vietnamese here, i loved all the sandwiches that were chosen for this video and believed they all had a chance to be number 1. that being said, WELCOME TO THE RICE FIELDS MTFK
Slight criticism but the banh mi had a French style baguette, the Vietnamese style has a much lighter, crispier crust and airy but less chewy crumb compared to French baguettes.
@@emu_warrior I mean I personally always put pate in mine, but understand it's personal preference, I feel like using the right bread type for a sandwich recipe is damn near non-negotiable, and I know that dude lives in Texas, there are so many Vietnamese bakeries he could get the correct bread from
if you show me the torta and the banh mi in this video, i will think the torta is the banh mi. the torta bread is much more banh mi than the banh mi itself lol
15:23 That's why banh mi uses its own version of baguette. Much softer than the traditional French one, with a paper thin crispy crust and fluffy interior. Gives it a more pleasant eating experience and a better overall balance to the sandwich.
Banh mi baguette is very different from the French one. The crust is like egg shells and the crumb is fluffy. The process is very different, and I've made both from scratch. The eating experience for the Vietnamese baguette is much lighter, and I really think it's worth a try.
Yeah he's done this wrong twice now. I'm not sure why he keeps assuming that is basically a French baguette when it truly isn't. It's not supposed to cut the roof of your mouth whatsoever. Soft, light, crusty crumb and fluffy inside is extremely important to a good and true banh mi.
I tried making my own banh mi but it ended up being closer to baguette. What exactly in the process of making banh mi bread that makes it different to baguette?
If you have not eaten a Döner Kebab in Germany, you can´t really judge how good it is. I have eaten the imitations of it in many european countries, but no one does it as good as in germany!
@@KlausRe-m8c Ich habe die "3 besten" gegessen und ich finde auch das ein anderer aus Wien noch besser ist als Ferhat, ich sage nur das das rein objektiv der beste ist, also schnauz mich nicht so an.
As an Argentinian, I was so happy to see choripan on the list and that you loved it. It's very common to find people selling it outside of football stadiums before a game. With an ice cold beer, it is heaven.
That doner kebab is criminal, u need to add cucumbers and red cabbage. The bread has to be toasted and the sauce has to be put on the bottom of the bread on both sides. After putting all the topics in u have to add a little more sauce on top. For a typical berlin kebab u also use meat use from minced meat and garlic/herb sauce.
The red cabbage really is essential imo. It gives the Döner such a nice flavor compared to just having lettuce and tomatoe. What he did is probably closer to a turkish Kebap.
As a Guadalajara native, the torta ahogada loss hit hard. 😅 Especially since the right bolillo was not used, we use a type of bolillo that is fermented and a bit harder than usual to withstand the sauce, also, the torta is dunked in the sauce and then served, not poured over to avoid the pool of soggy-ness. ❤
That actually sounds a lot more appealing to me than how he did it. I was like.. does he know he made a soup sandwich, which is literally a term we use for a mess 😂
Doner Kebab IS from Germany. It was created in the 90s by a Turkish man running a Kebab shop. People wanted to get it to go and so he put the Kebab (the meat) into the Doner bun. It IS in fact from Germany and it is not a Shawarma as many people seem to think it's the same. Also whoever specified that specific Doner Kebab is a bit lost. The traditional includes Garlic herb sauce on both sides, red cabbage, cucumbers and tomatoes, sliced not knife cut meat stripes, thin and crispy and shredduce. Then garlic herb sauce on top and a pickled peperoni (the pickled green pepper not the meat with two P) and you got a classic Doner.
Its called that because it was the only way to differentiate a turkish kebab from the other kebabs. I ate a kebab labelled as a "Doner" with a typical pita flatbread. When people say "Doner kebab" these days, they refer to a way the meat was prepared. That's why they say Shawarma when its an arabic kebab and Doner when its a turkish kebab.
Maybe its where I grew up (In Canada) but our shawarmas were served with Meat, garlic spread, pickle, onion, turnips and lettuce. THAT would have probably won lol
honestly, shawarma should have won over the focaccia alla mortadella, and i'm saying this as an Italian. That being said, I don't think that focaccia alla mortadella should have been used to represent Italy, as there's much better Italian sandwiches IMO
@@mei1346 You say that but out of all the sandwiches in the video, the Italian one is the one I wanted to try the most. It looks right up my alley. Though I might be a bit biased because I've spent a lot of time in northern Italy.
@@Razor921 I understand that it does indeed look good, but I don't think mortadella is THAT good. For instance, I like prosciutto cotto better. And just to clarify, I've lived in northern Italy my whole life
I’m far from Vietnamese, but their food is sooo good, it’s just to cry for. My ex was Vietnamese and I will forever be thankful for learning about this. Banh mi deserved this, even though his version is a bit weird (wrong bread, no pâté, etc.) Edit: I'm getting replies on the pâté, so to slightly correct myself... I know that banh mi differs from north to south in Vietnam and some versions don't have pâté. The Northern versions often don't even have anything else but fatty meat, so the pâté might be redundant there. Though I would say the version with pâté, herbs, and do chua (pickled daikon and carrot), is probably the one most people know. Personally I also want cucumber, chilies and mayo on it, and the meat needs to include cha lua and xia xiu/char siu (roast red pork). Then it's perfect.
Agree with all of this. Pate is a must. Vietnam was French Indochina, and whilst they took back their independence, they kept the French influences they liked. Baguettes, pate, coffee and consommé being the obvious ones. How Vietnamese food has not taken over the world is a mystery to me, it combines the best of Asian and European ingredients and techniques with, for the most part, being super healthy. If you go down the unhealthy path, Vietnamese drip coffee, onto condensed milk, over ice, is a dark chocolate milk shake with a double shot of caffeine.
@@nickc6882 This is incorrect. Bánh mì only use pate in cold cut and common version. Grilled pork however we use drip sauce/ fish sauce in it's place since grilled pork already have fatty bits in it (we grill with skin on). Pate would overwhelm it in this case.
Grilled pork version don't use pate, as does fried fish paste version. We use drip sauce/ fish sauce mixture with it. Pate usually go with cold cut, fried egg , meat loaf bánh mì. Wrong bánh mì is correct, we don't use that type of bread. The bread shown is a fancy approximation. If you go with cold cut, we also use mayonaise (but the kind we use is very different from what most westerner use). I don't know why people get this weird idea that bánh mì must have pate. It is correct only in the most popular version of bánh mì.
I've been to a small Vietnamese place just doing banh mi in Paris and also a similar one in London and they were outstanding. There's a few near to me here outside London I want to try too
They are both just as good, tbh if they made it the right way it would have been Vietnam vs Germany. Phili cheese steak is ok but not that good to get into the final. Not sure about Cuba sandwich tbh.
Being Portuguese I admit my opinion is biased. When I realized you were putting Francesinha in the mix I knew it wouldn't make the cut. But honestly the ingredients used for Francesinha were a bit off. I've never heard of mortadela being used. Also, you are not supposed to eat it with your hands. It's a knife and fork endeavor. And we don't really consider Francesinha a sandwich... Sure. Technically it's sandwiched between two slices of bread but we consider it a main dish, not so much a sandwich. If you want a classic Portuguese sandwich look up Bifana or Prego.
