Quite possibly the absolute worst bowl of noodle soup I have ever had: 1) Portion size: bowl of Bun Bo Hue had less than 40% content. Two small quarter pieces of sliced pork roll, knuckle sized pork foot, half of one pork blood cube and noodles not enough for a kid to eat. 2) Taste: Flavorless broth. Condiment tray of premixed veggies were mostly wilted and missing any hint of fresh herbs or banana blossoms. 3) Service: When pointing out that there was lack of food items like meat, The server scoffed and said, that is how it is served and walked off. I was so hungry so I just ate it and ran off to eat at Tay Do after (a guaranteed good meal). Blacklisted for life. read more

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Solid place for bun bo hue. It does come pretty neutral tasting that allows you to add in the shrimp paste/satay/lime to your liking (I added about 3-4 scoops of each). But this makes it more friendly for the less "funky" palette Comes out quickly! Clean place read more

Bun Bo Hue Duc Chuong - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

I've never seen this HUGE bowl of bun bo hue! It's bigger than my friend's hand! The expectation is definitely reached, they know what they are cooking for what they are known for haha the soup is light and lowkey umami, not fishy at all. I really like the hint of lemongrass in the soup, which makes the soup refreshing. Meats are tender and the portion is super value. I normally don't like bun bo hue because of the pork feet is gamy or something about the soup is too overwhelming, but not this restaurant. Service was fast, and it got plenty seats inside, looks like a hole in the wall place in Asia. read more

Bun Bo Hue Duc Chuong - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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What a wonderful idea! No menu One dish done well No frills and just topped with your choice of the amount of cabbage. read more

I discovered this lil gem about 2 yrs back and when I tell you I am in love with this soup...trust me I am....I always order it on Uber so I have never been to the actual restaurant but this place doesn't miss my Uber person never has issues with the service they go in get the food and come directly to me....and I love that...the soup is hot and savory the noodles are thick(would rather the rice noodles that are thin) but it's still good and all the fixins....overall I order this especially when I want a late night without it being heavy...oh by the way the Thai tea is the bomb...I can drink on that all day everyday read more

Totally should be 0.01 out of 5 Food: 0.01 out 5 - no flavor Service: 0.005 out of 5 Ambiance: 0.003 out of 5 Price: 0.01 out of 5 - quality of food I won't eat again even is for free Location: 1 out of 5 Parking: 1.5 out of 5 Cleanness: 0.01 out of 5 read more

Was visiting Houston this past weekend and we decided to come here for breakfast on a Saturday a little after 8AM. It wasn't busy at all in the morning as they only had one table there when we got there. They specialize in Bun Bo Hue so that is the only item on the menu. They do have two sizes so you get to choose if you want a small or a large. Other than Bun Bo Hue, they also have plenty of drinks/boba for you to choose from. My friend decided to go for their large while I got their small. The food came fairly quickly and it was hot, which was perfect for that morning. Each bowl comes with a hearty amount of noodles with a mix of toppings that include pigs feet and pigs blood. They also provide you a plate of cabbage and bean sprouts to put in your soup as well as some lemon wedges. The soup base for the Bun Bo Hue was excellent. I've never had it in Vietnam so I don't know what's authentic but out of all the Bun Bo Hue I've tried, this is probably my favorite. It was savory but not too salty and had the perfect amount of umami to it. They also had shrimp paste, fish sauce, and chili oil at the table if you wanted to use them. The prices were very reasonable too for the amount they give you! I think a small was $7.50 and a large was around $10.00. Would definitely recommend! I would gladly come back when I visit Houston again! read more

