What is Vietnamese food “Bun cha”? 4 Recommended Restaurants in Ho Chi Minh

Speaking of Vietnamese cuisine, pho and banh mi are famous, but one dish I definitely want you to try in Ho Chi Minh City is “Bún chă.”

“Bún chảng” is a traditional dish that originated in Hanoi, and in Vietnamese it means “bun = rice noodles, cha = put on it.”

Buncha is Vietnamese “tsukemen.”

It has also become popular in Ho Chi Minh City, making it an attractive gourmet experience for tourists.

In this article, we'll introduce recommended restaurants where you can enjoy delicious buncha in Ho Chi Minh City and how to eat it.

What is Buncher?

Rice noodles are eaten with meat and vegetables dipped in a “dipping sauce.”

Buncher has a characteristic aroma of charcoal-grilled pork (or ribs or meat).

It is eaten by pouring a sweet and sour special sauce with lime, garlic, and chili peppers.

Rice noodles are characterized by their thin, refreshing mouthfeel.

Vegetables and herbs are also served together, so you can enjoy the refreshing flavor and texture.

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How to eat a buncher

1. Soak in sauce

When enjoying buncher, first soak the grilled meat thoroughly in a special sauce.

This sauce contains lime, garlic, and chili, and is a perfect balance between sweet, sour, and spicy.

2. Eat it with noodles

Once the pork is soaked in sauce, it is eaten with rice noodles.

The sauce is well entwined with the noodles, enhancing the umami of pork along with a refreshing flavor.

If you eat it with vegetables and herbs, the flavor will be even richer.

3. Arrange to your liking

You can enjoy arranging Buncher according to your own preferences.

You can add chili peppers to make it spicy, or you can squeeze lime to add freshness.

Find your own Buncher.

Recommended restaurants to eat buncha in Ho Chi Minh

There are many Buncher stores in Ho Chi Minh, and each has its own personality.

It would be fun to visit multiple stores and compare the flavors of each.

Also, one way is to ask local people for recommended stores.

Their recommendations are sure to bring you a great Buncher experience.

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4 Recommended Places to Eat Buncha in Ho Chi Minh

Here are some famous stores that are easily accessible from tourist spots.

Ho Chi Minh District 1/ “Quan Nem Restaurant”

Source: Tripadvisor

“Quan Nem Restaurant” is a super popular restaurant in the area where queues are formed.

Buncha is served in different styles depending on the store, but you can enjoy Buncha, which mainly serves seafood spring rolls.

Since they are baked after ordering, the skin is crispy and exquisite!

Address: 15E. Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, Bến Nghe, Quận 1, Ho Chi Minh

Business hours: 10:00-20:00

Ho Chi Minh District 1/ “Bun Cha Ha Noi 26”

Source: Tripadvisor

Many locals also visit “Bun Cha Ha Noi 26.”

The low chairs and tables are inside the store where you can feel the local feeling.

We recommend the topping for “deep-fried spring rolls,” which have a thin and crisp surface.

Address: 8A/9C2 Thái Văn Lung, Bến Nghé, Quận 1, Ho Chi Minh

Business hours: 7:00 to 20:30

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Ho Chi Minh District 3/ “Quan Bun Cha Anh Hong”

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It is about 5 minutes by car from the tourist attraction, Tandin Association.

“Quan Bun Cha Anh Hong” is a buncher specialty store where you can enjoy the local atmosphere.

The menu is simple, and you can choose a variety of toppings such as deep-fried spring rolls, deep-fried crab spring rolls, and shrimp surimi.

You can customize it to your own taste, so you won't get bored no matter how many times you eat it.

Address: 117 Lý Chín Thắng, Phường 14, Quận 3, Ho Chi Minh

Business hours: 8:00 to 20:30

Closed on Sundays

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Ho Chi Minh District 1/ “CAT TUONG RESTAURANT”

Source: GoogleMap

“CAT TUONG RESTAURANT” is a popular cafeteria frequented by locals.

The ingredients are large pieces of meat, and a buncher with pork ribs on the bottom.

The soup is sweet and spicy, and the flavor is slightly sweet. It is a store with a lot of volume and excellent cost performance.

Address: 69 Thú Khoa Huân, Phường Bến Thành, Quận 1, Ho Chi Minh

Business hours: 7:00 to 22:00

summary

When enjoying Buncha in Ho Chi Minh, be sure to visit popular local stores.

Buncher, where you can enjoy the perfect harmony between the savory flavor of pork and the special sauce, is a taste you won't forget once you eat it.

In between sightseeing, enjoy delicious buncha and fully experience the appeal of Vietnamese cuisine.

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We also recommend massages and head spa experiences in Ho Chi Minh City!

Spa and massage experiences that are reasonably priced in Vietnam and feel unique to Vietnam are popular.

Spas and massages are recommended for tourists who want to unwind after a long trip.

Here are carefully selected spots where you can have the best massage and spa experience with high reviews.

It's a popular spa, so advance reservations are recommended.

Ho Chi Minh City/"WE SPA”

“WE SPA” offers a wide range of services, from hair washing to body massage, whitening and anti-aging facial menus.

It is a spa loved by many people as a trusted salon, with detailed service and advanced technology, and a high repeat rate from customers.

Although it is located in a busy area of Ho Chi Minh City, the inside of the store is quiet and creates a relaxing space.

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Ho Chi Minh City/ “Evolve Wellness Center @Pullman Saigon”

Evolve Wellness Center offers spa and wellness services at the 5-star Pullman Saigon Hotel, which is ideally located in central Ho Chi Minh City.

In order to provide an excellent service experience, they are constantly setting strict standards for staff hospitality, professionalism, and customer satisfaction.

We offer a wide range of package menus, from slimming menus to specialty facial menus and scrubs.

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Ho Chi Minh City/ “An's Spa”

An's spa, which is very popular with tourists, offers inner health and relaxation with shiatsu massages based on Oriental medicine.

It is gaining popularity for shiatsu massages based on Oriental medicine, which is rare in Vietnam, and treatments using 100% organic oil.

A head massage developed by experts who have been involved in qigong, acupressure, and Oriental medicine for 30 years.

This head massage is particularly effective in reducing stress and headaches, and healing the area around the shoulders and neck, and improves the mind and body from within.

The store sells many original products, so you can also buy souvenirs.

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Ho Chi Minh City/"Anam QT Spa”

Anam QT Spa is a Zen oasis of “beauty” and “relaxation.”

You can enjoy a luxurious feeling with a variety of “Zen-themed” menus and an extraordinary sophisticated space.

It is a high level spa that harmonizes the mind and body, releases energy, and balances emotions.

Since opening in 1996, it has achieved various achievements, such as receiving an award from the “Small and Medium Business Association” in 2007 and receiving 6 other awards.

Inside the salon, which is rich in greenery, you can spend the best relaxing time in a space with attention to every detail, such as an interior based on earth tones and a jacuzzi where you can enjoy bathing in the shade of a tree.

Natural treatments using natural ingredients are popular at salons, and you can receive thorough care and treatment with authentic techniques directly handed down by French therapists.

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Ho Chi Minh City/ “MOMIJI Spa”

A superb space where you can enjoy a modern, high-quality atmosphere. Experience total body healing at Momiji Spa.

Located in Ho Chi Minh City's District 7, Momiji Spa is a Japanese-style space incorporating modern details and traditional Japanese architecture.

At Momiji SpaWe offer a variety of treatment menus, including hair wash, body massage, hot stone massage, foot massage, and heel scrub using safe natural ingredientsI'm doing it.

We provide friendly and courteous service.

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