India, April 14 -- Unless you've been living under a rock, there's a high chance you've heard of, or at least tried the famed Banh Mi in Singapore.

Think crusty baguette rolls slathered with pte and mayo before it's packed with pickled vegetables, cilantro and fresh chillies and doused with seasoning. Let's not forget the mighty serving of ham, chicken, beef or pork inside that makes for a quick, satisfying lunch.

While the sandwich has become one of the most iconic street foods in Vietnam, the history of the dish far outweighs its simple appearance.

During the first World War, bread was used as a way for the French to reinforce European superiority over the Vietnamese locals - it was impossible to grow wheat in Vietnam, and the cost o...