Street sandwiches

Banh mi

by Rob McKeown

NOSHING & SIPPING

Every street corner in Hanoi has at least one person selling banh mi, a Vietnamese sandwich that's often eaten for breakfast. In Chinatown, Banh Mi is the name of a take-out shop selling just that: a crusty French roll slathered with pâté; layered with other charcuterie (variations on liverwurst and head cheese), slivers of cucumber, a tangle of shredded carrots, brightly flavored cilantro; and given a kick with fresh chilies and the salty twang of nuoc cham. Complex, healthy, yummy, and available for the cut-rate price of $2. Banh Mi is located at 696 Washington Street (Chinatown), in Boston. Call (617) 350-6283.

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