Quán Ngon - Bún Chả Hà Nội

Looking for a nice affordable snack to share? Right before heading to the airport we tried this very traditional meal of grilled minced pork in broth that comes with dry noodles and veggies for dipping in your soup! So satisfying, I wasn’t that hungry but still ate all of it. Also try the fried spring roll!

I took some friends to visit this restaurant during lunchtime and I must say the experience was mixed. On one hand the service was decent, polite and no slow, one of the staff speaks Japanese which helped a bit. On the other hand the place seems a bit too rundown and tight, we were sitting upstairs and one small room has no windows and the bigger room appeared a bit dirty, right next to the toilet. Their signature bun cha has a decent portion however the fish sauce doesn't taste quite right for this dish, perhaps a bit too sweet, the meat is alright but the fried spring rolls are not too fresh or crispy. Given that the restaurant locates in downtown area higher than average prices make sense, however if you're a foodie there are way too many better bun cha restaurants in Saigon.

Quán Ngon – Bún Chả Hà Nội, Ho Chi Minh City On my first day after arriving in Ho Chi Minh City, I went to Quán Ngon – Bún Chả Hà Nội to try Bún Chả for the first time. My friend actually told me to order the version with grilled pork, but somehow I ended up ordering the one served with fried spring rolls instead. It wasn’t what I originally planned, but it turned out to be a very good mistake. Since this was my first time trying this type of dish, the dipping broth immediately caught my attention. At first, I found it slightly sour and sweet, which was quite different from what I expected. But after combining it with the rice noodles and eating a few more bites, everything started to make sense. The light noodles absorbed the flavour of the broth beautifully, and together they made a refreshing and very enjoyable combination. The fried spring rolls were another highlight. The outside was crispy and crunchy, while the inside was generously packed with meat, vegetables and noodles. I especially liked the contrast between the crispy wrapper and the flavourful, substantial filling. The dish also came with a generous plate of fresh Vietnamese herbs and vegetables, which added freshness and another layer of aroma and texture when eaten together with the noodles and broth. I also ordered an iced Vietnamese coffee. Rich, refreshing and a very nice drink to accompany the meal, especially in Ho Chi Minh City’s warm weather. Even though I accidentally ordered the spring-roll version instead of the grilled pork my friend recommended, I really enjoyed my first experience. The combination of rice noodles, sweet-and-sour broth, crispy spring rolls and fresh herbs was simple but surprisingly delicious. Next time, the grilled pork version is definitely on my list.

I came here 2 nights for Bun Cha and Nha Trang's Nem Nuong. The Bun Cha was good. As good as those I had in Hanoi. Nem Nuong was also good, close enough to those I had in Nha Trang. Although their dip sauce is not as orangy as those in Nha Trang but it doesn't affect my dining. Highly recommended.

A small Bun cha restaurant located at Bui Vien. They sell the authentic Bun Cha Hanoi served on traditional wooden tray and china ware with their brand name on them which I was quite impressed considering the size of their business. The bun cha was authentic and the volume was more than enough for 1 grown man. Highly recommend!😋