HO CHI MINH CITY | Ask 10 people in Ho Chi Minh City (“HCMC”) where to go for the best bánh mì in town, and you’ll get 10 different answers. There are thousands of places where you can find the iconic Vietnamese roll in this city, and standards are high.
One of the most famous bánh mì spots in HCMC, is Bánh Mì Huynh Hoa. I’m a big fan of their famously large and loaded rolls, but if you’re looking for something more manageable, and without the lines, you should check out Bánh Mì Hồng Hoa.
Located just a 2 minute walk away from the former, Bánh Mì Hồng Hoa keeps things low key and traditional. A steady stream of locals popping in for take away, even just for freshly baked rolls without any fillings, means you know that you’re in for a good feed.
You’ll find 8 different bánh mì on the menu, plus a few other baked and steamed things like bánh bao, and bánh giò. For your first visit, go for the signature mixed meat bánh mì thập cẩm. It gets you a filling of pate, mayonnaise, grilled pork, pork sausage, pork luncheon meat, fresh sliced cucumbers, sliced raw onion, coriander, and sweet and sour pickles.
It’s a wonderful bánh mì. Just the right size, with the generous proportion of creamy pate and perfectly soft and crunchy bread, particular standouts. Also notable is the friendly service and welcoming environment.
Washed down with a Vietnamese iced coffee, while sitting on a little plastic stool, watching life unfold on the street, you can’t go wrong with a bánh mì at Bánh Mì Hồng Hoa.
Bánh Mì Hồng Hoa
54 Nguyễn Văn Tráng
District 1
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Telephone: +84 286 675 5054
E-mail: [email protected]
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Mon – Sun: 5:00am to 9:00pm