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What to order at Bún Bò Nam Bộ Bách Phương
- Must order
- Bun bo Nam Bo: the only dish, dressed in nuoc cham at the table.
- The dish to know
- Bun bo Nam Bo
- Editor tip
- Long metal tables; share with strangers and pass the herbs along. Cash only and small bills.
CuisineVietnamese
Price$
Neighborhoodold-quarter
HoursDaily 07:00-22:30
Phone+84 24 3923 0701
The dishBun bo Nam Bo
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Must order: Bun bo Nam Bo: the only dish, dressed in nuoc cham at the table.
Tip: Long metal tables; share with strangers and pass the herbs along. Cash only and small bills.
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Location
Address: 73-75 Hang Dieu, Hang Bo, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
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Try: Bun dau mam tom
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Try: Fresh draft bia hoi and grilled snacks
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