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Bun cha ca Bún chả cá

Bun cha ca is Da Nang’s breakfast: fish cakes in a light noodle broth, with a pile of herbs and chili on the side. It is a morning bowl, not a beach lunch.

FromDa Nang
PriceA shop bowl is an everyday breakfast.

Where it comes from

Da Nang. Shops in the city center open early and are often done by mid-morning.

How to eat it

Order it in the morning, near the river or a market, before you head to the beach.

Add herbs, lime, and chili. The broth should stay light. If it tastes heavy, you are in a different soup.

Where to try it

Cities where this dish is eaten.