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Bún Bò Huế — The Spicy Royal Noodle Soup
Food Guide
By EnViet Team
February 15, 2025
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The Royal Kitchen of Hue
Bún bò Huế originates from Hue — the former imperial capital of Vietnam — and carries
the culinary sophistication of royal court cooking in its complex, aromatic broth.
What Makes It Unique
Unlike phở, bún bò Huế uses thick round rice noodles and a broth built on lemongrass,
shrimp paste, and chilli oil. The result is spicier, more complex, and deeply satisfying.
Key Ingredients
- Beef shank and pork hock (slow-braised)
- Chả lụa (pork roll)
- Huyết (congealed pork blood, optional)
- Fresh herbs: banana blossom, mint, perilla, bean sprouts
noodles
beef
spicy
hue
central-vietnam
lemongrass