The main ingredients are vermicelli noodles and pork balls.

Bun moc at Cau Dong St

Opened for nearly 30 years, the bun moc shop owned by Nguyen Thi Tinh, 71, located next to the gate of Cau Dong Market is one of the well known dining addresses for both locals and tourists.

The shop just consists of two rows of tables and chairs on the pavement and surrounded by canvas. Diners can see the ‘open-air kitchen’, with a big pot of piping hot broth, and different kinds of toppings, such as bamboo sprouts, animal blood pudding and meat balls.

Loyal diners said they like eating there because the meatballs are crispy, lean and fatty, rich in flavor, and have the aroma of mushrooms and wood ear mushrooms.

The shop opens from 6am to 8pm every day, while noon and late afternoon are the peak hours. 

Chicken bun moc restaurant on Hang Ngang street

Rated as one of the best bun moc restaurants in Hanoi, the restaurant on Hang Ngang Street in Hoan Kiem district) attracts diners with its delicious, crispy homemade meatballs with mushrooms.

The meatballs there are large, with a natural sweet aroma from pork and mushrooms.

In addition to meatballs, there is a wide range of different side dishes to order, meeting the diverse enjoyment needs of diners.

One bowl of bun moc is priced at VND30,000-55,000, depending on the serving size.

Thuy bun moc with pork ribs

Mixed meatball vermicelli is the favorite dish of many diners when coming to the shop, located in a small alley of Dao Duy Tu. Each serving consists of many different ingredients such as kidney, ribs, bamboo shoots and meatballs. The broth is made with the specific recipe of the owner, delicious and tasty.

Bun moc shop on Hang Luoc street

The shop is over 30 years old. As it serves many generations of residents in the Old Quarter of Hanoi, the taste there is traditional. The shop is open from morning to early afternoon, so diners can come there for breakfast or lunch.

Bun moc on Kham Thien street

Ngoc's bun moc shop is not very famous but still attracts local customers because of the fresh and delicious quality of food.

The shop is quite small, with only a few old tables and chairs, but it is always crowded with customers. In addition to the plump meatballs and meat, the warm and friendly attitude of the owner is also a plus point that attracts customers.

Thao Trinh