Bun Thit Nuong is a Vietnamese classic: a bowl of cool rice vermicelli topped with caramelized grilled pork, pickled daikon and carrot, crisp cucumber, fresh herbs, crushed peanuts, and a drizzle of nuoc cham.
Bun Thit Nuong is one of the most satisfying Vietnamese dishes you'll find at Pho 78. The star is the grilled pork — thinly sliced pork shoulder marinated in lemongrass, garlic, fish sauce, and a touch of sugar, then grilled over high heat until caramelized and slightly charred. The smoky, sweet aroma of the grilling is unmistakable.
The grilled pork is served over a bed of room-temperature rice vermicelli noodles, accompanied by julienned pickled daikon and carrot, fresh cucumber slices, mint, bean sprouts, and a scattering of crushed roasted peanuts. The whole bowl is finished with a generous pour of nuoc cham — Pho 78's house fish sauce dressing, balanced between sweet, sour, salty, and umami. Each bite layers texture and flavour perfectly.
Bun Thit Nuong is loved by regulars throughout NE Calgary — from Marlborough to Thorncliffe and Huntington Hills. It's lighter than a pho bowl but just as satisfying, making it a popular lunch and dinner option. If you haven't tried a Vietnamese vermicelli bowl before, this is the one to start with.
Calgary NE Resident
"Tried the grilled pork vermicelli bowl and it was amazing. The pork is perfectly caramelized and the nuoc cham ties everything together. Great value!"
May 2026
Regular Customer
"The vermicelli bowl is my go-to lunch order. The pork is always well-marinated and grilled just right. Pho 78 is the best Vietnamese food in NE Calgary."
May 2026
Food Enthusiast
"Light but filling — the grilled pork has incredible flavour. I love how fresh all the herbs and vegetables are. Highly recommend for a summer lunch."
May 2026