Bún Ốc – A Must-Try for Visitors to Vietnam

Bún ốc, also known as Snail Noodle Soup, is a traditional Vietnamese noodle soup. For a long time, bún ốc has become a rustic dish, favored by many people because of its unique deliciousness, delicate flavor, and attractive color. Hanoians love and are passionate about bún ốc, and consider this a dish with homeland identity.

To some, nothing is better than enjoying a bowl of spicy bún ốc in cold weather in the capital city.

History

The origin of this dish is unknown, but it is surely a pure Vietnamese dish. It is known that they appear from a certain countryside, and people in many places enjoy and bring them to Thang Long capital and become a specialty without realizing it.

Eye-catching bún ốc has the flavor of ancient capital

Main ingredient

– Apple snails: The snails are typically boiled and then chopped or sliced

– Broth: The broth is made from pork bones, water, and spices

– Noodle, tofu

– Ripe tomatoes, sour star fruit, turmeric powder, vinegar

– Thinly sliced purple onion, scallions, cilantro, herbs, perilla, lemon, chili, salt, pepper, sugar, and fish sauce

A bowl of bún ốc with big snails

When having the dish, eaters will feel the crunchy escargots, the taste of fresh herbs, the sweetness of the broth, and the sour taste of wine vinegar together.

Recommend some places to enjoy

  • Bún ốc sườn cô Sáu: Customers have given many compliments to this restaurant. The snails are crispy, the beef is soft and chewy, and you can clearly taste the sweetness of the meat. The broth is sour and harmonious, sweet with the taste of stewed bones.

Address: No. 98B Thai Thinh Street, Dong Da District, Hanoi

  • Bún ốc Phương Dung: With the family recipe and secret, a bit of vinegar’s sourness suddenly creates a bowl of Bún ốc with its own flavor. When eating, you will feel the rich, chewy taste of the snail meat mixed with the sweetness of the broth. If eaten with raw vegetables, it is even more delicious.

Address: No. 31 Phu Tay Ho Street, Quang An Ward, Tay Ho District, Hanoi

  • Bún ốc Ms. Huệ: The vermicelli bowl is always full, rich in shrimp paste, and spicy with the taste of chili. There are both small and large snails because all snails are clean, fresh, sweet, and extremely crunchy and delicious.

Address: No. 43 Nguyen Sieu Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi

If you are looking for a delicious and authentic Vietnamese dish, Bún ốc is a great option. It is a flavorful and satisfying dish that is sure to please everyone.

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