BEST RESTAURANTS FOR HUE SHORE EXCURSIONS

 Hue city was the capital of Vietnam, ruled by the Nguyen Dynasty from 1802 to 1945. It is not only famous for Hue citadel, royal tombs, pagodas, beaches, lagoon, nature landscapes, but also local cuisine. For most passengers cruising to Vietnam, Hue is a must destination for their shore excursions. Customers can explore Hue City and taste scrumptious food in one day with their Hue Shore Excursions. Question is what restaurants are the best to them? This article will show you the 7 best restaurants in Hue, Vietnam. Hopefully it can help most clients to select the best one with their preference.

I. 07 BEST HUE RESTAURANTS

1. Les Jardins De La Carambole

This restaurant is set with French architecture building with authentic French, Italian, Vietnamese cuisine. It is open between 08:00 AM and 22:00 PM daily. The upstairs dining section hosts live piano performances. There’s also an expansive veranda that overlooks Perfume River and Hue City Centre.

Main dishes are rated at VND 120,000 upwards. Standouts include beef bourguignon, grilled chicken with chilli and lemongrass, and grilled sea bass fish with Mediterranean sauce. Dessert options range from French crepes, crème brûlée, and chocolate mousse to pineapple fritters and green bean ice cream.

2. Le Parfum Restaurant

This restaurant is an elegant dining venue within Azerai La Residence Hue Hotel & Spa where affluent tourists can enjoy French-Vietnamese cuisine and best European wines during their stay in Hue. Set within a colonial-style building, booking a table at the upstairs terrace section is highly recommended as it offers relaxing views of the hotel’s expansive herb garden and Perfume River behind.

There are plenty of international and Asian dishes to enjoy at Le Parfum Restaurant Hue, such as roasted lamb rack (VND 695,000), frutti di mare pasta (VND 330,000), and sesame-crusted seared tuna (VND 310,000). If you’re looking to savour authentic Vietnamese fare, we highly recommend bun thit bo nuong (VND 260,000), which consists of rice noodles, grilled beef, fresh herbs, pickled greens, with a drizzle of sweet and sour sauce.

3.  Ancient Hue Restaurant

This restaurant occupies a spacious two-storey wooden house dating back to the 1800s. It’s a popular dining site in Hue to enjoy authentic royal cuisine in a traditional setting. The restaurant is surrounded by an impressive landscaped garden and lake. Its indoor dining sections are fitted with decorative items to resemble royal quarters of the Nguyen Dynasty, such as silk cushions and ceramic vases.

There’s also an art gallery within the restaurant, which exhibits abstract paintings, traditional crafts, and ceramic works by local artists. Food-wise, regional dishes such as banana blossom salad and banh beo (steamed rice flour cakes) are served in vegetables carved into shapes like the phoenix and koi. We highly recommend the Royal Court Dinner, a six-course dining experience accompanied with traditional music and dance performances.

 4. .  Elegant Restaurant Hue

This restaurant is extensive menu of local delicacies and potent cocktails attract 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 (VND 129,000), caramelized pork with sesame (VND 89,000), and noodles with shredded chicken (VND 75,000). If you’re in the mood for some comfort food, English breakfasts, sandwiches, pizzas and pastas are available for VND 65,000 upwards. Elegant Restaurant Hue also serves a wide range of beers, liquors, cocktails, and imported wines by glass and bottle.

5. Mandarin Cafe

This restaurant is a legendary founding in Hue, where tourists 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.

6. Tinh Gia Vien Restaurant Hue

This restaurant is famous for its elegant setting and authentic presentation of Vietnamese imperial cuisine. Emulating a royal palace, the restaurant is surrounded by hundreds of paper lanterns, bonsai trees, plants and flowers, as well as a miniature pond and waterfall. All dishes are made by descendants of the Nguyen Dynasty, with set menus (inclusive of royal costume rentals, drinks and dessert) priced between USD10 and USD17 per person. Set along Le Thanh Ton Street, Tinh Gia Vien Restaurant Hue is a five-minute drive from Thien Mu Pagoda.

7. Hanh Restaurant Hue 

This restaurant specializes 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.

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 If you’re looking to some of Hue’s most popular dishes in a single sitting, its set menu comes highly recommended. Priced at VND 110,000, this generously-portioned set comprises banh beo (steamed rice cake), nem lui, banh koai (rice pancake), banh cuon thit nuoi (BBQ pork wrapped in rice paper), and nem ran (fried spring rolls).

II. HOW TO GET RESTAURANTS

There are many options for cruise ship passengers to get restaurants. They can take a taxi outside the port gate to get there. It’s 60 km and takes about1.5 hours on the way. They also hire the venders outside the port gate. Here is a big challenge for them. They must have a deal with venders before agreeing. Another way is to book Vietnam Hue Shore excursions with local travel agents.  All services are included and is the ideal choice to better their cruising.

III. BEST WAY TO EXPLORE HUE CITY AND CUISINE 

For most travellers docking at Chan May port, they can have some selections to explore Hue City in one day and taste delicious food as kings. They can do by themselves with their own taxis, venders or transportations. But the best way is to book with local travel agent with professional services. Vietnam Shore Excursions is proud of being the leading expert in tailor-made travel and shore excursions to Vietnam since 2014. Our professionally curated journeys reflect our depth of experience and creativity. Our extensive insight into the region allows us to deliver an exceptional, authentic experience that connects travellers to the local people for a deeper understanding of the culture and history. We guarantee a local perspective that will give you and your family a once in a lifetime experience.

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