# Soup-Inspired Sandwiches East Borough's Pho Baguette Saves You From Choosing a Soup or a Sandwich By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-10-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soup-or-a-sandwich References: [foodbeast](http://www.foodbeast.com/2014/07/04/this-pho-banh-mi-french-dip-is-next-level-vietnamese-food/) & [laist](http://laist.com/2014/07/02/taste_test_trying_out_the_banh_mi_s.php) Rather than having to choose between a [soup or a sandwich](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soups-on-combos-promotion) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-beef-pho-base) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/french-dip-sandwich) 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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Banh Mi-Themed Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banh-mi-lineup.md) - [Frozen Vietnamese Cuisine Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rayberns-pork-bnh-m.md) - [Fiery Vietnamese Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fire-banh-mi.md) - [Plant-Based Vietnamese Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/native-foods.md) - [Dippable Melty Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panera-ciabatta-dippers.md) - [Sippable Savory Broths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sipping-broth.md) - [Cheesy Soup Dumplings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/souplings.md) - [Seasonal Roast Pork Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philly-roast-pork.md) - [Pho-Inspired Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pho-inspired-cocktail.md)