I agree, francesinha might technically be a sandwich but if feels misplaced in the competition. Would also suggest a bifana as a more appropriate choice instead!
that particular restaurant uses mortadela , not the biggest fan of it but some people really love it also the types of meat inside being from the local market really influences the flavour
In India (mumbai), decent quality "Vada Pav" can be purchased for Rs 40( $0.5 USD ). Best part of is that we can eat it while running to office in the morning and easy to make
@@alefiyajamali6604ah alrite then, I'm guessing he's probably buying it somewhere in South Mumbai where it's 35-40 normally and I agree with you, I generally have one which costs ~20 and it's always super tasty 😋😅
As a Vietnamese who has had supposedly the best philly from philly and the best banh mi from Vietnam, the Philly is comfort the Banh Mi is a dance!!!! Both sooo good.
You should do the same with seafood sandwiches. Shrimp pho-boy, lobster roll, Skagen from Denmark, Egyptian fried fish sandwich, cold smoked Salmon rye bread from Finland, Tuna toast etc…
@@Ninjaananas No such thing as a "salmon burger". Burger is short for hamburger, which means ground beef or "minced meat". You had a salmon sandwich. It makes no sense to call something a burger that doesn't have beef in it.
@@PatrickDaviswimiwamwamwazzle In case it's not clear from the 3 cry face laugh emojis, I wasn't being entirely serious 😅 Didn't actually know about the polls beforehand though, I would have fought for croque madame with my life. I'm not even french but it's absolutely divine 😅
@@christianacosta4013 but the flavours are so specific like i would not eat a pistachio sandwich every day, as good as it is i feel like it's a CRAVING more than anything else
Absolutely fair sandwich journalism. I could eat either a bahn mi or Cuban every week/day for sure. Totally fair to include that into rating/voting requirements.
@@pnouraniWhile I don’t think his self-made food is the best version there is. I think it’s a fair thing to do for this competition. There’s no point of having a sandwich that supposedly the best in the world but it’s only the best if you have it in a certain area or place. Just my opinion 😁
@@pnourani It's literally the only fair way to do it. "Wah, it's only good if you go to this super specific part of the world!" is, 99% of the time, copium for a food item that simply isn't that good.
Two details on the torta ahogada. The bread used is birote, not bolillo. Big difference between the two. And while most tortas ahogadas use cooked tomato sauce, the original is actually raw tomato. Lime is definetely not optional. Regardless I don't feel bad that it lost to India. Never tried that sandwich but it looks fantastic.
I really dig all the vegetables, spicy, salty, sweet, and then the grilled pork 😵. I add some hoisin to mine, no mayo. I need to try the paté and fried eggs version soon.
Very nice Video. I just cant stop thinking about the variations you could do to improve the sandwich for yourself. For example a different pesto on the Italian one or a different sauce in the doner.
As an Indian myself, I really am surprised by how impressed you guys were with Vada Pav. We really love it, but to have a vegetarian sandwich making such a deep run was insane!
A lot of cuisines, if you're not a vegetarian and you get a vegetarian option you end up disappointed. I have never once, not ever, been disappointed by a vegetarian order at an Indian restaurant.
Someone should sell this video as an experience for me and my friends (and, you know, other people maybe or something). You really had yourselves a day here.
The Döner how it is served today, in the flatbread is indeed something that was first done in Germany. The Turkish owner of a restaurant realized, that Germans tend to take their food in their Lunchbreaks "Auf die Hand" which means literally "On the hand", or simply to go. So him serving all the incredients on a plate didn't work, so he put it in the flatbread. So without two cultures clashing, it doesn't exist at all the way it does today.
@@amin_cheg I mean 20 years ago Turks from Turkey insisted it has nothing to do with how they do it and mockingly called it German to distinguish themselves from the Turks in Germany. Now when it gained popularity, they claim it for themselves. Just ask any German of Turkish descent that is older than 30 and they'll confirm this.
@@amin_cheg Go to Turkey you won't find something like a German Döner Kebap there. It will just be a flat bread with meat and onions. No sauce, no cabbage or other ingredients.
I remember the first time I had Banh Mi in Toronto (as an American) and I had to stop eating halfway through because I thought there was no way a sandwich this good could be at all healthy for you. It was heavenly
All the love for you from Lebanon Joshua. I Love You Thank you for choosing Lebanon🇱🇧 I was really touched espcially when you were pronouncing the Arabic words. The Shawarma you made was similar but the authentic in Lebanon differs a little with bit touches. But anw really proud of you and your content, All Tha Best Joshua 🫶🏻🎈🌹
The great thing about something like a PCS is that you can customize it a bit with bell peppers, mushrooms, onions, and some kind of spicy peppers to give it some more texture and flavor. Yes people will argue about the cheese but overall it’s a great sandwich to tailor.
@@sriramprasanna7200 Are you stupid? Just because ingredients like potatoes and bread were introduced from outside India doesn’t mean the dish isn’t Indian. By that logic, nearly every cuisine wouldn't be Indian since foods like tomatoes, chilies, and even grains originated outside India. Vada pav is Indian because of how it’s made. If that's the case then why is there no plain "pav" and potato on the charts?
As a Vietnamese, I feel proud about my country when seeing this video. Banh Mi is a meal that I’ve been eating for my whole life yet it’s still good and I wanted everyone to know about it more. Thank you for making this video and present banh mi to your fans. I love your vide, keep up the hard work
@@Jay-hm4yy It's okay tbh. I live in the UK where I can not get that pate and bread. I'm good with my version of banh mi without them. Also banh mi stand for bread so his version is just one of the most globally famous one.
The Banh Mi in this video had the wrong type of baguette and no paté in it (almost criminal)...and STILL WON!...THAT IS HOW DAMN GREAT OF A SANDWICH BANH MI REALLY IS! 😄🇻🇳❤️🤤🤤🤤
Bánh Mì doesn't necessarily have to have Pâté; there are varieties. That one is called Bánh Mì thịt nướng (grilled pork Bánh mì), which doesn't have and doesn't need pâté.
@@haonguyen5752 I know, that's why I said "almost" 🙂 I've had grilled pork Bánh mì with pâté though (in Vietnam) and most other versions too and I prefer it that way 🙂 If you watch his first video making Bánh mì you'll find lots of comments from Vietnamese people bringing up the fact that he "forgot" the pâté and that he should have used it. (and yes, I get that you're most likely Vietnamese too 😊) ❤️
@@KraljOsovina To be honest, I think you ate a different version of Bánh Mì or not the authentic one. Because in my entire life, grilled pork Bánh Mì has never come with pâté. Also, all of his Bánh Mì videos are not authentic, including this one. It is 20% wrong, I think, because of a lack of ingredients, and also grilled pork Bánh Mì must have sweet fish sauce because the grilled pork we use has a lot of fat. Pâté only goes with cold cut Bánh Mì because it lacks fat.
Francesinha is the best hangover food. It will never win any contest for best food - its heavy and fatty. That being said, the bread should always be present, and that is just one of the key points of a good francesinha - theres a lot to mess up; and no one can decide which one is best. But when all comes together its a very fulfilling experience
Banh Mi is without a doubt a true champion. The version we always replicate includes hoisin sauce and I wouldn't be able to do without that ingredient now. Great video as always!!
Discovered the wonders of hoisin sauce decades ago thanks to Yan Can Cook, on PBS. That show changed my entire taste profile for life, and I don't think I'd have loved Korean food when I was stationed in Panmunjom if I hadn't been exposed to Asian cuisine thanks to Yan.
You did the German Döner wrong and got the history wrong. It's also not what Germans refer to as a sandwich, it's a Döner. For anyone curious, the version that's popular in Germany is a German invention, the Turkish used the term for another version of the dish earlier in history though.
