Bún Chả
Grilled meat, vermicelli, herbs
Bún chả is Hanoi's lunch: meat grilled over charcoal, served with a bowl of cold rice vermicelli, a heap of fresh herbs and lettuce, and a bowl of nước chấm — the sweet, sour and salty dipping sauce that ties it together.
We serve it with beef (Bún Chả Bò), chicken (Bún Chả Gà), grilled shrimps (Bún Chả Tôm) or as a vegetarian bowl (Bún Chả Chay). You build each bite yourself: noodles, herbs, meat, a dip in the sauce.
It is light, fresh and filling at the same time, which is why it is one of the dishes guests mention most often.
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Good to know
Is bún chả served hot or cold?
The meat is grilled and hot; the vermicelli and herbs are served at room temperature. That contrast is the point of the dish.
What is the difference between bún chả and phở?
Phở is a noodle soup with broth. Bún chả has no broth: it is grilled meat with dry vermicelli and a dipping sauce.
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