Bún Chả

What is Bún Chả, and where did it originate?

• A Vietnamese soup that originated in Hue

• A noodle dish with grilled pork from Hanoi

• A type of spring roll from Saigon

• A Vietnamese dessert from Da Nang

What are the main ingredients used to prepare Bún Chả?

• Rice, beef, and soy sauce

• Vermicelli noodles, grilled pork, fresh herbs, and dipping sauce

• Chicken, coconut milk, and lemongrass

• Fish, vegetables, and chili paste

What are the health benefits of eating Bún Chả?

• High in calories and fat

• Gluten-free and rich in antioxidants

• Low in protein and vitamins

• Made with artificial flavors

What is it?

• Wood-nose Mushroom

• Wood-eye Mushroom

• Wood-ear Mushroom

Why did Bún Chả become widely discussed globally after 2016?

• A world-renowned chef featured it in a Michelin-starred menu.

• It was highlighted in a viral cooking tutorial.

• Barack Obama and Anthony Bourdain shared a meal featuring Bún Chả in Hanoi.
  

• It became Vietnam’s national dish in 2016.

If you drop a piece of grilled pork into the dipping sauce, what should you do?

• Cry a little, then move on.

• Pick it up quickly—no one saw!

• Leave it there as an offering to the sauce gods.

• Let it marinate and enjoy it even more.

Which region in Vietnam is most closely associated with the origin of Bún Chả?

• Southern Vietnam

• Central Vietnam

• Northern Vietnam, specifically Hanoi

• The Mekong Delta

What kind of fruit is used to make pickles in Bun cha's soup bowl?

• lollipop

• papaya

• jujube

• karma

What do people use to grill the pork in Bún Chả?

• A microwave, for maximum convenience.

• Charcoal and pure passion.

• A flamethrower for extra crispiness.

• Good ol’ charcoal to give it that smoky flavor.

In which historical context did Bún Chả first gain prominence in Vietnam?

• During the Nguyễn Dynasty

• During the China's colonial period

• In the century street food culture in Hanoi

• As a celebratory dish for the Lunar New Year