Eating in Hue city
Trying delicious local specialties like bun bo Hue should be a big part of your Vietnam travel
The cuisine of Hue draws from throughout Vietnam, but the city is known in particular for its vegetarianism. Several all-vegetarian restaurants are scattered in various corners of the city to serve the locals who, as part of their Buddhist beliefs, have a strong tradition of eating vegetarian twice a month.
The most famous local dish is bun bo Hue, a noodle soup served with slices of beef and lashings of chili oil. Another tasty local treat is sesame candy (me xung), which is peanutty, chewy and and cheap.
Nem Lui is a dish of sweet, minced pork around bamboo sticks grilled over hot coals. Banh Khoai is a pancake filled with bean sprouts, shrimp and pork, and Bun Thit Nuong is delicious barbecued pork served with vegetables and noodles.
A woman selling fruit in Hue; buying food from vendors can be as much of cultural experience as eating in local restaurants
2 years ago