– Address: Alley 74 Hang Quat, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi

– Hours of operation: 10:00 – 14:00

– Price: 40,000 VND/serving

Located quietly in Lane 74 Hang Quat, a small but unique alley in Hanoi, this famous Hang Quat bun cha restaurant has existed and served customers for 23 years. For Old Quarter residents and tourists to Hanoi in general, this Hang Quat bun cha restaurant is a familiar destination to enjoy this delicious specialty.

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Street alley selling familiar bun cha of Hanoi people. Photo: VietNamNet

A special feature of the restaurant is the fragrant atmosphere of grilled meat wafting throughout the alley. Owner Dao Thi Mai Lan said that every day the restaurant only prepares 400 – 500 servings of bun cha, selling from 10 am until they run out.

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Owner Dao Mai Lan is preparing the meal. Photo: VietNamNet

That’s why the grilled meat and fresh vegetables served at the restaurant are always of good quality. Perhaps, in addition to the delicious taste, the fact that the ingredients are always fresh and clean is the secret to helping this Hang Quat bun cha restaurant always be crowded with customers.

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A serving of Hang Quat bun cha will be served with raw vegetables, grilled meat, spring rolls and fresh vermicelli. Photo: Labor Newspaper

Bun cha restaurant, lane 74, Hang Quat, is not only a place to enjoy the typical flavors of Hanoi, but also a journey to discover the culinary culture of the old town, where you can enjoy each delicious bowl of bun cha. Standard Hanoi taste.

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Hang Quat bun cha restaurant attracts many domestic and foreign diners. Photo: Labor Newspaper

From Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square, you only need to walk about 5 minutes to reach Lane 74 Hang Quat. From the starting point. You go north to go to Le Thai To street, then turn left to Cau Go street. Here, you continue to go about 100 meters and then turn right onto Luong Van Can street. Go about 100m further and you will see Hang Quat street, turn left into the street and then go about 170m further and you will see the sign for Bun Cha 74 Hang Quat.

It must be said that even though it is located deep in alley 74 Hang Quat, this bun cha restaurant has become an ideal destination for traditional food lovers of Hanoi over the past two decades. Despite its small space, Hang Quat bun cha restaurant has brought this famous Hanoi delicacy to life.

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The space of Hang Quat bun cha restaurant is small and narrow but always crowded. Photo: Gurutto

The shop is spread along alley 74 Hang Quat, about 1m wide and about 30m deep. At the beginning of the alley is a cooking area with a table displaying ingredients, a meat grill, a spring roll frying area and an iced tea shop. Dining tables for guests are arranged both in the house and in the yard at the end of the alley, and guests who come to eat often park their cars opposite.

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As soon as the door opened, customers came in droves. Photo: VnExpress

The process of preparing bun cha usually starts at 6 am. The owner and staff will complete the steps of washing, slicing meat, marinating ingredients, grilling meat, frying rolls and making fish sauce.

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The meat is marinated and grilled meticulously over charcoal fire. Photo: VnExpress

The soul of the dish is the patties, with two types of patties and balls made from half-lean, half-fat pork. Fresh, delicious meat is grilled until golden brown, creating a layer of fat that oozes out and gives off a sweet aroma. The dipping sauce is made from a mixture of fish sauce, vinegar, sugar and filtered water to create an easy-to-eat sweet and sour taste. The noodles are handmade, chewy, accompanied by raw vegetables such as lettuce, perilla and bean sprouts.

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A serving of bun cha will be filled with meat bathed in sweet and sour fish sauce. Photo: VnExress

The price of a portion of bun cha ranges from 40,000 VND – 50,000 VND. If you want to order more rolls, it will only cost 10,000 VND more. Bun Cha Restaurant 74 Hang Quat attracts not only local customers but also many tourists thanks to the rustic atmosphere of the old town and extremely delicious flavors.

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It is impossible not to name the soul of the dish, spring rolls. Photo: VnExpress

Above are the unique features of Hang Quat bun cha restaurant that Vietnamtravelio suggests you should come and enjoy even just once if you have the opportunity to pack your suitcase and travel to Hanoi. Furthermore, immediately save the restaurant’s address in your travel folder so you don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy the most unique dishes in Hanoi.