A festive feast of iconic Hue specialty cakes—Bánh Bèo, Bánh Nậm, Bánh Lọc, and Bánh Ram Ít—served with savory fish sauce. Indulge in authentic royal delicacies near the Hue Imperial Citadel with startour.
A colorful top-down shot of a lavish spread featuring traditional Hue rice cakes laid out on a woven mat. At the center, a large round metal tray holds small ceramic saucers filled with Bánh Bèo (steamed rice cakes) topped with crispy pork rinds, fried shallots, and ground shrimp, accompanied by a small bowl of chili fish sauce. Surrounding the center tray are colorful plates filled with other classic Hue delicacies, including clear tapioca dumplings (Bánh Bọc/Bánh Lọc), banana-leaf-wrapped rice cakes (Bánh Nậm), crispy fried rice cakes (Bánh Ram Ít), and local cured sausages (Nem/Tré). This authentic food display reflects the delicate culinary artistry handed down from the royal courts of the Hue Imperial Citadel, best enjoyed on a food journey curated by startour.