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    Crab Tomato Noodle Soup

    Bún Riêu

    4.6₫30k-70kBest in the morning or at lunch when the broth is freshest
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    Overview

    A tangy Hanoi noodle soup with crab and tomato

    Bún riêu is a savory-tangy Vietnamese noodle soup made with a tomato-based broth, crab or shrimp paste, soft tofu, rice vermicelli, herbs, and often toppings like fried tofu, snails, or pork. In Hanoi, the broth is usually lighter and more aromatic.
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    What's in it

    • rice vermicelli
    • crab paste or freshwater crab stock
    • tomatoes
    • tofu
    • shrimp paste
    • shallots
    • herbs
    • vinegar or tamarind
    • green onions
    When to eat

    Best moments to enjoy it

    BreakfastLunch

    Best in the morning or at lunch when the broth is freshest

    The story

    Origin & history

    Bún riêu is a classic Vietnamese home-style noodle soup with roots in northern and northern-central Vietnam, where freshwater crab and sour tomato broths were common.

    At the stall

    How to order & pay

    Ordering

    Order 'một bát bún riêu'. If you do not eat pork, say 'không thịt'. For extra tofu, say 'thêm đậu phụ'.

    Paying

    Cash is still the easiest option at small local stalls; keep 20,000-50,000 VND notes ready.

    Good to know

    Allergens, nutrition & health

    Allergens

    Common allergens include crab/shellfish, shrimp paste, soy from tofu, and fish sauce

    Nutrition & benefits

    Provides protein from crab and tofu, hydration from broth, and vitamins from tomatoes and herbs

    Health notes

    If you have shellfish allergies, avoid bún riêu because crab paste is often central to the broth.

    Where to eat it

    Best spots in Hanoi

    • Bún Riêu Bà Điếc

      Bún Riêu Sườn Sụn Bà Điếc

      4.2

      68 P. Nguyễn Thiếp, Phố cổ Hà Nội, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam

      Hours
      6:00 PM - 4:00 AM
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    • Bún riêu Ngà

      Bún riêu Ngà

      4.3

      6 Ng. Đình Đại, Bạch Mai, Hà Nội, Vietnam

      Hours
      3:00 PM - 3:00 AM
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