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Placeholder image — bún bò Huế, a spicy lemongrass beef noodle soup
Noodle Soups · Huế

Bún Bò Huế

Spicy Hue Beef Noodle Soup

By Mom (Bà Hương)

Updated June 2026

Placeholder — content coming soon. Bún bò Huế is the bold, lemongrass-and-chili beef noodle soup of Central Vietnam — spicier and more assertive than phở. This is the authentic Central version I grew up near. Full story, recipe, and photos to follow.

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The method

  1. Simmer the broth

    Placeholder step — simmer beef and bones with lemongrass until deep and clear; season.

  2. Build the bowls

    Placeholder step — pile noodles and beef, ladle over the spicy broth, top with herbs.

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