BUN THANG – a typical dish of Hanoian

1. What is “Bun Thang”?

“Bun Thang” is a typical dish of Hanoi people, besides other dishes such as Hanoi Pho, Hanoi Banh my,…. Previously, bun thang usually only appeared on holidays and Tet, but this dish has become popular and available anytime, anywhere in Hanoi.

People often tell each other about the origin of Hanoi Bun Thang. Some people think that Bun Thang comes from the old housewives who regret the leftover food on Tet holiday, so they combined them together to form Bun Thang. From bone broth, chicken, sausages, eggs, etc. left over after Tet, they have combined to process it into a special delicious bun Thang as it is today.

However, there are also opinions that, Hanoi Bun Thang comes from the combination of ingredients to create it. It is made from many ingredients like how to make a traditional medicine ladder. On the other hand, many culinary researchers have commented that “thang” in Chinese means “canh”, vermicelli is filled with soup. Bun Thang can be derived from the soup of the old Hanoi people.

No matter where bun thang comes from, it still occupies the majority of people’s hearts because of its special delicious taste and sophisticated sophistication. Bun Thang is like a flower in full bloom when carefully arranged, is a dish that converges all 3 elements of flavor – color – taste, Bun Thang is a combination of vermicelli, sliced chicken, sliced pork rolls, and eggs. Cut into small pieces, followed by pickled radish, shiitake mushrooms combined with onions, each ingredient is located in a corner to create a very beautiful shape.

2. Where to eat Bun Thang in Ha Noi:

Although Bun thang is simple, it is very sophisticated, it requires the processor to be meticulous, careful and elaborate, so not every restaurant can cook well, cook “standard” taste. Here are the 5 most delicious Bun Thang restaurants in Hanoi.

1. Bun Thang – 48 Cau Go street, Hoan Kiem District