Banh Mi Hoi An
There's certainly no shortage of banh mi joints on Bridge Road, but this tiny shop could contend for the top gong. It first opened its doors in 2021 when, in the throes of lockdown and missing their hometown, husband and wife duo Diem Ngo and Vu Tran wanted to bring the flavours and essence of Hoi An to Richmond.
Since then, the couple haven't spent a cent on marketing their business – word of mouth from loyal customers singing the praises of their authentic rolls has solely kept them afloat.
It's hard to miss the Bridge Road shopfront with its facade and interiors painted a vibrant yellow and adorned with illustrations by Vietnamese artist Dao Thanh Dat, while glowing overhead lanterns transport you to the buzzing markets along the Thu Bon River.
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