Long queues of Saigoneses, tourists, and shippers in front of the “banh mi” Huynh Hoa shop have long become a familiar scene every afternoon. The shop is located on No.26 Le Thi Rieng Street, District 1, just a short walk from Ben Thanh Market.  “Banh mi” Huynh Hoa has been operating for over 30 years and is known as the most expensive yet delicious “banh mi” in Ho Chi Minh City by far.

Foodies and loyal customers are always willing to pay at least 3 USD for a “banh mi” with thick layers of cold cuts, meat, pickled vegetables, sliced cucumbers, daikon, cilantro, chili, and paste. What makes “banh mi” Huynh Hoa among the most desirable dishes is its unique mayonnaise mix. This dish is often said to be incredibly good, meaty, and nutritious.

The shop opens daily from 9 am to 7 pm. During its peak hours from 2 pm to 5 pm, it takes up to 30 minutes to order and receive this delisious banh mi. 

BBC published an article about the favorite bread brands of Andrea Nguyen – Vietnamese-American chef and writer, author of “Banh Mi Handbook”. And at the top of Andrea Nguyen’s list is a familiar brand: banh mi Huynh Hoa.

Grab introduces Huynh Hoa bread on the giant LED screen of the “intersection of the world” – Times Square (New York, USA). Hong Kong daily newspaper South China Morning also encouraged diners to enjoy the flavors of Vietnamese culinary paradise with a loaf of Huynh Hoa bread.

As for Andrea Nguyen, she rated Huynh Hoa bread as “best of the best” – “best bread” in a recent BBC article.

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