What to order at Bún Chả Đắc Kim

Must order
Bun cha with smoky grilled pork patties and the optional Hai Phong crab nem cua be on the side.
Signature dishes
Bun cha grilled pork, Nem cua be Hai Phong crab roll, Pickled green papaya dipping sauce
Editor tip
Lunchtime queues spill onto the pavement; share a table. Closes by mid-afternoon if the pork runs out.
CuisineVietnamese
Price$
Neighborhoodold-quarter
HoursDaily 10:00-22:00
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Signature dishes: Bun cha grilled pork, Nem cua be Hai Phong crab roll, Pickled green papaya dipping sauce

Must order: Bun cha with smoky grilled pork patties and the optional Hai Phong crab nem cua be on the side.

Tip: Lunchtime queues spill onto the pavement; share a table. Closes by mid-afternoon if the pork runs out.

Location

Address: 1 Hang Manh, Hang Gai, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi

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