Dish guide · Hanoi
Bún chả
Charcoal-grilled pork with rice noodles, fresh herbs and a sweet-sour dipping broth – Hanoi's classic lunch.
How to eat it
- Put some noodles into the bowl of broth.
- Add herbs, tearing large leaves.
- Dip the grilled pork and eat it with the noodles.
- Add pickled garlic and chilli to taste.
Say it right
Pronunciation
bún chả
“boon chah”
Phrases to order
VietnameseSounds likeMeaningListen
Cho tôi một suất bún chả.chaw toy moht soo-uht boon chahOne portion of bún chả, please.
Thêm một đĩa nem nhé.tehm moht dee-ah nem nyehAnd a plate of fried spring rolls.
Bao nhiêu tiền?bow nyew tee-enHow much is it?
Typical price
₫40,000 – ₫70,000
per portion · ≈ $1.54 – $2.69
Street stalls sit at the low end; sit-down restaurants and tourist areas at the high end.
Usually eaten for
Lunch
Where to try
Places in our guide that serve it.