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What to eat in Hue in 1 day? – Culinary journey in the dreamy ancient capital

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Morning: Start the day with a famous dish
What to eat in Hue in a day? The most famous dish is Bun Bo Hue. Mornings in Hue are always gentle. When the food stalls are already lit. Amidst the smell of smoke and the sound of slurping, Bun Bo Hue is always the first dish you should enjoy.

Bun bo com ngon – a unique way of eating of Hue people

Bun bo O Loan on Phan Chu Trinh street is a famous address for locals. Hot broth, fatty ham, golden crab cakes and a few slices of thinly sliced ​​beef. When eating, diners add a little chili satay and raw vegetables, which is very attractive.

If you like a lighter dish, you can visit Banh canh ca loc also on Phan Chu Trinh street. The broth is clear, the noodles are chewy, the snakehead fish is firm and sweet. Just add a few slices of green chili and a little ground pepper and you have a bowl of rich banh canh.

Nutritious and attractive snakehead fish noodle soup. Photo: visithue

Lunch: home-cooked meals and flavorful grilled dishes
Lunch in Hue is not noisy, not rushed. If you don't know what to eat in Hue in a day, try home-cooked meals.

Home-cooked meals serve traditional meals. Hot pots of rice, boiled pork belly with sour shrimp paste, braised fish, boiled sweet potato leaves...

Full home-cooked meals in Hue

Also, if you don’t choose rice, try grilled pork vermicelli or Hue grilled spring rolls. The meat is marinated and grilled over hot coals, giving off a fragrant aroma. The meat is served with raw vegetables, rice paper, green mango and dipped in fish sauce. Take a bite and you will see the salty, sweet, sour and spicy flavors blend together.

Nem lui Hue

Afternoon: Hue cakes and salt coffee
The mild sunshine is the ideal time for you to stop and enjoy a plate of cakes and a cup of salt coffee.

Banh nam and banh loc are two favorite snacks at all times. The cakes are wrapped in dong leaves, when opened, they reveal a layer of soft rice flour, with orange-yellow shrimp and meat filling. Take a bite, and the moderate salty and sweet taste spreads.

Banh nam, banh bot loc of Hue

Then, stop by a small shop to enjoy salt coffee. In the cup of coffee is a layer of smooth milk cream. The bitterness of the coffee mixed with a little saltiness of the salt creates an unforgettable taste.