EasyTicket Bun Cha Huong Lien
📍 Vietnam Hanoi 하이바쯩
Bun Cha Huong Lien is a well-known bun cha restaurant in Hanoi's Hai Ba Trung district, famous as Obama bun cha for its combination of charcoal-grilled pork and rice noodles.
It's a good stop to add when planning a Hanoi itinerary in Vietnam, and operating conditions can vary by season, so it's safer to check the official guidance before you visit.
Visitor information
| Hours | See the official information. |
|---|---|
| Price range | See the official information. |
| Address | 24 Le Van Huu, Hai Ba Trung, Hanoi |
| Getting there | Visit from south of Hoan Kiem Lake by taxi, Grab, or a walk combined with a short drive |
Opening hours and prices may change. Please check the official channel before visiting when an item says to check the official notice.
Useful tips
- If you're going with several people, ordering a few signature dishes to share makes it easy to compare local seasonings and aromas.
- If you group the route around the Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake, getting around is simple.
- When planning, you may wonder whether to set aside a separate trip south of Hoan Kiem. My Hanoi's official guide lists the address as 24 Le Van Huu, so it is simpler to treat it as a short vehicle transfer from the Old Quarter part of your itinerary.
- Bun cha is served as noodles, grilled meat, and sauce together, so table turnover and ordering can move quickly. Decide what to order ahead of time so ordering doesn't drag even with a group.
Frequently asked questions
Why is it called Obama bun cha?
Hanoi's official tourism portal My Hanoi says the restaurant became famous after Barack Obama ate here with Anthony Bourdain in May 2016. Menus and prices may change on site, so check the official guide.
