Bun Rieu Cua 39

The bún riêu noodle shop at 39 is cooked according to a family recipe passed down through generations, and it has made it onto the MICHELIN Selected list. The crab paste here is pounded from fresh field crab and then simmered until it rises into soft, spongy clumps, not the flour-mixed kind that many places make quickly. The broth has a naturally mild, tangy flavor from tomatoes and tamarind, light on the stomach, making it perfect for a morning meal before heading to the beach. The full bowl of bún comes with fried tofu, Vietnamese sausage, and congealed blood, plus a spoonful of shrimp paste if you want the authentic Northern flavor. The side vegetables include shredded water spinach and crispy sliced banana blossom — just pick them up and drop them straight into your bowl. The price is only about 20,000–35,000₫ per bowl, which is extremely easy on the wallet.