1 Introducing a couple of bun cha Obama
– Address:
+ CS1: 24 Le Van Huu Street, Phan Chu Trinh Ward, Hai Ba Trung District, Hanoi Capital
+ CS2: 59/14 Lang Ha Street, Thanh Cong Ward, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi Capital
– Opening time: 08:30 – 15:00, 17:00 – 20:30 (Every day)
Huong Lien Bun Cha Restaurant, a famous culinary site of Hanoi, has made a strong impression on domestic and international customers, especially since President Barack Obama and Chef Anthony Bourdain have visited in the year. 2016. Since then, the name “Bun Cha Obama” was born and became a symbol, attracting millions of people to enjoy the typical dish of Vietnam. In 2023, the shop continued to receive attention when honored in the Michelin Guide list, affirming its excellent quality and class.
The external sign of the original Bun Cha Lien Bun. Photo: MSTK A
The journey of Huong Lien bun cha does not stop at the international popularity. At the original facility, diners can admire the seating position that President Obama has enjoyed their meals, protected in a glass cabinet and comes with Michelin certification to celebrate the proud achievements of the proud achievements. shop.
To serve the increasing demand, Ms. Lien opened a branch on Lang Ha Street, continuing to bring the traditional bun cha flavor to more diners.
Every day, many foreign visitors come to enjoy the delicious bun cha taste. Photo: flavorsofhanoi
2 What makes the special noodle shop?
Huong Lien Bun Cha Restaurant is located on Le Van Huu Street, Hanoi, became famous after former US President Barack Obama visited in May 2016. During his trip, Mr. Obama enjoyed two noodles with 2 beer bottles, sharing meals with chef Anthony Bourdain. Not only that, he also bought 4 more noodles to bring to the hotel. The simple but impressive action of Mr. Obama has made Huong Lien bun cha restaurant become a destination to attract a large number of people and tourists at home and abroad.
The area used to have a meal by Mr. Obama has been closed, preserving the status quo. Photo: Kenh14
In particular, the tables and chairs where Mr. Obama sat the owner, Ms. Nguyen Thi Lien, preserved and displayed in the glass frame as a memorable memory. Since the visit of this special guest, Bun Cha restaurant is not only famous but also becomes a symbol of cultural interference between Vietnam and the US, giving customers an unforgettable culinary experience.
3 Where does the charm of the shop come from?
It is no coincidence that the shop is chosen for Mr. Obama to visit to enjoy the famous bun cha. Let Vietnamtravelio find out what has made the attraction of Huong Lien Bun Cha!
3.1 Where the former US President Barack Obama used to have a meal
Ms. Lien’s vermicelli restaurant has become a famous destination not only because of the unique taste but also thanks to special events that have attracted the attention of customers. On the evening of May 23, 2016, Ms. Lien’s bun cha restaurant welcomed a special guest – former US President Barack Obama. Her family was surprised to receive an order from an international journalist, and former President Obama and the delegation called more than 100 noodles.
Former US President Barack Obama and Chef Anthony Bourdain together sip a bottle of Hanoi beer. Photo: Dantri
Not only enjoying bun cha at the shop, he also praised the food and brought it home. Up to now, after 7 years, her family’s typical bun cha has remained the recipe from the early days, with thoroughly prepared fish sauce and unique baking secret, only the price changes according to the market. .
3.2 Top 70 restaurants/restaurants are Michelin
In June 2023, Ms. Lien’s bun cha restaurant was also honored in the top 70 restaurants/restaurants proposed by Michelin (Michelin Selected).
3.3 The “poisonous” vermicelli taste
What makes the strong attraction is the “unique” bun cha taste. The shop still retains the tradition of grilling meat with charcoal, making grilled meat evenly, keeping the moisture and sweet, rich flavor.
