Central Vietnam
Hue Royal Cuisine
Published on May 28, 2026
Overview
Hue's cuisine is the most sophisticated in Vietnam — developed over centuries to please the Nguyen dynasty emperors. Royal Hue cuisine is elaborate, artistic and packed with symbolism.
Must-Try Dishes
- Bun Bo Hue — a fiery, lemongrass-infused beef noodle soup that rivals pho
- Banh Khoai — crispy rice-flour pancake with shrimp, pork and bean sprouts
- Com Hen — baby clam rice with over 10 toppings
- Banh Beo — steamed rice cakes with dried shrimp in tiny ceramic cups
Where to Eat
- Dong Ba Market food court — cheap and authentic
- Tinh Gia Vien — royal cuisine in a renovated mansion garden
Best Time to Visit
February–April.