Bun ca (fish noodle) and Bun sua (jellyfish noodle) are specialties that visitors should not miss when visiting Nha Trang. However, not every restaurant in this city guarantees delicious and authentic flavors. Here’s a look at the top 7 most renowned Bun ca and Bun sua spots in Nha Trang
Quán bún lá Ninh Hòa
– Address: 2 Lãn Ông, Nha Trang city
– Opening hours: 7-10 PM
– Price: VND 25-35k/bowl
There are two types of noodles – one with only fish cakes and the other with both fish cakes and jellyfish in a clear, sweet broth made from fish. Side dishes include shrimp paste added to the noodles if preferred, a tangy sweet sauce for dipping the fish cakes, and fresh vegetables. The fish cakes, whether steamed or fried, are chewy and aromatic. The jellyfish is fresh, crunchy, and pleasantly chewy. Many customers rank it as one of the best Bun ca spots in Nha Trang.
Ninh Hòa’s Bún Lá Quán is rated by many diners as one of the best in Nha Trang
Although the eatery is located in an alley and is somewhat hard to find, the service attitude is excellent. The eatery operates in the evening, so you can only plan to dine there for dinner or a late-night meal.
Rating
| Quality | Price | Location | Service and staff attitude | Average |
| 9/10 | 8/10 | 7/10 | 8/10 | 7,7/10 |
Quán bún cá Nguyên Loan 123 Ngô Gia Tự
– Address: 123 Ngô Gia Tự
– Opening hours: 6 AM-11 PM
– Price: VND 30-45k/bowl
This is a long-standing and famous noodle shop in Nha Trang. Bun cha ca Nguyên Loan impresses at first with its clear, sweet, and flavorful broth. One of the plus points is the large bowl size with generous toppings. Each bowl contains fish cakes, mocs (a type of meatball), jellyfish, and lean fish with a good amount of noodles. The fish cakes, both fried and steamed, are chewy and sweet.
Bún Chả Cá Nguyên Loan impresses with its clear, sweet broth and plentiful toppings
However, a drawback of the place is its limited space. It often gets crowded, making it feel cramped and leading to diners accidentally bumping into each other.
Rating
| Quality | Price | Location | Service and staff attitude | Average |
| 8/10 | 9/10 | 7/10 | 7/10 | 7,7/10 |
Quán bún cá Mịn
– Address: 170 Bạch Đằng, Tan Lap Ward, Nha Trang city
– Opening hours: 5-9 PM
– Price: VND 40-50k/bowl
The highlight for many visitors is the large portion with plenty of noodles, fish meat, and fish cakes. The broth is clear, sweet, and flavorful. The menu offers several options including Bun ca dam (a type of fish noodle) served with fish cakes and jellyfish; Rice flour banh canh; and Banh canh with fish cakes and pork tendons.
Bún Cá Mịn offers a clear broth filled with ample fish meat and fish cakes
The eatery provides seating both inside and on the pavement outside. Nevertheless, the space is quite confined. The prices here are somewhat higher compared to the average.
Rating
| Quality | Price | Location | Service and staff attitude | Average |
| 8/10 | 8/10 | 7/10 | 7/10 | 7,5/10 |
Quán Hai Cá
– Address: 156 Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai, Tan Lap Ward, Nha Trang city
– Opening hours: 6 AM-10 PM
– Price: VND 30-60k/bowl
This is a local eatery characterized by its narrow space and simple furnishings, from small tables to narrow walkways. On sunny days, it can feel quite hot and stuffy.
Quán Hai Cá attracts a significant number of customers
However, the quality of food here is highly regarded. The broth is clear, sweet, and aromatic. The toppings are abundant and generous. All toppings, including crunchy jellyfish, chewy fish cakes, sweet fish meat, and crispy squid cakes, receive high praise.
