About Us...
Baguette – The Viet Inspired Deli, founded by Chan Wei, who was inspired after taking his first bite of the Banh Mi Thit during his time in Canada, in the early 90’s.
The draw of the relatively low-priced and refreshing taste of Vietnamese baguettes offered him a solution to both his yearning for Asian food as well as making the most of his limited finances as a student. Upon graduating, he travelled frequently to Vietnam, to research and sought help from anyone who would teach him the art of making Vietnamese baguettes and its fillings. The long and arduous journey paid off. On 5 May 2006, he opened the first Baguette outlet in Raffles City (City Hall) Singapore, serving the masses, hearty sandwiches and the comforts of simple and uncomplicated cuisine. Savouring the taste of old Vietnam in modern Singapore, where Vietnamese noodles (“bun”) are cleverly packed into plastic boxes – a solution for busy Singaporeans who need a quick and simple meal. With the opening of Baguette at Market Street Car Park on 10 November 2006, new items such as Chicken Sticks in Caramel Fish Sauce is being introduced into the menu to add variety to the deli. Baguette also offers the refreshing flavours of Soda Chanh, a thirst-quenching drink, using fresh lime juice, syrup and soda water. Our latest introduction is Soda Chanh with Plum…a must try. The aromatic smell of Vietnamese “drip coffee” is given a new lease of life as Baguette offers the opportunity to “takeaway” the drink. Lastly but not least, Baguette is also offering Sushi Bread - a soft and tender bread wraped in seaweed, chicken floss, mayo, cucumber and tuna… like a sushi roll, hence the name. A definite must for tea break… |   |
The Baguette, Unstacked...
Bánh mì or bánh mỳ, literally biscuit (Bánh) or flour (mì) cake, is a Vietnamese baguette made with both wheat and rice flour, but more popularly known as a type of sandwich traditionally made with this type of baguette.
The sandwich is made up of thinly sliced pickled carrots and daikon (do chua), cucumbers, cilantro, chili peppers, pâté, mayonnaise and various meat fillings or tofu. Popular bánh mì fillings include roasted or grilled pork, steamed or roasted pork belly, Vietnamese sausage, chicken, head cheese and ham.
Bánh mì shops can be found in many countries, especially in areas with a Vietnamese immigrant community. The contrasting flavors and textures of the sandwich - as well as its relatively low cost - make it a popular dish. In the United States, Bánh mì is sometimes referred to as a "Saigon Sub", a "Vietnamese Sub," a "Vietnamese Po' boy" (in the New Orleans area), a "Vietnamese Hoagie" (in Philadelphia) or a "Vietnamese Sandwich".
In Australia, many small bakeries are operated by members of the Vietnamese community, and Bánh mì have become known simply as a "Pork Roll". The ingredients usually comprise of a long bread roll, strips of pork meat (or chicken), pieces of spring onion, coriander, cucumber and lettuce, often with chilli or soy sauce added.
The sandwich is made up of thinly sliced pickled carrots and daikon (do chua), cucumbers, cilantro, chili peppers, pâté, mayonnaise and various meat fillings or tofu. Popular bánh mì fillings include roasted or grilled pork, steamed or roasted pork belly, Vietnamese sausage, chicken, head cheese and ham.
Bánh mì shops can be found in many countries, especially in areas with a Vietnamese immigrant community. The contrasting flavors and textures of the sandwich - as well as its relatively low cost - make it a popular dish. In the United States, Bánh mì is sometimes referred to as a "Saigon Sub", a "Vietnamese Sub," a "Vietnamese Po' boy" (in the New Orleans area), a "Vietnamese Hoagie" (in Philadelphia) or a "Vietnamese Sandwich".
In Australia, many small bakeries are operated by members of the Vietnamese community, and Bánh mì have become known simply as a "Pork Roll". The ingredients usually comprise of a long bread roll, strips of pork meat (or chicken), pieces of spring onion, coriander, cucumber and lettuce, often with chilli or soy sauce added.
