What to Eat in Hue & Where to Eat? Top 100+ Best Restaurants 2025

1. Kick Off Your Hue Food Tour with Queen Cafe Bus

Hue captivates not only with its moss-covered structures bearing the marks of time, but also with each simple dish steeped in the soul of the ancient capital. Don't hesitate, let yourself be swept away. Queen Cafe Bus Join us on a journey to discover the culinary world of Hue, a trip to explore the delicious restaurants in Hue cannot be ignored.

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2. Where to Eat Delicious Breakfast in Hue: Top Restaurants for a Hearty Start to Your Day

Breakfast is an important meal to start the day full of energy, and Hue is a culinary paradise with countless delicious dishes. If you're wondering where to have breakfast in Hue, check out these satisfying places below!

2.1. Hue Beef Noodles

2.1.1. Famous restaurants:

When visiting Hue, one of the essential dishes for breakfast is Huế beef noodlesThis dish is not only famous for its rich flavor but also for its perfect combination of fresh ingredients, providing a nutritious and filling breakfast to start your day full of energy. 

Addresses of delicious beef noodle restaurants in Hue:

• Bún Bò O Cẩm – 45 Le Loi, Phu Hoi, Hue City Prices range from 35,000 – 50,000 VND, famous for its rich broth and tender beef.
• Bún Bò O Phụng Chú Vọng – 14 Nguyen Du Street, Xuan Phu Ward, Hue City
• Bún Bò Bà Tuyết – 47 Nguyen Cong Tru, Group 15, Hue City 

Reference price: 35,000 – 60,000 VND per bowl

2.1.2. Old-fashioned, down-to-earth restaurants:

In addition to the famous beef noodle restaurants, Hue also has affordable eateries offering traditional flavors that are loved by locals. These are some recommendations you shouldn't miss:

• Mệ Kéo Beef Noodles – 20 Bach Dang, Group 19, Hue City
• O Nở Beef Noodle Soup – 95 Nguyen Hue Street, Phu Nhuan District, Hue City
• Beef and Pork Noodle Soup 1A Hanoi, Vinh Ninh, Hue City

Reference prices for the above restaurants: 35,000 – 50,000 VND per bowl

Note: All of the above restaurants are recommended by locals. Therefore, they sell out very quickly, so arrive early to enjoy authentic Hue flavors.

2.2. Rice with Clams & Rice Noodles with Clams

Rice with clams and noodles with clams are two indispensable dishes in any journey to discover Hue's cuisine. These dishes are deeply rooted in the local culture, simple yet rich in flavor. Below are some famous places serving rice with clams and noodles with clams that you must try:

• Hoa Dong Clam Rice – 64/7 Ung Binh, Vy Da, Hue City 
• Small Restaurant – 07 Pham Hong Thai Street, Vinh Ninh Ward, Hue City
• O Na Clam Rice – 82 Le Thanh Ton Street, Thuan Thanh, Hue City
• Aunt Cam's Clam Rice Stall – on the sidewalk of Truong Dinh Street

Reference price: 15,000 – 30,000 VND per bowl of snail noodles or snail rice

Queen Cafe Bus tip: Remember to mix the rice with the shrimp paste and fresh herbs to enjoy the harmonious blend of sour, spicy, salty, and sweet flavors, which will make your clam rice experience even more delightful.

2.3. Rice Noodle Soup

2.3.1. Address of Nam Pho Noodle Soup:

Rice noodle soup Nam Phổ is a signature dish in Hue, beloved by many not only for its rich flavor but also for its sweet and clear broth. It is an ideal dish for breakfast or dinner, often served with pork rolls, sausage, or shrimp. If you are looking for places delicious rice noodle soup in HueHere are some great suggestions:

• O Thuý Restaurant - 16 Phạm Hồng Thái, Vĩnh Ninh, Hue City
• Thuy Restaurant – 134 Ba Trieu Street, Group 4, Phu Nhuan Ward, Hue City
• Aunt Huê's noodle cart – in front of Phu Cam Cathedral

The price ranges from 20,000 to 40,000 VND per bowl of bánh canh.

