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Bun cha became an international attention overnight after US President Barack Obama and celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain were pictured eating the dish together in Hanoi. Their choice of this dish is now surprise as bun cha originated from the Old Quarter in Hanoi and has been one of the city’s signature dishes for hundreds of years. What makes this dish special is the intense preparation involved in making it; minced pork must be marinated overnight to fully absorb the flavor of herbs and shaped into balls, keeping attention to make sure the meat is tender and juicy. The sauce is what makes the dish spectacular; a good sauce will give a balance between the sweetness of the meat and the saltiness of the fish sauce. The Hanoi traditional dish is served only at lunchtime and comes with rice vermicelli, fresh vegies and herbs such as basils, coriander.

1. Bun cha has become more well-known since President Barack Obama’s visit.

2. Bun cha has been a specialty of Hanoi for years.

3. Minced pork shouldn’t be marinated in advance to keep it fresh.

4. The sauce is an important thing to make Bun cha more special.

5. Tourists can always find a place which serves this traditional dish at any time in a day.

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