Central-Vietnamese spicy beef and pork noodle soup with thick round rice noodles, slices of beef shank, pork hock, Vietnamese ham, and a richly aromatic lemongrass-chilli broth.
Bun Bo Hue is the bold, spicy cousin of pho — the iconic noodle soup of Hue in central Vietnam. Our broth is built on slow-simmered beef bones and pork hock, layered with crushed lemongrass, fermented shrimp paste and our own annatto-chilli oil to give the bowl its signature deep red colour and full-bodied, lightly funky flavour. It is unapologetically aromatic, and that is exactly the point.
Each bowl is finished with thick, round rice noodles, slices of tender beef shank, pork hock, a piece of Vietnamese ham (cha) and a scatter of green onion. Banana blossom, shredded cabbage, lime and fresh herbs arrive on the side so you can build the bowl in classic Hue style. For Calgary diners searching for an authentic bun bo hue near Chinook Centre, this is the bowl to order.
Calgary Diner
"Finally a proper bun bo hue in Calgary — the broth has that perfect lemongrass and shrimp paste depth."
September 12, 2024
Local Foodie
"Bold, spicy, deeply aromatic. This is exactly how bun bo hue should taste."
August 4, 2024
Regular Customer
"Thick rice noodles, generous toppings, and the broth is rich without feeling heavy. Highly recommend if you like a spicier soup."
July 22, 2024
Visit Lê La Vietnamese Restaurant for dine-in, takeout or delivery in Calgary SE — just off Centre Street near Chinook Centre.
Mon–Sat: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sun: 11:30 AM – 7:00 PM