Bún thịt nướng (vermicelli with grilled meat) is an incredibly tantalizing dish that you should try when visiting Nha Trang. Below are the top 7 renowned Nha Trang Bún thịt nướng eateries that you should not miss.
Nha Trang’s Bún thịt nướng, a delicious dish that’s hard to refuse
When mentioning the famous dishes of Nha Trang, one cannot overlook Bún thịt nướng. In fact, Bún thịt nướng is popular throughout all three regions of Vietnam. However, each region, and even each province, has its unique way of preparation and consumption, contributing to the culinary identity of that area. The same goes for Nha Trang’s Bún thịt nướng.
Nha Trang’s Bún thịt nướng is a harmonious combination of thin rice vermicelli, grilled pork, crispy pork skin, peanuts, and fragrant onion oil
The method to prepare Bún thịt nướng is quite straightforward. Essential ingredients include pork belly or shoulder. The meat is sliced into bite-sized pieces and marinated with seasonings such as soy sauce, oyster sauce, pepper, salt, MSG, sugar, lemon, and five-spice powder. Onion, garlic, and lemongrass are finely chopped, then blended and strained to obtain their juice, which is then mixed with the marinated meat. After marinating for about an hour, the meat is skewered and grilled. Once grilled, half of the most critical process is completed.
Now, all that’s left is to prepare additional ingredients like pickled carrots, radishes, various herbs, and the dipping sauce to add to the vermicelli bowl and enjoy. As simple as it sounds, each place has its secrets in preparing individual ingredients, making a distinct taste that’s hard to replicate.
Nha Trang’s Bún thịt nướng is served with a slightly thick fish sauce that has a harmonious balance of sour and spicy flavors, binding the ingredients together
The sauce used in Nha Trang’s Bún thịt nướng is made from fish sauce. The sauce is prepared following each eatery’s traditional recipe, giving it a unique flavor profile. However, basic ingredients always include garlic, chili, lemon, sugar, and quality fish sauce.
The perfect way to enjoy Bún thịt nướng is to place vermicelli in a bowl, add grilled meat, crispy pork skin, peanuts, onion oil, and herbs, pour the fish sauce over, mix well, and savor.
Top 7 renowned Bún thịt nướng’s restaurants in Nha Trang
Bún thịt nướng 163 Hoàng Văn Thụ
– Address: 163 Hoàng Văn Thụ, Nha Trang City
– Opening hours: 2pm-10pm
– Price: 30-40k/bowl
This is a barbecue restaurant that is very “ancient”, dating back half a century. The dishes have a deep traditional flavor, always attractive to locals and tourists.
Bún thịt nướng Nha Trang at 163 Hoàng Văn Thụ has been around for more than half a century
The appeal of the restaurant is the richly marinated grilled meat, which is soft and fragrant. Accompanying it are crispy shrimp, raw vegetables, and finely chopped cucumbers. The fish sauce here is prepared with a special sweet and sour formula that is very delicious.
The space of the restaurant is somewhat small, but there is a menu available at the front door, so you don’t have to worry about being overcharged.
Ratings
– Quality: 9/10
– Price: 8/10
– Location: 7/10
– Service and Staff Attitude: 8/10
– Average: 8/10
Bún thịt nướng Số 4 Mê Linh Nha Trang
– Address: No. 4 Me Linh, Nha Trang City
– Opening hours: 4pm – 10pm
– Price: 30-40k/bowl
The restaurant’s full name is “Bún thịt nướng-Nem phần No. 4 Me Linh” because it serves two dishes, Bún thịt nướng and ready-to-eat Nem nướng. Bún thịt nướng is highly rated by many diners, as the meat is marinated deeply with a fragrant, tender, and rich flavor.
A bowl here only contains grilled pork and deep-fried pork rolls along with assorted vegetables, but it still looks quite substantial. When eaten, the vermicelli is poured over with a rich and sweet-sour fish sauce that offers an irresistibly delicious taste. Many suggest that when you eat this dish, you should also order a grilled sour pork roll to eat with extremely spicy chili for added excitement.
Bún thịt nướng in here looks substantial with grilled meat and deep-fried pork rolls
The seating area is a simple, local-style setting. The lady owner has many years of selling experience and provides quick, enthusiastic service.
Ratings
– Quality: 8/10
– Price: 8/10
– Location: 7/10
– Service and staff attitude: 8/10
– Average: 7.7/10
Nha Trang’s Bún thịt nướng – Thanh Loan
– Address: Vinh Tho Market, Nha Trang City
– Opening hours: 06:00 – 10:00
– Price: 25-30k
This is a local eatery located within Vinh Tho Market. Bún thịt nướng is appealing due to its affordability and generous serving, coupled with a variety of toppings. The meat is carefully selected, very tender, and marinated with a unique recipe that gives it a fragrant and rich flavor. The sauce that is poured over the dish is thick and has a harmoniously sweet and sour taste that is extremely palatable.
