Ha Noi is not only famous for the home of beautiful landscape but also the land of great culinary culture in Vietnam. In the capital of Vietnam, you can find many delicious local dishes, especially- bun cha. This simple dish is a great combination of savory and fresh, it has vibrant colors and the harmony of the meat and vegetables makes this dish special.
It is not known when bún chả was first made, but it became a habit of Vietnamese people in a natural way. First of all, let’s get to know what is bun cha and why many people love it.
What is bun cha?
Bun cha is a local dish originally from Ha Noi, the capital of Vietnam. Throughout Vietnam you can find a lot of dishes that has the same formula as bun cha (like bun thit nuong in Saigon), however, the dish’s is unbeatable.
The dish is very simple to make and can be found anytime of the year. It doesn’t matter if you eat bun cha in a restaurant or a small cart on the the street, you will be served by a plate of vermicelli (bun), a bowl of broth with grilled pork and a basket of fresh greens.
Bun, the vermicelli noodles, is served on a plate. Hanoians are very picky when it comes to cooking and you will see it clearly through the way they choose the noodles for different food. To make a decent bowl of bun cha, the the vermicelli has to be thin, soft and chewy.
