Top 10 Must-Try Hue Food and Where to Find Them

Hue Food  is renowned for its rich flavors and cultural heritage. This ancient city, once the capital of Vietnam, offers a diverse culinary experience influenced by its imperial history. From savory soups to sweet treats, Hue food has something to satisfy every palate.

1. 1. Bún Bò Huế (Hue Beef Noodle Soup)
      One of the most iconic Hue food dishes, this spicy beef noodle soup features a rich broth infused with lemongrass and shrimp paste.
      Where to Try: Bún Bò Huế Hạnh – 11 Phó Đức Chính, Huế.
   2. Cơm Hến (Clam Rice)
      A unique Hue food delicacy, this dish combines baby clams, rice, herbs, and crispy toppings.
      Where to Try: Quán Cơm Hến Hoa Đông – 64 Kiệt 7 Ưng Bình, Huế.
   3. Bánh Bèo (Steamed Rice Cakes)
      A quintessential Hue food snack, these small steamed rice cakes are topped with minced shrimp, scallions, and crispy pork skin.
      Where to Try: Bánh Bèo Nậm Lọc Bà Đỏ – 71 Nguyễn Bỉnh Khiêm, Huế.
   4. Bánh Nậm (Flat Rice Dumplings)
      A must-try Hue food item, these flat rice dumplings are filled with minced shrimp and wrapped in banana leaves.
      Where to Try: Bánh Nậm – 109 Lê Huân, Huế.
   5. Bánh Khoái (Hue Pancake)
      This crispy pancake, a staple of Hue food, is filled with shrimp, pork, and bean sprouts, served with a special dipping sauce.
      Where to Try: Quán Hạnh – 11 Phó Đức Chính, Huế.
   6. Nem Lụi (Grilled Pork Skewers)
      A popular Hue food street snack, these grilled pork skewers are served with rice paper, herbs, and a peanut dipping sauce.
      Where to Try: Nem Lụi Bà Tý – 81 Đinh Tiên Hoàng, Huế.
   7. Bún Thịt Nướng (Grilled Pork Vermicelli)
      This flavorful Hue food dish features vermicelli noodles topped with grilled pork, fresh herbs, and a sweet-spicy fish sauce.
      Where to Try: Bún Thịt Nướng Ngự Bình – 19 Lê Hồng Phong, Huế.
   8. Bánh Canh Nam Phổ (Nam Pho Noodle Soup)

A hearty Hue food specialty, this thick noodle soup with a tapioca flour base is topped with shrimp and crab.
Where to Try: Bánh Canh Nam Phổ – 16 Hàm Nghi, Huế.

1. Chè Huế (Hue Sweet Soup)
   A variety of Hue food sweet soups made with ingredients like mung beans, coconut, lotus seeds, and more.
   Where to Try: Chè Hẻm – 1 Kiệt 29 Hùng Vương, Huế.
2. Mè Xửng (Sesame Candy)
   This chewy candy, a traditional Hue food, is made with sesame seeds, peanuts, and malt.
   Where to Buy: Mè Xửng Thiên Hương – 110 Trần Hưng Đạo, Huế.