banh mi
noun
Meaning
A Vietnamese sandwich consisting of a crusty baguette split lengthwise and filled with various savory ingredients, typically including pâté, meats, cilantro, cucumber, and pickled carrots.
Examples
- The local bakery is famous for its authentic banh mi served on freshly baked bread.
- I decided to order a spicy tofu banh mi for lunch today.
Synonyms: sandwich, sub, baguette sandwich