Banh mi: A migration story wrapped in a fluffy bread roll

If every dish can tell a story, then the Vietnamese lunchtime staple - banh mi - describes a fascinating tale of refugee migration and entrepreneurial ingenuity.

“It’s like the calling card of Vietnamese food. The banh mi is something that every Australian can access no matter how much money they have.”

“It’s like the calling card of Vietnamese food. The banh mi is something that every Australian can access no matter how much money they have.” Source: Joel Page/Getty Images


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Published 19 March 2018 5:34pm
Updated 12 August 2022 3:48pm
By Yasmin Noone, Minh Phuong


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