Quán Ngon - Bún Chả Hà Nội — Restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City

Revision: Originally, I gave 1-star; but after reading the owner's comments, I will revise it to 3-star. The owner does make some valid arguments. To the owner, I am NOT a rival of another restaurant, you can read all my reviews on Google, ranging from 1 star to 5. The owner mentioned that they cut and discard the char (burnt meat), if so, they took out one of the most important part of bun cha. It is precisely the burnt that creates the bitterness into the sauce. The reason why bun cha is so good is because it has all 5 tastes; salty, sweet, sour, bitter, and umami. If you take out bitter, then it's not the same. The sauce is also too bland, fitting for foreigners. Note that I didn't say the bun cha was horrible, I simply said that the food here is WHITE-WASHED for westerners, ie, not truly authentic traditional bun cha.

Let me give credit where credit is due: The "Cha Gio", or "Nem Ran", or fried spring roll is EXCELLENT !!!

Original: I got tricked visiting this restaurant due to the good reviews; but in retrospect, it was my own fault cuz I was in a hurry. Now I re-read the reviews and realize the reviews are mostly from tourists, not locals. This place is basically a tourist trap. The bun cha isn't horribly bad, but it is FAR from GOOD, TRADITIONAL, or AUTHENTIC. The meat didn't have the good char, ie. undercooked. (It's hilarious to me when I read some others comment that the meat is good cuz it isn't burned, not understanding that the char is what makes bun cha special to create the unique taste of bun cha). The sauce is too mild, made for foreigners, not really "traditional". THIS PLACE IS LIKE A WHITE-WASHED VERSION OF BUN CHA. I've eaten at bun cha Huong Lien in Hanoi (u know, the one that Obama went w Bourdain), and others in Hanoi, the real traditional authentic kind. This place is not even close to "traditional" as in the restaurant's name. But what really ticked me off was when I asked for more veggies, they want 15k VND. It's not the money, 15k is 0.6 USD, but the fact that they try to charge tourists for veggies, veggies is so ridiculously cheap in VN, free at most restaurants when a customer wants extra. (I'm...

We needed to fill our bellies pre-tattoo session while simultaneously escaping the blazing heat, so we decided on Bún Chả Hà Nội due to the great reviews and the god-tier AC. There are locals walking around in hoodies and jeans in this weather y’all are so different…

We sat upstairs and ordered Bun Cha with a spring roll (100k vnd or $4 usd), as it is essentially the only thing on the menu here. While this place is definitely geared more toward Westerners, the Bun Cha still SLAPPED. A Top 3 Bun Cha we had on our trip, and it’s definitely not 1 or 3…

Some of the other Bun Cha we had was a little too sweet for me, but this one was perfect. Dipping the rice vermicelli noodles into the fish sauce while grabbing a piece of the minced pork shoulder before shoving it into your mouth is a spiritual experience, unique to Vietnam.

This trip to Vietnam has made me fall in love with Bun Cha. To be quite honest, I didn’t even know it existed until that episode of Parts Unknown where Obama and Bourdain ate it together in Hanoi. Even after that, I’d never tried it and kind of forgot about it. I’d stick to my normal choices at Vietnamese restaurants in the US of Pho or Banh Mi.

Bun Cha will be my go to order at Vietnamese restaurants back home, we Bun Cha All Stars now!

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Quán Ngon - Bun Cha Hanoi is an absolute gem for anyone craving authentic Vietnamese Bún Chả. From the moment you walk in, you're greeted with a warm and inviting atmosphere that sets the stage for an exceptional dining experience.

We opted for the special set, which included the highly recommended Bún Chả Hà Nội and a serving of delicious spring rolls. The Bún Chả Hà Nội was the star of the meal. The grilled pork was perfectly marinated and cooked to perfection, delivering a smoky flavor that paired wonderfully with the fresh, crisp herbs and vermicelli noodles. The accompanying dipping sauce was a delightful balance of sweet, sour, and savory, tying the entire dish together beautifully.

The spring rolls were equally impressive. Crisp on the outside and filled with a flavorful mix of ingredients, they were the perfect complement to the Bún Chả. Each bite was a wonderful blend of textures and tastes that left us wanting more.

The service was top-notch, with friendly and attentive staff ensuring our dining experience was nothing short of excellent.If you're looking for a place to enjoy authentic Vietnamese flavors in a cozy and welcoming setting, Quán Ngon - Bun Cha Hanoi is a must-visit. Highly...