Saigon Vietnamese Sandwich .... mmmmmmmm

What can I say about the Banh Mi. I don't think any sandwich could compare to the Banh Mi sandwich which is a sandwich that hails from Vietnam. I had numerous Vietnamese friend growing up in Ohio and learned about this beautifully perfect sandwich from them. And, thank god for the French and the Vietnamese to create something so fresh, crisp, and so damn freakin delicious.

It is simple to say that Vietnamese cooking is like if Chinese people (Cantonese) had a baby with a French person. Because both these cultures has helped to create the wonderful cuisine of Vietnam which is definitely apparent when eating the Banh Mi sandwich and in NYC Saigon Vietnamese Sandwich at 369 Broome St is the best place to get one in town. Don't be fooled by the other Saigon sandwich shops, you have to go see Sam at this one.

The reason the Banh Mi sandwich is so wonderful and a mixture of the two cultures is because it sits ontop of a beautiful crispy exterior but soft interior French baguette and is usually slathered in a Vietnamese style pork pate (inspired by the French) but has pickled carrots, cilantro, and cucumbers and an assortment of Asian inspired meats. If you go to Sam, the sandwich to get in the House Special which comes with grilled pork, Vietnamese Salami, Vietnamese sliced Pork roll (cha lua) and has toppings which includes a house special mayo, cilantro, cucumber, and picked carrots. It is the perfect sandwich which is not greasy, fresh, sweet, and delicious. If you go I suggest you get it spicy because it just taste so much better. They have an assortment of different sandwiches but try the House Special, they call it a house special for a reason!

Saigon Vietnamese Sandwich
369 Broome St.
New York, NY 10013
www.Vietnamese-sandwich.com