Guidebook for Thành phố Huế
Food Scene
Garlic & Chives
2 Võ Thị SáuBanana flower restaurant is the big restaurant, It is located on the foreign town of Hue city, looking from outside the restaurant looks like the ancient villa with the beautiful European architecture. With a capacity of 300 seats and the more fine decorations which create a luxurious and elegant restaurant. The Banana Flower’s motto is to form a brand based on the quality of customer service so guests can feel secure with the service here.
9 locals recommend
Banana Flower Restaurant
19 Võ Thị Sáu tổ 14Banana flower restaurant is the big restaurant, It is located on the foreign town of Hue city, looking from outside the restaurant looks like the ancient villa with the beautiful European architecture. With a capacity of 300 seats and the more fine decorations which create a luxurious and elegant restaurant. The Banana Flower’s motto is to form a brand based on the quality of customer service so guests can feel secure with the service here.
Hanh Restaurant Hue specialises in nem lui, a regional dish that’s made of minced pork rolls wrapped in lemongrass, and served with rice paper, vegetables, and peanut sauce. Set along Pho Duc Chinh Street, this local establishment is a 10-minute drive from Hue Imperial City via Truong Tien Bridge. If you’re looking to some of Hue’s most popular dishes in a single sitting, its set menu comes highly recommended
30 locals recommend
Hanh Restaurant
11-15 Đường Phó Đức ChínhHanh Restaurant Hue specialises in nem lui, a regional dish that’s made of minced pork rolls wrapped in lemongrass, and served with rice paper, vegetables, and peanut sauce. Set along Pho Duc Chinh Street, this local establishment is a 10-minute drive from Hue Imperial City via Truong Tien Bridge. If you’re looking to some of Hue’s most popular dishes in a single sitting, its set menu comes highly recommended
Tropical Garden Restaurant is a popular stopover for tour buses in Hue, where travellers can enjoy a wide range of Vietnamese dishes and live music every night. Occupying a two-storey Vietnamese house along Chu Van An Street, the restaurant has plenty of communal tables within its indoor dining section and several thatched huts within its tropical garden. Standout dishes include nem lui (minced pork rolls wrapped in lemongrass, served with rice paper, fresh greens, and peanut sauce), banh beo (steamed rice cake), and fried crab. Tropical Garden Restaurant Hue is a 20-minute walk from Dong Ba Market via Truong Tien Bridge
19 locals recommend
Tropical Garden
27 Chu Văn AnTropical Garden Restaurant is a popular stopover for tour buses in Hue, where travellers can enjoy a wide range of Vietnamese dishes and live music every night. Occupying a two-storey Vietnamese house along Chu Van An Street, the restaurant has plenty of communal tables within its indoor dining section and several thatched huts within its tropical garden. Standout dishes include nem lui (minced pork rolls wrapped in lemongrass, served with rice paper, fresh greens, and peanut sauce), banh beo (steamed rice cake), and fried crab. Tropical Garden Restaurant Hue is a 20-minute walk from Dong Ba Market via Truong Tien Bridge
Risotto Hue is a good option for when you’re craving comfort food during your holiday in Hue. Located on Nguyen Cong Tru Street, this two-storey restaurant features colourful lanterns and wall murals while its upstairs dining section offers relaxing views of Perfume River. As the name suggests, Risotto Hue specialises in Italian cuisine at relatively affordable prices, such as seafood risotto , homemade spinach and ricotta gnocchi , and pizza Margherita . Between 17:00 and 22:00, diners can enjoy complementary bruschetta, fruits, and a glass of local beer or wine with every purchase of a large pizza
26 locals recommend
Risotto Restaurant
69 Nguyễn Công TrứRisotto Hue is a good option for when you’re craving comfort food during your holiday in Hue. Located on Nguyen Cong Tru Street, this two-storey restaurant features colourful lanterns and wall murals while its upstairs dining section offers relaxing views of Perfume River. As the name suggests, Risotto Hue specialises in Italian cuisine at relatively affordable prices, such as seafood risotto , homemade spinach and ricotta gnocchi , and pizza Margherita . Between 17:00 and 22:00, diners can enjoy complementary bruschetta, fruits, and a glass of local beer or wine with every purchase of a large pizza
