cakes with pork filling, and French-style pastries. The price for a pastry here is higher than average, but it's quite reasonable considering the quality.
Reference price: 30,000 VND
Opening hours: 06:00 - 20:30
Address: 43 Tran Quoc Toan Street, Vo Thi Sau Ward, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City
5. Bay Ho Bread
This banh mi shop has been around in Saigon for almost a century. There must be a reason why a banh mi shop has been able to weather the ups and downs of time, still standing strong on Huynh Khuong Ninh street and in the hearts of its customers.
The Bay Ho sandwich captivates customers with its crispy crust and fragrant pate.
The secret to the renowned flavor of Bay Ho's banh mi lies in its smooth, creamy pate with a unique salty taste, paired with a crispy, firm bread crust. Because the shop operates in two separate time slots, they prepare their ingredients fresh and hot for each slot to ensure consistently delicious results. Affordable prices and a friendly, approachable demeanor make this banh mi shop easy to win over and retain customers.
Most of the shop's customers are regulars who come back again and again because of the crispy bread and delicious pate. Some also return because they miss the old-fashioned taste of Saigon-style banh mi...
Reference price: 20,000 VND
Opening hours: 05:30 - 10:30, 12:00 - 18:00
Address: 19 Huynh Khuong Ninh Street, Da Kao Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
