Gà bạn đen hầm thuốc bắc is a traditional and Chinese soup made with black chicken. Although the origins of the soup are in Jiangxi Province, it's extremely popular in the mountainous Vietnamese region of Sapa, where black chicken is one of the most unique animals in the area, characterized by its slightly tough meat that's sweet and aromatic.

This herbal soup is made by cooking the black chicken in a double boiling process with numerous herbs such as bamboo shoots, ginger, lotus seeds, wild yam, berries, and dried scallops. Once prepared, the chicken soup is served immediately, while still hot, and the key attraction of this dish is its flavorful broth.