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Came here for breakfast one morning during our last visit to Houston in mid October. Restaurant opens at 8 and that's around when we went. Not busy but surprisingly already had 1 other table there. They serve ONLY BUN BO HUE, in small ($7.50) and large ($10). Food came fast and HOT, perfect for a cold, chilly morning. Bun bo hue has been a favorite of mine since eating it for years but I've never had it at a place that ONLY specializes in it nor have I ever traveled to Vietnam. Very strong, deep flavor broth with traverse cut pig feet into "slices" than the one I'm used to seeing which is like either the foot or a cut higher than that. Their pig blood was very soft, like pudding, unlike anything I've had before. I love adding shredded cabbage and bean sprouts to my bun bo hue. Adds so much crunchiness ! Definitely can't forget the limes either ! Weirdly I've never had Bun Bo Hue that had slices of cha lua in it. Not complaining though... On the table, there's more shrimp paste (mam tom), fish sauce (nuoc mam), and chili oil at the table if you need. Definitely didn't think it needed more. Their bun bo hue was so flavorful ! Would LOVE to have this again ! Very satisfying. Great portion for the cost. Accepts credit card ! Some question if you can eat something so heavy/oily in the morning... HECK YA ! AND I'D DO IT AGAIN ! read more

Bun Bo Hue Duc Chuong - small (hers), large (mine) - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

This is the one item restaurant. They only serve bun bo hue in small or large size. It is delicious and this is my go to place. I take my family here when they are in town. The broth is very flavorful and not too spicy. They have the shrimp paste and spicy sauce on the side for us to add into our bowl to our liking. read more

We were hungry Sunday night and craved some vietnamese food. Came here on a recommendation. Definitely pretty legit looking and I probably wouldn't have come here on my own. There is no menu, just a small or large size BBH. Was pretty good but I've had better in Houston and near Bellaire. Portions were fair and BBH had a solid, traditional taste. read more

Bun Bo Hue Duc Chuong - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Bún bò here was good. It was flavorful and the portions are huge for such a good price. I do wish however the broth was more hearty like bone broth. I believe a small bowl is $11 and a gigantic bowl is $13. I was able to speak with the owner and she's super sweet. Worth checking out! read more

Bun Bo Hue Duc Chuong - Small bun Bo - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

They sell this spicy beef soup. and its pretty standard for most places. so if its not as good as this place you should be open. They open late at some locations too if you have some cravings at night. They bring out he food pretty quick and sometimes i get the small size because the large is super Texas size unless you plan to bring some home to-go. Don't wear White shirt because this the broth might splash on you. read more

Bun Bo Hue Duc Chuong - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

My friend's name is Bun Bo. I know there are a lot of Bun Bo's, so your first thought is... Bun Bo Who? Well, if I throw a Chuong at you, be sure to Duc Chuong. I first ate at the midnite version of this which is a late night spot for delicious Vietnamese soup. It was tasty and extremely cheap and very specialized. This one is as well and they do a great job with the limited soups they're making and selling. Excellent spot, cheap, filling, generous, service isn't bad. Definitely somewhere that I would come back to again in future. read more

Bun Bo Hue Duc Chuong - Bun bo in the oven - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

I've heard all the hype around this place and instead of a wide choice of items you've got one thing on the menu and that's Bun Bo Hue although you've got two choices in size, regular or large. First off we are at 9am so this was our breakfast and I didn't want to overdo since we had a big lunch in the plans so I opted for the regular size and that was big enough for me! The bowl had a good amount of rice noodle with sliced beef shank, pork knuckles, sausage chunks and sliced onions. My two knocks were the side veggies of cilantro sprigs, thinly sliced banana blossom, thinly sliced purple cabbage, mint, basil, perilla, and mung bean sprouts looked like the previous days as it was a bit wilted and browning. The other was the broth wasn't piping hot. The service was good and a one lady show who was eating her bowl of noodles next to us. The ambiance is no frills with old cut out pictures from an Asian magazine, of course an Asian calendar, and a big wall with the other items which were boba drinks and Vietnamese coffee. Would I go back again? Well maybe but the choices for Vietnamese and Cambodian food is far and wide on this strip of Asian eateries and strip malls that goes on for miles. read more

Bun Bo Hue Duc Chuong - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Great hole in the wall type Bun Bo Hue. Large-size is a really big bowl. Broth had lots of flavor and only one type to order, so eliminates the need to decide on what to order. read more

