The bánh mì—Vietnam’s answer to the hoagie—is made up of a featherweight baguette traditionally filled with rich meats, creamy pâté, pickled veggies, and fresh herbs. These days, chefs are playing around with the classic components to add other global influences to the beloved sando.
French Dip
Muôi Tiêu
location_onTakoma Park
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Takoma Park’s modern Vietnamese restaurant takes inspiration from a French dip. Its baguette brims with pulled beef and is served alongside a bowl of aromatic pho for dunking.
Vegetarian Barbecue
Federalist Pig
location_onAdams Morgan
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At this Adams Morgan barbecue joint, chunks of smoked tofu mimic porky burnt ends. The plant-based sandwich is packed with pickled vegetables, herbs, and crispy onions…