2.3.2. Address of Fish Cake Soup:

Snakehead fish noodle soup is made with fresh, delicious snakehead fish, naturally sweet broth, and chewy noodles. If you're looking for places to eat delicious snakehead fish noodle soup in HueBelow are some notable restaurants you can't miss:

• O Nga Rice Cake – 6 Dien Bien Phu Street, Vinh Ninh Ward, Hue City
• Dì Hương Rice Cake – 14 Le Thanh Ton, Phu Hau, Hue City

Reference price: 25,000 – 40,000 VND per bowl of rice noodle soup to fuel you for the whole day

Some tips for enjoying a more delicious bowl of bánh canh: If you want a richer flavor, remember to ask for extra fresh chili if you like it spicy – the homemade chili fish sauce is a special highlight.

3. What to Eat for Lunch in Hue: Review of delicious restaurants in Hue

When visiting Hue, besides the specialty breakfast dishes, lunch is also a great opportunity to discover more delicious and appealing dishes. These are unique dishes that are loved by the people of Hue and can be easily found at many famous restaurants. If you have planned a trip to Hue but still don't know what to eat for lunch, join Queen Cafe Bus to explore right away.

3.1. Grilled Pork Rolls & Grilled Pork Noodles

3.1.1. Famous restaurants you must try:

Grilled spring rolls send the image of grilled pork noodles are popular street foods, made from fresh ingredients and combined with distinctive spices. Below are the restaurants Delicious grilled pork rolls and grilled pork noodles in Hue that you absolutely must try:

• Bà Tý Restaurant – 82 Đào Duy Từ, Phú Bình, Huế City
• Quán Tài Phú – 02 Dien Bien Phu, Vinh Ninh, Hue City
• Huyền Anh Grilled Pork and Rice Noodle Shop – 52/1 Kim Long, Group 11, Hue City

Prices range from 25,000 to 45,000 VND per serving for a full meal.

Tips for enjoying delicious grilled spring rolls: 

• Wrap spring rolls in rice paper the right way: Spread out the rice paper, arrange the fresh vegetables and spring rolls, and roll them up gently.
• Add enough broth: The peanut broth should be moderately thick and have a fragrant aroma of fried shallots.
• Eat immediately while the spring rolls are still warm: Spring rolls will lose their flavor if left to cool.
• Combine with sour foods: Pickled cucumbers and carrots help balance the richness.

3.1.2. Delicious restaurants in narrow alleys:

In addition to the famous cafes that Queen Cafe Bus has just recommended above, these cafes will be excellent choices if you are looking for Delicious grilled pork rolls and grilled pork noodles in Hue but few tourists know about it. Let's explore it with Queen Cafe Bus:

• Nem lụi at the intersection of Huỳnh Thúc Kháng and Mai Thúc Loan
• Mệ Rớt Restaurant – 105 Bà Triệu, Xuân Phú, Hue City

For only 25,000 – 40,000 VND per serving, you can enjoy grilled pork rolls and grilled pork noodles mixed with a rich dipping sauce made from liver or sweet and sour fish sauce.

3.2. Overview of Hue Pastries (Bèo, Nậm, Lọc, Khoái, Ram Ít)

3.2.1. "All-in-one" shops (selling all kinds of items):

If you're looking for places to enjoy Hue-style cakes such as bánh bèo, bánh nậm, bánh lọc, bánh khoái, or ram ít, here are some great recommendations for you to explore.

• Bà Đỏ Restaurant – 8 Nguyen Binh Khiem Street, Phu Hiep Ward, Hue City
• Hang Me Me Restaurant – 12 Vo Thi Sau Street, Phu Hoi, Hue City
• Quán Trung Bộ – 16 To Hien Thanh, Phu Cat, Hue City

Prices range from 25,000 to 40,000 VND per serving. All of these restaurants specialize in serving this 4-dish combo at once. You will enjoy a colorful meal with the most distinctive flavors of the ancient capital's cuisine!

3.2.2. Famous specialty restaurants:

If you want to enjoy Hue-style pastries, the following shops specializing in each type of pastry are a must-visit.

