The story
A bun bo stall of more than 70 years in a small old house at 20 Bach Dang, near the Dong Ba river and Gia Hoi Bridge. Owner Nguyen Thi Buoi is over 80. 'Keo' isn't her name: locals nicknamed the stall after the long queue ('kéo') of customers waiting their turn. It cooks one pot a day of lemongrass-scented broth in the old Hue style, sells about 300 bowls with toppings like crab cake, pork and blood cake, and closes once it sells out.
One of the names often associated with old-style Hue beef noodle soup. It sells in the morning and often runs out early.
More than 70 years of history
What to order
Hue beef noodle soup
Local tips
It's semi self-service: grab your own herbs and banana flower, then wait for staff to ladle out your noodles, toppings and broth.
Come early, because there's only one pot a day and it closes once it sells out.
Expect a queue. Plenty of locals stop by before work.
Say it in Vietnamese
“Cho em một phần bún bò, ít cay nhé.”
One portion of Hue beef noodle soup, not too spicy, please.Plan your visit
Opening hours
- Monday
- 06:30–11:00
- Tuesday
- 06:30–11:00
- Wednesday
- 06:30–11:00
- Thursday (today)
- 06:30–11:00
- Friday
- 06:30–11:00
- Saturday
- 06:30–11:00
- Sunday
- 06:30–11:00
When to go
Go early in the morning; often sells out.
Often sells out before closing — go early.
Getting there
20 Bach Dang, Phu Cat ward, by Gia Hoi Bridge on the Dong Ba river side. Look for the queue.
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Not suitable for vegetarians
Beef
- Wait in line for your turn; the stall's name comes from the queue of waiting customers.
Where this comes from
Listed from local research and not yet checked in person. Share what you find in the VietnamGo app so we can confirm it.
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