Bún Chả

Every time I came to Vietnam for summer missions, the Vietnamese students we worked with took us to go eat Bun Cha. So I thought it was a common food all around Vietnam.

After moving to Vietnam, I've learned that Bun Cha originated from Hanoi, so it's not as common here in HCMC.

My mom and I went out for a walk around 5:30PM, having in mind that eventually we'll think of, or find, a place to eat.

I insisted we must go somewhere new, so we planned to go to a Thai Restaurant.

BUT on our way, this Vietnamese restaurant caught our eyes.

I read the sign "Bun Cha," and knowing it was something familiar, decided to go check it out.

It was good! And of course, cheap.

But... I think it's better in Hanoi.

I guess I gotta go to Hanoi to get some real Bun Cha :)

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Bun Cha

Grilled Pork Noodle Soup

white rice noodle (bun), grilled pork (cha), lettuce & herbs, and a steamy broth of fish sauce.