Vietnamese Dish

Hue Spicy Beef Noodle Soup

Bún bò Huế

Also known as: bun bo Hue, bun bo, Hue beef noodle soup, spicy Vietnamese beef soup

What is Hue Spicy Beef Noodle Soup?

A rich, spicy noodle soup from the imperial city of Hue, made with beef and pork bone broth flavored with lemongrass and shrimp paste, served with thick round rice noodles.

Typical Ingredients

beef shank
pork bones
rice noodles
lemongrass
shrimp paste
chili oil
lime
bean sprouts
perilla
banana blossom

Allergen Information

Always confirm with restaurant staff before ordering.

Soy
Sometimes Present
Fish
Often Present
Shellfish
Often Present
Sulphites
Sometimes Present

Shrimp paste (mắm ruốc) is a key ingredient — contains crustacean allergens. Fish sauce also standard. Crab balls sometimes added.

Questions to Ask Staff

Important questions to confirm with restaurant staff.

Does the broth contain shrimp paste?
Are crab balls included?

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