• Lạc Thiện Crispy Pancakes – 6 To Hien Thanh Street, Phu Cat, Hue City
• Hạnh's Crispy Pancakes – 11 Pho Duc Chinh Street, Group 8, Hue City

The price of banh khoai ranges from 25,000 to 40,000 VND per serving. To fully enjoy banh khoai, you should eat it hot with fresh, refreshing vegetables such as lettuce, herbs, green bananas, sour star fruit, and especially dip it in the special soybean paste sauce.

In addition to the banh khoai shops that Queen Cafe Bus just mentioned above, there is a shop specializing in banh beo that is highly recommended by many locals. That is O Lé banh beo shop – 104 Kim Long Street, Hue City.

For only 25,000 – 45,000 VND per serving, you can enjoy a plate of hot, soft, and smooth bánh bèo chén topped with crispy shrimp and fragrant fried onions.

3.3. Clay Pot Rice & Family Rice Dishes

If you are looking for an address Enjoy a delicious lunch in Hue or want to enjoy a cozy meal like at home, then the restaurants rice pot with family rice dish in Hue will be the ideal choice. 

• Com Chan – 01 Nguyen Thai Hoc: Price On average, from 80,000 to 150,000 VND per person. Chan Rice famous for its cozy atmosphere and extensive menu of dishes family meals in HueThe dishes are richly flavored, authentic Hue cuisine, served with fluffy, fragrant white rice.

• Khai Hoan Clay Pot Rice – 90 Le Loi: With prices ranging from just 60,000 to 90,000 VND per person, you can enjoy hot clay pot rice cooked in traditional clay pots. The accompanying dishes are diverse, ranging from savory dishes and soups to boiled vegetables, providing a hearty meal full of flavor.

• Tinh Gia Vien Restaurant – 20/3 Le Thanh Ton: Each dish is elegantly presented, inviting you to discover the refined, sophisticated cuisine of the ancient capital. With prices ranging from 80,000 to 150,000 VND per person, you will not only enjoy the rich flavors of Hue family-style cuisine but also have the opportunity to experience a touch of royal court cuisine.

• Hang Dua Rice Restaurant – 62 Nguyen Chi Thanh: Price Average price of 40,000 – 60,000 VND per person, with a diverse menu featuring stews, stir-fries, soups, and steamed vegetables, perfect for a cozy family meal.

4. What to Eat in Hue at Night: "Sweeping" Snack Shops & Nightlife

Hue at night is a paradise for food lovers, especially those who love snacking in HueFrom pressed cakes and mixed rice paper rolls to light snacks, you'll easily find countless appealing options. If you're unsure what to eat in Hue at night, feel free to check out the list of dishes Queen Cafe Bus mentions below.

4.1. Pressed Cake

Huế pressed cakes are made from thinly pressed rice flour, filled with meat, eggs, or pâté, served with fresh vegetables and a sweet and spicy dipping sauce. They can be enjoyed as a main meal or as a snack and are the most popular food among locals in Huế. Below are some places to try them. delicious pressed cakes in Hue that you should try.

4.1.1. The favorite hangout of Hue's youth:

If you want to discover the pressed cake that young people in Hue are crazy about, you must visit these places. These are all familiar spots where you can enjoy hot, crispy pressed cakes with a variety of fillings, along with the addictive sweet and spicy dipping sauce that has made them famous.

• Chị Huệ's Pressed Cakes – 118 Le Ngo Cat Street, Thuy Xuan Ward, Hue City
• Gia Di Pressed Cake – 52 Ba Trieu Street, Xuan Phu Ward, Hue City
• O Xí Pressed Cake – 107 Nhat Le, Thuan Thanh, Hue City

Starting at just 2,000–5,000 VND per pressed cake, the price is incredibly affordable for such a delicious, satisfying treat. Because of its affordability, availability, and unforgettable flavor, pressed cake has become a "national" snack that is extremely popular among young people in Hue, always appearing on the must-try list of every foodie visiting the ancient capital.

