Bun bo Hue 14B – Central Vietnamese flavor, Michelin class in Saigon

Michelin Guide has just announced the Bib Gourmand category, in the list there are 24 restaurants honored by Michelin in Ho Chi Minh City and among them, 8 restaurants appear on the list for the first time. Especially if you are a fan of beef noodle soup, in 2024, there is only one restaurant selling this specialty that is honored, which is Bun Bo Hue 14B in District 4.

1 Bun Bo Hue 14B – Rich Central Vietnamese flavor right in the heart of District 4

Address: 14B Street 46, District 4, HCMC

Phone: 0963 933 081

Business hours: 07h00 – 19h00

Bun Bo Hue 14B, which has just been shortlisted for the Bib Gourmand award, is a culinary experience rich in the flavors of the central region in the heart of Saigon. Here you will enjoy the original flavor of Bun Bo Hue with a rich broth according to a traditional recipe. The delicious broth is simmered from beef bones and other quality meats such as tendons, brisket, and spring rolls.

The soft and chewy noodles served with delicious broth will make tourists to Saigon remember it forever. Not only delicious, the price of beef noodle soup at the restaurant is also suitable for many working people’s budgets, and the staff serves quickly and thoughtfully. If you are still looking for a place to enjoy Saigon specialties, you definitely cannot miss this place.

2 Special features of Bun Bo Hue 14B restaurant and food quality

2.1 The restaurant mainly sells take-out food so there are not many customers sitting down to eat.

Bun Bo Hue 14B restaurant is located in a quiet small street of District 4, run by Mr. Nguyen Thai Chau (35 years old) and Mr. Nguyen Hoang Vu (32 years old). The first special thing that many diners can notice when coming to the restaurant is that there are not many customers sitting to eat, but mainly shippers coming to pick up the dishes and deliver them to diners.

According to the owner, about 80% of orders at Bun Bo Hue 14B are for take-out because the restaurant is quite small, with only enough space for cooking and preparing 1-2 tables for customers to eat on the spot. Michelin Guide also commented on the beef noodle dish here: “This take-out-only restaurant specializes in serving noodles with sliced ​​beef and beef tendons. The broth is made from onions, beef and pork bones and is very rich. Diners can add bean sprouts, chili, lemon and fish sauce to your taste.”

The owner also modestly commented that his restaurant is just like many other beef noodle shops, so he was very surprised when the dish was highly appreciated by Michelin’s judges. Revealing the secret to the dish’s success, Mr. Chau said that it could be due to the rich broth with fresh ingredients prepared daily to ensure quality.

2.2 The delicious flavor of Bun Bo Hue 14B attracts diners

Coming to Bun Bo Hue 14B in the evening, you will see a large number of customers crowding in front of the door, most of them are delivery drivers but there are also customers waiting to eat at the restaurant. Normally, the restaurant is crowded, but now after being awarded the Bib Gourmand award, it is even more crowded.

Vietnamtravelio’s travel experience recorded that diners gave very good feedback about the dish, highly appreciating the rich broth. The broth is stewed from beef bones, bringing a fragrant aroma, mixed with the spicy taste of chili satay and slightly strong shrimp paste, creating a perfect harmony of spices, making many diners remember it forever.

Currently, Bun Bo Hue 14B is directly run by 7 members, mainly Chau’s family members. Vietnamtravelio recommends that you visit this place once to enjoy the dedicated beef noodle soup with unforgettable flavors on your journey.