The Top 6 Foods You Must Try in Hue City
You might be forgiven for thinking that Hue City merely possesses historical significance and majestic landscapes, but in fact, Hue is also a hot spot for diverse cuisine. We have put an extensive list of must-try specialties in Hue City to wake up your inner foodie.
1. Bun bo Hue (Hue beef noodle soup)
This Vietnamese beef noodle dish made in the Hue style remains a hearty noodle feast in 2025. Sliced beef, noodles, crab balls, meatballs, and cubes of congealed pig's blood are all immersed in a spicy broth infused with the aromatic essence of lemongrass. The dish is complemented by fresh herbs, bean sprouts, and onions.
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Where to eat: 50 Tran Thuc Nhan Street, Vinh Ninh, Hue City
2. Com Hen (clam rice)
This savory delight is a must-try when visiting Hue City. Com Hen has evolved as an iconic dish made from baby mussels and clams, cooked in a delicate sweet clam broth. Utilizing fresh ingredients and distinct cooking techniques, Com Hen delivers a unique and flavorful experience. A bowl of Hue clam rice includes a medley of ingredients such as basket clams, rice, fried pork skin, garlic, chili, roasted peanuts, and fried onions.
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Where to eat: Com Hen Thu Hien, 55 Tran Phu Street, Phuoc Vinh, Hue City
3. Banh beo (Vietnamese steamed water-fern cakes)
Banh beo refers to delicate steamed rice cakes filled with a variety of ingredients such as minced shrimp, green bean paste, spring onion, and crispy fried shallots. This combination creates an appealing appearance with a refined flavor. Banh beo may be small but can be quite rich, making it best enjoyed with a savory dipping sauce.
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Where to eat: 11 Pho Duc Chinh Street, Phu Hoi, Hue City
4. Banh khoai (Hue crispy pancakes)
A variation of the crispy Vietnamese pancakes, banh khoai includes a medley of ingredients such as shrimp, pork, egg, and bean sprouts covered in a fried flour wrapper. The most popular way to savor banh khoai is to place pieces on rice paper, add fresh vegetables, and roll them like a spring roll for dipping in a special sauce.
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Where to eat: 110 Dinh Tien Hoang Street, Phu Hau, Hue City
5. Nem lui (Hue lemongrass pork skewers)
Hue lemongrass pork skewers stand out from regular pork skewers because ground marinated pork is skewered onto lemongrass and grilled over charcoal. A satisfying plate of nem lui is generally served alongside fresh vegetables and slices of cucumber wrapped in rice paper.
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Where to eat: 2 Dien Bien Phu Street, Hue City
6. Banh bot loc (Vietnamese tapioca dumplings)
Banh bot loc, or Vietnamese tapioca dumpling, remains a beloved specialty of Hue City. Made with tapioca flour, these dumplings are translucent, showcasing the minced pork and shrimp inside. They can be wrapped in banana leaves or steamed without them, offering a chewy texture often topped with stir-fried spring onion. Many enjoy banh bot loc with a blended sweet and spicy sauce for an enhanced flavor profile.
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Where to eat: 23/117 Phan Dinh Phung Street, Hue City
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