Huế's Cuisine Hits Top 36 in World's Best Food Cities 2025
On December 6, Taste Atlas released its Best Food Cities in the World 2025 list, based on over 590,000 votes from global experts and food lovers. Hue scored an impressive 4.55 out of 5, landing at number 36—the highest spot for any Vietnamese city. Hanoi followed at 47, with Ho Chi Minh City at 60.
Iconic Hue Dishes That Stole the Show
Hue's food scene wowed the world with its signature flavors. Standout dishes include bun bo Hue (spicy beef noodle soup), banh khoai (crispy Hue pancakes), nem lui (grilled pork skewers), and banh beo (steamed rice cakes). These classics are must-tries for anyone visiting the imperial city.
Top Spots to Savor Authentic Flavors
Taste Atlas highlighted time-tested eateries buzzing with locals and tourists alike:
- Bun bo Ba Xuan for that legendary spicy beef noodle soup.
- Nem lui Tai Phu for perfectly grilled pork skewers.
- Banh khoai Hong Mai for crunchy, savory pancakes.
- Banh uot Huyen Anh for delicate steamed rice sheets.
How the Ranking Works
The top 100 list comes from 590,228 votes rating over 18,000 cities worldwide. Criteria focus on fame, popularity, and local specialties made with fresh, regional ingredients. Leading the pack is Naples, Italy, with a near-perfect 4.99 score for its pizza and pasta.
About Taste Atlas
Launched in 2015, Taste Atlas connects with 9,000 local restaurants and showcases over 10,000 traditional dishes. It features thousands of expert reviews from chefs and food pros, aiming to map the globe's authentic eats rooted in local ingredients.
This global nod puts Hue's rich culinary heritage on the map, blending royal traditions with everyday street food magic. Foodies, time to plan your Hue adventure!
