Bún bò Huế—spicy lemongrass beef noodle soup from the former imperial capital of Hue—is a bold, aromatic alternative to pho. San Francisco's Little Saigon offers authentic versions.

  • Expect a spicy, lemongrass-forward broth
  • Look for pork knuckle, beef slices, and pork sausage
  • Add herbs and lime to taste

Tú Lan Hidden Gem

8 6th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
Tu Lan **Their beef noodle soup Hue is one of the best in the city, with a broth that's deeply aromatic with lemongrass and shrimp past

Phố Hương Hidden Gem

655 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94109
Huong Street **Their broth is slightly clearer and more balanced — the lemongrass and shrimp paste are present but not overwhelming, a

Phở 2000 Hidden Gem

847 Ulloa St, San Francisco, CA 94127
Pho 2000 **While their pho is the main draw, their bun bo Hue holds its own — the broth is rich and aromatic, with good depth from beef bones and a pleasant lemongrass-citrus note. The