For hundreds of thousands of people around the world, the Vietnamese bánh mì sandwich is an instant classic. Vietnamese cold cuts, fresh aromatic herbs, creamy mayonnaise, pickled vegetables and a host of region and family-specific toppings sandwiched between a flaky French baguette makes for a deliciously affordable and delectable dish, but for Vietnam and her...

Alongside the likes of phở, spring rolls and bitter-and-sweet Vietnamese coffee, the bánh mì is perhaps one of the most popular and recognizable dishes in the world. A combination of Vietnamese cold cuts, pickled vegetables, pâté, fresh herbs and various sauces all wrapped up in a neat baguette package, the bánh mì is an international...