Few of the Bun Chas in Singapore has ever made me feel transported to Hanoi until I have tried this one by Hanoi Cuisine. Definitely a hidden gem as it is also affordably priced with an authentic Vietnamese taste.

Consisting of charcoal-grilled pork slices and home-made pork meatballs doused in a bowl of dipping sauce which reminded me strongly of the Vietnamese fish sauce (something that the locals cannot do without!), vinegar and sugar. The pork slices were thinly sliced, releasing an intense smokiness and caramelic sweetness with each bite especially those charred edges. Also in the dipping sauce were some pickled papaya and carrot slices.

Dip the vermicelli along with the pork, complemented with some of the fresh lettuce, perilla leaves and mint leaves for a wholesome experience. On a return visit, I felt that the dipping sauce was less oily than the previous time. I would also be happy if they could offer a plethora of fresh herbs like what the Vietnamese would usually serve in Hanoi. Now I know where to head to, for a bowl of authentic Bun Cha.