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Aviation authorities order investigation after tourist claims she paid $8 for banh mi at Hanoi airport

Aviation authorities order investigation after tourist claims she paid $8 for banh mi at Hanoi airport

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has launched an investigation after a tourist claimed she paid VND208,000 (US$7.96) for a loaf of banh mi at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi, more expensive than most airports in the world.
CNN lists Vietnam's banh mi among world's 25 best sandwiches

CNN lists Vietnam's banh mi among world's 25 best sandwiches

Lamb banh mi brings Vietnamese signature food to Dubai with halal-friendly twist

Lamb banh mi brings Vietnamese signature food to Dubai with halal-friendly twist

The epitome of Vietnamese food - the greatness of eating out in HCMC

The epitome of Vietnamese food - the greatness of eating out in HCMC

You could say there are two types of people in the world - culinary romantics and culinary conventionalists.
May 10, 2025 | 12:00 am PT
Vietnamese cuisine leads in top 100 Southeast Asian street foods list

Vietnamese cuisine leads in top 100 Southeast Asian street foods list

Vietnam stands out in TasteAtlas's latest rankings of the top 100 Southeast Asian street foods, with 25 dishes making the list, the most from any country in the region.
April 26, 2025 | 01:00 am PT
5 banh mi stalls draw crowds at Ho Chi Minh City festival

5 banh mi stalls draw crowds at Ho Chi Minh City festival

The third edition of Vietnam's annual banh mi festival in downtown Ho Chi Minh City saw the number of visitors increase by 30% compared to previous years, with five stalls serving 1,000-1,500 loaves of bread per day.
March 26, 2025 | 07:56 pm PT
What is the best banh mi: packed or balanced?

What is the best banh mi: packed or balanced?

What makes a perfect banh mi? Should it be packed with meats, pâté, and cold cuts, or kept light and balanced?
March 24, 2025 | 03:05 pm PT
Thousands of visitors flock to HCMC banh mi festival

Thousands of visitors flock to HCMC banh mi festival

The third edition of Vietnam’s annual banh mi festival in downtown Ho Chi Minh City drew large crowds of sandwich enthusiasts on Friday night.
March 21, 2025 | 06:54 pm PT
Vietnamese self-taught chef charms France’s ‘island of beauty’ with flavors of homeland

Vietnamese self-taught chef charms France’s ‘island of beauty’ with flavors of homeland

In two years on the French island of Corsica, Hoang Kim has introduced locals and tourists to Vietnamese cuisine and become the head chef at a four-star hotel.
March 8, 2025 | 09:28 pm PT
Banh mi and coffee to unite at HCMC festival

Banh mi and coffee to unite at HCMC festival

Ho Chi Minh City's 3rd banh mi festival will showcase banh mi and coffee with record-breaking displays and cultural exchanges, from March 21 to 24.
March 7, 2025 | 08:00 pm PT
Vietnamese woman’s journey of resilience makes her owner of 3 businesses in Australia

Vietnamese woman’s journey of resilience makes her owner of 3 businesses in Australia

When Le Thi Trang arrived in Australia, she had anticipated challenges, but things proved even harder than she expected: her husband had no job, home or money.
December 1, 2024 | 09:15 pm PT
5 Vietnamese food tours that captivate foreign palates

5 Vietnamese food tours that captivate foreign palates

Food tours in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An, and Can Tho are attracting foreign tourists, offering a mix of sightseeing and local cuisine, with prices from US$30 to less than US$100.
November 16, 2024 | 08:00 pm PT
I was shocked as banh mi at HCMC airport costs 5 times normal price

I was shocked as banh mi at HCMC airport costs 5 times normal price

A loaf of banh mi from street-side stalls usually costs around VND15,000-20,000, but I had to pay five times more when ordering it at an eatery inside Tan Son Nhat Airport in HCMC.
November 8, 2024 | 03:16 pm PT
American streamer IShowSpeed enjoys one of HCMC's most expensive banh mi

American streamer IShowSpeed enjoys one of HCMC's most expensive banh mi

Internet personality and online streamer IShowSpeed recently explored the Vietnamese culinary scene by trying a banh mi (Vietnamese sandwich) at Huynh Hoa stall, one of the most expensive in Ho Chi Minh City.
September 15, 2024 | 08:11 pm PT
Vietnam's old standby, banh mi, a new trend

Vietnam's old standby, banh mi, a new trend

"Two a day, no problem," said a recent social media post that sparked even more international fascination with banh mi than there already was.
June 19, 2024 | 07:38 pm PT
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