WHAT’S IN THE NAME?
Bánh mì is one of the most popular Vietnamese street food found in nearly all regions of Vietnam. Influenced by the French, the Vietnamese baguette sandwich plays with savory flavors, proteins, and fresh veggies. Bánh mì is known for its lightness and healthy ingredients, enjoyed while in a rush or enjoyed while sipping on a Vietnamese iced coffee on a mellow day, people watching.
Typically a street vendor would walk around with their specialty bánh mì and call out, “Ai bánh mì không?” If you’re in the mood for a delicious fresh bánh mì, you’d call back to catch their attention, “Bánh mì ơi!”
What’s different?
We knew that by opening a bánh mì shop, we had a large responsibility ahead of us. Could we provide both authentic flavors and experiences, as well as introduce new complex profiles into our foods to integrate cultural and regional influences- just like the Vietnamese people did with the French baguette? Here at Bánh Mì Ơi, we let that thought marinate a little and we dived right into that challenge. By using Mom’s recipes from her bánh mì cart in Saigon, we were able to create an authentic experience, half a world away.
Our mission is to provide our customers quite possibly the freshest fast food they’ll find in Boston, without sacrificing the complexity they should expect from Vietnamese cuisine. Fresh ingredients with no chemical additives is our shop’s standard, and preserves the process of making authentic and delicious tasting bánh mì.
SOURCED LOCALLY AND FRESH DAILY!
With a focus on quality ingredients and healthy alternatives to junk food. Bánh Mì Ơi is available for take out and deliveries in minutes of ordering thanks to our efficient and passionate staff! We have a menu that is flexible and yet, well- rounded, of which nearly any persons with dietary restrictions may likely find something made just for them!