Banh Mi in Vietnamese Cultural Life

Having been present in Vietnam for over 100 years, banh mi is evaluated as a popular dish and has become the most beloved street food for tourists when visiting Vietnam. The term 'BANH MI' is recorded in the Oxford dictionary as 'Vietnamese bread'. Every Vietnamese citizen has tasted and enjoyed a banh mi at least once in their lifetime. However, each region has its own variations leading to different cultural comparisons of banh mi across regions. The article employs a quantitative research method, using a survey questionnaire of over 100 Vietnamese citizens aged 18 and above, from different regions, regarding the use of banh mi in daily life as well as spiritual activities. The survey results aim to provide an overview of the popularity and unique characteristics of banh mi in the lives of Vietnamese people. This helps to further promote Vietnamese cuisine to the outside world.