Thanh Loan’s Bún thịt nướng is accompanied by a thick sauce with a harmoniously sweet and sour taste that is extremely palatable
In addition to Bún thịt nướng, the eatery also offers spring rolls and homemade fermented pork rolls at very affordable prices.
Ratings
– Quality: 8/10
– Price: 8/10
– Location: 7/10
– Service and staff attitude: 8/10
– Average: 7.7/10
Cô Năm’s Bún thịt nướng
– Address: 1 Nguyen Dinh Chieu, Nha Trang City
– Opening hours: 8-21h
– Price: 30-40k
For a long time, many locals, students, and university students in Nha Trang have been very familiar with Cô Năm’s Bún thịt nướng. The restaurant stands out with its sizable serving of vermicelli; the meat is marinated in a way that it becomes very soft, fragrant, and has a rich sweetness. Eating a bowl here will provide you with enough energy to be active for many hours.
ô Năm’s Bún thịt nướng impresses with a big bowl, where the meat is marinated to be very soft, aromatic, and has a deep sweetness
Located near Nha Trang University, the place attracts a lot of students. Despite the crowd, the owner serves quite promptly and warmly. Additionally, the grilled pork rolls are also very popular among customers.
Ratings
– Quality: 9/10
– Price: 8/10
– Location: 7/10
– Service and staff attitude: 8/10
– Average: 8/10
Nha Trang’s Bún thịt nướng – Ty Quán
– Address: 156 Bach Dang, Nha Trang City
– Opening hours: 14:00 – 20:30
– Price: 30-35k
The place specializes in serving hot steamed rolled rice pancakes, Bún thịt nướng, and delicate rice pancakes. What makes Bún thịt nướng so appealing is the meticulously marinated meat, which absorbs all the flavors and releases a tantalizing aroma when grilled. Combined with roasted sesame, the meat has a soft, sweet, and rich texture.
Each bowl comes with fried pork rolls (spring rolls), pork pie, and fermented pork rolls. Pickles, chili sauce, and roasted peanuts are sprinkled on top. The chili sauce is uniquely thick, sweet, and spicy – quite a distinctive taste yet very delicious.
Each bowl has a variety of toppings, including grilled pork, fried pork rolls (spring rolls), pork pie, fermented pork rolls, and crispy rice crackers…
The restaurant doesn’t have a very large space. From 17:00 onward, it’s peak time with many customers. However, everyone, from the parking attendants and sellers to the servers, is very enthusiastic, friendly, and cheerful.
Ratings
– Quality: 9/10
– Price: 8/10
– Location: 7/10
– Service and staff attitude: 8/10
– Average: 8/10
Cúc’s Bún thịt nướng
– Address: 56 Nguyen Thai Hoc, Nha Trang City
– Opening hours: 8-22h
– Price: 30-40k per bowl
Cúc is a down-to-earth Bún thịt nướng eatery and is among the most famous ones in Nha Trang. The eatery has recently relocated to 56 Nguyen Thai Hoc. At its new location, it continues to be bustling with customers as it always has been.
Having a bowl of Cúc’s Bún thịt nướng will keep you full until the evening
Cúc’s Bún thịt nướng leaves a lasting impression with its generously filled bowl offering an abundance of toppings such as grilled pork, spring rolls, pork pie, grilled fermented pork rolls, etc. The sweet and sour dipping sauce is harmoniously blended. Vermicelli is served with pickled veggies and an assortment of fresh greens. The eatery also offers other traditional dishes like Bánh bèo, Bánh hỏi,…
Ratings
– Quality: 8/10
– Price: 8/10
– Location: 8/10
– Service and staff attitude: 8/10
– Average: 8/10
Bún thịt nướng at No.2 Tang Bat Ho
– Address: No. 2 Tang Bat Ho, Nha Trang City
– Opening hours: 17-21h
– Price: 30-40k
If you desire to relish a bowl of Bún thịt nướng that’s both abundant in toppings and of great quality, then head over to No. 2 Tang Bat Ho. Each bowl contains a hefty amount of grilled pork, accompanied by spring rolls, crispy rice paper, fermented pork rolls, and skewered pork. Not to forget, roasted peanuts, green onions in oil, pickled veggies, fresh greens, and cucumber slices.
Every bowl contains a generous portion of grilled pork complemented by spring rolls, crispy rice paper, fermented pork rolls, and skewered pork
The grilled pork is incredibly tender and marinated with a unique, aromatic, and sweet recipe. Moreover, the sweet chili fish sauce, when drizzled over the vermicelli, enhances its appeal. The service at the eatery is managed by an elderly vendor, but they are swift and enthusiastic in their service.