Bun Bo Hue Duc Chuong - Bun Bo Hue - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

We came to try their Bun Bo Hue since we heard from social media that they only serve this and nothing else (besides drinks) so I expected that they will master the 1 item on their menu. This is coming from someone that never really got into Bun Bo Hue and wished that this place would change my mind. The bowl came and it was just okay, in my opinion. My other friends who are Bun Bo Hue fans thought that it was okay as well. It wasn't special compared to other places we have been. The broth was kind of watered down in our opinion. The "blood cube" does not give a bloody ironny taste, if you care for that. It was overall just okay. It wasn't bad and good enough if hungry. I was just expecting more flavorful broth and better meats (since we are in Houston). Was just looking for that one thing that makes this place stand out for Bun Bo Hue and it wasn't there. There wasn't a lot of people dining in neither and we went during dinner time. read more

Bun Bo Hue Duc Chuong - Bun Bo Hue - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I came here for a late Bun Bo Hue (Hue-style Beef Noodle Soup) lunch from looking at all the positive Yelp reviews. My initial impressions were not very optimistic, as the eatery was located in an unassuming Little Saigon strip mall, across from the ARVN memorial monument. Additionally, the signage for this place did not stand out, and I had to recheck Yelp to make sure it was still in business! In the end, I did locate the place and decided to go inside. Again, my initial impressions were not positive, as Bun Bo Hue Duc Chuong was clearly a hole-in-the-wall establishment, with a few generic looking chairs, some really flimsy looking tables, and a large bench running through an entire wall. Looking up, I can see the ceiling fans need a good cleaning. I was quickly seated by the hostess, and she asked me what size I wanted--apparently there are no menus and everyone coming in is presumed to be ordering the Bun Bo Hue, which is the only item served. There is a choice of beverages, however, with posters on another wall listing the flavors of boba teas available. I opted for a large bowl of Bun Bo Hue and tap water. The service was sufficient--my hostess quickly brought out the utensils, food, garnishes, and water--and she asked me periodically if I needed more water. The Bun Bo Hue portion was generous. In the large bowl, there is a good amount of cha (which is like a chicken bologna), brisket, blood cubes, and a pork hock. Additionally, the noodles and broth were fragrant and excellent, even though I would prefer it to be a little spicier. Fortunately, there is a diversity of condiments at each table to suit each patron's individual taste preferences. The prices are very reasonable for the portion served! Overall, Bun Bo Hue Duc Chuong is nice a hidden gem in Houston's Little Saigon that serves authentic cuisine, and I will certainly return to satisfy my cravings for Bun Bo Hue! read more

Bun Bo Hue Duc Chuong - Large bowl of Bun Bo Hue - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Accept credit cards! Only open for breakfast/brunch/lunch unfortunately not for dinner. If you love BBH also known as Bun Bo Hue this is the place to be! Sorry they don't offer any other options to ear. Ever since I moved further out of town, I had to settle for mediocre bun bo hue from the pho restaurants. But when I get the chance to make it to dine in or take out, its like mama's cooking. Their broth is always consistent and portion is bigger than average. The coconut juice & nuoc Mat so refreshing and compliments well. My friend got the green Thai tea and she said flavor is good, not too sweet either. read more

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BEST bbh in town. Mike was our server and he gave us great customer service, we were greeted upon arrival, and everything came out quick. We were able to get in and out during lunch time. Nuoc mat was refreshing on this hot summer day. Definitely recommend checking this place out. read more

Bun Bo Hue Duc Chuong - Small BBH - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

I rarely take a trip to Bellaire but I was in the area so I decided to check it out. It was busy but not packed. I came in with my daughter and sat down. The waiter taking orders looked at me but took orders at 2 other tables before heading back to the kitchen. So I got up and ordered at the counter Bc apparently I was ignored. Food came out quick with out jasmine milk boba tea. The tea was good. The bun bo was really good. My 6 yo gave it thumbs up. It's not greasy not spicy although I prefer more spiciness. Overall I loved my bowl read more