Rating
| Quality | Price | Location | Service and staff attitude | Average |
| 8/10 | 8/10 | 7/10 | 7/10 | 7,5/10 |
Bún Lá Cây Bàng Ninh Hòa
– Address: No. 6 Hàn Thuyên, Nha Trang City, Khánh Hòa
– Operating hours: 6 AM – 10 PM
– Price: 30,000 – 40,000 VND/bowl
Diners from near and far appreciate the authentic Nha Trang flavor, with the broth made from sweet fish, free from artificial sweeteners and fats. The sweet and sour fish sauce is delectable.
Bún Cá Cây Bàng offers simple toppings, but the quality of the food is sufficient to attract many diner
Bowls here are somewhat small, primarily offering fish cakes and fish meat as toppings. For a special serving, you can add jellyfish.
Rating
| Quality | Price | Location | Service and staff attitude | Average |
| 8/10 | 8/10 | 7/10 | 7/10 | 7,5/10 |
Bún Cá 87 Yersin
– Address: 87 Yersin (right at the corner between Yersin and Bà Triệu streets)
– Operating hours: 7 AM – 9 PM
– Price: 25,000 – 35,000 VND/bowl
The eatery’s appeal lies in its clear, sweet, and rich broth derived from fish, containing no fats. Each bowl is generously filled with toppings including fish meat, fish cakes, and jellyfish. Both the jellyfish and fish in the bowl are delicious, chewy, and sweet. To enhance the flavor of the jellyfish or fish cakes, you can dip them in the provided shrimp sauce or fish sauce – both are very tasty and flavorful. The accompanying fresh vegetables are also abundant and delicious.
The jellyfish and fish cakes in the bowl at 87 Yersin are both delicious, chewy, and sweet
Being a traditional, casual eatery, the space is relatively small. Additionally, don’t expect professional-style service.
Rating
| Quality | Price | Location | Service and staff attitude | Average |
| 8/10 | 8/10 | 7/10 | 7/10 | 7,5/10 |
Bún cá Cô Ba
– Address: 105 Hoàng Hoa Thám, Nha Trang City
– Opening hours: 6 AM – 9 PM
– Price: From 25,000 VND to 45,000 VND per bowl
The owner is originally from Nha Trang, ensuring the authentic taste of this traditional dish. The broth is clear and sweet, reflecting the pure flavor of fresh sea fish. The fish cakes are notably pure in quality, chewy, crispy, and sweet. The jellyfish is also fresh and crunchy
Cô Ba’s eatery is also a go-to spot for an authentic taste of Nha Trang’s Bún Chả Cá
Each bowl comes with generous toppings. The regular bowl typically contains fish cakes and fish meat. The special bowl has an addition of jellyfish. Accompanying the noodles are fragrant herbs and a flavorful dipping sauce with a secret traditional recipe. The eatery is not very spacious but it’s neat and clean. Even when it’s crowded, the service is quite swift.
Rating
| Quality | Price | Location | Service and staff attitude | Average |
| 9/10 | 8/10 | 7/10 | 7/10 | 7,7/10 |
What to buy as gifts when visiting Nha Trang?
Chợ Đầm – the central market of Nha Trang is a must-visit spot on your next trip. And if you’re looking for a reliable place to buy Nha Trang’s specialties as gifts, with good quality and safety, look for the specialty store “Nha Trang Ngọc Linh”.
Nha Trang Ngọc Linh specialty store encompasses a range of gift specialties
Located right at the entrance of Chợ Đầm, Ngọc Linh store is like a mini Nha Trang specialty supermarket where you can find anything from this region, from dried squid, tuna, sun-dried mackerel, sea grapes, Ninh Hòa fermented pork rolls… to luxurious items like bird’s nest, sea cucumber, and shark fin. This renowned address, known for its quality specialties and guaranteed safe and sanitary products, will make your trip even more complete and meaningful.
The above are detailed reviews of the top 7 Bún cá and Bún sứa dishes in Nha Trang. We hope you will find the most suitable eatery while traveling in this beautiful city.
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