Hue – the ancient capital – is not only famous for the magnificent mausoleums and the gentle, poetic beauty of its harmonious landscapes.
Hue is also a culinary capital that captivates tourists. Hue's dishes are simple and rustic, reflecting the charming beauty of the people of Central Vietnam. Below is a culinary itinerary of 100 delicious and affordable eateries for you to explore in a day in the ancient capital.
What are the most famous dishes in Hue?
The most famous dishes in Hue include Hue beef noodle soup, clam rice, snakehead fish noodle soup, Hue grilled pork noodle soup, and Hue grilled pork skewers.
- Bun bo Hue: A renowned dish with a rich, spicy broth, served with beef, meatballs, and a distinctive shrimp paste. This is a dish you absolutely must try when visiting Hue.
- Clam rice: A simple yet incredibly appealing dish, consisting of cold white rice, stir-fried clams, pork cracklings, peanuts, fresh vegetables, and served with hot clam broth.
- Snakehead fish noodle soup: Famous for its chewy noodles, sweet and savory broth made from fish, and the rich, fatty flavor of snakehead fish meat.
What are some of Hue's signature pastries?
Various types of cakes are an indispensable part of Hue cuisine, including banh beo, banh nam, banh loc, banh khoai, and banh uot.
These cakes are usually served with a sweet and sour dipping sauce, creating a harmonious flavor. You can find them at street vendors or small eateries throughout the city.
Discover Hue's Vegetarian Cuisine and Specialties
Hue is the center of Buddhism in Vietnam, so its vegetarian cuisine is very rich and elaborately prepared. In addition, souvenirs and local specialties are an essential part of the experience.
What are some of Hue's famous vegetarian dishes?
Hue's vegetarian cuisine is very diverse, with dishes such as Hue vegetarian rice, Hue vegetarian vermicelli, and other dishes exquisitely prepared from vegetables. You can find Hue's vegetarian specialties at vegetarian restaurants or temples.
What Hue specialties can I buy as souvenirs?
You should buy Hue-style fermented shrimp, royal tea, sesame candy, and lotus-based products as souvenirs. These specialties are not only delicious but also deeply rooted in the culture of the ancient capital.
Gợi ý các địa chỉ ăn uống nổi tiếng
1. Hue Beef Noodle Soup
- Cam Restaurant, 45 Le Loi Street;
- Thuy Restaurant, 18 Pham Hong Thai Street;
- Kim Dong Restaurant (Branch 1 - 56 Hai Ba Trung Street, Branch 2 - Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street), Hue City;
- Bun Hem Restaurant, No. 1 Alley 29 Hung Vuong Street;
2. RICE NOODLE SOUP
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Nam Pho Rice Noodle Soup:
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Nam Pho Restaurant, 54 Nguyen Cong Tru (from 3:00 PM);
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Thuy Restaurant, 16 Pham Hong Thai (from 1:30 PM);
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O Thu Restaurant, 374 Chi Lang;
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Dong Ba Market Food Court (Tran Hung Dao Street);
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Snakehead Fish Rice Noodle Soup:
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Dao Restaurant, 158 Nguyen Hue (from 3:00 PM);
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Ngo Restaurant, 9 Dien Bien Phu;
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O Cuc Restaurant, 57 Dinh Cong Trang;
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Crab Rice Noodle Soup:
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Nga Restaurant, 32 Pham Hong Thai;
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Huong Restaurant, 30 Pham Hong Thai.
3. CLAM RICE AND NOODLES
- The eateries are located in Con Hen (near Vy Da market, turn off from Nguyen Sinh Cung street)
- Quan Nho (open from 6:30 am), 11 Ngo Quyen (inside the courtyard of Parkview Hotel);
4. TYPES OF HUE CAKES
- Banh Beo Nam Loc
- Ba Do Restaurant, 8 Nguyen Binh Khiem.
- Ba Cu Restaurant, 107 Nguyen Hue.
- Hang Me Restaurant, 12 and 14 Vo Thi Sau.
- O Le Restaurant, 9/17 Alley 104 Kim Long.
- O Chi Restaurant, 52 Le Viet Luong.
- Banh Khoai
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Lac Thien Restaurant, 6 Dinh Tien Hoang;
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Hong Mai Restaurant, 65 Nguyen Bieu;
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Hanh Restaurant, 11 Pho Duc Chinh;
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Steamed rice rolls with grilled pork
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Huyen Anh Restaurant, 52/4 Kim Long;
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Hanh Restaurant, 11 Pho Duc Chinh;
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Dong Ba Market Food Court.
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Pressed rice cakes
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Gia Di Restaurant, 101 Ba Trieu
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Pressed rice cake shop No. 20 Nguyen Du
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Shrimp and sour rice rolls
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Kho Ren Bridge
5. GRILLED PORK NOODLES
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Huyen Anh Restaurant, Branch 1 at 50 and Branch 2 at 4 Alley 52 Kim Long;
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Hoang Anh Restaurant, 140 Kim Long;
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Hanh Restaurant, 11 Pho Duc Chinh;
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Me Theo Restaurant, 64 Ba Trieu;
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Dong Ba Market Food Court, Tran Hung Dao Street.
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Tai Phu Restaurant, 02 Dien Bien Phu.
6. BUN MAM NEM (Rice Noodles with Fermented Fish Sauce)
- Me Theao Restaurant, 64 Ba Trieu Street
- O Be Restaurant, 14 Nguyen Hue Street
- Chi Tuyen Restaurant, 14/17 Han Mac Tu Street;
- Restaurant 103/19 Nguyen Truong To Street;
- Restaurant 35 Nguyen Truong To Street;
7. ROYAL COURT-STYLE RICE
- Perfume River Tourist Boats (HRS) (Nghinh Luong Dinh Wharf)
- Tinh Gia Vien Restaurant, No. 7, Alley 28, Le Thanh Ton Street.
- Cung Dinh Restaurant (Royal Park); No. 3 Nguyen Sinh Sac Street.
- Nam Chau Hoi Quan Restaurant: 4 Kim Long - 7 Van Xuan Street.
- Ancient Hue Restaurant, 47/104 Kim Long Street.
- Floating restaurants on the Perfume River, 3/2 Park – Le Loi Street.
8. Hue Tea
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Che Hem Tea Shop, No. 1 Alley 29 Hung Vuong (afternoon and evening);
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Che Sao Tea Shop, 60 Phan Chu Trinh;
9. CRAB SOUP
- 35/35 Nguyen Thai Hoc Street, Hue City
10. HUE VEGETARIAN DISHES
- Tinh Quan Restaurant (behind Parkview Hotel), 02 Tran Cao Van
- Hoa Vien Restaurant, 4 Vo Thi Sau
- Lien Hoa Vegetarian Restaurant, 3 Le Quy Don;
11. GIFTS FROM HUE
When visiting Hue, tourists always want to bring back local specialties as gifts for family and friends, preserving memories of their trip to Hue.
Some places that offer local specialties as gifts include:
- Thien Huong Sesame Candy Shop, 20 Chi Lang Street
- Hue Online Gift Shop, 6 Cua Ngan Street
- Truly Hue Wood Shop, 24 Hoa Binh Street
- Luc Bo Cultural Space, 79 Nguyen Chi Dieu Street
- Phu Noi Vu Traditional Craft Space
After enjoying a hearty meal at these restaurants, let's explore the dreamy tourist destinations of Hue!