Bun Bo Hue Duc Chuong - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Y'all are trippin. This place is not better than two bowls. The noodles in my bowl were super short so they kept falling off my spoon. The food was the definition of average. There's bun and bo, but where the hell is the hue? The soup is just beef stock. The cabbage and bean sprouts did not look fresh. To top it all off the table was sticky. I only came here because two bowls decided to be closed on Tuesday's for some reason. Would not recommend. If you're looking for the place, the sign says "BUBA T-2" in rainbow letters. That should of been my first sign this place was trash. read more

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Bun bo hue was ok. I had better. Not much lemongrass favor. No pig blood or feet in there. Which surprised cause usually come with it. Definitely can smell it from the outside. Kinda disappointed. read more

Bun Bo Hue Duc Chuong - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Pictures not taken out of respect to dinner guests. I'll make this one very short and sweet. The only place you will get better Bun Bo is in a tiny spot in vietnam. Thank you to the chefs for bringing such an amazingly rich and delicious dish to the Houston area!!! read more

I work the graveyard shift and I get off around 7 to 8 am so I wanted to grab some grub. I came here around 8:30am and just wanted to have some me time and eat Bun Bo Hue. When I entered the restaurant the server did not acknowledge me nor did he even opened his mouth. The server approached me, I asked him for a small bun bo hue and then I said thank you, NOTHING, Then I asked him if I can please have a mango tea, still nothing not even a head nod. So 3 minutes later I received my food & drink and once again I told him thank you, he still didn't say anything. I honestly couldn't tell if he was rude, shy, or just didn't want to talk. I'm not asking you to have a full conversation with me but at least say something, heck a head nod would have been fine considering you haven't said anything. I understand because coming from a Vietnamese guy I know that we don't specialize in customer service and I'm not speaking for all restaurant just most of it. So that's why I'm giving this place the benefit of the doubt. This review could easily been a 2 or a 3, but since the soup and the tea was fantastic I'll give them a 4 star. Overall the soup was great, it had a lot of depth to it and I could have ordered another one to go. The tea was amazing, and to be honest it tasted better than some of the tea houses around Houston. I don't want to get him in trouble nor put him on the spot but my advice to the gentleman is please at least open your mouth and say something when a customer is talking to you. Most customers will not take it well like I did. read more

Bun Bo Hue Duc Chuong - Bun Bo Hue 4.5/5 Mango Tea 4.7/5 - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

I was introduced to this place from a family member that said it was a great place for Bun Bo Hue. So, I gave it a try and see what all the fuss is about. My first impression was not very impress, since there is only one item on the menu. Bun BO Hue. So, I figure it must be good since that is the only thing they offer. Other than some drinks that is not even completely available. Back to the main and only topic, the Bun Bo Hue. it is O.K. lots of soup and not many contents. The flavors were O.K. nothing to really rave about it. I had a bad case of mouth dryness the morning after from all the MSG and salt contents. They need to change that format before I will venture back to this location. Otherwise, plenty more location nearby just as good or better with more to offer on the menu other than one item. I would have posted a picture but since only one item on the menu so no need to post the menu or the dish. It is the ONLY one item. read more

Really good BBH. Had got the large bowl, it was huge! I could not finish the whole bowl, like I can at many other places. Very flavorful and satisfied my BBH craving. Also tried the nuoc mat. Which was wayyyy too sweet for my liking, felt like it was diabetes in a cup! read more

Bun Bo Hue Duc Chuong - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Saved this place to visit last on my first trip to Houston. They specialize in only bun Bo hue and has it ready at an early 8 am in the morning. The broth is very aromatic and will remind you vividly of the homeland (Vietnam). I got here as soon as it opened and was able to meet the sweet and friendly owner. read more

Bun Bo Hue Duc Chuong - Large Bun bo Hue - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Not enough noodles on both of the portions small / large bowls. Honestly eating somewhere else would've been better. Thought this would've been a good bun bon hue place since they only serve it, but completely wrong. Noodles weren't even soft. Meat was very chewy and had too much broth. read more

