Queensland’s tropical climate and the local’s love of the outdoors makes the banh mi the perfect sandwich for the sunshine state (especially if you’re covered in crispy baguette crumbs). Whether they’re stuffed with smoky chargrilled chicken, traditional with luncheon meats, or packed with planet-friendly mushrooms, Queensland has a banh mi for every taste. From Port Douglas to the Gold Coast, these are the best banh mi in Queensland, as crowned in the delicious. 100.
Oh, my, indeed. The biggest seller of these baked-on-site baguettes is the crispy, crackling Byron Bay Berkshire pork belly with housemade hoisin sauciness. While the Classic Pork (sliced Vietnamese ham and pork belly) and BBQ Pork are licked with pâté, topped with radish, coriander, chilli, pickled carrot and cucumber. Vegan mayo, tofu and omelette delights are also on the menu. 15 Cracknell Rd, Annerley; cafeomai.com.au.
At this Brisbane favourite, the proteins – chicken, pork and beef – are chargrilled. The crowds return for the combination of the pâté and the meat’s richness and texture, the acidity of the julienned pickled carrots, the cucumber and coriander’s freshness on no-nonsense crisp baguettes. Go meatless with tofu. Chilli might be optional, but it’s always a good idea. Zillmere and Newstead; banhmifactory.com.au.
Chefs and foodies drive across town for a taste of these authentic banh mis, cheekily titled “bread rollz” on the menu. There are all manners of marinated meats, plus tofu and crunchy prawns, but their signatures are crispy skin chicken and crackling pork belly with a mountain of stellar crackling, alongside salad, mayo, pate and special sauce. 9a/123 Orange Grove Rd, Coopers Plains; mr-rollz.business.site.
While coffee is king, this former laundromat is cleaning up with an all-day breakfast menu specialising in, you guessed it … banh mi. House-made butter, a carrot and daikon pickle combination with spring onions, coriander and chilli make room for a signature secret sauce. Choose between five-spice chicken, barbecued pork and pâté, bacon and egg or vegan-friendly tofu. 1920 Gold Coast Hwy, Miami; caffeinekings.com.au.
If it comes down to price, Scotts Road can’t be beaten. The banh mi has a legendary reputation with a perfectly crisp and soft baguette slathered with buttery pâté, plenty of crackling pork, and freshly sliced barbecue pork. It’s topped with cucumber, radish, carrot, coriander and optional chilli. Savoury, tangy, a little sweet and balanced. 9 Railway Pde, Darra; scotts-road-viet-porkrolls.business.site.
