Hue is known as the culinary capital of Vietnam, and choosing a few traditional restaurants in the ancient city to try is easy with our list of suggestions below.
1. Madam Thu Restaurant – Taste of Hue
Located in the tourist area on bustling Vo Thi Sau Walking Street, Madam Thu Restaurant is a favorite destination for international tourists. It stands out with a diverse menu of local dishes, enjoyed in a friendly, cozy space. This restaurant currently has two locations on the same street, with 45 Vo Thi Sau being the original.
- Features: Diverse menu, specializing in traditional dishes with local flavors.
- Price: Mid-range, from 50,000 to 150,000 VND/dish.
- Address: 45 Vo Thi Sau, Hue City, and 04 Vo Thi Sau, Hue City (Madam Thu 2).
2. Nam Chau Hoi Quan Restaurant
Located in a shady garden on the road along the Perfume River heading to Thien Mu Pagoda, Nam Chau Hoi Quan offers a truly poetic local culinary experience. The restaurant impresses with its airy space, especially with a large hall for wedding parties or gatherings. The set menus feature traditional Hue dishes rich in local flavors, and elaborate royal-style dishes can also be prepared upon request. For international guests, one thing to note is that the restaurant staff may have limited English communication skills.
- Features: Local dishes and royal-style dishes; ancient, airy house space with a large parking lot.
- Price: Usually ordered by set menu for groups, from 200,000 VND/set.
- Address: 4 Kim Long, Hue City.
3. Huong Banh Beo Restaurant
This is a must-visit for those who want to explore Hue’s “dumpling world.” With authentic traditional character, the banh beo, banh nam, and banh loc here are a perfect choice for a satisfying afternoon meal. The highlight is the very fresh shrimp used in the dumplings. You can see whole shrimp in the transparent and chewy banh loc, and the sweetness of the fresh shrimp will leave a lasting impression.
- Features: Specializing in traditional Hue dumplings.
- Price: Affordable, from 25,000 – 40,000 VND/plate.
- Address: 31 Alley 177 Phan Dinh Phung, Hue City.
4. Royal Park Restaurant
If you want to try being a king or queen for a while, Royal Park Restaurant will give you that experience. This place not only serves food but also recreates the atmosphere of ancient royal banquets, where you can wear dynasty costumes and enjoy traditional music performances—creating a feast for both taste and hearing.
- Features: Experience royal cuisine combined with art.
- Price: Mid-rang, from 250,000 VND/set menu.
- Address: 03 Nguyen Sinh Sac, Hue City.
5. Y Thao Restaurant
With a spacious open setting and ancient houses where dining tables are neatly arranged, Y Thao Restaurant serves dishes selected from the royal menu. The interesting point is to serve set menus, featuring many elaborately prepared dishes that allow you to not only taste but also “eat with your eyes.”
- Features: Royal dishes by set menu.
- Price: Mid-rang, from 280,000 VND/set.
- Address: 03 Thach Han, Hue City.
6. Ancient Hue Restaurant
Ancient Hue Restaurant is a renowned dining destination in Hue, located in the Phu Mong garden houses area, slightly away from the city center. Despite its distance from the heart of the city, it remains a popular choice among tourists. The restaurant is famous for its chefs who creatively transform traditional royal Hue cuisine into visually artistic presentations on each plate, while maintaining a perfect balance of flavors — sour, spicy, salty, and sweet — in every bite.
In addition to its exquisite food, the restaurant offers a rare fine dining experience in Hue City, where guests can enjoy bold, authentic local flavors alongside the opportunity to admire the classic architecture of a Ruong house, with its many wooden pillars and vibrant, colorful brick floors.
- Feature: Fine dining, local & royal taste
- Price: From 150,000 VND/dish
- Address: 47/104 Kim Long, Hue City
In our list of traditional Hue restaurants, you’ll notice a mix of everyday street-style dishes and royal-style cuisine, offering flavors unique to Hue that you won’t find anywhere else in Vietnam.
Hue offers a rich culinary journey. For a complete guide, check where to eat in Hue.