Vietnamese people's reaction when they know banh mi is in the world top

ANH LY |

The fact that Vietnamese bread is in the top of the world's best sandwiches has sparked the pride of the people in the national cuisine.

Recently, CNN announced the list of 25 best sandwiches in the world. Among them, Vietnamese bread is ranked 3rd. The ranking not only suggests food choices worth trying but also opens up a journey to explore cultural diversity through each dish.

This information quickly became a source of pride for domestic people, as the familiar breakfast dish increasingly affirmed its position on the international culinary map.

Bánh mì Việt Nam . Ảnh: Ngọc Ánh
Vietnamese bread enters the top 3 best sandwiches in the world according to CNN's announcement. Photo: Ngoc Anh

Sharing about this, Ms. Tran Thi Duong (Hanoi) said: "From high school to university, I often ate bread. This is a very delicious, popular, fast and convenient dish. I feel happy and proud that Vietnamese bread is known and recognized by international friends more.

Sharing the same view, Ms. Nguyen Ha Mai Anh (Hanoi) shared: "This is a very proud thing when a simple dish is widely recognized internationally. For me, bread is one of the must-try dishes when coming to Vietnam.

Chị Mai Anh tự hào khi bánh mì Việt Nam ngày càng được bạn bè quốc tế công nhận. Ảnh: Trang Anh
Ms. Mai Anh is proud that Vietnamese banh mi is increasingly recognized by international friends. Photo: Trang Anh

According to many people, the special point that makes Vietnamese bread attractive lies in the harmonious combination of crispy crust, diverse filling and typical vegetables and spices. Depending on the region and taste, bread can be flexibly modified, from spring roll filling, grilled meat, eggs to more modern versions, creating a rich experience for diners. This flexibility has helped bread become a culinary symbol that Vietnamese people are always ready to introduce to international friends.

Mr. Luong Gia Hung (Hanoi) shared: "I can eat bread all week without getting bored, from banh mi cha, grilled meat, eggs to sausages. Whether in famous restaurants or sidewalks, each place has its own flavor, very attractive".

Sự kết hợp đa dạng của các loại nhân góp phần làm nên sức hấp dẫn của bánh mì Việt Nam. Ảnh: Ngọc Ánh
The diverse combination of fillings contributes to the appeal of Vietnamese banh mi. Photo: Ngoc Anh

Meanwhile, Ms. Mai Anh emphasized: "Vietnamese banh mi has a very diverse flavor, suitable for many different tastes. This is a great advantage for developing cuisine. When I have the opportunity to meet international friends, I will definitely introduce banh mi as a typical dish of Vietnam.

The fact that Vietnamese banh mi ranks 3rd in the international rankings is not only meaningful in terms of ranking, but also proof of the sustainable vitality of Vietnamese cuisine. From simple sidewalk vendors to menus of many restaurants around the world, banh mi is still gradually conquering international diners, contributing to spreading Vietnamese cultural values globally.

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