Vietnam - One Sandwich - The Joy of Sandwiches (Page 5)

Fried egg with butter; simple, French-influenced breakfast.

Bánh mì with snails; various preparations.

Full-size Saigon bánh mì; 'ổ' means the whole loaf.

Small bánh mì; mini version, about half size.

Large/full-size bánh mì; standard full loaf, about 30cm.

Toasted/grilled bánh mì; bread toasted over charcoal.

Toasted bánh mì with salt-chili-lime seasoning; grilled bread with spicy-sour-salty dip.

Hot bánh mì; freshly made, warm fillings.

Hot and crispy bánh mì; emphasis on fresh-from-oven crispness.

Style from Như Lan bakery; famous 24-hour shop, known for consistent quality and variety.

Coconut-filled bread; sweet coconut cream inside.

Whole wheat bánh mì; healthier modern option.

Cold bánh mì; pre-made, at room temperature.

Sweet bánh mì; general term for sweetened bread variations.

Northern term for fried spring roll bánh mì; nem rán is Northern dialect.

Bánh mì with nem nướng (grilled pork sausage patties); Nha Trang famous for nem nướng.

Nha Trang-style grilled pork patties in bánh mì; city's specialty.

Bánh mì with nem lụi (grilled pork on lemongrass skewers); meat grilled around lemongrass stalk.

Bánh mì with nem chua (fermented pork sausage); tangy, slightly sour, wrapped in banana and guava leaves, often with garlic and chili.

Bánh mì with fried nem chua; the fermented sausage is coated and deep-fried for crispy exterior.

Mushroom bánh mì; various mushrooms stir-fried or grilled.

Stir-fried mushroom bánh mì; oyster mushrooms, shiitake, or mixed.

Grilled mushroom bánh mì; portobello or king oyster often used.

Bánh mì with salt-pepper-lime dipping sauce; simple accompaniment.