Rather than having to choose between a soup or a sandwich for lunch, this Pho Baguette from the East Borough in Los Angeles gives you a taste of both.
The unusual hybrid sandwich by chef Chloe Tran combines the taste of a soupy pho broth with a baked banh mi sandwich. What you'll find on the inside of the sandwich are things that you'd normally find inside a pho soup, including beef, basil leaves and bean sprouts. The Pho Baguette is served with a side of pho soup for dipping and comes drizzled with a line of hoisin Sriracha aioli sauce. The sandwich is priced at $13, but it really is like getting the best of what Vietnamese cuisine has to offer in a single bite.
What's Driving This Trend
- Hybrid Food
- The combination of two classic dishes is a trend to watch for innovative food products.
- Soup-inspired Cuisine
- Incorporating soup ingredients into other dishes is a trend to explore for creative flavor combinations.
- Dipping Sauces
- Different types of sauces for dipping are a trend to consider for adding unique tastes to traditional dishes.
Who This Affects Most
- Food & Beverage
- The food industry can explore these trends to create new and exciting products for consumers.
- Restaurant
- The restaurant industry can adopt these trends to provide customers with unique dining experiences.
- Culinary Education
- Culinary schools can incorporate these trends in their curriculum to teach students about innovative cooking techniques and flavor combinations.
