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US President has dinner at a famous "Bun cha" place in Hanoi

US President Barack Obama dined with chef and TV personality Anthony Bourdain at "Bun cha" Huong Lien place at 24 Thi Sach in Hanoi, Vietnam on May 23.

The Politico reports President Obama had dinner with chef and TV personality Anthony Bourdain at Bun cha Huong Lien, a restaurant near the city’s old quarter. The conversation will be featured on an episode of Bourdain’s CNN travel and food show, “Parts Unknown,” in September.
 
Obama shakes hands with Hanoians.
Obama shakes hands with Hanoians.
Around 500 local residents in Hanoi gathered around a ‘Bun cha’ place in Le Van Huu street area to catch a glimpse of US President Barack Obama having dinner.
The US President shook hands with Hanoians after having two portions of the capital's famous char grilled pork with rice noodles.
"Bun cha" or char grilled pork with rice noodles is a Hanoi street food favorite.
Mrs Huong, the owner Bun cha Huong Lien said: "We all feel very happy and honoured to welcome the US President."
U.S. President Barack Obama shakes hands with a local resident as he leaves after having a dinner with Anthony Bourdain at the restaurant in Hanoi, Vietnam May 23,
U.S. President Barack Obama shakes hands with a local resident as he leaves after having a dinner with Anthony Bourdain at the restaurant in Hanoi, Vietnam May 23,
Barack Obama said the place is a famous "Bun cha" place in Hanoi, so he wants to look at, she added.
"Total cost of Bun cha dinner with the President: $6.00. I picked up the check," Bourdain tweets."The President's chopstick skills are on point," he comments on Facebook. 
The "Bun cha" place at 24 Thi Sach is well known among residents of Thi Sach - Le Van Huu - Ngo Thi Nham area. The two decade family run eatery is known for its soft, sweet and rich meatballs.
This place is popular for being hygienic, cool and spacious. Each "Bun cha" portion costs 40,000 VND.
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