The Secret behind a Healthy and Delicious Bobun: Vietnamese Dipping Sauce

Over the past nine years, Bo Bun has amazed our customers and staff with how it leaves them feeling light and energized, which contrasts with the heaviness and drowsiness when having steak or hamburger. The secret to this healthy and satisfying experience lies in our traditional Vietnamese dipping sauce – Nước mắm.

Nước mắm is a centuries-old Vietnamese recipe that embodies the essence of Vietnamese cuisine. It is a belief that delicious food must be accompanied by an excellent dipping sauce, and that this dipping sauce should not only stimulate the taste buds but also be good for health.

The harmony of flavors and health that Nước mắm brings is considered the soul of a Bo Bun bowl.

Good flavors: Each ingredient in the “Nước mắm” has its specific function, creating a complex, detailed, symphony of tastes. The dipping sauce is always made with fresh ingredients, with even the slightest omission affecting its flavor. Freshly-picked chilies bring a touch of heat, pungent garlic adds depth, and protein-rich fish sauce, handcrafted using traditional methods, provides a rich base. The magic happens when these are immediately combined with sugar and lime, creating a harmonious balance of sweet, sour, and savory. Besides, the colors in Bo Bun ingredients represent the Five elements: Green lettuce for Wood, Red chili peppers and meat for Fire, Orange carrots, peanuts, and spring rolls for Earth, White rice vermicelli for Metal, and Fish sauce for Water. Each one plays a role in creating a symphony of tastes and textures that stimulates all the senses.

Good health: Nước Mắm is not only good for your appetite, but it is also good for your health. Its ingredients are aligned with the principles of Yin and Yang, as well as five spices that offer positive effects on the body. The cooling properties of chilies, lime, sugar, and garlic are perfectly balanced by the heating nature of the fish sauce. This harmony makes Bo Bun suitable for all weather conditions.

In particular, excess cold in food will easily cause stomachache, and excess heat causes constipation. Vietnamese believe that joy in eating goes hand-in-hand with good health. That’s why every element of Bo Bun, from the fresh ingredients to the Nước Mắm, is crafted to be not just delicious, but also easy to digest.

Come to Ôbobun and experience the delicious and healthy Vietnamese dishes for an all-well day today!