Bun Bo Hue lovers can jump for joy here! When a place has no menus and only serves ONE dish, you know it has to be legit! I have been in search of good BBH in Chinatown for quite some time and Bun Bo Hue Duc Chuong certainly did deliver. One note on the location of this small shopping strip: if you're heading west on Bellaire from Beltway 8, then the restaurant will be on your left after passing Ocean Palace but before Baneway Drive. Their exterior Boba Tea signage can be misleading but they do in fact serve up BBH! Basically there are two bowl size options for your BBH, small or large. I was too hungry to even worry about what to drink besides my usual glass of water, although next time, I'll try the "nuoc mat" per Yelper recommendations. Our group dined here for an early lunch on the weekend and we were all very happy with our BBH experience. As a spicy lemongrass, beef & pork noodle soup, BBH is packed with spices and flavor explosions. Be sure to add some mam tom (shrimp paste), lime juice, fresh veggies/herbs (banana blossoms, red cabbage, bean sprouts, mint, Vietnamese coriander, cilantro, onions), and spice it up more with chili sauce if you prefer. Fermented shrimp paste is definitely not for the faint of heart as it smells putrid but adds a level of flavor and complexity to the BBH broth. BBH comes with slices of beef shank, pork leg/feet, slices of Vietnamese ham, and cubed pieces of congealed pig's blood. I ordered a small bowl of BBH (seemed more like a medium size), which was more than enough to satisfy my appetite. Service was quick, efficient, and our food came out in a timely fashion, leaving us free to wander Chinatown for more good eats/drinks. We came with cash and didn't even worry about trying to pay with a credit card. Regular patrons to Chinatown know that cash is always king over here in most places. Your search for one of the best Bun Bo Hue in Chinatown ends here! read more

Bun Bo Hue Duc Chuong - Bun bo Hue (spicy lemongrass, beef & pork noodle soup) w/ fresh veggies/herbs - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

One of many Bun Bo Hue restaurant in Houston and this place did not disappoint. The restaurant itself was small and very clean. We were greeted and seated immediately. Then we placed our order for one small and one large bowl. FYI the only they sell is Bun Bo Hue and bubble tea. The soup came out very quick and it was delicious. The beautiful bowl of red colored soup was wonderfully seasoned. I just added some chili pepper in it bc I like a kick. I didn't really like the cha lua they had in there, but then again I'm very picky when it comes to that. Other than that, they noodles, meat, and veg was on point! read more

Bun Bo Hue Duc Chuong - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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The service was great but the food wasn't good at all. This is not bun Bo hue. I don't recommend anyone coming here.

My son suggested we try this place as they are rated #1 for their Bun Bon Hue. The place was slightly crowded around 11 am. I hv tried many BBH, and sad to say, this is not my favorite one. I think they are lacking in ingredients compared to others I have tried in the past. I guess like the old maxim goes: one man's meat is another man's poison. The broth just dosent appeal to my taste bud. read more

Bun Bo Hue Duc Chuong - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

You know it's gonna be good bun bo hue when that's the only thing they serve. Walk in, grab a seat, and tell them if you want a large or small. For me, the small was plenty. The large bowl is huge and can probably be split between 2 people. Super flavorful broth, but I had to skim off some oil off the top before eating since I don't like drinking oily soup. Only complaint is they charge $0.50 for a to-go container. Hate it when restaurants nickel and dime you. read more

