President Barack Obama had Bun Cha in Hanoi

The Politico reports President Obama dined with chef and TV personality Anthony Bourdain. The two men sat down for dinner 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.

“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.