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Banh Mi

Name: Banh Mi
Address: Korte Koepoortstraat 8, 2000 Antwerp, Belgium, Antwerpen, BE
Telephone: +32 3 648 04 79

A compact Antwerp spot serving crisp baguette sandwiches, pho, and noodle salads with a quick, balanced approach recognized by Le Fooding.

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Banh Mi Antwerp | Vietnamese Cooking & Counter Dining

The roots of the baguette

Banh Mi brings its version of Vietnamese cooking to Antwerp, translating a colonial history into a modern counter. The term itself simply means wheat bread, marking how French bakers originally shaped the loaf decades ago. Today that same crust carries a careful blend of techniques. Paté and creamy mayo meet brightly marinated meats alongside fresh herbs and sharp chilies.

Signature preparations

This Vietnamese kitchen focuses on six distinct sandwiches built around crisp, airy loaves. Sticky pork melts at the touch while a sriracha chicken option delivers measured heat. A soft omelet variation rounds out the savory lineup. Each build relies on house-pickled vegetables, generous cilantro sprigs, and an optional drizzle of spice sauce.

Space and service rhythm

Counter seating keeps the flow direct, while a few wobbly stools line the window for daylight. An air-conditioned terrace and relaxed streetwear aesthetic accommodate families or solo visitors. Quick assembly meets consistent flavor balance, a combination that earned a recent listing in Le Fooding. Diners can grab their orders for the road or settle in for a fast lunch.

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2026

Le Fooding

Listed

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Le Fooding 2026 — Listed

Services Counter Dining

History

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2026

Le Fooding — Listed

Looking for a lunch break that arrives faster than a scooter weaving through Old Saigon? Head to Banh Mi, a tiny Vietnamese eatery squeezed between a tattoo parlor and a hotel. It may not look like much, but it sure delivers the goods. On the menu? Six different sandwiches, including: the classic sticky pork, so tender it melts faster than you would in hot and humid Vietnam; the sriracha chicken that packs just the right amount of punch; and the gooey omelet banh mi that would convert even the most die-hard carnivore. What about the baguette? Crisp to the bite, never dense like a brick and stuffed to the brim with plenty of good things: ultra-sour homemade pickles, a generous sprinkling of cilantro, a deceptively mild Asian mayo and an optional squirt of sriracha. Everything is perfectly balanced and served quickly with a smile. And if sandwiches aren’t your thing, pho soups and bun noodle salads are also available – ready to take away or enjoy from a wobbly stool by the window! · Gordon Bleu

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Korte Koepoortstraat 8, 2000 Antwerp, Belgium
Antwerpen, Belgium
+32 3 648 04 79
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