10/28/2026
POV: you’re trying $3.30 Bánh Mì Thịt Nướng made by an American guy in Sài Gòn.
Gavin told me, “Mom, if we go to Vietnam, we HAVE to try this viral bánh mì guy!” 🇻🇳❤️ So here I am… finally making it to Bánh Mì Chad!
Honestly, I never thought I’d have to wait 40 minutes for a bánh mì in Vietnam 😂 But you know what? This guy had me waiting with ZERO complaints because IT WAS SO WORTH IT! 🔥Freshly grilled meat made to order, perfectly sized, crispy bánh mì with that beautiful crunch! And his mayo?! Instead of the garlic mayo I usually make at Vy Bánh Mì, Chad blends fresh chili into his mayo,it hits DIFFERENT! I’ve never had spicy mayo made with fresh chili like this before. Perfectly crunchy pickled carrots and daikon, lots of fresh scallions, fresh shallots (which I absolutely LOVE in my bánh mì), and of course, cucumber and cilantro to bring everything together.
Thank you Chef Chad Kubanoff for such a delicious bánh mì and for inspiring me! As a fellow bánh mì maker, I love seeing someone put so much passion into something so simple yet so special.
Who knows… maybe I’ll bring something new and exciting back to Portland, after this trip! 🇻🇳🇺🇸