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Love banh mi? Try these 6 dishes next

If you love banh mi, order shawarma next (75/100 flavor match), then pho and larb. Banh mi is herby, deeply savory and crunchy, and these dishes share that profile.

Shawarma: tangy and herby handheld, like banh mi, but smokier and softer.

Flavor profile

Rich
2 out of 5
Savory
4 out of 5
Spicy
2 out of 5
Tangy
3 out of 5
Sweet
1 out of 5
Fresh
5 out of 5
Smoky
1 out of 5
Crunch
4 out of 5

Vietnamese · handheld

How to order banh mi

What it is

Banh mi is a Vietnamese sandwich on a crisp, airy baguette with pâté, grilled or cold-cut pork, pickled carrot and daikon, cucumber, cilantro and chili.

Ordering tip

The classic (dac biet) is the house special with all the cold cuts. Eat it right away before the bread softens.

Good to know

What dishes are similar to banh mi?

If you like banh mi, try shawarma, pho and larb. Shawarma is the closest flavor match (75/100): tangy and herby handheld, like banh mi, but smokier and softer.

What does banh mi taste like?

Banh mi is a Vietnamese sandwich on a crisp, airy baguette with pâté, grilled or cold-cut pork, pickled carrot and daikon, cucumber, cilantro and chili. Its strongest traits: herby, deeply savory, crunchy.

What should I order if I want something like banh mi but different?

Try pho: herby, like banh mi, but softer. It scores 72/100 against banh mi on flavor.

How are these food matches scored?

Each dish has a flavor profile rated 0 to 5 on richness, savoriness, heat, tang, sweetness, freshness, smoke and crunch. The match score compares two profiles and gives a small boost to dishes eaten the same way, like two noodle soups. In the Palytt app, your match score uses your own taste instead.

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