Bun Bo Hue

Bun Bo Hue is a vibrant and aromatic spicy beef noodle soup originating from the central Vietnamese city of Hue. It features thick rice vermicelli noodles in a rich, complex broth flavored with lemongrass, shrimp paste, and chili, typically served with sliced beef, pork, and an abundance of fresh herbs.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is a balanced meal, providing a good mix of carbohydrates from the noodles, protein from the beef and pork, and various vitamins from the fresh herbs. A typical serving is moderately high in calories, roughly in the 400-600 range, depending on portion size and broth richness.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	450 kcal
Protein	25 g
Carbs	55 g
Fat	15 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	4 g
Sodium	1200 mg
Potassium	450 mg
Iron	4 mg
Vitamin B12	2.5 mcg
Zinc	5 mg
Niacin (B3)	8 mg
Phosphorus	300 mg
Vitamin C	15 mg
Calcium	80 mg

Per 1 bowl (450 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, Bun Bo Hue is renowned for its distinctive, bold flavor profile that balances spicy, salty, sour, and sweet notes, often with a signature hint of shrimp paste. Nutritionally, the generous serving of fresh herbs like mint, basil, and banana blossoms adds a significant dose of antioxidants and micronutrients.