Bún kèn, also known as trumpet rice noodle soup, is a dish of Cambodian origin that is a specialty of Phú Quốc. The name originates from the Mekong Delta Khmer people's term "ken" when referring to dishes cooked with coconut milk.

This labor-intensive dish is usually not made at home, because getting the texture for the fish curry right and pounding the fish in a mortar can take hours of work. The rice vermicelli at the base of the dish is used to counterbalance and creates a chewy texture. Snakehead fish is usually used due to the brittle nature of its meat and lack of odor.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11]

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  1. ^ "Bún Kèn Noodles | Island Broth". Vietnam Coracle. March 7, 2014.
  2. ^ Do, Tracy (June 7, 2018). "Ha Tien trumpet rice noodle soup - Scooter Saigon Tours".
  3. ^ "Bun Ken Phu Quoc - rich and delicious flavor".
  4. ^ Tours, John’s (September 30, 2022). "10 Must Try Phu Quoc Foods & Where to find them". 10 Must Try Phu Quoc Foods & Where to find them.
  5. ^ "Bun Ken - Another type of unique noodle at Phu Quoc island, Vietnam". www.localguidesconnect.com. April 22, 2020.
  6. ^ "Vietnam Famous Destinations: Ken Vermicelli (Bún Kèn)".
  7. ^ "Ken noodles Phu Quoc: A local delicacy that leaves a delicious aftertaste". VinWonders.
  8. ^ "Bún Kèn - Vietnamese Fish Curry". September 22, 2021.
  9. ^ "Bún kèn, a speciality of Phú Quốc Island". vietnamnews.vn.
  10. ^ "Searching for the Elusive Vietnamese Noodle Dish Bún Kèn". KQED. October 2, 2020.
  11. ^ "Red Boat Fish Sauce recipe: Bún kèn (Coconut Fish with Noodles)". January 17, 2022.