Spicy Beef Noodle Soup (Bun Bo Hue)
Hue, the former capital of Vietnam during the Nguyen dynasty, is the source of one of the most well-known Vietnamese street foods: Spicy Beef Noodle Soup (Bun Bo Hue). You don't need to travel to Hue to experience the most genuine flavor of this meal because it is already available across all of Vietnam's provinces and cities, particularly in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
It consists of pork and beef bone broth, bun noodles, lemongrass, shrimp paste, lime juice, and a variety of herbs. The soup's flavor is described as rich and complex, and it has a lot more spice than other Vietnamese soups. This broth is sweeter than any other noodles, the naturally sweet flavor comes from baking pork bone for hours.
The noodles in Bun Bo Hue are bigger, making the dish extra filling and delicious. This makes it perfect for any meal of the day – whether you want a comforting lunch or dinner or a satisfying breakfast. The large noodles go great with the tasty broth and tender beef, making it a versatile and delightful choice that everyone can enjoy.
Main ingredients: beef, pork, noodles, lemongrass, shallots, garlic, onion, shrimp paste
Recommended places: Tran Cao Van in Hue, Quang Trung Street in Hanoi, Vietnam
Price range: around 30.000 VND to 60.000 VND (approximately 2$)