Yeah but no one get it. Most here are way to dumb. Like this one time an american said Pizza is an American dish. It was created in NYC and in WW2 the american soldiers bought it to Italy xD haha
Didn't think of a Döner as a sandwich ether, but to be fair. It's somehow the youngest truly national dish in the German history. Alternative you have some regional sandwiches like the Fisch Brötchen at the coast or leberkassemmel in Bavarian. But these are highly regional foods. Döner is in literally every German town the number 1 fast food. Also the there are a few people which claim to be the inventor of the Döner. But for me, he could enhanced the Döner with slightly pickled red and white cabbage and maybe a little bit goat cheese + oriental chili flakes. This is the GOAT of all budget fast foods - for sure.
@@Maaadmaan Strammer Max would be more like a sandwich. Calles different in some regions but mostly same. Better fit that Döner or Greek Pita in my opinion too
fun fact: grilled pork banh mi is extremely rare, i have never seen one my whole life living in Vietnam. also, grill lemongrass chicken does not exist in Vietnam, it's a American Vietnamese thing
🇻🇳 Yay! Vietnam! 🇻🇳 You HAVE to visit Vietnam and try the banh mi there. The baguette is sooooo good. Airy and light crumb with a crispy crust. My uncle-in-law used to make and sell the baguettes. Here I am drooling cause I’m on low carb keto. A bit of work to ketofy. Maybe one day!
As another Vietnamese who has had an incredible philly from Philadelphia and am obsessed, the banh mi is next level. Especially from Vietnam. The depth and variety of textures and flavors can't be beat. @@manbob15
@@manbob15 As a matter of fact, my favorite Vietnamese spot was literally across the street from my favorite cheesesteak spot. They're both closed now, but they were both amazing. Still have to give the W to the banh mi, though I will say the cheesesteak place didn't give you any attitude if you ordered the peppers or mushrooms that were on the damn menu. More than I can say for some other cheesesteak joints I've been to. Every Vietnamese place I've been to has been like "What do you want? Ok, I'll make it."
Worst part is the best Vietnamese Food and the best Cheesesteak are both in the same part of town (South Philly). In your opinion, what's the best Banh Mi in Philly?
As an Italian I was mildly pissed, losing to the Vietnamese sandwich but man, that Banh Mi looks scrumptious and I can't wait to make one at home. Also, we lost to the winner, so there's that 😅
Dont be sad. I had very great sandwiches in italy. When I worked there I would get porchetta nearly every day and it represented 5 minutes of absolute heaven for me in a stressful work enviroment. If you ever in the chance of getting an authentic saigon style banh mi, I think, you would understand why so many people like it. I will recommend to be particular with the recipe because it is a sandwich that relies more on the combination of the right ingredients more than quality of one ingredient (like the porchetta, it was just that but it was so good in itself)
I can’t wait to go to Napoli to have that! I get it on my Insta and Facebook feed all the time and looks amazing especially when you factor that all the ingredients are fresh and high quality
The Italian sandwich would have won for me. Not just that one, but mostly any Italian sandwich with prosciutto or porchetta. My only close contender is France though - hard to beat the simplicity of a good quality bread, butter and ham!
small cool thing with the vada pav (haha indian guy judges american guy cooking his typa cuisine we get it) a big selling point for a majority is the fried batter of the vada that either just falls off it naturally or you just throw some small bits into the oil while frying, it adds a really nice crisp texture. (some add it in the dry chutney but i prefer it as is) all in all tho great video 👍
@@xboxmods You do know you have access to Google, right? Heck you can just look up a recipe on UA-cam. If you won't just look up a recipe then I'm inclined to believe you wouldn't have the energy to make any of these sandwiches anyway.
Hi, a portuguese from the born city of francesinha. You need to grill the stake and the sausages all together, cut the sausages in half so it spreads more juice and it creates a nice flavor. and if you put ham try to put above the bottom bread slice with some mortadela with olives or pepper it goes very well. If you also come back to portugal try the francesinha from Francsinha Café, it´s literally the best of every place and trust me when I say this, because i tried every single one on Porto. Nice video!
i would view a jambon beurre as more of a sandwich than a croque madame because it’s just a sandwich variation of a croque monsieur while a jambon beurre is a sandwich of its own
@@chalottecollins1779 yeah but it's still a sandwich. That version is just better because it also has the egg on top. But both are valid options because they're both sandwiches
While the Döner Kebap meat did not come from Germany, the idea of putting it into a sandwich _was_ done here by a Turkish immigrant. In Türkije, before reimporting putting it into a sandwich, Döner Kebap was always on a plate, like Gyros… which weren’t put into pita bread until it got reimported. And Gyros are essentially an imported Döner (both mean the same thing: turned, and Greek even used Döner for awhile before translating it to the local word), more often than not now, Gyros are pork, but Döner is either beef, lamb, or chicken, because of Muslim food culture.
I'm not a particularly hard core foodie...but I will say there are few things in this world that bring me more simple joy than a good baguette/butter/ham (occasionally cheese). While at a restaurant, I'd probably order one of the other sandwiches on this video...for a kind of "comfort food"...the simpler the better.
as a french i grew up eating some jambon beurre sandwich and i loved it and i still do but now as an adult i enjoy having more complex recipes even for my sandwich
Yeah it looks good but my complaint would of lack of salad. Just meat is too one dimensional for me. Dont get me wrong, if someone gave it to me, I would eat it no problem :D
Josh: A good baguette is crucial in a good Banh Mi. And then he proceeds to use a wheat flour baguette instead of a rice flour one like in Vietnam. Dude!
we still use wheat flour to make baguette. but the process of baking is a bit different for a different result than French baguette. Our crust is more crunchy and the inside is fluffy.
Next ep: bocata de jamón ibérico 🇪🇸 use a blistered “flauta” bread, jamón de bellota, rub bread with ripe tomato, olive oil and flakey salt before layering up the jamón (I recommend using the jamón “paleta” which is the front leg which has a lot more marbling of fat and break apart nicely in the sandwich - jamón from the back leg is more appreciated but in a sandwich it’s tough, feels dry in the mouth, and “stringy” - most people actually prefer the paleta for every day, its fattier and softer)
I feel truly proud watching this video because I always tell those around me: never praise yourself too much, but instead, listen to perspectives from international friends! Once again, thank you !!! 😉
Greatest sandwiches in the world, and the one representing the USA isn’t an Italian beef? Im appalled. But for real, great video with lots of variety. Keep it up man
The Francesinha is meant to come on a plate surrounded by sauce and the fries on the side so you can dip them as you work your way through the sandwich.
@@filipecardoso6204 i think its mostly due to the expectations set. People hear francesinha and think of it as a sandwich instead of thinking of it as a dish
Yeah if they wanted Portugal in the mix they should have considered a bifana instead of a francesinha. It's technically a sandwich but we don't see it as such. And definitely don't use our hands to eat it 😅😂
For all the showmanship and editing, these guys really know what they are doing and spreading good food criticism and promoting high food quality standards. That is something to be praised and acknowledged in this day and age. Go you Josh and co!
the same problem as your bahn mi video years ago, a proper vietnamese bahn mi would never use a french style baguette, their roll is much softer and creates a very different eating experience
Soggy AF if they used a normal bolillo/birote instead of the birote duro salada. Also missing the onions, beans, and extra hot salsa on top, with a side jalapeño to go with it
he made a very Americanized version of bahn mi though. So the final sandwiches were 2 american sandwiches phillycheese steak (italian americans) and a very viet-american style of bahn mi
Calling a Döner a weird burger is criminal 12:08
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You had a Greek Gyro go up against a Turkish (influenced) Doner. Are you trying to start a war?
GYro is waaaaayyyy better
I think they "gave" the doner to Germany so it won't start a war
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They had US against Vietnam... (And the US lost... again...)
