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What to order at Bún Bò Nam Bộ Bách Phương
- Must order
- Bun bo Nam Bo: the only dish, dressed at the table with extra nuoc cham and pickled vegetables.
- The dish to know
- Bun bo Nam Bo beef noodle salad
- Editor tip
- Long communal metal tables; share with locals. Cash only, 60,000 VND per bowl.
CuisineStreet food
Price$
Neighborhoodold-quarter
HoursDaily 07:00-22:30
Phone+84 24 3923 0701
The dishBun bo Nam Bo beef noodle salad
PaymentCash only
Last verified
Must order: Bun bo Nam Bo: the only dish, dressed at the table with extra nuoc cham and pickled vegetables.
Tip: Long communal metal tables; share with locals. Cash only, 60,000 VND per bowl.
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Location
Address: 73-75 Hang Dieu, Hang Bo, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
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Try: Cha ca turmeric grilled fish
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Try: Cha ca turmeric grilled fish
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