My Stay in 5⭐ Imperial Hotel in Hue, Vietnam

During my foodie trip to Hue, we stayed at Imperial Hotel Hue. I enjoyed my stay here, and would use Imperial Hotel again for future visits to Hue.

To Know Vietnam, Start Eating in Hue. Food and Sights in the Imperial & Culinary Capital

To know Vietnam, start in Hue. Hue was the imperial capital of the Nguyen dynasty, which 143 year rule ended in 1945. Hue is also the culinary capital of Vietnam. Of 3,000 Vietnamese dishes, over 1,700 came originally from Hue.

Banh Nam Hue. Steamed Flat Rice Dumpling of Vietnam's Imperial Capital

In Vietnam, you will taste many forms of banh which is usually translated as cake or bread. The most well known banh in the world is banh mi which is like a form of Vietnamese bread roll with fillings. In the ancient imperial city of Hue, they have their own types of banh. The most famous being banh khoai which I like. But, it was banh nam which I ended up eating the most because it is more widely available.

Salute Singapore & Johor F & B Heroes against COVID-19

This post puts together the restaurants and eateries in Singapore and Johor who volunteered their food, money, time and energy to support medical workers in their fight against COVID-19 and workers displaced by the pandemic. We salute you and will always remember your kindness long after we have overcome our common foe.

Daebak Ghost Pepper is Spiciest Instant Ramen in the World? Wu Yah Boh? Real or Not?

Buddy Mark gifted me this Ghost Pepper Spicy Chicken Dry Black Noodles in a cup. Thanks buddy! "Drink some milk before you eat this" he kindly cautioned 😊

What is Imperial Cuisine in Hue, Vietnam's Culinary Capital? ẩm thực cung đình

Vietnam has an estimated 3,000 dishes. Of these, some 1,700 originate from Hue, the culinary capital of Vietnam. It is no accident that Hue cuisine has such an immerse influence in the country - for 143 years Hue was the imperial capital of Vietnam, the seat of the Nguyen dynasty, the home of 13 emperors of Vietnam (till the last, Emperor Bao Dai abdicated the throne in 1945).

Sân Mây Huế Restaurant. Memorable Vegan & Vegetarian Dinner in Hue, Vietnam

Hue has many vegetarian restaurants as many locals are vegetarians by religious observance e.g. Buddhists. We visited two vegetarian restaurants during our visit - the more memorable one was Sân Mây Huế which is reputedly one of Hue's best vegan / vegetarian restaurants.

Cơm Hến Clam Mussel Rice from Hue. A Favourite of Royals & Peasants

Cơm Hến, clam or mussel rice is a Hue speciality that you must try when you visit Vietnam's culinary capital.

Things to See & Eat at Historic Cho Dong Ba Market in Hue

Wherever I go, the sights, sounds, feel, smells and tastes of the local market is a must in my itinerary. In Ho Chi Minh City, there's Ben Thanh Market, and in the ancient imperial city of Hue, it is the century old Dong Ba Market.

Hue Local Favourite Seafood Restaurant Quán Hải Sản Tuấn Phúc, Central Vietnam

The ancient imperial city of Hue is located where the Perfume River meets the East Vietnam Sea. Fresh seafood is plentiful and a must eat when you visit Hue.