Bún Thịt Nướng is a quintessential Vietnamese dish that perfectly represents the cuisine's philosophy of balance and fresh flavors. We marinate pork shoulder in a blend of lemongrass, garlic, fish sauce, and spices, then chargrill it to create a slightly caramelized exterior while keeping the inside tender and juicy.
Bún Thịt Nướng is a quintessential Vietnamese dish that perfectly represents the cuisine's philosophy of balance and fresh flavors. We marinate pork shoulder in a blend of lemongrass, garlic, fish sauce, and spices, then chargrill it to create a slightly caramelized exterior while keeping the inside tender and juicy.
This dish is served as a deconstructed bowl - grilled pork over a bed of cool vermicelli rice noodles, topped with fresh lettuce, cucumber, pickled carrots and daikon, fresh herbs (mint, cilantro, Thai basil), and crushed peanuts. The dish comes with our house-made nước chấm on the side, which you pour over the bowl and mix everything together. The result is a harmonious combination of hot and cold, sweet and savory, crunchy and soft textures. It's a lighter alternative to noodle soups and showcases the Vietnamese talent for layering flavors. Popular for lunch or dinner, especially during warmer months.
Calgary Professional
"This is my favorite lunch option! The grilled pork is perfectly seasoned and charred. All the fresh vegetables and herbs make it feel healthy and satisfying. The fish sauce dressing is amazing!"
2024-11-10
"The best Butter Chicken I've ever had in Calgary! Perfectly creamy with just the right balance of spices. I order this at least once a week and it's consistently excellent. The chicken is always tender and the sauce is rich without being too heavy."
March 15, 2024
Regular Customer
"I love how fresh this dish is. The combination of warm grilled pork with cool noodles and crisp vegetables is perfect. Great for summer but honestly I order it year-round!"
2024-12-12
"VT Noodle Bar's Butter Chicken is exceptional. The sauce is rich and flavorful, and the chicken is always tender and perfectly cooked. As someone who has tried Butter Chicken all over Alberta, I can confidently say this is among the very best."
February 28, 2024
Vietnamese Food Expert
"Finally, authentic Bún Thịt Nướng in Calgary! The pork is marinated properly with lemongrass - you can taste it. The nước chấm is perfectly balanced. This is the real deal!"
2025-01-16
"As someone who grew up eating authentic Vietnamese food, I'm very particular about Butter Chicken. VT Noodle Bar's version reminds me of home - the perfect balance of creaminess and spice with that authentic tandoor flavor. It's my go-to comfort food!"
April 5, 2024
Address:
11652 Sarcee Trail NW #113, Calgary, AB T3R 0A1, Canada
Phone:
+1 403-295-6288
Hours:
Mon-Thu: 11 AM – 9 PM
Fri-Sat: 11 AM – 11 PM
Sun: 11 AM – 9 PM