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Huế mornings and little rice cakes

A morning noodle bowl, clam rice in Vỹ Dạ, and a few small cakes to share: this route gives Huế time to change texture. Leave pauses between the stops and use transport if the weather makes the river crossings tiring. Start by checking Mệ Kéo’s current service. Dishes below are suggested orders. Check current menus and hours.

Follow the suggested order, at your own pace.

2 of 3 stops available to save in Google Maps. Use the directions below for the remaining stops.

Huế mornings and little rice cakes
Photo: Tonbi ko · CC BY-SA 3.0
01

Bún Bò Mệ Kéo

94 Bạch Đằng

A note from Maya Tan

Make Mệ Kéo the breakfast anchor, asking what meats and toppings are in today’s bowl. The lemongrass-led broth is enough reason to sit down without ordering every extra. Give the first spoonful a moment before changing its seasoning.

What I ordered

Bún bò Huế: lemongrass, depth and a morning bowl

Ask what is in this kitchen’s current bún bò bowl; the name alone does not tell you every topping.

Directions to Bún Bò Mệ Kéo
02

Cơm Hến Hoa Đông

64, kiệt 7 Ưng Bình, Vỹ Dạ

Cơm Hến Hoa Đông
Photo: Tonbi ko · CC BY-SA 3.0

A note from Maya Tan

At Hoa Đông, choose the rice version of the clam dish if you want a clear introduction to cơm hến. Let the herbs, crunch and small clams stay distinct for a few bites. This is a good place for a measured order rather than another oversized lunch.

What I ordered

Cơm hến: small clams, big Huế character

Gather rice, clam and something crisp in one spoonful. Add the offered chilli in small amounts after tasting the dressing.

Directions to Cơm Hến Hoa Đông
03

Bà Đỏ

8 Nguyễn Bỉnh Khiêm

Bà Đỏ
Photo: Charles Haynes · CC BY-SA 2.0

A note from Maya Tan

End at Bà Đỏ with a manageable selection of rice cakes. Bánh bèo gives you a soft saucer-sized starting point; ask what other styles are ready if you want to compare. Share the selection and let each wrapper have its own turn.

What I ordered

Bánh bèo: Huế in a little saucer

Loosen a cake from its little dish and take a modest amount of sauce. Notice the soft base beneath the savoury topping.

Directions to Bà Đỏ

Places change. Check current hours before a special detour.

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