Top 6 Best Bun Cha Restaurants in Hanoi

Bun Cha Hanoi, which is one of the Hanoi food specialities, has been honoured by National Geographic magazine as one of the 10 best street foods in the world. With simple ingredients, making a good bun cha dish requires the chef to be meticulous and sophisticated in every step. Let Izitour take you on a journey to discover 6 famous Bun Cha Restaurants in Hanoi on the journey below.

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Find the Best Bun Cha in Hanoi

1. Bun Cha Hanoi introduction

2. Famous Bun Cha restaurants in Hanoi

2.1. Bun Cha Tuyet 34
2.2. Bun Cha Huong Lien
2.3. Bun Cha 41
2.4. Bun Cha Hang Quat
2.5. Bun Cha Bat Su
2.6. Bun Cha Dac Kim

Find the Best Bun Cha in Hanoi

1. Bun Cha Hanoi introduction

Bun Cha Hanoi is a dish presenting deeply traditional Vietnamese culinary culture. Although bun cha can now be found everywhere in Vietnam, most Vietnamese people agree that enjoying bun cha in Hanoi is the most wonderful experience.

A bun cha portion normally consists of 3 separate parts: a plate of rice vermicelli, mixed salad of various herbs and lettuce, a bowl of sweet and sour fish sauce with some crispy pickled green papaya, pork meatballs and grilled pork belly.

To enjoy this dish properly, you should take the fresh vermicelli, put them in a bowl and eat them all together. You can also eat bun cha with fried spring rolls. It's super delicious.

2. Famous Bun Cha restaurants in Hanoi

On your journey of discovery through Hanoi's Old Town, stop and enjoy bun cha at the delicious restaurants below. They are popular with both tourists and local diners.

2.1. Bun Cha Tuyet 34

As one of the oldest bun cha restaurants in Hanoi, Bun Cha Tuyet 34 has an distinguish taste from other restaurants. Using the recipe handed down from ancestors, the sauce is tasty with the family's secrets, salty, sour and sweet with a bit spicy of ground pepper.

A bowl of Bun Cha Tuyet consists of 3 types of grilled pork which are the meatballs, bacon and the meatballs wrapped in 'xuong song' leaf to make a more fragrant taste. Freshly grilled meat served with fresh raw vegetables invites eaters on an interesting culinary journey.

Enjoy a hearty bowl of Bun Cha Hanoi at Bun Cha Tuyet 34

Address: 34 Hang Than, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi
Opening hours: 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Price range: 35,000 - 55,000 VND / portion

2.2. Bun Cha Huong Lien

Honoured as the place where US President Obama used to enjoy Bun Cha Hanoi, Bun Cha Huong Lien restaurant attracts more and more diners to visit and enjoy its delicious and typical bun cha flavour. Compared to other bun cha restaurants in Hanoi, Huong Lien Restaurant has various kinds of delicious spring rolls to eat with bun cha such as crab spring rolls, fish spring rolls.

The dipping sauce is also prepared in a very sophisticated way, which is sure not to disappoint you.

For only 40,000 VND, you have a bowl of Hanoi bun cha to fill your stomach

Address: 24 Le Van Huu, Hai Ba Trung District, Hanoi
Opening hours: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Price range: 40,000 - 60,000 VND / portion

2.3. Bun Cha 41

Open only at noon, Bun Cha 41 will be the perfect choice for your lunch. A portion of Bun Cha here costs 50,000 VND, a little more than other local bun cha restaurants, but the vermicelli and grilled meat are really plentiful. During peak hours, the restaurant is often sold out, so you should plan to arrive early so you don't have to wait long.

Bun Cha 41 Restaurant

Address: 41 Cua Dong, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
Opening hours: 10.30am - 8pm
Price range: 20,000 - 60,000 VND / portion

2.4. Bun Cha Hang Quat

For local gourmets, Bun Cha Hang Quat is one of the best Bun Cha in Hanoi Old Quarter. The grilled meat at the restaurant is cooked according to a recipe that has been handed down for generations. The meat is tender, the outside is seared, eaten with fish sauce and pickled papaya, creating an unforgettable taste. The grilled pork meatballs are well cooked and retain the sweet and aromatic taste of fresh meat while the bacon is soft and succulent.

In addition, you can order some freshly iced kumquat juice to quench your thirst and deodorise the strong fish sauce that lingers in your mouth after eating.

The Bun Cha Restaurant at 74 Hang Quat

Address: Alley 74 Hang Quat Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
Opening hours: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Price range: 20,000 - 45,000 VND / portion

2.5. Bun Cha Bat Su

Bun Cha Bat Su is a famous address for Hanoians in particular and tourists from all over the world in general. Possessing a prime location in the Hoan Kiem Lake area, the restaurant attracts hundreds of visitors every day. A portion of Bun Cha at 23 Bat Su is enough for a breakfast or lunch.

Bun Cha Bat Su is a must-visit place when you want to enjoy this Hanoi speciality

Address: 23 Bat Su, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
Opening Hours: 7a.m. - 10p.m.
Price range: 35,000 - 80,000 VND / portion

2.6. Bun Cha Dac Kim

Though the price of a bowl of bun cha Dac Kim is expensive, it gives you such an amazing taste. The restaurant's spring rolls have a crispy shell, with lots of fillings and vegetables inside. In particular, the dipping sauce is very tasty and even a serving of vermicelli is a lot to keep you feeling full.

Raw vegetables contribute to the unique flavour of Bun Cha Hanoi