Nina’s Café is a family-owned establishment that’s well frequented for its authentic yet affordable Vietnamese dishes. Signature dishes here include squid cooked with lemongrass and chili peppers , banana flower salad , and steamed rice cakes . Set menus , where diners can enjoy a choice of Hue specialities such as bun thit nuong (barbecued pork with rice noodles and greens), nem lui (pork wrapped in lemongrass) or mien xiao (fried noodles) as well as caramel pudding or ice-cream for dessert. Aside from its extensive food and beverage offerings, Nina’s Café also offers cooking classes and tours to iconic landmarks in Hue
25 locals recommend
Nina's Cafe
16 34 Nguyễn Tri PhươngNina’s Café is a family-owned establishment that’s well frequented for its authentic yet affordable Vietnamese dishes. Signature dishes here include squid cooked with lemongrass and chili peppers , banana flower salad , and steamed rice cakes . Set menus , where diners can enjoy a choice of Hue specialities such as bun thit nuong (barbecued pork with rice noodles and greens), nem lui (pork wrapped in lemongrass) or mien xiao (fried noodles) as well as caramel pudding or ice-cream for dessert. Aside from its extensive food and beverage offerings, Nina’s Café also offers cooking classes and tours to iconic landmarks in Hue
Mandarin Café is a legendary establishment in Hue, where travellers can relax and enjoy cheap Vietnamese and western fare as well as refreshing fruit shakes and local coffee. Founded in 1990 by Mr. Cu, a local photographer, this restaurant is fitted with numerous portraits of the local lifestyle and iconic attractions, all of which are for sale. Food-wise, we highly recommend its signature fried noodle (with beef, pork, shrimp or vegetables) banh khoai with seafood (Vietnamese crepe), and banana pancake. Mandarin Café also has a tour booking desk, where you can arrange for city tours, boat trips, and car or motorcycle rental
20 locals recommend
Mandarin Café
24 Trần Cao VânMandarin Café is a legendary establishment in Hue, where travellers can relax and enjoy cheap Vietnamese and western fare as well as refreshing fruit shakes and local coffee. Founded in 1990 by Mr. Cu, a local photographer, this restaurant is fitted with numerous portraits of the local lifestyle and iconic attractions, all of which are for sale. Food-wise, we highly recommend its signature fried noodle (with beef, pork, shrimp or vegetables) banh khoai with seafood (Vietnamese crepe), and banana pancake. Mandarin Café also has a tour booking desk, where you can arrange for city tours, boat trips, and car or motorcycle rental
Elegant Restaurant Hue’s extensive menu of local delicacies and potent cocktails attracts travellers looking to enjoy an affordable yet satisfying meal in Hue. A 10-minute walk from Hue's ancient bridge of Truong Tien, standout dishes at this cosy dining venue include BBQ shrimp on sugar cane, caramelized pork with sesame and noodles with shredded chicken If you’re in the mood for some comfort food, English breakfasts, sandwiches, pizzas and. Elegant Restaurant Hue also serves a wide range of beers, liquors, cocktails, and imported wines by glass and bottle
29 locals recommend
Elegant Restaurant
46 Phạm Ngũ LãoElegant Restaurant Hue’s extensive menu of local delicacies and potent cocktails attracts travellers looking to enjoy an affordable yet satisfying meal in Hue. A 10-minute walk from Hue's ancient bridge of Truong Tien, standout dishes at this cosy dining venue include BBQ shrimp on sugar cane, caramelized pork with sesame and noodles with shredded chicken If you’re in the mood for some comfort food, English breakfasts, sandwiches, pizzas and. Elegant Restaurant Hue also serves a wide range of beers, liquors, cocktails, and imported wines by glass and bottle
Les Jardins De La Carambole is set within a colonial-era villa, where diners can enjoy authentic French, Italian, Vietnamese cuisine in a classy setting. Set along Dang Tran Con Street, its close proximity to the Complex of Hue Monuments. The upstairs dining section also hosts live piano performances while its expansive veranda overlook Perfume River and Hue City Centre
40 locals recommend