He was sandwiched between the two
We got Vietnam vs USA rematch before gta6 15:53
nahhhhhhhh that’s wildddd 😂😂😂😂😂😂
And Vietnam still won. America... What are you doing Mr. 0-2 XD
THAT'S SUCH A FUNNY JOKE! HOW DID YOU COME UP WITH IT?
Vietnam War flashback, even USA cannot beat Vietnam in 2025 😂.
😂😂😂😂😂
Not Only did you manage to offend the Germans but also the Turks at the same time.
vietnamese here, i loved all the sandwiches that were chosen for this video and believed they all had a chance to be number 1.
that being said, WELCOME TO THE RICE FIELDS MTFK
Filthy Frank enjoyer here, great taste my dude
HEY ESE I'M BREAKING INTO YOUR CAR
Had to give a like in solidarity for Filthy Frank 🫡
Banh mi bread is the best it cuts the roof of my mouth buts its worth it "_)
That banh mi did NOT even have the correct traditional Vietnamese baguette, FAIL yet still wins.
Slight criticism but the banh mi had a French style baguette, the Vietnamese style has a much lighter, crispier crust and airy but less chewy crumb compared to French baguettes.
Also he didn't put pate in the Bahn Mi which i think is essential and adds so much. Regardless, it is the best sandwich of all time.
@@emu_warrior I mean I personally always put pate in mine, but understand it's personal preference, I feel like using the right bread type for a sandwich recipe is damn near non-negotiable, and I know that dude lives in Texas, there are so many Vietnamese bakeries he could get the correct bread from
Yes! It is a completely different sandwich, with the French baguette!
if you show me the torta and the banh mi in this video, i will think the torta is the banh mi. the torta bread is much more banh mi than the banh mi itself lol
Yeah, how he got proper bolillo rolls, but not banh is weird
15:23 That's why banh mi uses its own version of baguette. Much softer than the traditional French one, with a paper thin crispy crust and fluffy interior. Gives it a more pleasant eating experience and a better overall balance to the sandwich.
I don't know why, but even that I haven't this kind of baguette, I can imagine it perfectly :D and now I want one.
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The Vietnamese version still destroys the roof of your mouth, but it's worth the pain (we're eating a banh mi in Vietnam as we type this). 🤣
@@tomcha1234 It's made with rice flour mixed with wheat flour
Shows how good the sandwich truly is since even though they were using the wrong baguette, it still won.
Calling Döner a bit too basic but then voting Philly Cheesesteak into the final...😅
That wasn't a Döner, that was a criminal offense
It was a particularly bad one. If I'd get one like that in Germany I would never ever go to that place again.
What was the problem? It looked good.
I thought the same thing, but I can’t place it as to why. I think the red sauces is too thin?
yep it was a sad-looking Döner. There is no beating a proper Berlin Döner. I used to live in Berlin and I miss it.
@@retroinspect No cabbage, no cucumber, the sauces in the wrong place and I like a mild pickled chili in there too.
Banh mi baguette is very different from the French one. The crust is like egg shells and the crumb is fluffy. The process is very different, and I've made both from scratch. The eating experience for the Vietnamese baguette is much lighter, and I really think it's worth a try.
ya, total BS with a bagette Bahn mi. gotta have the right bread and that is magic when its an actual bahn mi not his trash imposter
Yeah he's done this wrong twice now. I'm not sure why he keeps assuming that is basically a French baguette when it truly isn't. It's not supposed to cut the roof of your mouth whatsoever. Soft, light, crusty crumb and fluffy inside is extremely important to a good and true banh mi.
Yeah, Vietnamese baguettes contain rice flour
What's in the correct recipe, may I ask?
I tried making my own banh mi but it ended up being closer to baguette. What exactly in the process of making banh mi bread that makes it different to baguette?
If you have not eaten a Döner Kebab in Germany, you can´t really judge how good it is. I have eaten the imitations of it in many european countries, but no one does it as good as in germany!
The best Döner actually is Ferhat in Vienna Austria, look it up
@@lucahorvatAnd you ate all the Döner in Germany, so you can compare it?
i feel like the netherlands has some decent ones
@@KlausRe-m8c Ich habe die "3 besten" gegessen und ich finde auch das ein anderer aus Wien noch besser ist als Ferhat, ich sage nur das das rein objektiv der beste ist, also schnauz mich nicht so an.
Nah leider thats not right. Im in Germany and eating Döner i still don’t like it.
As an Argentinian, I was so happy to see choripan on the list and that you loved it. It's very common to find people selling it outside of football stadiums before a game. With an ice cold beer, it is heaven.
That doner kebab is criminal, u need to add cucumbers and red cabbage. The bread has to be toasted and the sauce has to be put on the bottom of the bread on both sides. After putting all the topics in u have to add a little more sauce on top. For a typical berlin kebab u also use meat use from minced meat and garlic/herb sauce.
this man knows how to döner.
Yea that kebab was something else. Wouldn't fly in Germany at all
The red cabbage really is essential imo. It gives the Döner such a nice flavor compared to just having lettuce and tomatoe. What he did is probably closer to a turkish Kebap.
If they tried also a nice gemüse kebab... they wouldn't think twice
@@ellencristini1953Gemüse Kebab lmao, the word kebab implies meat, go home with your veggies
As a Guadalajara native, the torta ahogada loss hit hard. 😅 Especially since the right bolillo was not used, we use a type of bolillo that is fermented and a bit harder than usual to withstand the sauce, also, the torta is dunked in the sauce and then served, not poured over to avoid the pool of soggy-ness. ❤
It shouldn’t represent the whole country. A normal torta would’ve been fine💀
Normal torta or a Pambazo
Pambazo or Guajolote would have killed ot
dont worry everyone is complaining about each dish was done wrong... Of course its done different everywhere and will never be the same.
That actually sounds a lot more appealing to me than how he did it. I was like.. does he know he made a soup sandwich, which is literally a term we use for a mess 😂
Doner Kebab IS from Germany. It was created in the 90s by a Turkish man running a Kebab shop. People wanted to get it to go and so he put the Kebab (the meat) into the Doner bun. It IS in fact from Germany and it is not a Shawarma as many people seem to think it's the same. Also whoever specified that specific Doner Kebab is a bit lost. The traditional includes Garlic herb sauce on both sides, red cabbage, cucumbers and tomatoes, sliced not knife cut meat stripes, thin and crispy and shredduce. Then garlic herb sauce on top and a pickled peperoni (the pickled green pepper not the meat with two P) and you got a classic Doner.
Ach German fellow here 🤙
@@eqinoo3746 I....wunder... what gave that away :)
Its called that because it was the only way to differentiate a turkish kebab from the other kebabs. I ate a kebab labelled as a "Doner" with a typical pita flatbread. When people say "Doner kebab" these days, they refer to a way the meat was prepared. That's why they say Shawarma when its an arabic kebab and Doner when its a turkish kebab.
*1970's by Kadir Nurman
Döner is not from Germany at all are ypu out of your mind?
0:28 F1 graphics?!
damn, vietnam beat them again 💀
💀💀💀
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In Vietnam, they eat rice/mud sandwiches. “Extra mud please”!
@@RealWallyGator in the US they eat oil/bullet sandwiches "no healthcare pls"
@@polarblade1159 good one ahahaha
Knocking out Chicken Shawarma in the first round was a controversial move.
I mean... there r alot of high rank sandwiches here so... maybe not good enough?
Maybe its where I grew up (In Canada) but our shawarmas were served with Meat, garlic spread, pickle, onion, turnips and lettuce. THAT would have probably won lol
honestly, shawarma should have won over the focaccia alla mortadella, and i'm saying this as an Italian.
