What can you get to eat for $2.25 these days? Not a hot dog. Not a shawarma. Nothing outside of the value menu at fast food restaurants. Not much outside a Vietnamese sandwich shop! I’m sure by now you’ve all heard of the widely known Vietnamese sub sandwich, or banh mi. But have you tried some of the better ones in Toronto?
I stopped by just a little before they opened
Every once in a while, imitations can be better yet cheaper than the real thing upon which they were based. And much to the likeness of knock-off Chanel purses and Dior sunglasses, the Banh mi (a.k.a. the Vietnamese baguette sandwich) is no exception.
Banh mi (a.k.a. the Vietnamese baguette sandwich)
Despite being infamously known as the Vietnamese baguette, the history behind the delectable sandwich actually lies in the name: Banh mi tay literally translates to ‘French bread’. But this bun’s Parisian roots should come as no surprise, since French colonials imported both culture and cuisine during their occupation of Vietnam. During this time, French deli’s offered gourmet sandwiches made with baguettes baked from imported wheat and filled with seasoned butter spreads, expensive goose or duck liver pâté, cured sausages, onions, radishes, and cornichons (which is French for gherkin pickles).
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Asha: This place is so tasty, and such great value. The avocado shake is really good but very filling.