The recent cooler (by San Diego standards) weather had be craving some Bun Bo Hue. I decided to head on over to Mien Trung.
As always, the owner "Boo" greeted me as I entered and chided me for not having visited in a while. I didn't realize it at the time, but it had been over a year since my last visit! Whoa.
We had a nice chat and I ordered my usual; the Bun Bo Hue ($12), these days the small bowl will do fine by me.
The plate of sprouts, greens, and herbs were fresh, the bun slippery and nicely textured. For some reason, the broth seemed more spicy than usual; or perhaps I'm just getting wimpy in my old age. That combined with an assertive lemongrass flavor and singeing heat really set my lips on fire.
The rustic thick cuts of beef were full of bovine goodness and the pig's feet had a nice thick layer of skin. I'm not not the biggest fan of the crunchy tendon provided, but have gotten used to it over the years.
Hard to believe I've been coming here for over 17 years! It's still my favorite Bun Bo Hue. I need to visit more often.
Mien Trung Restaurant
7530 Mesa College Dr
San Diego, CA 92111