Bún Bò Nam Bộ Bách Phương — Restaurant in Hà Nội

This place has been one of my friend’s (he is local) favorite restaurant, so he brought me here to try Bún bò nam bộ for the first time.

I was surprised to see that the dish wasn’t soupy but more like a dry noodle type. It is quite similar to Bún Thịt Nướng that I had in the states, but here they added nước mắm already for you. I didn’t really have to add anything extra since the flavor was just right.

I also loved the appetizer/snack chả lụa dipping with tương ớt (Vietnamese hot chili paste/ketchup). Yum!

The restaurant functions quite similar to a lot of Vietnamese restaurants I’ve been to, where you just walk inside and pick any of the open table yourself. Then, you call one of the server to come over out loud to order. So I guess the service was fine since the guys weren’t rude to me or anything.

Overall, I think this is a very easy to eat dish that both Vietnamese and non-Vietnamese can...

If you want to try the typical beef noodle salad, this place got you covered. There's nothing much to do once you get a spot here, besides the Bun Bo there's only a couple of starters you can add to your order if you wish, and in a matter of seconds you're served with your bowl. Honestly, it was delicious, I enjoyed the food a lot. I would just point out that the tables are not cleaned/wiped when customers sit down or leave (but seems like it's pretty much like this in most traditional places in Vietnam), and there's a large trash bin just below every single table that, besides being a convenient option to quickly dispose of any used tissues, makes it feel a bit gross, as you'll be eating just a few inches away from someone else's trash. Anyhow, if you're travelling with an open mind and don't care about these details, I would still recommend this place for...

It probably used to be a good place, but it definitely has not been able to keep up its reputation. Yes, there are loads of 5* reviews, but unfortunately this industry is flooded by FAKE ones. So, don't buy the reviews blindly.

Coming to the point: 📌 Food quality: Good 📌 Service: Fast 📌 Pricing: Decent 📌 Ambiance: Very Poor 📌 Hygiene: Missing

While food quality is good, this place is quite a mess. Tables/chairs placed quite haphazardly, waste bins under each table (mostly overflowing) - makes one question the hygiene of the food, utensils - the kitchen too. Honestly, I was not at all impressed by the cleanliness of their spoons/forks/chopsticks.

Also, this is a tight space overall and crowded. There are always LOUD noises from adjacent tables, which one may/may not like.

Conclusion: It is worth 1 visit. But if one is particular about cleanliness,...