The Vietnamese sandwich, sometimes called a "bánh mì" sandwich, is a product of French colonialism in Indochina, combining ingredients from the French (baguettes, pâté and mayonnaise) with native Vietnamese ingredients, such as cilantro, fish sauce, and pickled carrots.

The classic version, bánh mì th?t ngu?i, sometimes known as bánh mì d?c bi?t or "special combo", is made with various Vietnamese cold cuts, such as sliced pork or pork bellies, ch? l?a (pork sausage), and head cheese, along with the liver …

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The Vietnamese sandwich, sometimes called a "bánh mì" sandwich, is a product of French colonialism in Indochina, combining ingredients from the French (baguettes, pâté and mayonnaise) with native Vietnamese ingredients, such as cilantro, fish sauce, and pickled carrots.

The classic version, bánh mì th?t ngu?i, sometimes known as bánh mì d?c bi?t or "special combo", is made with various Vietnamese cold cuts, such as sliced pork or pork bellies, ch? l?a (pork sausage), and head cheese, along with the liver pâté and vegetables.

Some restaurants also offer bánh mì chay, a vegetarian option, made with tofu or seitan. In Vietnam, vegetarian sandwiches are rarely found on the streets. They are usually made at Buddhist temples during special religious events.

Another option is the breakfast bánh mì, with scrambled eggs served in a baguette. The version eaten more widely for breakfast in Vietnam is eggs fried sunny-side-up with onions, sprinkled with soy sauce or Maggi sauce, served on a fresh (and sometimes buttered) baguette.

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