5 Best: Banh Mi Sandwiches in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA - In a sandwich town like Philadelphia, it's not surprising to find some fantastic Banh Mi around town. Also known as the Vietnamese hoagie. Banh Mi consists of a French baguette with pickled and fresh vegetables and topped with protein, such as pulled pork or tofu. The name comes from the Vietnamese word for bread or, more specifically, the French baguette. A staple in Vietnamese cuisine and unlike the traditional French baguette, the Vietnamese version is made with rice and wheat flour.