Hanoi Breakfast: Crispy banh mi

Nathan Nguyen - Minh Dung - Thao Chi

Mar 28, 2025 / 09:10 PM

Welcome to Hanoi Breakfast: A quick taste of the city’s morning must-eats, one dish at a time.

THE HANOI TIMES — Crispy, warm, and packed with flavor, banh mi is Hanoi’s go-to breakfast on the go. One bite, and the day begins.

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