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The banh mi shop winning over both Hong Kong and Michelin

The banh mi shop winning over both Hong Kong and Michelin

Banh Mi Nem has become Hong Kong's only Vietnamese eatery in the Michelin Selected list, drawing locals, tourists and even Nicholas Tse with its Saigon-style sandwiches.
Over 100 hospitalized in central Vietnam after food poisoning linked to popular banh mi chain

Over 100 hospitalized in central Vietnam after food poisoning linked to popular banh mi chain

Vietnam's tourism icon banh mi under pressure amid recent scandal of mass food poisoning

Vietnam's tourism icon banh mi under pressure amid recent scandal of mass food poisoning

Food poisoning becoming common, but our stomach should not get used to it

Food poisoning becoming common, but our stomach should not get used to it

My stomach churned. Cold sweat poured down my body as I vomited nonstop. The diarrhea that followed drained every bit of strength I had.
November 17, 2025 | 03:00 pm PT
Banh mi food poisoning victims in Ho Chi Minh City surpass 300

Banh mi food poisoning victims in Ho Chi Minh City surpass 300

The number of people hospitalized in Ho Chi Minh City after eating banh mi from two outlets of the same chain has climbed to more than 300, marking the city's most prolonged food poisoning outbreak in years that has lasted more than a week.
November 11, 2025 | 08:12 pm PT
From broth to baguette: Vietnam's street food among world's best

From broth to baguette: Vietnam's street food among world's best

Vietnam's banh mi and pho noodle soup have been recognized among the top 100 street foods in the world by international food magazine TasteAtlas.
November 10, 2025 | 03:20 pm PT
KFC’s Zinger Banh Mi divides food reviewers: creative fusion or cultural misstep?

KFC’s Zinger Banh Mi divides food reviewers: creative fusion or cultural misstep?

Fast-food chain KFC Australia’s new Zinger Banh Mi, a combination of the chain’s crunchy chicken fillet with the iconic Vietnamese sandwich, has sparked controversy among food reviewers for introducing an unusual culinary experience.
November 10, 2025 | 05:24 am PT
Over 230 fall ill in Ho Chi Minh City banh mi poisoning, Salmonella suspected

Over 230 fall ill in Ho Chi Minh City banh mi poisoning, Salmonella suspected

More than 230 people have been poisoned in Ho Chi Minh City due to a suspected Salmonella outbreak traced to banh mi from two shops under the same chain, which have since been sealed by authorities.
November 9, 2025 | 08:59 pm PT
Australian-Vietnamese chef stays connected to homeland through banh mi

Australian-Vietnamese chef stays connected to homeland through banh mi

From memories of the baguette during his childhood in Sydney, chef Luke Nguyen has been promoting Vietnamese banh mi throughout his culinary career.
October 30, 2025 | 04:00 pm PT
Eat like a local: 10 street food icons that have opened for more than 30 years in Hanoi

Eat like a local: 10 street food icons that have opened for more than 30 years in Hanoi

Hanoi’s street food scene is anchored by eateries, many over 30 years old, that serve affordable flavors and keep crowds coming back daily.
October 18, 2025 | 04:00 am PT
Hong Kong star Nicholas Tse praises Vietnamese bread as 'the best'

Hong Kong star Nicholas Tse praises Vietnamese bread as 'the best'

Actor Nicholas Tse recently shared his love for Vietnamese cuisine, calling Vietnamese bread "the best I've ever eaten" in his culinary video.
October 1, 2025 | 11:02 pm PT
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.
July 10, 2025 | 09:39 pm PT
CNN lists Vietnam's banh mi among world's 25 best sandwiches

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

CNN has listed Vietnam's popular banh mi in a list of the world's 25 best sandwiches, saying "it is widely loved well beyond the country's borders."
June 26, 2025 | 06:02 pm PT
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

Adapted for Dubai's Muslim-majority market, banh mi gets a makeover - replacing pork with lamb and shawarma, blending Middle Eastern tastes and winning over locals.
May 31, 2025 | 04:00 am PT
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
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