The short answer
Bun Cha Dac Kim: what visitors should know first
A convenient bun cha stop if you are already in the Old Quarter. It serves pork and crab, so it is not for vegetarians. Check which branch you are heading to, because there are two listed addresses.
Useful facts
Bun Cha Dac Kim facts at a glance
- Location
- 1 Hang Manh, Old Quarter; second branch 67 Duong Thanh
- Dining style
- Casual bun cha restaurant
- Price signal
- Budget, per Wikivoyage
- Signature order
- Try: bun cha with crab spring rolls
- Good for
- A bun cha lunch in the Old Quarter
Why it matters
Why Bun Cha Dac Kim is worth your time
Bun cha is one of the dishes Hanoi is known for, and Dac Kim gives you a second opinion on it if you have already tried Huong Lien. Because the Hang Manh branch sits in the Old Quarter, it is easy to combine with a morning of walking.
The place is useful for planning: three independent pages name it, and Wikivoyage lists it among budget meals, so it suits a family that wants a plain local lunch without a large bill.
It is not a quiet or luxurious setting, and that is the point. Treat it as a meal stop between sights, keep expectations modest on comfort, and enjoy the grilled pork and crab rolls if you eat both.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Grilled patties
Pork patties are served with noodles and dipping broth.
- 02
Crab rolls
Large crab spring rolls are listed by Vietnam Airlines.
- 03
Two branches
Check Hang Manh or Duong Thanh before you set out.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Bun Cha Dac Kim is named by Wikivoyage, VietnamNet and Vietnam Airlines. Wikivoyage gives the address as 1 Hang Manh and mentions a second branch at 67 Duong Thanh. Vietnam Airlines says the kitchen serves grilled pork patties with large crab spring rolls.
As with other bun cha restaurants, the meal is built around grilled pork, rice noodles, herbs and a dipping broth. Order a set, then add a crab roll to share. Ask for the broth less sweet or less hot if you are feeding older relatives.
Because there are two addresses, check the map before you leave your hotel. The Hang Manh branch is the one in the Old Quarter. It is a meat and seafood restaurant, so there is no safe vegetarian order to recommend from our sources.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Confirm which branch you are going to
- Avoid the noon rush if you can
- Say if you want less sweet broth
- Vegetarians should look elsewhere
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- 1 Hang Manh, Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Best time
- Lunch, slightly before or after the busiest hour
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- The Old Quarter pavements are narrow and shared with motorbikes. The restaurant is within walking distance of the lake for most people, but older visitors may prefer a short taxi ride. Our sources give no details on seating or steps.
- Tickets and access
- No booking details were found. Confirm opening hours on the day; none are stated in the pages we opened.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
Hotels near Bun Cha Dac Kim
Staying close keeps journeys short — useful for early starts and for anyone who tires quickly.
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Travelling with parents?
The Old Quarter pavements are narrow and shared with motorbikes. The restaurant is within walking distance of the lake for most people, but older visitors may prefer a short taxi ride. Our sources give no details on seating or steps.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is it vegetarian?
No. The dishes in our sources are grilled pork and crab spring rolls.
Where is it?
1 Hang Manh, with a second branch at 67 Duong Thanh, per Wikivoyage.
Who names it?
Wikivoyage, VietnamNet and Vietnam Airlines.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
