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Bun bo Hue is one of the specialties of Hue, although this noodle dish is popular throughout all three regions of Vietnam and among Vietnamese people overseas. In Hue, it is simply called "bun bo" or more specifically, "bun bo gio heo" (beef noodle soup with pork trotters). Other localities call it "bun bo Hue" or "bun bo original Hue" to indicate the origin of the dish. A bowl of bun bo Hue includes rice noodles, broth, beef, slices of pork trotters, boiled pork blood, crab cake or beef cake…
With authentic Hue-style beef noodle soup recipes and flavors adapted to suit Southern tastes, the following 10 Hue-style beef noodle soup restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City, as selected by The Culture Trip, are sure to impress.
Bun bo Hue Dong Ba
Dong Ba Bun Bo Hue restaurant opened in 1920 and is one of the oldest Bun Bo Hue restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City. The noodles here are prepared using a family recipe unlike any other place. Therefore, many customers have been loyal to this restaurant for decades. Besides, it's located in the city center, so you can easily visit it after exploring the Central Post Office and Notre Dame Cathedral.
Address: 110A Nguyen Du Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Average price: 40,000 - 75,000 VND
Nam Giao Hue Beef Noodle Soup
Initially, this eatery was just a small street vendor on Bui Vien Street. Over time, thanks to the rich flavor of its noodle soup and the harmonious use of lemongrass and shrimp paste in the broth, it has attracted many customers and become a famous restaurant. Besides beef noodle soup, it also serves many other Central Vietnamese specialties, the most nổi prominent of which is Quang noodles.
Address: 248 Bui Vien Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Average price: 20,000 - 75,000 VND
Bun bo Hue 31
Standing out on Mac Dinh Chi street with its bright red sign, Bun Bo Hue 31 looks a bit old, having been open for over 30 years. A bowl of bun bo Hue here is very large and packed with various ingredients. The tender meat, crispy and chewy pork trotters, and rich broth simmered from pork and beef are the highlights of the bun bo Hue. Customers can also watch the chefs cook behind a screen.
Address: 31 Mac Dinh Chi Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Average price: 25,000 - 40,000 VND
Bun Bo Chu Ha
Located at the intersection of Vo Van Tan and Nguyen Thuong Hien streets, this eatery is a small food cart, piled high with various ingredients and covered by a glass panel. By incorporating Chinese cooking techniques into traditional Hue cuisine, the beef noodle soup here is incredibly appealing without needing elaborate garnishes.
Address: 300 Vo Van Tan Street, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City
Average price: 45,000 - 60,000 VND
Bun bo Tay Loc
Because the owner is from Hue, this Hue-style beef noodle soup restaurant serves customers delicious dishes made with an authentic traditional recipe. Located in a less crowded area of District 1, the bowls of beef noodle soup here are famous for their quality and affordable prices, making them ideal for diners who want to enjoy a delicious meal but are on a tight budget at the end of the month.
Address: 20 Nguyen Binh Khiem Street, 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 Cựu, an ancient village in Hue. Cooked in a round-bottomed, narrow-necked, and wide-bodied aluminum pot, typical of Hue style, the broth is absolutely superb: a rich beef flavor with a distinctive red oil film and perfect saltiness.
Address: 113 Ba Huyen Thanh Quan Street, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City
Average price: 30,000 - 50,000 VND
Beef noodle soup in the alley
As the name suggests, this eatery is located in an alley off Tran Quang Dieu Street. Previously, it was on Ly Chinh Thang Street, but due to successful business, they moved to a more spacious location. You can visit after exploring the famous tourist attractions in District 3. Besides beef noodle soup, the restaurant also serves other Hue specialties. The flavors here have been slightly modified to suit the taste of people in the South: less spicy and sweeter.
Address: 89 Huynh Tinh Cua Street, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City
Average price: 20,000 - 45,000 VND
Bun Bo Xua
As one of the upscale and sophisticated eateries, Bun Bo Xua is a fantastic place to enjoy this traditional dish. The space is decorated like a rural Vietnamese house with bamboo tables and chairs, wooden doors and windows, and soothing country music playing in the background. The menu includes not only Bun Bo but also many other Vietnamese dishes, along with a wide selection of drinks and desserts.
Address: 145 Cach Mang Thang 8 Street, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City
Average price: 15,000 - 35,000 VND
Hanh's Hue-style beef noodle soup
Hanh's Bun Bo Hue is the most famous Bun Bo Hue restaurant in Tan Binh District. With 30 years of service and the owner being originally from Hue, this restaurant serves Bun Bo Hue using the traditional recipe. In addition, the service is very attentive, the prices are reasonable, and the food is made from fresh, clean ingredients.
Address: 135 Banh Van Tran Street, Tan Binh District, Ho Chi Minh City
Average price: 15,000 - 40,000 VND
Bun bo Song Huong (Beef noodle soup from Huong River)
With six different locations throughout the city, Song Huong Beef Noodle Soup is one of the most famous beef noodle soup restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City. The space resembles typical Vietnamese restaurants with small, neatly arranged tables and chairs, and it's always packed with customers. A bowl of noodles here is very large, with plenty of noodles and meat. You can add scallions and seasonings to your bowl, but try the broth first as it's already delicious on its own without needing much added seasoning.
Address: 69 Quang Trung Street, Go Vap District, Ho Chi Minh City
Average price: 20,000 - 50,000 VND
