Mien Trung Restaurant

Really love this restaurant... they have all the authentic Hue food here! I love the bun bo hue n the clam with Vietnamese cracker thing... everything tastes exactly how they supposed to... they will be seeing me more often now when I'm in town lol

Best bun bo hue in San Diego (according to my Vietnamese immigrant father and uncle). I can't disagree! The broth had the right amount of spice level and a great variety of proteins. The beef was amazingly the right blend of tenderness and chewiness. My wife had the bun rieu and she was completely satisfied; there was nothing left in her bowl!If you're in the mood for bun bo hue or bun rieu, come support this authentic local mom & pop shop!

Came back after many years to find the authentic flavor of Bun Bo Hue in my memory! It is tasty enough to keep the motherland flavor!

Small, cash-only restaurant that serves fantastic vietnamese food. Everything is very good, but they're known for their bun bo hue, which you can also order ahead to bring home (you'll have to bring your own pot). We've often gotten bun bo hue for home here, but they've got a good selection of dishes all for a really reasonable price. The restaurant can get busy so I recommend going earlier in the day.

We were recommended the bun bo hue and the clams on vermicelli and both were as good as expected. Both were on the spicy end but if you love good Vietnamese food, that's not a bad thing. I especially loved the clams.

love the fresh food, whenevwer I enjoyed in here, bún bò Huế remains a testament to Vietnam’s rich culinary heritage, offering a satisfying and memorable meal for both locals and visitors alike.

The food here is incredible! Easily some of the most authentic Vietnamese cuisine you’ll find in town. Unlike the usual phở spots scattered around San Diego, this place introduced me to a whole new side of Vietnamese flavors. Just a heads-up: bring cash!With so many unfamiliar options, it took us a while to decide what to order, but we ended up with two amazing dishes:#18: Cháo Lòng (Porridge with Pork Tongue & Heart)A rich, flavorful porridge with a thicker consistency, paired with unique cuts of pork offal. Definitely worth trying if you’re feeling adventurous!#21: Bánh Bột Lọc Lá (Corn Starch Cake with Shrimp & Pork in Banana Leaf)This dish reminded me of a mix between har gao and char siu—delicate yet packed with flavor.Highly recommend checking this place out if you’re ready to explore beyond the usual phở!

Absolute hidden gem among the myriad of other Viet restaurants in the city. Known for their Bún Bò Huế, this place has been around for decades now and still one of the best. The food is still quite affordable around 13 a bowl these days. They are also cash only.They provide nice catering sizes as well for many of their dishes which has been a great way to bring some good food for potlucks. Although you will have to bring your own pot for the soup based dishes.The atmosphere is very reminiscent of visiting your old grandma's house. They're always blasting loud Vietnamese music and playing clips of Viet food being prepared on the TV really bringing a nostalgic atmosphere to older times in Vietnam.