Hue eating guide: Local

An independent selection of the best eateries from fine dining to street food in Hue, from Rusty Compass. No paid endorsements.

Hue eating guide

Coffee Culture Hue - Hue's best cafes

This Hue coffee foray will take you into wonderful spaces in different parts of the city. Coffee ain't bad - but these are... Read more

Hanh Restaurant

This little haven of Hue specialties is not so little anymore. It’s at least doubled in size in recent years and the crowds have... Read more
Hanh Restaurant
11 Pho Duc Chinh St, Hue

Huong Cau Restaurant

Another specialist in Hue's local dishes - banh beo, banh khoai, banh nam, nem lui - all the favourites. There’s a small garden... Read more
Huong Cau Restaurant
4 Nguyen Binh Khiem also off Chi Lang St

Ba Do Restaurant, Hue

A favourite with locals needing a hit of Hue's unique cuisine. Very simple spot with tasty banh beo, cha tom, banh nam and other... Read more
Ba Do Restaurant, Hue
7 Nguyen Binh Khiem St Hue - off Chi Lang St

Lac Thien Restaurant

Mr Lac has been feeding travellers to Hue since the early 1990s and he continues to please. His deafness is no obstacle to... Read more
Lac Thien Restaurant
6 Dinh Tien Hoang St, Hue, Vietnam

Bun bo Hue noodle soup

Bun Bo Hue is another legendary Hue dish that has been embraced all over Vietnam. It's a deliciously distinctive, spicy, noodle... Read more

Bun thit nuong, Hue

Bun Thit Nuong isn’t strictly a Hue specialty - no matter - it hails from central Vietnam and there are some fine places to... Read more
Bun thit nuong, Hue
66 Bach Dang St, Hue

Banh mi in Hue

Banh mi is as big in Hue as anywhere else in Vietnam. And as you’d expect from the city that’s home to some of Vietnam’s most... Read more

Lien Hoa Vegetarian Restaurant, Hue

Popular with the locals and visitors, Com Chay Lien Hoa is a dependable stop for vegetarians. It’s delicious whether you’re... Read more
Lien Hoa Vegetarian Restaurant, Hue
3 Le Quy Don St, Hue

Tai Phu Hue Cuisine

Great little local eatery serving Hue specialties. Service is abrupt, food is delicious and inexpensive. Nothing fancy here -... Read more
Tai Phu Hue Cuisine
2 Dien Bien Phu St, Hue

Vuon Pho Restaurant, Hue

Vuong Pho feels like the kind of restaurant we used to visit in Hanoi in the early 90s - but it’s in Hue. It’s a tad grubby and... Read more
Vuon Pho Restaurant, Hue
6A Ly Thuong Kiet, Hue

Banh Beo Ba Cu, Hue

We saw this place while revisiting Hue’s main cathedral. It stands out with pink walls, blue shutters and a deep green interior.... Read more
Banh Beo Ba Cu, Hue
107 Nguyen Hue St, Hue

Dong Ba Market food stalls, Hue

You’re gonna stop by Dong Ba Market while in Hue. You can get an inexpensive dose of local cuisine while you’re at it. There are... Read more
Dong Ba Market food stalls, Hue
Tran Hung Dao St, Hue - heading to the north bank across the Trang Tien bridge, turn right.

Hong Nga Vegetarian Restaurant, Hue

This simple little vegetarian restaurant is located on a beautiful street in the outer grounds of Hue Citadel. It’s a nice place... Read more
Hong Nga Vegetarian Restaurant, Hue
3 Han Thuyen St Hue - inside the south eastern outer walls of the citadel.