Bánh mì (pronounced Bun-Mee), otherwise known as Vietnamese subs, holds a special spot in Vietnamese food culture or we can say sandwich heaven . Kelowna has few options where you can find the best banh mi sandwich, from Rootbeer Pork Banh Mi at Boxcar Kitchen, to Caramelised Meatball at the Yellow Star Snack House.
The crispy baguette, often filled with pickled veggies and an array of deli meats, has been a cheap and easy-to-find staple in the city for years.
1. Sweet Chilli Chicken Bánh mì – BoxCar Kitchen
You can tell BoxCar’s bánh mi is perfection because it’s impossible to eat without leaving a trail of flaky breadcrumbs.
Beyond the quality of the sandwich, each bite of chilli chicken sandwich perfectly balances the cold cucumbers and bean sprouts, pickled carrots and shreds of cilantro. This is my favourite banh mi in Kelowna.
Address : 1250 Ellis St, Kelowna BC ( Inside the tasting room at BNA Brewing ) https://www.boxcarkitchen.ca/
Why to go : For the best asian street food, along with great beer.
Not to miss : The Party platter, it has all the answers to your questions.
2. Classic Bánh mì – Yellow Star Snack House
Yellow Star Snack House in the Landmark district is the ideal spot for bánh mì. The outer edge of the toasted baguette cracks into your mouth, and the squishy portion beneath absorbs a layer of pâté along with slices of Vietnamese ham and roasted pork topped with crunchy cucumber, pickled carrots, and cilantro.
Each component is organised in a way that makes for an ideal sandwich.
Address : 1717 Harvey Ave #3, Kelowna, BC V1Y 6G3
Why to go : They have variety of snack options like salad rolls, dumplings.
Not to miss : Do not miss on their taco bao, it is highly recommended.
3. Lemongrass Chicken Banh Mi – Vietnam Village
The Lemongrass Chicken Banh Mi, is an instant classic for sandwich lovers.The crunchy and well-toasted bread around tenderly-cooked lemongrass chicken and covered in lemongrass aioli sauce.
Address : 1961 Harvey Avenue, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 6G6 https://www.vietnamvillage.ca/
Why to go : For their amazing food inspired from three different cultures: Kinh (Vietnamese), Khmer (Cambodian), and Hoa (Chinese).
Not to miss : try their noodle soup and the rice platter.
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