Bún Chả Đắc Kim — Restaurant in Hà Nội

We were here in November 2009, using the Lonely Planet self-walking guide that I spotted this place with two woks frying their food on the sidewalk which caught my attention.

We ordered two vermicelli dishes, Nem Cua Be Crab meat stuffed spring rolls, and Bun cha grilled pork patties at VND 70,000 each. These two were just wonderful to taste, highly recommended. Each comes with a large serving of vermicelli, and a large plate of greens. It's another dining experience that I have fond...

Very routine. Even though we were one of only two couples there, meat was served cold. (Brought in from elsewhere?) Portion was just normal—we’ve been to about twenty bun cha places so far. Sauce just okay. Seemed to be pushing extras at us. Seating is wooden stools at shares tables—again normal, and a little more comfortable than small stools or chairs on the street, but I’ve had better bun cha on the street at half the price. At normal prices, 3 stars. Grossly overpriced at 60,000...

My first Bun Cha ever and I must say I chanced upon the right place.

Maybe it's not the best in Hanoi, but for all the Bun Cha's I had for the rest of my trip, this was definitely the best.

It was served with a large serving of mint, lettuce and vegetables, and a generous portion of fragrant Barbequed Pork with thin rice noodles. I can adjust how much garlic and chili to put in by myself.

I ordered the set which had 2 large spring rolls. And it was also delicious. I had a very...