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How a French sandwich from Vietnam took over Singapore and the rest of Asia

Preview image for the video "How a French sandwich from Vietnam took over Singapore and the rest of Asia".

This video examines how banh mi became popular outside Vietnam with a focus on Singapore and other Asian markets. The host traces origins tied to French bread, the role of Vietnamese migrants and entrepreneurs, and how bakers and shop owners adapted the sandwich for new customers while preserving core identity.

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