A basic part of Huong Lien vermicelli noodles includes noodles, broths, raw vegetables, spices … Photo: Migotravel
The sauce, the decisive factor of the bun cha, is prepared according to the formula with the blend of sour, spicy, salty, sweet, creating a perfect combination with barbecue, vermicelli and raw vegetables .
Each dish of raw vegetables has many different types of serving such as perilla, lettuce, poetry, coriander … Photo: Vietnamnet
The shop is also impressed by the beautiful, neat and very hygienic presentation. Each full bun vermicelli will include vermicelli, raw vegetables, grilled meat rolls and balls, along with papaya, carrots and a cup of dipping sauce.
Enjoying with herbs will add flavor to the bun cha. Photo: Thanh Tuyen Nguyen
The meat is grilled evenly, the ratio of fat and lean is balanced, marinated bold. Soft, chewy and mouth rolls. Not only bun cha, spring rolls at the restaurant are also very popular with crispy crust, delicious filling, pleasing all customers.
The crispy fried spring rolls are the attraction for a special part of bun cha. Photo: Gonzalo Menoyo
The combination of unique flavors, unique recipe and outstanding imprints makes Ba Lien bun cha restaurant become a place not to be missed for those who love Hanoi cuisine.
The spring rolls are extremely quality with each fresh seafood fiber. Photo: もろさんもろさん
4 What is the menu of the restaurant?
The menu of the restaurant includes bun cha, fried spring rolls, skewers served. Each noodles are currently priced from 40,000 VND -60,000 VND.
The restaurant serves mainly with bun cha and side dishes such as crab spring rolls, seafood spring rolls, vegetarian spring rolls and skewers and regular refreshments. The dishes at Obama bun cha have the following specific price:
Each table will have a clear menu table, the name of the dishes at the restaurant. Photo: Vietnamnet
Combo Obama: 120,000 VND / 1 part
Special bun cha: 60,000 VND / 1 part
Bun cha: 50,000 VND / 1 part
Vegetarian rolls: 7,000 VND / 1 part
Cua’s spring rolls: 8,000 VND / 1 part
Seafood spring rolls: 35,000 VND / 1 part
Meat skewers: 25,000 VND / 1 part
The skewers of the stabilizer quality stabilize and are very rich and fragrant. Photo: Edmond tam
Particularly the Obama combo will include the dishes that former US President Barack Obama has come here to enjoy as a special bun cha, 1 seafood spring rolls and a bottle of Hanoi beer. This is also the choice that according to the travel guide you should order to be able to fully enjoy the taste of the dish. Most customers come here to call Obama combo to enjoy and experience.
Have the opportunity to try to call the special bun cha to experience the fullest taste of the dish. Photo: Ken Zwirko
5 Customer’s feelings about Huong Lien bun cha
Mr. Abejundio (right, from Spain) shared that this is the first time he tried Hanoi Bun Cha, after being introduced and learned more information via social networks. “I think the bun cha restaurant is called Obama so I am curious to try. Especially, when I came, I knew that the shop had just been on the list of the top 70 restaurants proposed by Michelin. It was fortunate to have the opportunity to experience the experience of experience ! ” – He said.
Bun cha at the restaurant has a fairly easy to eat from the first time for foreigners. Photo: Vietnamnet
Obama Bun Cha Hanoi is also a favorite place for many young people, most of the shops are highly appreciated from customers, the quality of the food stabilizer, worthy and go hand in hand with the price.
The quality of food is always highly appreciated by many tourists. Photo: Thu Minh
The crab spring rolls are also a highlight not to be missed at the shop, with super quality seafood fillings, combined with the herbs that are very rolled.
Each part of vermicelli is given a lot of meat, rolls as well as soaked papaya. Photo: Khanh Hieu Nguyen
According to many diners, Huong Lien bun cha is not the best bun cha restaurant in Hanoi, but has a unique attraction. If you have the opportunity to travel to Hanoi, do not miss the opportunity to visit and enjoy this famous bun cha at Huong Lien restaurant!
