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Crab Noodle Soup — traditional dish from Hanoi, Vietnam
Soup Fish & Seafood

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Nutritional Values

🔥360kcal
💪25gProtein
🌾65gCarbs
🥑8gFat
🌿5gFibre
⚖️500 gServing

* Per serving · 500 g. May vary.

Allergens

🐟 Fish

Crab Noodle Soup

How to order / say it
Say it Bún Riêu — [Boon Ree-yoo]
Order I'd like the Bún Riêu, please.
Locally Cho tôi một bát bún riêu, làm ơn.
Say locally

A tangy tomato-based soup with crab and rice noodles.

Why try it?

Bún Riêu is a beloved comfort food in Hanoi, showcasing the city’s unique fusion of French and Vietnamese culinary elements. It's a vibrant dish that reflects Hanoi’s innovative spirit and warm hospitality.

How it tastes

Features a sour and slightly sweet tomato broth with delicate crab flavors. The soup is brimming with noodles, garnished with aromatic herbs, and often accompanied by crunchy vegetables.

Origin & History — first documented: 1850

Emerging in the 19th century, Bún Riêu evolved from necessity, using local crabs and tomatoes to create a nutritious, affordable meal. Initially a household favorite, it later gained street food popularity across Hanoi.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥕 300 g tomato
  • 🦐 150 g crab meat
  • 🌾 200 g rice noodles
  • 🥣 30 ml fish sauce
  • 🍋 1 lime
  • 🧂 20 g tamarind
  • 🧄 20 g scallions

Method

  1. 1 Simmer crab meat, tomatoes, and tamarind to make broth.
  2. 2 Cook rice noodles separately.
  3. 3 Pour soup over noodles and garnish with scallions.
  4. 4 Serve hot with lime wedges and fresh herbs.

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