1. Banh Mi Truong Tien

For a long time, bread has become a rustic dish of Vietnamese people. Many people choose bread because it is fast, convenient, and affordable for everyone, especially students. Particularly in Hue, hearing the name of Truong Tien bread makes everyone admire it. It is a cake with a unique flavor of the Ancient Capital—not strange or fussy. I don’t know when Truong Tien bread became an indispensable feature of Hue origin cuisine.

Although it is only a light food, bread is a dish that requires quite an elaborate processing process, with many different stages. A delicious sandwich must consider two factors: bread and filling. Truong Tien Bread ensures both of those factors. The bread crust is hot and crispy.

The filling is diverse and unique with its flavors and countless “toppings” from meat, char siu, grilled meat, pate, rolls, eggs, spring rolls, bamboo shoots, etc. Laksa leaves and cucumbers are also included to eat without getting bored. All blend to create a unique flavor that makes people remember forever.

Where to eat Truong Tien Bread:

• 14 Tran Cao Van street.

2. Beo, Nam, Loc Cake

Many Vietnamese locals love Banh Bot Loc. However, the authentic taste can only be appreciated by savoring it in Hue. Diners first feel the soft yet chewy wrapper before soaking in a rich filling of simmered shrimp and pork. This is an experience that everyone must try at least once.

Banh Beo is a quite simple street food in Hue. However, with its unique flavors, this dish can enrich visitors’ Hue food tours. This cake is served in a ping-pong bowl with shrimp filling, green onions, and sweet-spicy fish sauce. Everything matches beautifully, creating a true Hue royal vibe.

Nam cake (steamed shrimp rice cake) is made of rice flour, and shrimp, wrapped in phrynium leaves and served with fish sauce. The cooking procedure seems simple but requires a great deal of time and effort from the cake maker

Where are places to try Banh Bot Loc, Beo, and Nam in Hue:

• Mu Cai:475 Chi Lang street.
• Ba Do: 7 and 8 Nguyen Binh Khiem street.
• Ba Cu: 23/177 Phan Dinh Phung street.
• O Le: 101 Kim Long Street.
• Di Xinh: 82 Le Thanh Ton street.

3. Banh Uot Thit Nuong (Rice Noodle Rolls with Grilled Pork)

Banh Uot Thit Nuong, which is Rice Noodle Rolls with Grilled Pork, is a well-known and popular Vietnamese dish that hails from the city of Hue. This dish consists of barbecued meat, noodle rolls, dipping sauce, local herbs, and vegetables.

What sets this dish apart is its unique dipping sauce, which is made from soybean paste. The combination of all these ingredients creates a perfect blend of flavors and textures: the thin and soft noodle rolls, the slightly spicy and creamy dipping sauce, the tender and well-seasoned grilled meat, and the fresh and fragrant herbs.

Three famous places for Banh Uot Thit Nuong in Hue:

• Banh Uot Xu Truoi Dung Ngo: 54 Ba Trieu street.
• Huyen Anh: 126 Kim Long street.
• Tai Phu: 2 and 4 Dien Bien Phu street.

4. Banh Canh Ca Loc

Banh Canh Ca Loc (snakehead fish thick noodle soup) is a great hot dish to enjoy on rainy or cold days. The noodles are soft, moderately chewy, and come in an amazing clear white. Meanwhile, the snakehead fish has a rich taste, not fishy or broken. And the broth is crystal-clear but tastes perfectly rich.

Three famous places to enjoy Banh Canh Ca Loc in Hue:

• Di Huong: 14 Le Thanh Ton street.
• Hai Trieu: Hai Trieu street, An Cuu ward.
• Dao: 156 Nguyen Hue Street.

5. Banh Canh Nam Pho (Nam Pho Thick Noodle Soup)

Nam Pho thick noodle soup is a delicious Hue-style appetizer that locals highly recommend. It’s also a great breakfast option that can keep you energized throughout the day.

Banh Canh Nam Pho is served hot and topped with thinly sliced pork belly and prawns. The broth, which is the heart of the dish, is made of crab and shrimp, giving it a pure and naturally sweet flavor. Fresh herbs are added to enhance the aroma and make the dish even more delightful.

Where to eat Banh Canh Nam Pho:

• O Thu: 374 Chi Lang street.
• Co Thuy: 16 Pham Hong Thai street.
• O Hang: 16 Ha Huy Tap Street.

