Later Dynasty Cuisine — From the Old Bun Bo Hue Shop to Dong Ba Market
Befitting its status as Vietnam's former capital, Hue is home to many unique local dishes such as Bun Bo Hue, Banh Khoai, and Che. You can visit everything in a single day by combining it with a tour of the Royal Palace using a combination of walking and Grab. Most old shops accept cash only and focus on business from morning to lunch, so many close in the evening; therefore, plan your itinerary for the morning.
Bun Bo Hue 17 Ly Tong Kiet
Bún Bò Huế 17 Lý Thường Kiệt
Dongba Market
Đông Ba Market
Lactien (Bancoai)
Lạc Thiện (bánh khoái)
Che Alley (Hung Vuong)
Chè Alley (Hùng Vương)
Original village of Gumhen (Gumhen Island)
Cơm Hến Village (Cồn Hến Islet)
Bun Bo Hue 17 Ly Tong Kiet
Bún Bò Huế 17 Lý Thường Kiệt
A long-standing Bun Bo Hue shop recognized by locals. It is only served in the morning, and the broth is rich and spicy.
Dongba Market
Đông Ba Market
Hue's largest traditional market. You can enjoy Bun Bo Hue and Banh Beo at market prices in the food alley on the second floor.
Lactien (Bancoai)
Lạc Thiện (bánh khoái)
An old Banh Khoai (Hue-style pancake) shop in front of the Royal Palace Thuong Tu Mon. The proper way to eat it is to dip it in peanut liver sauce.
Che Alley (Hung Vuong)
Chè Alley (Hùng Vương)
An alley selling dozens of varieties of Hue-style desserts called Che. Recommended to try unique menu items like pork Che (Chebo).
Original village of Gumhen (Gumhen Island)
Cơm Hến Village (Cồn Hến Islet)
The original neighborhood of clam bibimbap Com Hen. A small island village on the river where old shops do business only in the morning.
