Which Vietnamese noodle dish from Huế is called bún bò Huế?

Bún bò Huế is the Vietnamese noodle dish from Huế made with a spicy beef-based broth.

The soup uses round rice vermicelli that is thicker than the noodles in phở. Its broth commonly includes beef bones, lemongrass, shrimp paste, chili, and fermented shrimp seasoning, with beef, pork hock, or Vietnamese pork sausage added to the bowl. Herbs, lime, and vegetables provide freshness at the table.

Huế was the imperial capital of Vietnam under the Nguyễn dynasty, and its cuisine is often associated with carefully balanced flavors and elaborate presentation. Bún bò Huế reflects that regional identity while remaining a popular everyday noodle soup.

The name literally means Huế beef noodles, although modern bowls may contain pork as well as beef. It is different from phở because of its round noodles, lemongrass-forward spicy broth, and characteristic central Vietnamese seasoning.