That being said, I don't think that focaccia alla mortadella should have been used to represent Italy, as there's much better Italian sandwiches IMO
@@mei1346 You say that but out of all the sandwiches in the video, the Italian one is the one I wanted to try the most. It looks right up my alley.
Though I might be a bit biased because I've spent a lot of time in northern Italy.
@@Razor921 I understand that it does indeed look good, but I don't think mortadella is THAT good. For instance, I like prosciutto cotto better.
And just to clarify, I've lived in northern Italy my whole life
I’m far from Vietnamese, but their food is sooo good, it’s just to cry for. My ex was Vietnamese and I will forever be thankful for learning about this. Banh mi deserved this, even though his version is a bit weird (wrong bread, no pâté, etc.)
Edit: I'm getting replies on the pâté, so to slightly correct myself... I know that banh mi differs from north to south in Vietnam and some versions don't have pâté. The Northern versions often don't even have anything else but fatty meat, so the pâté might be redundant there. Though I would say the version with pâté, herbs, and do chua (pickled daikon and carrot), is probably the one most people know. Personally I also want cucumber, chilies and mayo on it, and the meat needs to include cha lua and xia xiu/char siu (roast red pork). Then it's perfect.
Agree with all of this. Pate is a must. Vietnam was French Indochina, and whilst they took back their independence, they kept the French influences they liked. Baguettes, pate, coffee and consommé being the obvious ones. How Vietnamese food has not taken over the world is a mystery to me, it combines the best of Asian and European ingredients and techniques with, for the most part, being super healthy.
If you go down the unhealthy path, Vietnamese drip coffee, onto condensed milk, over ice, is a dark chocolate milk shake with a double shot of caffeine.
@@nickc6882 This is incorrect. Bánh mì only use pate in cold cut and common version. Grilled pork however we use drip sauce/ fish sauce in it's place since grilled pork already have fatty bits in it (we grill with skin on). Pate would overwhelm it in this case.
Grilled pork version don't use pate, as does fried fish paste version. We use drip sauce/ fish sauce mixture with it. Pate usually go with cold cut, fried egg , meat loaf bánh mì. Wrong bánh mì is correct, we don't use that type of bread. The bread shown is a fancy approximation. If you go with cold cut, we also use mayonaise (but the kind we use is very different from what most westerner use).
I don't know why people get this weird idea that bánh mì must have pate. It is correct only in the most popular version of bánh mì.
I've been to a small Vietnamese place just doing banh mi in Paris and also a similar one in London and they were outstanding. There's a few near to me here outside London I want to try too
If you like Viet food, you prob would like Thai food too :D
Maybe I’m just thinking the grass is always greener on the other side, but honestly, doner kebab is better than banh mi, I’m Vietnamese.
Yeah. I'm Italian, kebabs and shawarmas are some of the most delicious things ever
They are both just as good, tbh if they made it the right way it would have been Vietnam vs Germany. Phili cheese steak is ok but not that good to get into the final. Not sure about Cuba sandwich tbh.
Hey I’m German from Berlin. I like Banh Mi over Döner :) so great how tastes are different! All sandwiches are beautiful
@@FrancLusaite yeah it's great
Ey, Thật sự là ông thấy doner kebab ngon hơn Bánh mì à =))???
Being Portuguese I admit my opinion is biased. When I realized you were putting Francesinha in the mix I knew it wouldn't make the cut. But honestly the ingredients used for Francesinha were a bit off. I've never heard of mortadela being used. Also, you are not supposed to eat it with your hands. It's a knife and fork endeavor. And we don't really consider Francesinha a sandwich... Sure. Technically it's sandwiched between two slices of bread but we consider it a main dish, not so much a sandwich. If you want a classic Portuguese sandwich look up Bifana or Prego.
I agree, francesinha might technically be a sandwich but if feels misplaced in the competition. Would also suggest a bifana as a more appropriate choice instead!
I find it fascinating how different food is across all of these wonderful cultures in the world.
This ^ I pretty much raised an eyebrow when I heard the name, cuz technically Bifana is more famous.
that particular restaurant uses mortadela , not the biggest fan of it but some people really love it
also the types of meat inside being from the local market really influences the flavour
Can confirm, bifana is amazing
Banh Mi, Philly Cheese steak, and Cubano are probably my top 3 sandwiches of all time. I'm not surprised they all did so well, they are phenomenal!
Cuban sandwiches are so underrated
@@公主_maya agreed! Kinda rare in my area as well. On the rare chance I find myself at a place that serves them I will almost always get it!
The dish is spelled as “Banh Mi” not Bahn Mi
@@kevinnguyen7243 a rose by any other name, blah blah blah.
Agreed, but I would have given my vote to the Cubano since it doesn’t feel as heavy as the Philly.
In India (mumbai), decent quality "Vada Pav" can be purchased for Rs 40( $0.5 USD ). Best part of is that we can eat it while running to office in the morning and easy to make
40?
I get mine for 13-15 and it's PHENOMENAL
Bro. Vada pav coming in semi final is a big win for India. We can't forget that there are so many sandwiches in the world. 😊😅
@@alefiyajamali6604 read his comment again... he said 40 RUPEES... That's 50 cents
@@mindfreaktsa7680 I know, and I also meant rupees, 15 RUPEES (20 cents)
@@alefiyajamali6604ah alrite then, I'm guessing he's probably buying it somewhere in South Mumbai where it's 35-40 normally and I agree with you, I generally have one which costs ~20 and it's always super tasty 😋😅
Vietnam is 2-0 vs the USA
As a Vietnamese who has had supposedly the best philly from philly and the best banh mi from Vietnam, the Philly is comfort the Banh Mi is a dance!!!! Both sooo good.
i hope you didn't go to pat's or gino's to get that cheesesteak. donkey's ftw.
@@skapunker21 ooo, I actually don't remember but I just looked up Donkeys. Looks amazingggg
You should do the same with seafood sandwiches. Shrimp pho-boy, lobster roll, Skagen from Denmark, Egyptian fried fish sandwich, cold smoked Salmon rye bread from Finland, Tuna toast etc…
Shrimp Pho-Boy is the Cajun-Vietnamese mash up I didn’t know I needed.
Bagle n lox
toast skagen is a swedish sandwich, invented by tore wretman in the 50's and most commonly found in sweden.
I had a fantastic salmon burger in Hamburg. It had a mustard-honey sauce with dill.
@@Ninjaananas No such thing as a "salmon burger". Burger is short for hamburger, which means ground beef or "minced meat". You had a salmon sandwich. It makes no sense to call something a burger that doesn't have beef in it.
The french entry not being a croque madame makes me angrier than it should 😅😂😂
Same
Should have voted for it? He did mention all of these were based on votes.
@@PatrickDaviswimiwamwamwazzle I mean I didn't know where he posted the voting
@@PatrickDaviswimiwamwamwazzle In case it's not clear from the 3 cry face laugh emojis, I wasn't being entirely serious 😅
Didn't actually know about the polls beforehand though, I would have fought for croque madame with my life. I'm not even french but it's absolutely divine 😅
Wait a minute, I've had croque monsieur is that different.
Ik everyone has their own preference for how to eat Bánh Mì, but I think it tastes better if you use a Vietnamese-style baguette with pâté and mayo
This is the first time I have to argue with you, Josh. A Cuban sandwich will NEVER BEAT a doner kebab. I’ve never commented but you earned this 😂
Came to say this
Donors are literally a "mystery meatloaf" sandwich...and they aren't even remotely "German". More spitted rat/horse/dog meat from the middle east.
