Central Recipes

Central Vietnamese cuisine, rooted in the former imperial capital of Hue, is renowned for its elaborate royal court dishes, complex spicing, and vivid presentation. The region's cooking is the spiciest in Vietnam, with generous use of chili, and features intricate small plates historically prepared for Nguyen dynasty emperors. Signature dishes include bun bo Hue (spicy beef noodle soup), banh beo (steamed rice cakes), com hen (baby clam rice), and nem lui (lemongrass pork skewers).