If we tell you that a chicken bo bun doesn't exist, that banh mi would never have existed without the French, and that spring rolls are sometimes made with phyllo dough, you don't believe us? Go ask Thao and Huy, in charge of Deli Banh Mi!
They will teach you that in Vietnamese, "bo" means "beef", "ga" means "chicken", and "chay" means "vegetarian". So, we don't say "bo bun chicken" but "ga bun", simply. Ordering a "bo bun chicken" is a bit like ordering a "ham and butter pasta" instead of a pasta sandwich, it's quite strange.
Let's dive right in, with baguette and pâté. Thao also taught us that banh mi, this little gem of Vietnamese street food, was born when the French brought the baguette to Vietnam during the war. Spruced up with sweet and sour notes, mayo, pâté, and fresh coriander, the baguette keeps its shape but borrows the softness of sliced bread to become the "banh mi." Last but not least, the real banh mi, the one we devour at Deli Banh Mi if you've been paying attention, contains chicken liver pâté and its baguette is a little crispier and has less crumb than ours. All that's missing is the pickled carrots and turnips, scallions, the homemade sauce and it's a huge yummy! As for tea and coffee, we also fly straight to the banks of the Mekong because Thao just came back from there after 10 days to bring back the best brews. In an icy version with peach, orange and lemongrass, it's simply delicious.Voir cette publication sur Instagram
Let's stop here, because even though they say we eat with our eyes, we'll let you go taste. You just have to go to rue de l'Hôtel des Postes to devour everything, see Thao and Huy roll spring rolls on the counter and chat a bit about southern Vietnam with two enthusiasts! Deli Banh Mi 30 rue de l'Hôtel des Postes - Nice Monday to Saturday, from 7:30 am to 6 pm. And soon in the evening Facebook Instagram