@@kidanhone6048 you dont know how frikking wrong you are xD
Only if the Donna is good quality.
Facts!!!
y'all tripping, shawarma out in the first round 😭 3:00
fr. It is the most i can eat this everyday sandwich
I was happy seeing my country represented somewhere and then we lost round 1. :(
I lowkey thought shawarma will be the underdog of this battle. But that mortadella sandwich look fire.
@@christianacosta4013 but the flavours are so specific like i would not eat a pistachio sandwich every day, as good as it is i feel like it's a CRAVING more than anything else
Especially when compared against a fancied-up baloney sandwich.
SCOREBOARD SCOREBOARD, what happened to your friend, Vietnam undefeated
Understood the family guy reference 😆
😂😂😂
love the family guy reference
that was so funny when i first saw it.
Josh, can you plleeaasssee make a whole video dedicated to Vietnamese food??? I would LOVE to see it!!
15:42 VADA PAV ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥 i end up eating one every other day. So happy to see Vada pav representing India 🫶
Absolutely fair sandwich journalism. I could eat either a bahn mi or Cuban every week/day for sure. Totally fair to include that into rating/voting requirements.
It's bold of Josh to assume to think that he can make the best version of every sandwich at home and rate them.
@@pnouraniWhile I don’t think his self-made food is the best version there is. I think it’s a fair thing to do for this competition. There’s no point of having a sandwich that supposedly the best in the world but it’s only the best if you have it in a certain area or place. Just my opinion 😁
@@pnourani It's literally the only fair way to do it. "Wah, it's only good if you go to this super specific part of the world!" is, 99% of the time, copium for a food item that simply isn't that good.
Two details on the torta ahogada. The bread used is birote, not bolillo. Big difference between the two. And while most tortas ahogadas use cooked tomato sauce, the original is actually raw tomato. Lime is definetely not optional. Regardless I don't feel bad that it lost to India. Never tried that sandwich but it looks fantastic.
Don’t forget Los frijoles
Yeh, I knew they were gonna f’ some of theses sandwiches up, but c’mon man they mess my peoples sandwich up.
Food-wise, Mexico and India have some wild similarities, one example is both leaning hard on cumin/comino/jeera.
Nah he ruined it, no way a meatless sandwich taste better than pork
regardless, it still wouldnt beat the banh-mi
As a former suburban Philadelphian, I can confirm that the best sandwich i ever had was a fried oyster po'boy. Best sandwich in the US.
BÁNH MÌ FOR THE WIN!!
Vietnam FTW! I have to admit I do love a good Philly Cheesesteak too but the Banh Mi is my absolute favorite!
I really dig all the vegetables, spicy, salty, sweet, and then the grilled pork 😵. I add some hoisin to mine, no mayo. I need to try the paté and fried eggs version soon.
@@Helmfam2018 Ayy I also add hoisin sauce very yummy :) crrispy and very soft in the side and i always love when the roof of my mouth gets cut xd
💤💤😴😴
@@Helmfam2018 You need to try the crispy pork version when you're in Vietnam. It's to die for.
Mexico being a torta ahogada is a travesty, a regular torta with all the fixings or a Pambazo wouldve been waaay better
Yeah I don't know who would drown it in hot sauce.
That or the Cuban sandwich vs the Mexican style torta cubana would have been cool
I’ve never seen a torta made that way lol
@@mc-zy7ju if you translate Ahogada to english it literally means drowned 😭
@@michellegarcia9434a a. 🤒
Very nice Video. I just cant stop thinking about the variations you could do to improve the sandwich for yourself. For example a different pesto on the Italian one or a different sauce in the doner.
Vada Pav is literally a daily meal for millions of people living in Mumbai and its neighbouring cities. A deserved semi finalist!
No
That's one I hadn't ever seen before and I definitely need to try it, looks spectacular
I’ve never had one but after watching this I need to try one or a dozen.
Shushh@@josearturomedinacarrillo4375
Sounds awesome. mash potato puff on a Hawaiian sweet roll, little tamarind. has all the hallmarks of a killer sandwich.
As an Indian myself, I really am surprised by how impressed you guys were with Vada Pav. We really love it, but to have a vegetarian sandwich making such a deep run was insane!
I know right! felt so good. goes to show how underrated the vada pav really is
unfortuanetly another choke in the semi finals😂
@@gaurangsn8844 and you had to make me sad now 🥲
A lot of cuisines, if you're not a vegetarian and you get a vegetarian option you end up disappointed.
I have never once, not ever, been disappointed by a vegetarian order at an Indian restaurant.
@@acastanza Even the late Anthony Bourdain who normally hated vegetarian food, says the only vegetarian cuisine he would eat and relish is from India.
2:35 wwhhattt?????
I'm Lebanese and I'm mad rn
@@PurpleGamerKid i am italian and i am biased, but win deserved
Nah. I aint trying to start a fight but being first eliminated just makes me mad @sicktaiz
@@PurpleGamerKid literally shawarma is at leaaasstt top three i was shocked
@@lubnaalghamdi3722 ik bro that'd crazy
Someone should sell this video as an experience for me and my friends (and, you know, other people maybe or something). You really had yourselves a day here.
The organization and food ordering must be unmatched to make this kind of video. Kudos Josh!
7:41 argentina won france again if you know
😂❤
segundo? francia
That first Argentina goal was stolen though
Another coronación de gloria
@@joeletrambleur5267 From your mom? Just shut up and accept it nigga don't cry it's been 2 years
The Döner how it is served today, in the flatbread is indeed something that was first done in Germany.
The Turkish owner of a restaurant realized, that Germans tend to take their food in their Lunchbreaks "Auf die Hand" which means literally "On the hand", or simply to go.
So him serving all the incredients on a plate didn't work, so he put it in the flatbread.
So without two cultures clashing, it doesn't exist at all the way it does today.
Saying döner is a German sandwich is like calling banh mi a French sandwich just ’cause they threw it in a baguette!😅
@@amin_cheg I mean 20 years ago Turks from Turkey insisted it has nothing to do with how they do it and mockingly called it German to distinguish themselves from the Turks in Germany.
Now when it gained popularity, they claim it for themselves.
Just ask any German of Turkish descent that is older than 30 and they'll confirm this.
@@amin_cheg Go to Turkey you won't find something like a German Döner Kebap there. It will just be a flat bread with meat and onions. No sauce, no cabbage or other ingredients.
That still makes it a turkish invention lmao
@@xxxcointacionxbt8798 Thats like saying Germany was the first country on the moon because Werner* von Braun was german!
I remember the first time I had Banh Mi in Toronto (as an American) and I had to stop eating halfway through because I thought there was no way a sandwich this good could be at all healthy for you. It was heavenly
really needed this
all of them
Big back
Underrated comment 😂
This is the way
@@vn0m427 yes sandwhich is sandwhich damn it!
Fr they all look absolutely delicious
All the love for you from Lebanon Joshua. I Love You
Thank you for choosing Lebanon🇱🇧
I was really touched espcially when you were pronouncing the Arabic words. The Shawarma you made was similar but the authentic in Lebanon differs a little with bit touches. But anw really proud of you and your content, All Tha Best Joshua
🫶🏻🎈🌹
So happy you went with Angelo’s. That’s the best one I’ve ever had
The great thing about something like a PCS is that you can customize it a bit with bell peppers, mushrooms, onions, and some kind of spicy peppers to give it some more texture and flavor. Yes people will argue about the cheese but overall it’s a great sandwich to tailor.
Roast pork Bahn Mi just incredible. Had my first one when I moved to Australia and was totally blown away by it. It's just perfect.
