The story
A seasonal street stall under a bodhi tree at the foot of Gia Hoi Bridge on Chi Lang, a few dozen meters from Dong Ba market, that has sold bun giam nuoc for more than 20 years. Nuốc is a small jellyfish-like creature (about half a lime in size) from Hue's brackish lagoons, kept crisp in iced salt water. It's served over noodles with shrimp, crispy ram rolls, herbs and a thick sour sauce of fermented bamboo shoots and shrimp paste.
Serves bun giam nuoc from a family recipe, with jellyfish, ram rolls and shrimp. It is a rare, seasonal dish and the stall only sells in the afternoon.
Family recipe
What to order
Jellyfish vinegar noodle soup
With jellyfish (nuốc), ram rolls and shrimp
35,000₫Local tips
Add extra shrimp paste and fresh chili at the table if you want it punchier.
Go before 16:00 to beat the late-afternoon rush.
Easy to combine with Dong Ba market, a few dozen meters away.
Say it in Vietnamese
“Cho em một phần bún giấm nuốc, ít cay nhé.”
One portion of jellyfish vinegar noodle soup, not too spicy, please.Plan your visit
Opening hours
- Monday
- 13:15–19:00
- Tuesday
- 13:15–19:00
- Wednesday
- 13:15–19:00
- Thursday (today)
- 13:15–19:00
- Friday
- 13:15–19:00
- Saturday
- 13:15–19:00
- Sunday
- 13:15–19:00
When to go
Summer only (roughly February to August/September), when nuốc is in season. Selling starts around 13:00; the busiest stretch is about 16:00–17:30.
Seasonal dish; availability depends on the season.
Getting there
At the start of Chi Lang street by Gia Hoi Bridge, under a bodhi tree, a short walk from Dong Ba market. There's seating for about 20–25 people at a time.
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Not suitable for vegetarians
Shellfish
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