4.1.2. Less well-known establishments:

While delicious, these pressed cake spots are less well-known and have a more local flavor. Be sure to visit the following pressed cake shops:

• Dì Mai's Pressed Cakes – Opposite Duy Tân Secondary School, Hue City
• Coconut Press Cake – 73 Tung Thien Vuong, Hamlet 6, Hue City

With just 2,000 – 5,000 VND per cakeYou can now enjoy hot, crispy pressed cakes with shrimp, meat, or fragrant pâté fillings.

Tips for enjoying delicious pressed cakes: The dipping sauce is the soul of pressed cakes. A sweet and sour fish sauce with a hint of spice will make the dish more flavorful and appealing. Dip generously in the fish sauce, and you will enjoy a richer flavor with every bite of pressed cake.

4.2. Hue Tea

When mentioning What to eat in Hue at night, definitely not to be missed Hue tea – Sweet and refreshing desserts, diverse flavors, from elaborate royal desserts to simple street desserts. Here are some famous dessert spots you should try. Join Queen Bus Cafe as we explore the following destinations.

4.2.1. Legendary alley dessert shops:

• Hùng Vương Alley Tea Shop – 1/29 Hùng Vương, Phú Nhuận, Huế City
• Che Mo Ton Dich – 02 Dinh Tien Hoang, Phu Hoa, Hue City
• Che Cam – 10 Nguyen Sinh Cung, Vy Da, Hue City

Reference prices range from 10,000 to 20,000 VND per cup of tea. If you want to explore different types of tea, you can order a tray of 12 types of tea, priced between 60,000 and 80,000 VND per tray.

4.2.2. Famous floating tea stalls:

When talking about Hue cuisine, one cannot overlook the street vendors selling sweet soup who roam the streets. Though they are just small, simple stalls, they offer a treasure trove of sweet, refined flavors. Here are some sweet soup shops for travelers who want to explore all the snacks Hue has to offer.

• Ngoc Hien Sweet Soup Stall – Sidewalk on Truong Dinh Street: Price Only 8,000 – 12,000 VND per cup. If you want to experience the flavor Hue tea in a rustic style, you should try Ngoc Hien's tea stallA small stall but always crowded, famous for its corn pudding and mung bean pudding.

4.3. Seafood & Shellfish

Affordable seafood dishes are one of the dishes Snacking in Hue at night is a must-try, with food that is both cheap and delicious. Here are some seafood snack bars in Hue recommended by the "players" of the ancient capital:

• Minh Nghia Oyster – 253 Phan Boi Chau Street, Truong An Ward, Hue City
• Ty Gon Oyster Restaurant – 100 Dang Huy Tru Street, Truong An Ward, Hue City
• Oc Chi Ai – 269 Tang Bat Ho, Phu Binh, Hue City

Snails in Hue are usually very affordable, costing only between 20,000 and 50,000 VND for a generous plate.

Tips for enjoying authentic Hue snails:

• Spicy: The snails here are usually stir-fried with lemongrass, chili peppers, ginger, and fish sauce, giving them a distinctive spicy flavor. Prepare yourself to eat and "sweat" because of the heat.
• Don't forget your tools: You will see the people of Hue using a small stick to pick out each snail. Don't hesitate to follow suit, as this is the most unique and easiest way to enjoy them.
• Served with: Some restaurants also serve bread or rice paper to dip in the remaining rich, spicy sauce, creating a perfect combination.

4.4. Nighttime Bread

If you're looking for a light snack to satisfy your hunger after a stroll around town, then Hue night bread It's the perfect choice. Quick and delicious, late-night sandwiches are always a lifesaver for those late-night hunger pangs.

4.4.1. Address of Truong Tien Bread:

With its unique, rich flavor, Truong Tien bread is not only a quick breakfast option but also an unforgettable memory for generations of people in the ancient capital.

• Bánh Mì O Tho – 14 Tran Cao Van, Phu Hoi, Hue City: Price from 15,000 to 25,000 VND per basket, famous as one of the vehicles delicious bread in Hue, O Tho Bread Serve bread with pâté, sausage, and cold cuts, topped with rich sauce.

4.4.2. Other famous bread trucks:

Besides the famous Truong Tien bread, the city of Hue still has countless other bread carts that are simple but no less special in flavor. Each bread cart has its own secret recipe, creating a unique character that you will be hard to find anywhere else.

