I was in Vietnam recently and in the quaint town of Hoi An, was searching for Banh Mi. The traditional Vietnamese sandwich, which is now found all over the world, is simple and delicious, a great way to fill up your stomach when travelling from one place to the next. To my surprise, the recommended store was tiny but the lines really long. I would understand if the line was mostly made up of locals but here, the lines had both &ndash locals and travellers. As I got closer the smells got stronger, I understood why the line. The late Anthony Bourdain, chef extraordinaire, had visited the shop years before for one of his shows. The shop today proudly hangs a photo grab that shows Bourdain trying a Banh Mi.

