Hanoi Food Tour | Eating BUN CHA where Obama dined with Anthony Bourdain in Vietnam

On this episode Yen and I enjoy one of the greatest food experiences in the world. Having Bun Cha for lunch at the restaurant where Anthony Bourdain and Obama famously dined together in Anthony Bourdain's series "Parts Unknown".
Before we get into the Bun Cha we need to stop off for one of the most well known breakfast dishes of Vietnam. PHO! We decide to head to one of the most popular places for this bowl of goodness Pho 10. Pho is probably the most well known Vietnamese noodle dish around so we paid a visit to the most famous Pho restaurant in Hanoi - Pho 10. You need to be careful as there are copycat Pho 10 restaurants about!
Pho 10
Address - 10 Lý Quốc Sư, Hàng Trống, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội
Hours Monday - Sunday 6am - 10pm
Next up it's the main event the legendary Bun Cha destination. Bún chả Hương Liên in Hanoi where Obama went with Anthony Bourdain. Make sure you get the "Obama combo" if you're looking to try a bit of everything. The place is also affectionately known as "Obama Bun Cha". This was a special visit for us given how great Anthony Bourdain was (grandfather of food vlogging) and somehow we were lucky enough to get a table right next to their famously encased table that's on display in the bun cha Hanoi restaurant.
Bún chả Hương Liên
Address - 24 Le Van Huu, Pham Dinh Ho, Hai Ba Trung, Hanoi
Hours: Monday - Sunday 8am-8:30pm
Vietnamese coffee is amazing and our first time ever trying egg coffee which is a specialty in Hanoi was at at Cafe Giảng where it all began and originated from. The Vietnamese sure know how to make delicious coffee. We were hooked on Vietnamese coffee during our whole Vietnam trip so were very keen to try Vietnamese egg coffee too!
Cafe Giảng
Address - 39 Nguyễn Hữu Huân, Hàng Bạc, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội - Hours - Monday - Sunday 7AM-10PM - Egg Nog Coffee
To be honest we've never even heard of a dry pho but once we found out that this existed we had to try it. It doesn't comes close to soup pho though in our opinion but hey it's good to try new things :)
Phở Xào Phú Mỹ
Address - Địa chỉ: 45 Bát Đàn, Cửa Đông, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội - Giờ:
Hours - Monday - Sunday 6:30AM-1:30PM, 4:30-10PM
It would be a crime to leave Vietnam without trying Cha Ca which is a grilled turmeric fish dish. We are no criminals so we head off to Chả Cá Thăng Long thanks to a recommendation from our cousin! We did lots of research and this place is definitely the best restaurant for Cha Ca. It's an absolute must try food in Hanoi, Vietnam. Cha Ca is a specialty of Hanoi so if you're visiting, we highly recommend trying this iconic dish at this restaurant that's been specializing in Cha Ca for years.
Chả Cá Thăng Long
Address - Địa chỉ: 21 - 31 Đường Thành, Cửa Đông, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội
Hours: Monday - Sunday 10AM-9:30PM
For our final spot we head to a small shop which serves Bánh Cuốn called Banh Cuon Bà Hanh. One of the definitive Northern Vietnamese food, it's rice-flour pancakes stuffed with meat and a tasty dipping sauce. If you're looking for delicious food in Hanoi and love rice-flour dishes, this place is a must visit.
Banh Cuon Bà Hanh
Address: 26B Thọ Xương, Hàng Trống, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội
Hours: Monday - Sunday 6AM-3PM, 5-10PM - Banh cuon
#Vietnam #Hanoi #ObamaBunCha
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[@PuriandSue]

No rain can stop Peter and Yen from finding food!!

[@fayevids7391]

I am super excited too.. to see your video YAYEEEE going to watch now.. Here comes the drooling 🤤😍🥰

[@SundaiLove]

Great video again!!!! Loved the energy the Obama table is so worth it! That rain was so intense only yen can look that cute in the rain!

[@nickandhelmi]

Last night jordi went live and i drank the beer they gave me in korea.. i overslept so i wasnt first 😶

[@FoodandFootprints]

Cha ca is the dish that got away for us when we went because of our short stay. Sounds absolutely incredible with the turmeric and then the dill shooting through. Can’t get enough of that dill! 🤤

[@AlliandWill]

More rain there!! Like Yen said, it followed you! haha. Very cool you visited the place where Obama and Anthony Bourdain went!

[@TwoHungryDiners]

Beef soup to start the day! Yay 😀

[@FoodandFootprints]

Ohhh that bowl of pho brings back memories of when we went! Very similar look. Good to know this is the OG location!

[@fayevids7391]

I love how you gave AnthonyB his credit. He was the first Mukbang icon... ❤️

[@NateVlog1]

Omg that all looks amazing ! Anthony Bourdain forever !

[@JaniceFung]

I love how they boxed up the table haha

[@feedmeimei]

YESSS food tour!!! I'm so ready for this!

[@KimchiAndBeansVideos]

Yes! We also have quite a few Anthony Bourdain restaurants on our bucket list. This place is so special. Well said, Peter. Bun Cha looks amazing.

[@nazfromqueens]

We went to the bun cha place! And that pho place too! Sat at the same table 😁😁 we love A. Bourdain too! That dry pho looks good. Cheers to Hanoi one of the most underrated food cities in the world! 😉👍

[@TheMamuchos]

Fun facts!!!

[@LifeWyfCaityB]

Peter must have heaps of cash in that shoulder bag since he wouldn’t put it down while eating 🤣🤣🤣👍🏼 Egg Coffee 😳 wow 😮 Dry Pho 🍲 wow I’m impressed. Generous servings too 👌🏼 Fact #3 dayum 🤦🏽‍♀️ Prices sounds reasonable ... Food really does bring people together - I agree! Love following your journey fams ... Stay safe and take care out there. God bless you both 👍🏼❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@FoodandFootprints]

Ohhh man Cafe Giang! We loved this spot when we went

[@FoodandFootprints]

Bun cha is such a great dish! Love that lemongrass flavor in the broth. Good to know that this spot lived up to the hype!

[@missymason2377]

Tautoko from new Zealand 100% ...you both are just awesome!

[@FoodandFootprints]

What a great job on this video, guys! You covered so many dishes and Hanoi classics