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Bún cá Sứa

Bún cá Sứa is a traditional noodle dish from Vietnam. · Vietnam

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Last updated Aug 13, 2026 · Reviewed by the WhatWhereVacay editorial team

Bún cá Sứa is a traditional noodle dish from Vietnam.

About Bún cá Sứa

Bún cá Sứa is a traditional noodle dish from Vietnam. Traditionally it features rice and fish.

🏛️ History & Culture

Bún cá Sứa is a specialty of Nha Trang, a coastal city in central Vietnam renowned for its seafood. The dish reflects the region's long-standing fishing traditions, combining freshwater or marine fish with jellyfish—an ingredient that has been used in Vietnamese coastal cooking for generations, though the precise origins of this particular noodle soup are not extensively documented.

The defining feature of bún cá sứa is the contrast between tender fish and the crunchy, slightly chewy texture of jellyfish, served in a savory, clear broth over rice vermicelli. It is a beloved local breakfast and lunch option in Nha Trang, often garnished with fresh herbs, bean sprouts, and lime, and it exemplifies the Vietnamese culinary practice of incorporating diverse seafood into everyday noodle dishes.

🧺 Key ingredients

rice
fish

🍴 Where to eat it

In the narrow alleys of Hanoi’s Old Quarter, locals gather on tiny plastic stools at dawn, slurping the silky rice noodles in a fragrant fish and jellyfish broth.

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Bún cá Sứa — frequently asked questions

What is Bún cá Sứa?

Bún cá Sứa is a traditional noodle dish from Vietnam. Traditionally it features rice and fish.

What is Bún cá Sứa made of?

Bún cá Sứa is made with rice and fish.

Where does Bún cá Sứa come from?

Bún cá Sứa comes from Vietnam. Bún cá Sứa is a specialty of Nha Trang, a coastal city in central Vietnam renowned for its seafood.

Where can I eat Bún cá Sứa?

In the narrow alleys of Hanoi’s Old Quarter, locals gather on tiny plastic stools at dawn, slurping the silky rice noodles in a fragrant fish and jellyfish broth.

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