What to eat in Hue ? – Enjoy the full flavor of the ancient capital
When mentioning Hue, people often think of the ancient citadel, the poetic Huong River or royal court music. But for those who love cuisine , Hue is also a "delicious food paradise", where each dish is a work of art bearing the cultural soul of the capital.
Top 5 delicious dishes you must try when coming to Hue
In the heart of the ancient capital, simple dishes are imbued with cultural breath. Here are 5 Hue specialties that deserve to be on the list of "must try once in a lifetime".
1. Banh beo - nam - loc
If beef noodle soup is the famous main dish, then banh beo - banh nam - banh loc are the "powerful trio" in the world of Hue snacks, known as the "three treasures" of miniature royal cuisine.
- Soft and smooth rice cake with shrimp filling.
- Banh nam wrapped in banana leaves, with savory shrimp and meat filling.
- Chewy banh loc with braised shrimp and pork belly filling.
Hue Cakes - Traditional Cuisine Attracts Tourists
Suggested locations:
- Ba Van Hue tapioca cake - A prestigious brand selling delicious Hue tapioca cakes, best rated by customers. Specializing in tapioca cakes, nam cakes, it cakes and Hue specialties as gifts.
- Website: https://banhlochuebavan.com/
- Address: 106B Luong Ngoc Quyen, Thuan Loc Ward, Hue City.
2. Hue beef noodle soup
Coming to Hue without eating beef noodle soup is like... only going halfway! As the "national representative" of Hue cuisine, Hue beef noodle soup is loved not only locally but also throughout the three regions.
Bun Bo Hue - A must-try dish
This is not just a delicious dish – but a culinary pride recognized as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Suggested locations:
- Me Keo Beef Noodle Shop – 20 Bach Dang
- Hue beef noodle soup O Cuong Chu Diep – 6 Tran Thuc Nhan
3. Mussel rice/mussel noodles
A simple dish but contains the culinary quintessence of Hue. Hen rice/hen vermicelli consists of rice/vermicelli mixed with stir-fried mussels, pork rinds, peanuts, herbs, grilled rice paper and mussel sauce. The spicy, salty, sweet, rich, crispy flavors... blend together to create a very unique flavor.
Suggested locations:
- Hoa Dong mussel rice restaurant – 64/7 Ung Binh, Vy Da
- Me Van mussel rice – 17 Han Mac Tu
4. Nam Pho noodle soup
Originating from Nam Pho village, about 10km from the center of Hue, Nam Pho noodle soup is a rustic yet attractive afternoon dish. The soft and chewy noodles are made from rice flour and tapioca flour (ratio 3:1), served with a smooth broth made from shrimp and pork belly. The sweet, slightly fatty and slightly spicy taste on the tip of the tongue makes anyone who eats it once remember it forever.
Suggested locations:
- Thuy Restaurant – 16 Pham Hong Thai
- Nam Pho Noodle Soup – 374 Chi Lang
5. Hue pressed rice cake
Simple but full of appeal, Hue pressed rice cake is a snack that is extremely loved by young people. The thin layer of tapioca flour is pressed on a hot mold, sandwiched with eggs, pate or dried beef, grilled until fragrant. When eaten, roll with raw vegetables, cucumber and spicy chili sauce, the chewy and crispy taste blends together, eating one piece makes you want another.
Pressed cake - A delicious and cheap snack
Suggested locations:
- Gia Di pressed cake – 101 Nhat Le
- Hue pressed cake - 116 Le Ngo Cat, Hue city
Not only delicious food on the spot, Hue also has special dishes to bring home that are both meaningful and full of Hue flavor.
6. Hue sesame candy
When it comes to Hue specialties as gifts, sesame candy is the first name that comes to mind. Sesame candy is a candy made from malt, sugar, peanuts, roasted sesame... both chewy and rich, with a sweet taste that is very delicious.
Suggested reputable brands:
- Thien Huong sesame candy
7. Hue Pork Roll
Hue Tre is a delicious fermented dish made from pork, pig ears, garlic, sesame, rice bran... then wrapped in guava leaves - a slightly sour, salty and sweet taste that is very addictive. This is a great snack and also very suitable as a gift.
Suggested place to buy:
- Dong Ba Nem Cha Tre: No. 25 Dao Duy Tu, Phu Binh
- Nem Cha Tre Shop: No. 17 Ba Trieu, Xuan Phu
8. Hue sour shrimp
One of Hue’s “specialties”, fermented shrimp with galangal, garlic, and chili creates a strong, spicy and sour flavor. Served with boiled meat and rice paper rolls with raw vegetables, it’s “the best”.
Hue sour shrimp paste specialty
Brand suggestions:
- Thu Suong sour shrimp
- Ba Due sour shrimp
- Royal sour shrimp
9. Hue shrimp paste
Shrimp paste is the “soul” of many Hue dishes such as beef noodle soup and mussel rice. It has a rich aroma and can be used to make dipping sauces, cook soups or marinate grilled food.
Suggested place to buy:
- Dong Ba Market
- Hue specialty supermarket
10. Hue Royal Tea
This tea is a mixture of many herbs: stevia, chrysanthemum, licorice, artichoke... with the effect of cooling, supporting digestion, helping to sleep well. Beautiful packaging, easy to drink flavor - very suitable as a health gift.
Brand suggestions:
- Duc Phuong Royal Tea
- Tranquility Tea
Hue cuisine has countless delicious dishes that make visitors "eat once and remember forever". Hopefully with the list of 10 delicious Hue specialties - to eat and bring back as gifts, you will have a complete culinary journey and many more memorable memories when leaving the ancient capital.
DH
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