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