A long-established bún chả house on Hàng Mành serving generous portions of grilled pork in the sweet-sour broth. Seating spreads over several cramped floors and turnover is fast at lunchtime, when the charcoal grill works nonstop on the pavement outside.
Bún Chả Đắc Kim is a long-running bún chả house at 1 Hàng Mành in the Hàng Gai ward of Hanoi's Old Quarter, Vietnam. It serves the classic Northern Vietnamese lunch of grilled pork in a sweet-sour broth with rice vermicelli and herbs, and is known for unusually large portions of pork compared with many other bún chả addresses. The signature dishes are the bún chả itself, the nem cua bể crab spring roll and a bún chả combo set that bundles the noodle bowl with the spring roll. A charcoal grill works nonstop on the pavement outside at lunchtime, and the smoke and smell of grilling pork are part of how the address is found. Inside, seating spreads over several cramped floors, and upper floors open as the ground floor fills. The room is functional and crowded, with a fast turnover at midday, plain tables and no dress code; noise is moderate to loud when it is full. This is a place for eating quickly rather than lingering, and its character is that of a working Old Quarter canteen. The drink options are basic, with tea, soft drinks and beer, and there is no wine programme. The restaurant opens daily from 8:00 to 20:30 and does not take reservations, so the only way to secure a table is to arrive and wait for the next free seat. Coming just before noon or in the mid-afternoon reduces the wait. Prices are low, around 60,000 to 100,000 VND (USD 2.30 to 3.85) per person, and the combo set is at the top of that range. Its position on Hàng Mành, within the central Old Quarter, makes it easy to reach on foot from most Hoàn Kiếm hotels and a natural stop during a food-focused walk through the district's trade streets.
| Price | 60,000–100,000 VND / USD 2.30–3.85 per person |
|---|---|
| Hours | Daily 8:00–20:30 |
| Reservations | No reservations; upper floors open as the ground floor fills |
| Address | 1 Hàng Mành, Hàng Gai, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội |
Signature dishes
- Bún chả with a generous pork portion
- Nem cua bể (crab spring roll)
- Bún chả combo set
Good to know
- Known for
- Unusually large pork portions at a long-running Hàng Mành bún chả address
Location
1 Hàng Mành, Hàng Gai, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội
21.0333, 105.8506 View on map
Highlights
- Generous grilled pork portions in sweet-sour broth
- Nem cua bể crab spring roll
- Bún chả combo set
- Charcoal grill working on the pavement at lunchtime
Tips for visiting
- Arrive before noon or mid-afternoon to shorten the wait.
- Upper floors open once the ground floor is full, so ask staff if seats appear empty upstairs.
- The combo set adds a spring roll and costs more than the plain bowl.
- Expect cramped seating and fast turnover.
When to visit
Lunch is the traditional bún chả hour, but the peak just after noon is the most crowded. Arriving early or late in the lunch window is easier.
Accessibility
Seating is spread over several cramped floors reached by stairs, so the venue is difficult for wheelchair users. Ground-floor tables are the most accessible option but space is tight.
Frequently asked questions
Can I reserve a table at Bún Chả Đắc Kim?
No. Reservations are not taken and the restaurant works on a walk-in basis.
What is it known for?
It is known for large portions of grilled pork in its bún chả.
How much does a meal cost?
A meal usually costs 60,000 to 100,000 VND (about USD 2.30 to 3.85) per person.