Best Bún Riêu in Chicago

Bún riêu — Vietnamese crab and tomato noodle soup — is a beloved dish that showcases the resourcefulness of Vietnamese home cooking. The soup features a tangy tomato-based broth, crab and pork meatballs (riêu cua), fried tofu, and rice vermicelli noodles, all topped with fresh herbs and a drizzle of shrimp paste (mắm tôm) for an extra umami kick. In Chicago, bún riêu can be found at several Vietnamese restaurants on Argyle Street, where its especially popular as a warming meal during the cold months.