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    Vua Bun Bo

    3.4 (366 reviews)
    InexpensiveVietnamese, Soup, Noodles
    Closed 8:00 am - 8:30 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Bun Bo Hue (The Original)

    Bun Bo Hue: 9/10 Service: 7/10 I really like the bun bo hue here. I believe the portions are good and you get to help your self to your own sauces to adjust to your liking more. They also let you substitute out different toppings (I don't like the bones so I OPT for tendon or pork blood) I usually really like the service but today was different. Regardless, I'd still come back for the BBH.

    Bun Bo Hue (The Original)
    John V.

    Got the "large" Bun Bo Hue. Didn't feel like there was much difference from the regular bowl besides the amount of broth. Not sure if it was because we were near the door or a combination of that and the bowls were metal but our food got cold really fast as opposed to the usual ceramic or plastic bowls. Flavor for me was 3.8/5. It was hard to spice it up even with their chili oil - which didn't have much kick. Maybe expectations are different in this economy in Little Saigon area but felt like we really didn't get any banana flower shavings like most places for BBH. The Cafe Sua Da tasted like it was just hazelnut creamer and no condensed milk was used. Would return for, but probably just get a regular sized bowl since there wasn't much difference. Hard to find BBH in Little Saigon since Cong Ly closed down. RIP.

    This is a large Original Hue bowl. How much meat would a small be?
    Jennifer S.

    I regret going there. I should have gone to Quan Vy Đã. Their veggies are fresh and have more variety. Not only that, but look at this to go original Hue size large. It was $15.95 plus tax and you get only one meatball and pork blood. How much meat would you get if you ordered a small then? Half of that size and maybe 3 slices of beef? This is the worst I have seen based on portion. Maybe if you eat there then you get more, but this is ridiculous. I would not go there again. I should have known based on the reviews.

    Jenny P.

    Best BBH restaurant in my opinion. Easy parking + okay service + simple interior + no frills. I got the Nam ($15) and boyfriend got the Hue ($15). We both enjoyed our dishes.

    Bun Bo Hue (The Original) soup is in top right. Additional veggie toppings not shown
    Gina Z.

    4.5 stars, rounded to 5. I would definitely order again or go in person. Reminds me of a home cooked meal. Prices are inflated due to ordering takeout, and this is easily enough for 3-4 portions, even without the soup bone. Ordered: 1× Bun Bo Hue (The Original) $17.50 The soup is pretty mild compared to what it can be. Portion was pretty decent, with lots of veggies to put inside. There were onions and herbs, also a bag of shredded cabbage, banana blossom and more. They could have probably included more cured meats, but I was satisfied with the amount given overall. Edit: if you add the veggies shown in my pic into the soup, the flavors balance perfectly and is no longer too mild! 1× Banh Mi Bo Kho $17.50 - Vietnamese take on beef roast. 1× Extra Bread/ Banh Mi $3.00 What a treat! I really enjoyed how fatty and rich this was. Perfect on a cold day. The balance of tomato and warming spices was excellent. The beef and tendons lean a bit fattier than what I would prefer, but overall really nice to order. The flavor is so nice, especially on the second day. The extra bread is nice too, to make this 2 meals instead of one. 1× Bowl Xi Quach$10.00 - extra bone This beef bone was huge, most likely a soup bone from the pho. I ordered it mainly out of curiosity (what do you mean I can order an extra bone?) and was not let down. I used scissors to cut off some tendons to add to my soup, and plan to use the rest as the start to some incredible bone broth. There is also a little bit of marrow inside too. Service / Ambiance: Ordered via DoorDash delivery, so I did not have any experience with the team or restaurant. The food was also pretty lukewarm due to delivery, but I do not blame this restaurant having to make it through 3 stops! This meal reheats incredibly, so no harm on my part.

    Bun Bo Hue
    Amy E.

    Solid bun bo hue ! The broth was light yet flavorful. Included all the fixings. Meats were okay to me, some on the blander side. Did wish it was more spicy, i added their chili oil but it didn't do too much. Overall an enjoyable bowl of BBH!

    Disgusting hair still on the pork hock.

    Not good... my friend ordered me bun Bo hue via Uber Eats and my usual bun Bo hue places are not listed on Ubereats so he decided on this place. It was my first time trying and last. The broth was not good, meat was limited, there was still fur on the pork hock(gross). If they can't even clean the food properly idk what else is not clean. I thought California is suppose to have amazing Vietnamese food? I've been disappointed majority of the time.

    Jamie P.

    Ordered through DoorDash and it was a good thing I paid extra for the meat bc the toppings portion was a bit underwhelming, however, the broth made up for it! It was flavorful and the veggies were plentiful without being too oily. Would definitely come back to try it in person or order again.

    Bun Bo Hue for dinner
    Vivian C.

    They have three different style Bun bo hue from the different regions of Vietnamese which I have never seen that in any Vietnamese restaurant. I went with the Bun Bo Hue and the beef bone. Unfortunately I was disappointed when it arrived. The broth was not spicy and it lacked a lot of ingredients that goes into the soup. The beef bone was full of fat and was not cooked long enough. It was hard to chew. The "large" bowl was not large. As much as I wanted to give this place two thumbs up, I was not thoroughly impress . Friendly service. Difficult parking because it in a busy plaza!

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    Tuan D.

    Had the bun bo hue (nam). It was good. There was no wait on a Sunday evening and plenty of parking.

    Bun Bo Nam (The Meats)
    Emily P.

    I was craving a taste of home and this place was recommended by my parents. Ordered a regular size of the The Meats and I was shocked by how large the portion was. The broth was on the lighter side and the proportion of meat to noodles was perfect!! I also loved how they have chili oil, satay, and shrimp paste on the side so you can customize your bowl to your own liking!! Service was quick and welcoming and I liked how they served nostalgic food, but the interior was fresh and modern!

    Bun Bo Hue (The Original) here is so much delicious

    Bun Bo Hue (The Original) here is so much delicious The broth is rich, fragrant, and full of depth, with just the right balance of spice and savoriness.

    Kelly L.

    I came here for breakfast. Loved the waiter that helped me. Super kind and friendly. In terms of the food, it was okay but not the best bun Bo hue in town. Would I come back here, probably not but it's not terribly bad. They gave decent amount of toppings and veggies to go with the soup. Loved that! Because there are so many restaurants in Oc, I would like to try other places before coming back here. It's in a very busy plaza so parking can be challenging.

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    This place was best bún bò . Not anymore . Very disappointed today . I think it's new owner , or something . we will not return ...

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