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What to order at Banh Mi 25
- Must order
- Banh mi xa xiu with Chinese-style pork and pate; vegetarian comes loaded with mushrooms.
- The dish to know
- Banh mi
- Editor tip
- Three counters at 25, 30 and 32 Hang Ca. Cash or card; sandwiches 30,000-40,000 VND.
CuisineStreet food
Price$
Neighborhoodold-quarter
HoursDaily 07:00-21:00
Phone+84 91 666 0860
The dishBanh mi
Last verified
Must order: Banh mi xa xiu with Chinese-style pork and pate; vegetarian comes loaded with mushrooms.
Tip: Three counters at 25, 30 and 32 Hang Ca. Cash or card; sandwiches 30,000-40,000 VND.
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Location
Address: 25 Hang Ca, Hang Bo, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
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Try: Xoi xeo sticky rice
Order: Xoi xeo with turmeric sticky rice, mung bean, fried shallots and a topping of caramel pork.
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Try: Banh cuon
Order: Banh cuon with pork and wood-ear mushroom filling, with a slice of cha que cinnamon pork sausage on the side.
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Try: Mien luon eel glass-noodle soup
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