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32 Đặng Trần CônLes Jardins De La Carambole is set within a colonial-era villa, where diners can enjoy authentic French, Italian, Vietnamese cuisine in a classy setting. Set along Dang Tran Con Street, its close proximity to the Complex of Hue Monuments. The upstairs dining section also hosts live piano performances while its expansive veranda overlook Perfume River and Hue City Centre
Ancient Hue Restaurant occupies a spacious two-storey wooden house dating back to the 1800s, offering authentic royal cuisine which made Hue a culinary hotspot of Vietnam, along with local artwork, and traditional dance performances. Set along Kim Long Street, the restaurant is surrounded by an impressive landscaped garden and lake while its indoor dining sections are fitted with decorative items to resemble royal quarters of the Nguyen Dynasty, such as silk cushions, ceramic vases. There’s also an art gallery within the restaurant, which exhibits abstract paintings, traditional crafts, and ceramic works by local artists
17 locals recommend
Ancient Hue Restaurant
104/47 Kim LongAncient Hue Restaurant occupies a spacious two-storey wooden house dating back to the 1800s, offering authentic royal cuisine which made Hue a culinary hotspot of Vietnam, along with local artwork, and traditional dance performances. Set along Kim Long Street, the restaurant is surrounded by an impressive landscaped garden and lake while its indoor dining sections are fitted with decorative items to resemble royal quarters of the Nguyen Dynasty, such as silk cushions, ceramic vases. There’s also an art gallery within the restaurant, which exhibits abstract paintings, traditional crafts, and ceramic works by local artists
Drinks & Nightlife
Why Not Bar
19 Phạm Ngũ LãoThis bar is located on the major restaurant and hotel street in Hue, which is closed to two of the main riverfront hotels. DMZ, a casual place having a pool table offers a great choice of Vietnamese and Italian food
70 locals recommend
DMZ Bar
60 Lê LợiThis bar is located on the major restaurant and hotel street in Hue, which is closed to two of the main riverfront hotels. DMZ, a casual place having a pool table offers a great choice of Vietnamese and Italian food
CASK BAR
86 Lê LợiFactory 75
2 Võ Thị SáuXà bần Bar
40 Nguyễn Tri PhươngTà Vẹt Coffee & Pub
11 Võ Thị SáuShopping
Big C Huế
174 Bà TriệuBIG C (174 Ba Trieu Str, Hue City)
Co.opmart Huế
6 Trần Hưng ĐạoCO.OP MART HUE
6 Tran Hung Dao Street
Dong Ba is the biggest commercial center of Thua Thien Hue Province and the adjacent regions. Around 100 meters north of Truong Tien Bridge, Dong Ba Market is situated near the eastern corner of the Citadel, in the north bank of the romantic Perfume River, near the place where the Dong Ba Canal merges with the Perfume River, on Tran Hung Dao Street of Hue City and stretches from Truong Tien Bridge to Gia Hoi Bridge
58 locals recommend
Dong Ba Market
Dong Ba is the biggest commercial center of Thua Thien Hue Province and the adjacent regions. Around 100 meters north of Truong Tien Bridge, Dong Ba Market is situated near the eastern corner of the Citadel, in the north bank of the romantic Perfume River, near the place where the Dong Ba Canal merges with the Perfume River, on Tran Hung Dao Street of Hue City and stretches from Truong Tien Bridge to Gia Hoi Bridge
Vincom Huế
50A Hùng VươngEssentials
Hue Central Hospital
16 Lê LợiOlympic Gym and Fitness Club
31 Nguyễn Thái HọcGetting Around
Hue Railway Station
Nguyễn Tri PhươngPhu Bai Airport Shuttle
20 Hà NộiPhu Bai Airport
Cầu Phú BàiAn Phu Travel
44 Võ Thị SáuArts & Culture
Le Ba Dang Art Museum
15 Lê LợiHo Chi Minh Museum
7 Lê LợiRạp Trần Hưng Đạo
75 Trần Hưng ĐạoAn Dinh Palace Located by the bank of An Cuu canal, An Dinh palace used to be the private residence of Nguyen Phuc Buu Dao (later the king Khai Dinh). This construction was renovated in modern style between 1917-1919 and officially became the residence of the crown-prince Vinh Thuy (later Bao Dai king).
11 locals recommend
An Dinh Palace
179 Phan Đình PhùngAn Dinh Palace Located by the bank of An Cuu canal, An Dinh palace used to be the private residence of Nguyen Phuc Buu Dao (later the king Khai Dinh). This construction was renovated in modern style between 1917-1919 and officially became the residence of the crown-prince Vinh Thuy (later Bao Dai king).
Entertainment & Activities
Starlight Cinema
6 Trần Hưng ĐạoLotte Cinema Huế
181 Bà Triệu