| Address | Dish | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| 11 Hang Bac | bun rieu | small shop, crab, snails and crab roe |
| Co Hoan, Hang Luoc street | bun rieu | vinegar, tomato and freshwater crab broth |
| 32 Nguyen Sieu | bun rieu | about 20,000 to 25,000 VND |
| Co Hue, Nguyen Sieu street | bun oc | over 35 years old per the press, clear broth |
| Co Them, 6 Hang Chai | bun oc | about 30,000 VND, open early until midnight per one guide |
| Thuy, Dong Xuan alley | bun oc | pork-bone broth, next to the market |
| Ba Diec, Nguyen Thiep street | rib bun rieu | 6 pm to midnight |
Sources: Vietnamnet (15 September 2026) and 2023 to 2025 guides. Hours and prices to confirm on the spot.
Ordering
Say "bun rieu" (crab) or "bun oc" (snail). The broth is sour: add herbs and a little shrimp paste if you like it (see also bun dau mam tom). If you do not like snails, pick the milder bun rieu. Bowls with balut (incubated egg) are options to ask for or to decline.
Around the dish
To compare with other soups see the best pho in Hanoi and Vietnamese dishes to try. To taste several specialities with a guide, see the "Hanoi Guided Food Tour with Train Street Visit" on GetYourGuide. The Hanoi Authority editorial team.
