Bun Cha Hanoi is a signature Vietnamese dish originating from the capital city, combining grilled pork, rice noodles and a delicious dipping sauce. Bun Cha is loved by many tourists in the world due to its president of Barack Obama enjoyed it in the trip to Vietnam. 

Overview of Bun Cha

Bun Cha appeared in Vietnam in the early 20th century according to the local people. However, some people say that Bun Cha origins can be early. This food became popular in these meals of Vietnamese people because of the affordable price and the delicious flavors. 

The main ingredients of Bun Cha are grilled pork and rice noodles, creating a tasty food. 

Bun Cha Obama Hanoi attached with Hanoi street food. In 1959, Bun Cha Hanoi restaurant was opened in Hanoi Old Quarter, quickly becoming one of the best dishes in Hanoi as well as making the various Hanoi cuisine. 

Bun Cha Hanoi - One of the most popular in Vietnam

Former US President Barack Obama and celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain used to enjoy Bun Cha at Bun Cha Huong Lien in May 2016. ( Bun Cha Huong Lien’s address: 24 Lê Văn Hưu, Hà Nội, Việt Nam). 

Bun Cha Huong Lien restaurant

The event was broadcasted in the TV show " Parts Unknown", attracting many people. After, the image of Obama and Bourdain sit and enjoy Bun Cha quickly viral. The Bun Cha Huong Lien became the Bun Cha restaurant in Hanoi that had many internet searches, and welcomed a larger number of tourists to come here. 

The ingredient of Bun Cha

• Grilled pork is made from ground pork, onion, grated, fish sauce, sugar, black pepper, ground ginger, ground garlic, vegetable oil. 

Delicious, flavorful grilled pork

• Dipping sauce is made from fish sauce, rice, vinegar, sugar, water, cloves garlic, red chili.

Dipping sauce

 

• Noodles are made from rice vermicelli noodles. 

Besides, the chef adds some ingredients such as head lettuce, fresh herbs, mint, basil, cilantro, cucumber, carrot,  thinly sliced, bean sprouts. 

How to eat  Bun Cha Hanoi? 

Bun Cha includes rice noodles, herbs, grilled pork and broth. A plate served rice noodles and herbs and another plate served grilled pork and delicious broth in a small bowl on the side. 

Enjoy Bun Cha at Bun Cha Huong Lien in Hanoi

When eating, you can come with fresh herbs like mint, cilantro, basil, lettuce... Besides, you can enjoy Bun Cha with daikon radish and carrots. 

To enjoy Bun Cha Hanoi properly, place some noodles and herbs into the bowl. Continue, you add a few slices of grilled pork, dip noodles and pork into the broth and enjoy it. 

With the light broth and the savory flavors, it balances the grilled pork, noodle and herbs, creating the irresistible taste. Don't forget to sip the borth once you have finished noodles, pork. This is a refreshing drink that you should try. 

Some famous restaurant serving Bun Cha Obama in Hanoi Old Quarter

Ô Quán Chả

Location:  46 P. Nguyễn Hữu Huân, Lý Thái Tổ, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội

Opening Hours: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Price: 80.000 - 120.000đ/person. 

If you find a traditional Bun Cha in Hanoi, you should get to Ô Quan Cha. The flavor of this Bun Cha is a delicious broth with a special recipe.  Besides, the menu of Ô Quán Cha offers many variety of Vietnamese dishes. 

Bún Chả 41 Cửa Đông 

Address: 41 Cửa Đông, Hà Nội, Việt Nam 

Price: 50,000 – 80,000đ/person

Opening Hours: 10:30 AM – 9:00 PM

One of the restaurants serving Bun Cha Hanoi is Bun Cha 41 Cua Dong. The restaurant used a charcoal grill to cook their pork, to improve the taste. 

Bún Chả Đắc Kim

Address: 1 Hàng Mành, Hà Nội, Việt Nam 

Price: 40,000 – ₫70,000 per person

Opening Hours: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Bún Chả Đắc Kim is the oldest Bun Cha restaurant in Hanoi with more than 50 years. The flavorful broth, grilled pork and noodles, creating a special food. 

Bún Chả Ta Hanoi 

Address: 21 Nguyễn Hữu Huân, Hà Nội

Price: 60,000 – 100,000 

Opening Hours: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Enjoy Bun Cha Hanoi into the clean and spacious of Bun Cha Ta Hanoi. Besides, the restaurant also serves the vegetarian and vegan options that you can choosen. 

Bun Cha Hang Quat

Address: 74 Hang Quat, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi

Price: 30,000 – ₫50,000 VND/person

Opening Hours: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM (not includes Wednesday)

The Bun Cha restaurant is a popular destination for local people, serving the delicious Bun Cha and the traditional approach. Although the restaurant is small, the food is tasty. You can use Bun Cha with fresh herbs and vegetables. 

You can enjoy Bun Cha anywhere when you travel to Hanoi. The flavor is delicious, the sauce flavorful, making many people love it. Don't miss out on this food if you have the opportunity to come to Hanoi, Vietnam. 

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