• Grilled meat sandwich – in front of An Dinh Palace
• Mr. Cuong's Baguette – 188A Thach Han, Thuan Hoa, Hue City

With prices ranging from only 10,000 to 25,000 VND per loaf, Truong Tien bread is an extremely reasonable choice for those who want a late-night snack.

5. Where to Buy Hue Specialties? The Most Reliable Places to Buy Gifts

A trip to Hue will be more complete when you bring back souvenirs. Huế specialties as gifts for family and friends. From sesame, sour shrimp, tender, spring roll including types Huế fish sauce renowned, below are reputable addresses for you to choose from.

5.1. Sesame Candy & Various Types of Sweets

Huế sesame candy is a sweet treat, combining the sweetness of sugar, the richness of sesame, and the chewy aroma of candy. It is a popular gift choice thanks to its unforgettable traditional flavor.

5.1.1. Long-standing brands:

• Thien Huong Sesame Candy – 20 Chi Lang: With prices ranging from 35,000 to 70,000 VND per package, Thien Huong is a long-standing sesame candy brand that has existed for over 70 years in Hue. This place is famous for its chewy sesame candy, crispy sesame candy, and ginger candy, all of which carry the rich traditional flavors of the ancient capital.

• Nam Thuận Sesame Candy – 135 Huỳnh Thúc Kháng: You can enjoy Nam Thuận sesame candy, one of the most reputable brands with a variety of flavors. This meaningful travel gift is sure to please anyone. Prices range from 30,000 to 60,000 VND per package. 

• Sesame seeds Perfume River – 139 Huynh Thuc Khang: From 35,000 to 65,000 VND per package, Song Huong sesame candy wins over customers with its soft texture and sweet taste. The product packaging is beautifully designed and elegant, making it a perfect gift for family and friends.

5.2. Pickled Shrimp, Fermented Pork, Spring Rolls & Various Types of Fish Sauce

Hue is not only famous for its sweets but also has many types of delicious fish sauce, Huế sour shrimp, Huế rice cake send the image of Huế spring rolls – gifts with a strong Central Vietnamese flavor, especially suitable for lovers of traditional cuisine.

5.2.1. Reputable institutions:

• Cô Ri Pickled Shrimp – 184 Tăng Bạt Hổ: Cô Ri Pickled Shrimp is famous for its special traditional recipe. The harmonious sweet and sour taste of pickled shrimp when eaten with boiled meat and fresh vegetables will bring an unforgettable culinary experience. Priced from 50,000 – 100,000 VND/jar.

• Tré Bà Vĩnh – 25 Đào Duy Từ: For only 40,000 – 70,000 VND per piece, you can enjoy Tré Bà Vĩnh with its fragrant aroma of ginger, garlic, and sesame. The tré is wrapped in green banana leaves, which not only looks beautiful but also preserves the flavor, making it a perfect gift.

• Bà Duệ Fish Sauce – Dong Ba Market: If you want to explore the world of Hue fish sauce, you can't miss Bà Duệ. With prices ranging from 30,000 to 80,000 VND per jar, this is a famous place specializing in traditional fish sauces such as shrimp paste, anchovy sauce, and fish sauce, all of which are handmade and rich in flavor.

5.2.2. Specialty supermarkets:

• Cố Đô Specialty Market – 41A Lê Lợi: Selling a wide variety of products Huế specialties From sesame candy, cookies, pickled shrimp, tré, nem to various types of fish sauce. Clearly marked prices, guaranteed quality.

• Central Specialty Supermarket – 103A Hung Vuong: Not only does it have Huế specialtiesThe supermarket also sells many other Central Vietnamese specialties, making it convenient for tourists to buy multiple types of gifts at once.

6. Conclusion

Hue is a culinary paradise with countless delicious dishes, from breakfasts Huế beef noodles, clam rice, to cozy lunches with rice pot, grilled spring rolls, or a lively evening together pressed cake, Hue tea, spicy stir-fried snailsIf you're wondering What to eat and where to go in Hue To satisfy both your taste buds and your appetite, the above article is the perfect suggestion to help you embark on a complete journey of discovery in the ancient capital.

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