#when was banh mi invented

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An older Vietnamese couple shares a crusty Vietnamese baguette sandwich split lengthwise at a worn wooden counter inside a tiled colonial-era shophouse, wide shot, soft window light, calm nostalgic mood.

History of Banh Mi: How a French Baguette Became Vietnamese

From colonial bánh tây to the 1950s Saigon sandwich and a global word: the history of banh mi in clear stages, with what is documented and what is legend.

11/10/2026 8 min read