YO the vada pav is the top ranked veg sandwich in the world? My Indian self is touched.
Yes!😂
potato is from American continent and "Pav" bread s from Portuguese, Only reason vada wins is because of indian spices
Vada Pav is NOT sandwich. It should be Bread Pakoda.
@@sriramprasanna7200 Are you stupid? Just because ingredients like potatoes and bread were introduced from outside India doesn’t mean the dish isn’t Indian. By that logic, nearly every cuisine wouldn't be Indian since foods like tomatoes, chilies, and even grains originated outside India. Vada pav is Indian because of how it’s made. If that's the case then why is there no plain "pav" and potato on the charts?
@@ranjanbiswas3233 So bread Pakoda is a sandwich to you? If that's the case then is Shawarma a sandwich for you? Why are most of yall this dumb
I love the Americaness in this video. The fact that you call Gyro and Döner sandwich is just pitch perfect comedy.. 😂😂😂😂
Shoutout to Vada Pav making it so far. That shit is so good.
As a Vietnamese, I feel proud about my country when seeing this video. Banh Mi is a meal that I’ve been eating for my whole life yet it’s still good and I wanted everyone to know about it more. Thank you for making this video and present banh mi to your fans. I love your vide, keep up the hard work
how can you be proud? The bread is wrong and you need the pork pate in the banh mi or it's not truly authentic.
@@Jay-hm4yymy life is ruined when I see no liver pate
@@Jay-hm4yy It's okay tbh. I live in the UK where I can not get that pate and bread. I'm good with my version of banh mi without them. Also banh mi stand for bread so his version is just one of the most globally famous one.
"Wanted more people to know" it has become one of the most well known sandwiches in the world do you live under a rock 😭
The Banh Mi in this video had the wrong type of baguette and no paté in it (almost criminal)...and STILL WON!...THAT IS HOW DAMN GREAT OF A SANDWICH BANH MI REALLY IS! 😄🇻🇳❤️🤤🤤🤤
None of those were sandwiches at all. A roll isn’t a sandwich. A wrap isn’t a sandwich. A burger isn’t a sandwich. A sub isn’t a sandwich.
@@willymunroeI like to call sandwiches something that is incased in a type of bread.
Bánh Mì doesn't necessarily have to have Pâté; there are varieties. That one is called Bánh Mì thịt nướng (grilled pork Bánh mì), which doesn't have and doesn't need pâté.
@@haonguyen5752 I know, that's why I said "almost" 🙂 I've had grilled pork Bánh mì with pâté though (in Vietnam) and most other versions too and I prefer it that way 🙂 If you watch his first video making Bánh mì you'll find lots of comments from Vietnamese people bringing up the fact that he "forgot" the pâté and that he should have used it. (and yes, I get that you're most likely Vietnamese too 😊) ❤️
@@KraljOsovina To be honest, I think you ate a different version of Bánh Mì or not the authentic one. Because in my entire life, grilled pork Bánh Mì has never come with pâté. Also, all of his Bánh Mì videos are not authentic, including this one. It is 20% wrong, I think, because of a lack of ingredients, and also grilled pork Bánh Mì must have sweet fish sauce because the grilled pork we use has a lot of fat. Pâté only goes with cold cut Bánh Mì because it lacks fat.
Francesinha is the best hangover food. It will never win any contest for best food - its heavy and fatty. That being said, the bread should always be present, and that is just one of the key points of a good francesinha - theres a lot to mess up; and no one can decide which one is best. But when all comes together its a very fulfilling experience
Banh Mi is without a doubt a true champion. The version we always replicate includes hoisin sauce and I wouldn't be able to do without that ingredient now. Great video as always!!
Discovered the wonders of hoisin sauce decades ago thanks to Yan Can Cook, on PBS. That show changed my entire taste profile for life, and I don't think I'd have loved Korean food when I was stationed in Panmunjom if I hadn't been exposed to Asian cuisine thanks to Yan.
You did the German Döner wrong and got the history wrong. It's also not what Germans refer to as a sandwich, it's a Döner. For anyone curious, the version that's popular in Germany is a German invention, the Turkish used the term for another version of the dish earlier in history though.
Yeah but no one get it. Most here are way to dumb. Like this one time an american said Pizza is an American dish. It was created in NYC and in WW2 the american soldiers bought it to Italy xD haha
Didn't think of a Döner as a sandwich ether, but to be fair. It's somehow the youngest truly national dish in the German history. Alternative you have some regional sandwiches like the Fisch Brötchen at the coast or leberkassemmel in Bavarian. But these are highly regional foods. Döner is in literally every German town the number 1 fast food. Also the there are a few people which claim to be the inventor of the Döner. But for me, he could enhanced the Döner with slightly pickled red and white cabbage and maybe a little bit goat cheese + oriental chili flakes. This is the GOAT of all budget fast foods - for sure.
@@Maaadmaan Strammer Max would be more like a sandwich. Calles different in some regions but mostly same. Better fit that Döner or Greek Pita in my opinion too
le frérot à mis 3 cochons entiers dans son jambon beurre
Toute la famille de peppa pig y est passée
fun fact: grilled pork banh mi is extremely rare, i have never seen one my whole life living in Vietnam. also, grill lemongrass chicken does not exist in Vietnam, it's a American Vietnamese thing
Banh mi’s flavor profile is so spot on. If you find a place that knows how to make a good one. Trust- you will go back again and again.
🇻🇳 Yay! Vietnam! 🇻🇳 You HAVE to visit Vietnam and try the banh mi there. The baguette is sooooo good. Airy and light crumb with a crispy crust. My uncle-in-law used to make and sell the baguettes. Here I am drooling cause I’m on low carb keto. A bit of work to ketofy. Maybe one day!
Have you tried a Philly cheesesteak?
As another Vietnamese who has had an incredible philly from Philadelphia and am obsessed, the banh mi is next level. Especially from Vietnam. The depth and variety of textures and flavors can't be beat. @@manbob15
@@manbob15 As a matter of fact, my favorite Vietnamese spot was literally across the street from my favorite cheesesteak spot. They're both closed now, but they were both amazing. Still have to give the W to the banh mi, though I will say the cheesesteak place didn't give you any attitude if you ordered the peppers or mushrooms that were on the damn menu. More than I can say for some other cheesesteak joints I've been to. Every Vietnamese place I've been to has been like "What do you want? Ok, I'll make it."
As a Vietnamese-American living in Philly... that finale would've killed me to vote for one or the other
Worst part is the best Vietnamese Food and the best Cheesesteak are both in the same part of town (South Philly). In your opinion, what's the best Banh Mi in Philly?
@@tjt5055 next time you're in south philly, check out the friendly lounge, and tell Dom that Erich says "Hi".
Love Vietnam from Mexico
Awesome video. Very inspiring, thank you.
As an Italian I was mildly pissed, losing to the Vietnamese sandwich but man, that Banh Mi looks scrumptious and I can't wait to make one at home. Also, we lost to the winner, so there's that 😅
Dont be sad. I had very great sandwiches in italy. When I worked there I would get porchetta nearly every day and it represented 5 minutes of absolute heaven for me in a stressful work enviroment. If you ever in the chance of getting an authentic saigon style banh mi, I think, you would understand why so many people like it. I will recommend to be particular with the recipe because it is a sandwich that relies more on the combination of the right ingredients more than quality of one ingredient (like the porchetta, it was just that but it was so good in itself)
I can’t wait to go to Napoli to have that! I get it on my Insta and Facebook feed all the time and looks amazing especially when you factor that all the ingredients are fresh and high quality
I would take that mortadella sandwich all day any day over any of the others. People who’ve never had it are missing out.
