Bun bo Hue is one of the specialties of Hue, although this noodle dish is popular in all three regions of Vietnam and among Vietnamese overseas. In Hue, this dish is simply called "bun bo" or more specifically "bun bo gio heo". Other localities call it "bun bo Hue", "bun bo gio Hue" to indicate the origin of this dish. A bowl of noodle includes noodles, broth, beef, pork leg slices, boiled pig's blood, crab cakes or beef cakes...
With the original recipe of Hue and the flavor changed to suit the taste of the South, the 10 Hue beef noodle shops in Ho Chi Minh City below, as voted by The Culture Trip, will certainly not disappoint you.
Dong Ba Hue Beef Noodle Soup
Dong Ba Bun Bo Hue opened in 1920 and is one of the oldest places selling Bun Bo Hue in Ho Chi Minh City. The noodles here are prepared according to a family recipe, unlike other places. Therefore, many customers have been loyal to this restaurant for decades. Besides, it is located in the city center, so you can visit here after visiting the Central Post Office and Notre Dame Cathedral.
Address: 110A Nguyen Du, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Average price: 40,000 - 75,000 VND
Nam Giao Hue Beef Noodle Soup
Initially, this restaurant was just a small street vendor on Bui Vien Street. Over time, thanks to the rich flavor of the noodle bowls and the harmonious use of lemongrass and shrimp paste in the broth, the restaurant has attracted many diners and become a famous restaurant. In addition to beef noodle soup, this place also serves many other Central specialties, the most prominent of which is Quang noodles.
Address: 248 Bui Vien, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Average price: 20,000 - 75,000 VND
Hue Beef Noodle Soup 31
Standing out on Mac Dinh Chi Street with its bright red sign, Bun Bo Hue 31 looks a bit old because it has been open for more than 30 years. A bowl of bun here is very large with a variety of ingredients. The soft pieces of meat, crispy and chewy pork legs and rich broth made from pork and beef are the highlights of the bun here. When coming to the restaurant, customers can also watch the chefs cooking behind the screen.
Address: 31 Mac Dinh Chi, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Average price: 25,000 - 40,000 VND
Uncle Ha's Beef Noodle Soup
Located at the intersection of Vo Van Tan and Nguyen Thuong Hien streets, this restaurant is a small cart, covered by a glass panel with various ingredients. By combining Chinese cooking methods with traditional Hue dishes, the bowl of beef noodle soup here is extremely attractive without the need for elaborate decoration.
Address: 300 Vo Van Tan, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City
Average price: 45,000 - 60,000 VND
Tay Loc beef noodle soup
Because the owner is from Hue, this Hue beef noodle shop serves delicious flavors from the traditional recipe. Located in a less crowded area of District 1, the bowls of beef noodle here are famous for their quality and affordable prices, very suitable for diners who want to eat well but are not rich at the end of the month.
Address: 20 Nguyen Binh Khiem, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Average price: 20,000 - 45,000 VND
Ut Hung Beef Noodle Soup
The beef noodle soup here is prepared according to a special recipe from An Cuu, an ancient village in Hue. Cooked in a round-bottomed, narrow-necked, bulging-bodied aluminum pot in the typical Hue style, the broth here is absolutely wonderful: rich beef flavor with a characteristic red oil film and the perfect saltiness.
Address: 113 Ba Huyen Thanh Quan, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City
Average price: 30,000 - 50,000 VND
Alley Beef Noodle Soup
As the name suggests, this restaurant is located in an alley on Tran Quang Dieu Street. Previously, the restaurant was located on Ly Chinh Thang Street, but thanks to successful business, they moved to a more spacious space. You can come here after exploring famous tourist destinations in District 3. In addition to beef noodle soup, the restaurant also serves other Hue specialties. The flavors here have been changed a bit to suit the taste of people in the South: less spicy and sweeter.
Address: 89 Huynh Tinh Cua, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City
Average price: 20,000 - 45,000 VND
Bun Bo Xua
As one of the luxurious and high-class restaurants, Bun Bo Xua is a great place to enjoy this traditional dish. The space here is decorated like a house in the Vietnamese countryside with bamboo tables and chairs, wooden doors and windows and melodious country music. The menu not only has Bun Bo but also many other Vietnamese dishes, along with a rich variety of drinks and desserts.
Address: 145 Cach Mang Thang 8, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City
Average price: 15,000 - 35,000 VND
Hanh Hue Beef Noodle Soup
Bun Bo Hue Hanh is the most famous place to sell beef noodle soup in Tan Binh district. With 30 years of serving customers and the owner is originally from Hue, this restaurant serves beef noodle soup with the traditional recipe. In addition, the service attitude here is also very attentive, the prices are reasonable and the food is made from fresh and clean ingredients.
Address: 135 Banh Van Tran, Tan Binh District, Ho Chi Minh City
Average price: 15,000 - 40,000 VND
Perfume River Beef Noodle Soup
With 6 different locations across the city, Bun Bo Huong is one of the most famous places to eat Bun Bo in Ho Chi Minh City. The space here is like a typical Vietnamese restaurant with small tables and chairs arranged neatly and always full of customers. A bowl of Bun Bo here is very large with lots of noodles and meat. You can add green onions and spices to the bowl of Bun Bo, but try the broth first because the broth itself is delicious without much seasoning.
Address: 69 Quang Trung, Go Vap District, Ho Chi Minh City
Average price: 20,000 - 50,000 VND
