Fact: Michelin Guide recognizes Vietnamese 'banh mi' abroad, but not in Vietnam
Vietnam Life 20:26 06/06/2026The Michelin Guide’s decision to leave banh mi out of its Vietnam selection for a fourth consecutive year has sparked debate among the public, especially as the iconic Vietnamese sandwich has received Michelin recognition in several countries despite being overlooked in its homeland.
4th Michelin Guide Vietnam features 193 establishments, still overlooks 'banh mi'
Vietnam Life 15:29 05/06/2026The 2026 Michelin Guide Vietnam, announced in Hanoi on Thursday, recognized 193 restaurants and eateries, the largest number since the guide debuted in the country. However, 'banh mi,' one of Vietnam’s most internationally acclaimed street foods, remains absent from the list.
75 hospitalized after suspected ‘banh mi’ food poisoning in Vietnam’s Gia Lai
Vietnam News 14:34 26/05/2026As of Monday afternoon, 75 people had been hospitalized with suspected food poisoning symptoms after eating 'banh mi' from the L.H. bakery on Hung Vuong Street in Quy Nhon Dong Ward, Gia Lai Province, Vietnam, according to the provincial food safety agency.
#StandBanhMi: Viral TikTok trend puts Vietnamese street food in global spotlight
Expat Life 08:54 12/05/2026Vietnamese street food has long been beloved by food lovers worldwide, but a recent viral trend on the social media platform TikTok is bringing the iconic ‘banh mi’ into the international spotlight in a playful, music-driven way.
Bacteria found in ‘banh mi’ samples linked to 64 food poisoning cases in Vietnam
Vietnam News 13:20 09/05/2026Health authorities in Quang Tri Province, central Vietnam on Saturday confirmed that two types of bacteria, Salmonella spp and Bacillus cereus, were detected in food samples linked to a mass food poisoning incident that left 64 people hospitalized after they ate ‘banh mi’ from a local shop.
Don't let Vietnam's 'banh mi' become food safety concern: opinion
In-Depth 18:06 04/05/2026Dozens of food poisoning cases linked to 'banh mi' have raised alarms about hygiene practices surrounding Vietnam’s iconic street food.
Suspected ‘banh mi’ poisoning cases in Vietnam’s Quang Tri rise to 64
Vietnam News 13:22 02/05/2026The Vietnam Food Safety Authority has ordered Quang Tri Province to investigate a mass food poisoning incident that sent 64 people to the hospital after they ate 'banh mi’ bought from a local shop.
Over 20 hospitalized after eating ‘banh mi’ in north-central Vietnam
Vietnam News 09:53 19/04/2026More than 20 people in Nghe An Province, north-central Vietnam were hospitalized with suspected food poisoning after eating ‘banh mi’ purchased from a local shop in Dien Chau Commune, health officials confirmed on Saturday.
Vietnamese TikToker with 3.1 million followers apologizes after calling ‘banh mi’ a ‘struggle food’
Vietnam News 16:28 05/04/2026A Vietnamese TikToker with more than 3.1 million followers apologized after drawing widespread criticism for saying ‘banh mi’ (Vietnamese sandwich) was a food she only ate when hungry and struggling.
Vietnam’s ‘banh mi’ with roasted pork ranks 2nd in TasteAtlas’ SE Asia food list
Travel 12:03 05/04/2026Vietnam’s ‘banh mi’ with roasted pork ranked second among the 100 best dishes in Southeast Asia, behind Indonesia’s sate kambing, based on global user ratings compiled by food guide TasteAtlas.
Ho Chi Minh City to open fourth Vietnamese Banh Mi Fest
Ho Chi Minh City 16:40 20/03/2026The fourth Vietnamese Banh Mi Festival is set to take place at Le Van Tam Park in Ho Chi Minh City from April 23 to 26, with more than 200,000 visitors expected to join.
What to know about 'banh mi' food poisoning in Vietnam, and how to eat it safely
In-Depth 11:27 15/03/2026A series of suspected food poisoning incidents linked to 'banh mi' has recently raised concerns about food safety in Vietnam, drawing renewed attention to safety practices surrounding one of the country’s most beloved street foods despite such cases being relatively rare.