Come on man, you guys have everything else that's amazing.
The Italian sandwich would have won for me. Not just that one, but mostly any Italian sandwich with prosciutto or porchetta. My only close contender is France though - hard to beat the simplicity of a good quality bread, butter and ham!
small cool thing with the vada pav (haha indian guy judges american guy cooking his typa cuisine we get it) a big selling point for a majority is the fried batter of the vada that either just falls off it naturally or you just throw some small bits into the oil while frying, it adds a really nice crisp texture. (some add it in the dry chutney but i prefer it as is) all in all tho great video 👍
Cuban will always be my favorite, but I'm not mad that the Philly and the Banh Mi were the top 2.
I heard sandwich and came running
Me too😂😂
Right
You aren’t Kai feinat
From from fein
I heard sandwich and came
no written recipes, chat we lost him
Cap
Was thinking the same thing. Some of these look so good and now I’m just sitting here hungry 😭
Just look it up
@@xboxmods You do know you have access to Google, right? Heck you can just look up a recipe on UA-cam. If you won't just look up a recipe then I'm inclined to believe you wouldn't have the energy to make any of these sandwiches anyway.
Oh no, not 12 more videos teaching us how to make these sandwiches! Whatever will we do.
Vietnam & Cuba vs USA in one vid is crazy
Love Cuba from Mexico Spanish brothers also love Vietnam
Vietnam avenging Cuba is something I didn't expect to see in an American's video. Neat.
I've been to Cuba several times. That sandwich does not exist there
@@glueturkey ik, just representing
Hi, a portuguese from the born city of francesinha. You need to grill the stake and the sausages all together, cut the sausages in half so it spreads more juice and it creates a nice flavor. and if you put ham try to put above the bottom bread slice with some mortadela with olives or pepper it goes very well. If you also come back to portugal try the francesinha from Francsinha Café, it´s literally the best of every place and trust me when I say this, because i tried every single one on Porto. Nice video!
I can't believe that Croque Madame didnt represent France, that is by a landslide their best sandwich.
Kinda makes me mad that they choose jambon beurre over croque monsieur, i mean jambon beurre is what kids eats here in France.
i would view a jambon beurre as more of a sandwich than a croque madame because it’s just a sandwich variation of a croque monsieur while a jambon beurre is a sandwich of its own
Not a sandwich
@@ThanatozXIV not only kids, workers as well.
@@chalottecollins1779 yeah but it's still a sandwich. That version is just better because it also has the egg on top. But both are valid options because they're both sandwiches
While the Döner Kebap meat did not come from Germany, the idea of putting it into a sandwich _was_ done here by a Turkish immigrant. In Türkije, before reimporting putting it into a sandwich, Döner Kebap was always on a plate, like Gyros… which weren’t put into pita bread until it got reimported. And Gyros are essentially an imported Döner (both mean the same thing: turned, and Greek even used Döner for awhile before translating it to the local word), more often than not now, Gyros are pork, but Döner is either beef, lamb, or chicken, because of Muslim food culture.
16:11 you know what also echoes through space and time josh? THE VIETNAM WAR
Come to Düsseldorf I will tour you for some real Döner Kebab (and maybe some Cig Köfte and Adana Dürüm)
I'm not a particularly hard core foodie...but I will say there are few things in this world that bring me more simple joy than a good baguette/butter/ham (occasionally cheese). While at a restaurant, I'd probably order one of the other sandwiches on this video...for a kind of "comfort food"...the simpler the better.
Visually, I'd give all the sandwiches a perfect 10/10
1st- this was such a cool video, showcasing a lot of cultures but through something as simple as sandwiches
2nd- France
Greetings from Argentina
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I love the 'most American tasting sandwich ' contest. Very well done guys!
Honestly i'm just glad choripán is getting the love it deserves. As an argentinian, it's a staple in our asados and that one was a mean choripán 10/10
I’m Peruvian and I love choripan, so simple but so good
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as a french i grew up eating some jambon beurre sandwich and i loved it and i still do but now as an adult i enjoy having more complex recipes even for my sandwich
Yeah it looks good but my complaint would of lack of salad. Just meat is too one dimensional for me.
Dont get me wrong, if someone gave it to me, I would eat it no problem :D
@navsingh9406 when i make mine now i always add salad and tomatoes
Josh: A good baguette is crucial in a good Banh Mi.
And then he proceeds to use a wheat flour baguette instead of a rice flour one like in Vietnam. Dude!
we still use wheat flour to make baguette. but the process of baking is a bit different for a different result than French baguette. Our crust is more crunchy and the inside is fluffy.
Next ep: bocata de jamón ibérico 🇪🇸 use a blistered “flauta” bread, jamón de bellota, rub bread with ripe tomato, olive oil and flakey salt before layering up the jamón (I recommend using the jamón “paleta” which is the front leg which has a lot more marbling of fat and break apart nicely in the sandwich - jamón from the back leg is more appreciated but in a sandwich it’s tough, feels dry in the mouth, and “stringy” - most people actually prefer the paleta for every day, its fattier and softer)
Vada pav gave a tough fight despite being Vegetarian
I feel truly proud watching this video because I always tell those around me: never praise yourself too much, but instead, listen to perspectives from international friends! Once again, thank you !!! 😉
Brown nose…
Love the F1 TV Style Leaderboard! ❤
Omg I’m a F1 fan and didn’t notice till I saw your comment 😅
Greatest sandwiches in the world, and the one representing the USA isn’t an Italian beef? Im appalled.
But for real, great video with lots of variety. Keep it up man
The Francesinha is meant to come on a plate surrounded by sauce and the fries on the side so you can dip them as you work your way through the sandwich.
The Francesinha is so misunderstood outside Portugal it almost hurts. (Portuguese here)
@@filipecardoso6204 sou brasileiro mas conheço a francesinha então entendo sua dor
@@filipecardoso6204 i think its mostly due to the expectations set. People hear francesinha and think of it as a sandwich instead of thinking of it as a dish
Francesinha is literally better than any of these stuff and the retard literally choose India over it.
Yeah if they wanted Portugal in the mix they should have considered a bifana instead of a francesinha. It's technically a sandwich but we don't see it as such. And definitely don't use our hands to eat it 😅😂
For all the showmanship and editing, these guys really know what they are doing and spreading good food criticism and promoting high food quality standards. That is something to be praised and acknowledged in this day and age. Go you Josh and co!
No garlic sauce on the Döner is absolutely criminal for the best fast food in the world. Also sauce spread on the bottom of a TOASTED bun is a must
Garlic sucks. Berlin döner have garlic and herb sauce.
@@RustyBearyeah Berlin Döner suck, first time I saw the sauce being smeared instead of poured I knew it would be much too dry.
@ fr
Lol listening to Josh say "torta ajagada" instead of torta ahogada, is the highlight of the video
the same problem as your bahn mi video years ago, a proper vietnamese bahn mi would never use a french style baguette, their roll is much softer and creates a very different eating experience
Torta ahogada from Mexico wasn’t made right smh
Soggy AF if they used a normal bolillo/birote instead of the birote duro salada. Also missing the onions, beans, and extra hot salsa on top, with a side jalapeño to go with it
16:27 I swear, if Vietnam lost, there was gonna be a second Vietnam War XD
It’s funny cause I’m both a Philadelphian and Vietnamese
he made a very Americanized version of bahn mi though. So the final sandwiches were 2 american sandwiches phillycheese steak (italian americans) and a very viet-american style of bahn mi
This is my kind of sandwich challenge. I love this type of competition!
Good morning Josh!