Where to find the best banh mi in Melbourne Words by Kate Streader The MVP of sandwiches. Born in the streets of Saigon, the coveted bánh mì follows is an artful sandwich comprising a very specific set of ingredients. A traditional bánh mì features a crisp baguette filled with roast pork, cucumber, pickled carrot and daikon radish, fresh chilies, coriander, mayonnaise and pork pâté. There is much debate over the ingredients, namely the choice in protein and whether or not pâté is a necessity, but we can all agree that even loosely followed, you’ve got a recipe for pure sandwich magic.