6. Banh Ep (Thin Scallion Pancakes)

Banh Ep, also known as Thin Scallion Pancakes or Vietnamese Rice Paper Pancakes, is a popular street food in Vietnam. It is a simple yet delicious dish made with rice paper wrappers and a filling of scallions (green onions) and sometimes other ingredients – can be minced pork or eggs.

Banh Ep is often accompanied by a dipping sauce made from fish sauce, sugar, lime juice, garlic, and chili. The sauce adds a tangy, savory, slightly spicy flavor that compliments the crispy pancake.

Where to eat Banh Ep in Hue:

• Chi Hue: 116 Le Ngo Cat street.
• Gia Di: 52 Ba Trieu street.
• Cau Hai: 9 Truong Dinh street, Cau Hai village.

7. Bun Bo Hue (Hue Beef Noodle Soup)

Hue Beef Noodle Soup is a delicious and nutritious choice for all-time eating: breakfast, lunch, and even dinner. This is the most popular Hue food in Vietnam. However, only in Hue can tourists find the best version of the most traditional one.

Thick vermicelli, thin slices of beef, and an unmistakably spicy broth are three things that make Bun Bo in Hue stand out from other regions. The broth with beef bones, fish sauce, and local spices will satisfy even the pickiest eaters.

Five famous Hue Beef Noodle Shops in Hue;

• Me Keo: 20 Bach Dang Street.
• Ba Tuyet: 47 Nguyen Cong Tru street.
• Ong Vong:14 Nguyen Du street.

8. Com Hen ( Mussel rice)

Vietnamese prefer hot rice in almost every dish except for mussel rice. Only cold rice is used in mussel rice.

Cold rice and little mussels attract the cook. It is said that the tastiest kind of mussel rice can only be found in Hen Islet. Mussel is the main ingredient in many dishes, such as mussel rice, stir fry mussel and vermicelli, dried young bamboo bud, and sliced pork. The third important ingredient in mussel rice is raw vegetables. Raw vegetables served with mussel rice include many rustic materials such as banana flowers, laksa leaves, star fruit, etc.

At last, the hot mussel broth is added to the dish. The ginger-flavored soup makes the bowl of mussel rice complete. There are up to 10 ingredients that can be named in mussel rice such as chili, rice paper, roasted salt, roasted peanut, roasted sesame, dried pig skin, etc. What remains in dinners after eating a bowl of mussel rice is the fragrance of shrimp paste and spiciness. Mussel rice lovers may ask for fresh chili to enjoy the flavor to the fullest.

Where to eat Com Hen in Hue?

• Dap Da restaurant: 01 Han Mac Tu Street.
• Lanh: 38 Ngo Gia Tu street.
• Ba Cam: 49 Tung Thien Vuong street.

9. Bun thit nuong (Vermicelli with grilled pork)

Tourists often describe the grilled pork vermicelli as one of the most iconic treats of Hue cuisine, saying that once you taste it, you will never forget it. This dish is made using simple ingredients, including vermicelli, pork, pickles, peanuts, and fish sauce. Despite its rustic ingredients, Bun Thit Nuong has a pleasant taste that’s sure to delight your taste buds.

Here are the three best eateries that visitors should try:

• Hanh: 11 Pho Duc Chinh street.
• Huyen Anh: 50 Kim Long Street.
• Ba Ty: 81 Dao Duy Tu Street.

10. Nem Lui (Hue Lemongrass Pork Skewers)

Nem Lui in Hue is always something tourists cannot leave without taking a bite of. The dish is mainly made from pork and pork skin. Locals cook it on a charcoal grill to create an appealing aroma.

Nem Lui is best when eaten hot with rice paper, local herbs, and the signature dipping sauce.

Best places to eat Nem Lui in Hue:

• Tai Phu: 2 Dien Bien Phu street.
• Ong Me Gia: 25 Dao Duy Tu street.
• Ba Ty: 81 Dao Duy Tu Street.

Enjoying Hue cuisine can be one of the most satisfying experiences for food enthusiasts in Vietnam. The 10 suggestions listed above are all delicious delicacies worth trying, making them must-adds to any traveler's journey notes for a flavorful adventure in! Hue!.