Food

A place to share what you're cooking and eating on Farcaster.

Bún Chả

Bún chả shot to fame after President Obama and Anthony Bourdain were seen enjoying a bowl of these grilled pork patties in Hanoi's Old Quarter. Despite its sudden rise in popularity, this dish has long been a favorite among local residents. The aroma of pork grilling on charcoal fills the air at lunchtime, tempting the appetites of those in Hanoi.

This quintessential dish from northern Vietnam consists of chilled bún (rice vermicelli), seasoned pork belly slices, a heap of fresh herbs and salad greens, and medallions of minced pork in a fish sauce-infused broth. The traditional method involves ladling small portions of bún into your bowl of broth, alternating bites of noodles, pork, and greens.

Visit: Bun Cha Huong Lien (also known as Bun Cha Obama), 24 Le Van Huu, Phan Dinh Ho, Hai Ba Trung, Hanoi to experience it yourself.