Bun Bo Hue Duc Chuong - Thai green tea - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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This is my favorite place to order Bun Bo Hue in Houston! They only sell bun bo hue so you know it's gotta be their speciality and that it's delicious! The restaurant is kind of small and tight but the service is good. They generally have 3 or 4 people in the restaurant working and probably one or two of those people will serve and assist with the payments. Their bun bo hue is to die for and ordering to go is simple as well. Food comes out super quick and they do offer a variety of drinks such as boba tea and smoothies or lighter and more refreshing drinks with various jellies in them. I've come here several times to order take out and also sit in and eat and I enjoy the food every time. Nothing to complain about the service either! I'd recommend for small families and anyone who enjoys bun bo hue. Probably not good for groups larger than 6 because the space is pretty tight. read more

i came down to houston and my friends took me to this join after a pretty intense night out drinking :P my friend's have nicknamed this place 'gangsta BBH' and it's pretty fitting I think. lol. it's a hole in the wall joint and the only thing they serve (besides drinks) is BBH. so basically you go in and tell them if you want a small or large and they'll bring it right out to you. it. is. DELICIOUS. all the meats. all the noodles. all the soup. it was so good. they put all their love into this one dish and they excel at it. I also ordered a café sua da (Vietnamese iced coffee) and that too was super strong, bitter, rich, delicious. definitely a place I would come back to....if I can find it again (it's not really labeled and hidden away in a strip mall) #fattypatty approved! read more

Bun Bo Hue Duc Chuong - gangsta bbh - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

New management, bad broth, owner took orders and didn't write down, took her 10 steps to the kitchen and she forgot. My order came out all wrong. The store had really bad sewage smell read more

--- NK Score = 7.5/10 --- 6/10 = Furniture/Ambience 8/10 = Food Quality 7/10 = Service 7/10 = Price (Other Ratings N/A) _____________________________________________ =( BASIC INFO )= - Small Restaurant - Delicious Bun Bo Hue - Variety: Bun Bo Hue - Prices: $7.00(S) - $10.00(L) _____________________________________________ = Atmosphere = Small interior with a few basic tables and chairs. The inside is usually well lit due to the many windows in the front entrance. Ambience is pretty casual, some chit chatting from other tables. _____________________________________________ = Food Quality = --- Bun Bo Hue ($10.00): 4/5 --- Incredibly warm and fragrant bowl of noodles, the aroma filled my nose with an intense meaty flavor, wow! The broth is very warm and has a nice, crispy texture when combined with the tasty ingredients they provide. Great flavors altogether and a very good portion meet the price, which is a tiny bit expensive. _____________________________________________ = Price / Service = Average service, nothing much to be expected, but they do seem generally nice. Prices are decent, only $10 for a big bowl, and $7 for a small one, which is pretty filling. _____________________________________________ Miscellaneous (Other): - It's like a different Pho - Not that good of a Restroom Signed NK (July 2017) Images below by Jason L (NK) read more

Bun Bo Hue Duc Chuong - Bun Bo Hue ($10.00): Incredibly delicious bowl of meaty goodness, plus little bites, and decent noodle. - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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disappointed the second time i've eaten here. does not taste the same as duc chuong midnight. meat is defferent, meat is tougher, pork foot is rock hard. soup taste alot more bland. read more

PSA: They only sell bun bo hue and boba here. The bun bo hue comes in two sizes: small and large. The small is like the equivalent of a large and is more than enough to split between two. However, I'm a glutton and I don't like to share! Heh. The broth isn't too heavy and has a good depth of flavor - definitely not one note. Every bowl comes with a large bone and an appropriate portion of meat. They're generous with the noodles, so I'd probably ask for less noodles next time per my preference. As always, the soup comes with a plate of veggies and herbs that you can add for extra flavor and texture. I've always been curious about nuoc mat. I finally got to try it and it is so good!! I'm still not exactly sure what it is, but it's sweet, kind of fruity, and super refreshing - like a cold lemonade on a hot summer day. read more

Bun Bo Hue Duc Chuong - Small bowl of BBH and nuoc mat to wash it all down! - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

This restaurant serves the best Bun Bo Hue aka Vietnamese Spicy Beef Noodle in Houston/Katy. You know it's good stuff if the restaurant only has this one dish in their menu! Very authentic. Brought some American friends with me and they said the texture is "wild." Truly, this dish is very unique, will take you on a roller coaster. read more