Growing up in Hanoi, weekends were special. Not because we had big plans, but because of one simple tradition—Bún Chả on Hàng Mành.
Every time my dad came home from a work trip, he’d take me there. It wasn’t fancy, just a tiny spot tucked away in the Old Quarter, but to us, it was perfect. Dad would always pile his plate high with fresh herbs, balancing flavors like a pro. I, on the other hand, had a different ritual—one extra nem rán (fried spring roll) and a glass of iced tea, every single time. And as we ate, we’d talk—about school, about his travels, about nothing and everything.
Funny how food does that, right? It turns the smallest moments into memories you carry forever.
Now, every time I serve Bún Chả at Madam Yen, I think of those days. I think of the charcoal-grilled pork, smoky and rich, just like the ones in Hanoi. I think of the tangy-sweet dipping sauce, the crisp spring rolls, and that simple cup of iced tea that made every meal feel complete. And I hope—just maybe—someone sitting in our restaurant right now is making a memory of their own.
So if you haven’t tried Bún Chả Hà Nội, come pull up a chair. Let’s make this bowl of Vietnamese flavors part of your story too.
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