Of Vietnamese origin, banh mi is a very popular sandwich all over the world, including Paris. It consists of a crusty baguette (the word 'banh mi' literally means 'wheat bread' in Vietnamese); topped with a combination of meats, usually pork, chicken or beef; fresh vegetables and herbs, very often grated carrots marinated in vinegar, cucumber and as much coriander as possible; mayonnaise and chilli pepper to spice things up.
A symbol of Vietnamese culinary richness, but also of the fusion of French and Vietnamese cultures, banh mi first appeared in Vietnam during French colonization in 1860, when French baguettes began to be produced locally. The Vietnamese then began to garnish them with their own ingredients, creating the banh mi we know today.
Banh mi recipes are many and varied, and in Paris it's possible to find traditional recipes in Vietnamese restaurants, such as banh mi with pâté (bánh mì pa tê), banh mi with meatballs (bánh mì xíu mại) or banh mi with grilled meat (bánh mì thịt nướng).
Here are the best places to eat banh mi in Paris!
HOA NAM, Paris's iconic Asian caterer
Sponsored - The HOA NAM story began in 1981 with the opening of their first workshop. In 1992, they set up store on Avenue d'Ivry in the 13th arrondissement, offering the very best in Asian cuisine to take away or enjoy on the go. [Read more]
Phin mi, the excellent coffee shop with banh mi and Vietnamese coffee
Phin mi is the name of this new Vietnamese café, hidden away on rue des Boulangers in Paris's 5th arrondissement. You'll find good coffee, sourced and roasted in-house, and delicious banh mi. We'll take you on a discovery tour. [Read more]
Armande, a charming restaurant-caterer-pâtisserie where everything is homemade in Montmartre
Meeting Armande has to be earned. You have to climb to the top of the Butte Montmartre to discover this caterer-restaurant, which also serves as a small patisserie, but it's well worth the effort. [Read more]
Hoa Cà Phê: the Vietnamese coffee shop with original vegetarian banh mi
We'll take you on a tour of Hoa Cà Phê, the friendly new Vietnamese coffee shop in the 11ᵉ arrondissement of Paris offering good Vietnamese coffee, revisited sweets and original banh mi, many of them vegetarian. [Read more]
Viêt Bun, a journey for the taste buds: discover the authenticity of Hanoi in Clichy (92)
Le Viêt Bun in Clichy la Garenne plunges us into a world of authentic Vietnamese flavors, where the simplicity of the décor conceals exceptional cuisine. [Read more]
Nonette, The Hood's banh-mi and donut counter
Nonette, the banh-mi counter signed by the team at The Hood, has just opened its doors opposite the first address. On the menu: mouth-watering banh-mi and original, regressive doughnuts! [Read more]
La Pâtisserie de Saison, a sweet and savoury Chinese pastry shop in the 13th arrondissement
La Pâtisserie de Saison is one of the oldest Chinese pastry shops in the 13th arrondissement, located on the famous Avenue d'Ivry. Here, you can indulge in original banh mi, baos, filled puff pastries and soft rolls that oscillate between tradition and new flavors. [Read more]
Vietnamese restaurants in Paris and Ile-de-France, our top addresses
Fancy a good Vietnamese meal? Here are the Vietnamese restaurants in Paris and the Ile-de-France region, where you can feast on spring rolls and pho! [Read more]
So, what's your favorite address for a good banh mi in Paris?
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Vietnamese restaurants in Paris and Ile-de-France, our top addresses
