HueRestaurants

The definitive dining guide to Hue: Michelin-starred culinary institutions, iconic local bistros, reservation secrets, and must-order signature dishes.

01

Madam Thu Restaurant

CUISINE:VIETNAMESE
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:CASUAL
SPECIALTY:NEM LỤI

Madam Thu feels warm and busy, with simple tables and plates built for sharing. The room carries the scent of lemongrass, rice flour, herbs, and toasted shallots. It is casual, close, and very Hue.

Must Try:Nem Lụi
02

Nina's Cafe Restaurant

CUISINE:VIETNAMESE
SETTING:HIDDEN-GEM
ATMOSPHERE:CASUAL
SPECIALTY:BÚN THỊT NƯỚNG

Nina's Cafe Restaurant sits down a small Hue lane with a warm, family run feel. The room is simple, clean, and close, with the scent of lemongrass, herbs, and hot rice from the kitchen. It feels more like a trusted neighborhood table than a polished restaurant.

Must Try:Bún Thịt Nướng
03

Ancient Hue Garden Houses

CUISINE:VIETNAMESE
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:FINE-DINING
SPECIALTY:ROYAL HUE TASTING MENU

Ancient Hue Garden Houses sits inside a restored nha ruong compound with carved timber, lotus ponds, and quiet courtyards. The dining rooms feel private, formal, and deeply tied to Hue court culture.

Must Try:Royal Hue Tasting Menu
04

Tinh Gia Vien

CUISINE:VIETNAMESE
SETTING:HIDDEN-GEM
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
SPECIALTY:NEM CÔNG CHẢ PHỤNG

Tinh Gia Vien sits inside a traditional Hue garden house with carved wood, ponds, bonsai, and soft lantern light. The mood is formal but intimate, closer to a private court dinner than a normal restaurant.

Must Try:Nem Công Chả Phụng
05

Les Jardins De La Carambole

CUISINE:FRENCH VIETNAMESE
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:FINE-DINING
SPECIALTY:ORANGE DUCK

Les Jardins de la Carambole sits in a French villa near Hue’s Imperial Citadel. The room feels polished but relaxed, with garden light, tiled floors, and quiet service.

Must Try:Orange Duck
06

Le Parfum Restaurant

CUISINE:FRENCH VIETNAMESE
SETTING:WATERFRONT
ATMOSPHERE:FINE-DINING
SPECIALTY:HUE APPETIZER

Le Parfum sits inside Azerai La Residence, a pale Art Deco address beside the Perfume River. The dining room feels calm, with high ceilings, white linen, and measured colonial restraint. Plates arrive with the quiet precision Hue does better than spectacle.

Must Try:Hue Appetizer
07

Hanh Restaurant

CUISINE:HUE VIETNAMESE
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:CASUAL
SPECIALTY:BÁNH KHOÁI

Hanh Restaurant feels compact, bright, and busy in the best Hue way. Simple tables fill with crisp rice pancakes, fresh herbs, and small bowls of sauce. The room smells of sizzling batter, toasted peanuts, lime, and shrimp.

Must Try:Bánh Khoái
08

Lac Thien Restaurant

CUISINE:VIETNAMESE
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:CASUAL
SPECIALTY:BÁNH KHOÁI

Lac Thien feels like old Hue before polish took over. Simple tables, tiled floors, and open street sounds frame plates built for flavor, not display.

Must Try:Bánh Khoái
09

Spice Viet Restaurant

CUISINE:VIETNAMESE
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:CASUAL
SPECIALTY:CƠM NIÊU HUẾ

Must Try:Cơm Niêu Huế
10

Dong Ba Market

CUISINE:VIETNAMESE
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
SPECIALTY:BÁNH BÈO

Must Try:Bánh bèo
11

Mandarin Cafe

ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
MUST TRY:VIETNAMESE ICED COFFEE
SPECIALTY:MR CU PHOTOGRAPHY CAFE
CROWD:LIVELY

Must Try:Mr Cu Photography Cafe
12

Com Hen Hoa Dong

CUISINE:VIETNAMESE
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:CASUAL
SPECIALTY:CƠM HẾN

Com Hen Hoa Dong feels modest, busy, and deeply local. Bowls arrive layered with cool rice, tiny river clams, crisp greens, roasted peanuts, and chile heat. The room is simple, but the food carries the rhythm of Hue’s river kitchens.

Must Try:Cơm hến
13

Bun Bo Hue Mu Roi

CUISINE:VIETNAMESE
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
SPECIALTY:CHẢ CUA

Must Try:Chả Cua
14

Bun Bo Hue Me Keo

CUISINE:VIETNAMESE
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:QUICK-BITE
SPECIALTY:HUE NOODLE SOUP

Must Try:Hue Noodle Soup
15

Bun Bo Hue Ba Tuyet

CUISINE:VIETNAMESE
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:CASUAL
SPECIALTY:HUE NOODLE SOUP

Must Try:Hue Noodle Soup
16

Bun Bo Hue Ba Gai

CUISINE:VIETNAMESE
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:CASUAL
SPECIALTY:SPICY HUE NOODLE SOUP

Must Try:Spicy Hue Noodle Soup
17

Bun Bo Hue O Phung Chu Vong

CUISINE:VIETNAMESE
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:CASUAL
SPECIALTY:HUE SPICY NOODLE BROTH

Must Try:Hue Spicy Noodle Broth
18

Tropical Garden Restaurant

CUISINE:HUE VIETNAMESE
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:CASUAL
SPECIALTY:BANANA FLOWER SOUP

Must Try:Banana Flower Soup