Banh mi is the superior expression of the sandwich.
I love a good Báhn Mì
This needs a cross section.
How was it?
Good. Messy, but that's normal with a banh mi. The presentation and the flavor was more simple and felt more authentic than a lot of banh mis served in popular "fusion" restaurants where they all try to Guy Fieri up the flavor in some way.
There was a local joint that used to make them around here. The place didn't close, they just quit making banh mi. Broke my heart. They were messy and classic as well. I miss those sandwiches.
doh should have put vietnamese in that other thread. total respect for the sandwich but I hate cilantro.
Have you tried Culantro? It's often used in banh mi instead of cilantro. The flavor is somewhat similar but it is different chemically.
I ask because I know people who hate cilantro but love culantro.
The Wikipedia article is here https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eryngium_foetidum
I did not. It was actually these which made me realize I did not like it as I did not like the leafy green and previously I had just hated some sauces and such. I actually thought I hated avacado because I did not like the quac I had tasted. Unfortunately im far enough away I doubt I will remember to try one of these with this alternative if I get the opportunity to try again.
But how do you eat it
Just go for it and what happens happens.
Cram it in your face and jam it
I’m legitimately eating a Banh Mi as I open this. Yours looks better, but this is very delicious. They fuckin SLATHERED mine in pork and sauce. Could use more cilantro.
