Co Ri Restaurant

In the heart of Hue city, there is a place that makes one want to slow down—not just to enjoy a hearty meal, but to savor a piece of the dreamy land’s memories—that place is Cô Ri Fish Sauce Restaurant.

Cô Ri Fish Sauce Restaurant preserves the true essence of a Hue meal, set in an elegant and ancient villa with traditional wooden architecture, infused with the soul of its founder—Cô Ri, the creator of the renowned Mắm Cô Ri brand, a name synonymous with Hue’s culinary heritage.

Mắm Cô Ri is a familiar name to Hue natives far from home. From jars of fermented shrimp paste, anchovy sauce, and fish sauce—clean, fragrant, and true to traditional flavors—Cô Ri has built a brand rooted in trust and the taste of home. Now, she pours that same dedication into a restaurant that embodies the spirit of Hue through its fish sauce dishes—a place that offers not only food but also ambiance, emotion, and nostalgia: Cô Ri Fish Sauce Restaurant.

The dishes at Cô Ri Fish Sauce Restaurant are what the people of Hue call “home-cooked meals”—abundant yet simple, rustic yet meticulously prepared. Each meal tray features seasonal boiled vegetables, caramelized fish, braised meat, fried eggs, light soup, pickled eggplants, assorted pickles, and, most notably, a bowl of steamed shrimp paste or spicy anchovy sauce—the quintessential Hue style of eating rice with fish sauce that has been cherished by generations. Unpretentious and unadorned, yet each dish evokes a deep, heartfelt longing for Hue.

True to its name, Cô Ri Fish Sauce Restaurant is renowned for its dishes crafted from fish sauce—the soul of Hue cuisine. Cô Ri fish sauce is made using a traditional family recipe, free from preservatives, ensuring a natural and rich flavor. The diverse menu features dishes like rice with fish sauce, anchovy sauce, shrimp paste, sour shrimp sauce, fish roe sauce, pickled eggplant sauce, and more—each dish steeped in traditional flavors, meticulously prepared to preserve the distinctive taste of Hue fish sauce. The harmonious blend of fish sauce with fresh ingredients creates unforgettable and enticing dishes.

At Cô Ri Fish Sauce Restaurant, cuisine is more than just a taste—it’s a cultural experience. Diners enjoy their meals in the serene ambiance of an ancient house, listen to stories about the art of making fish sauce, and learn about each dish tied to traditional lifestyles. Above all, it evokes the warm feeling of sitting in the kitchen of a mother or grandmother, where every meal fosters a sense of connection.

To have a complete experience at Com Mam Co Ri Restaurant, visitors should come at noon or evening to enjoy a meal in a cozy space, listening to gentle Hue music. After the meal, visitors can visit the garden, take souvenir photos and buy Mam Co Ri products as gifts.

The restaurant also provides banquet and event organization services in a luxurious space imbued with Hue culture. The professional and friendly staff are always ready to serve, bringing diners memorable experiences.

Stepping into Cô Ri Fish Sauce Restaurant feels like passing through a door to the past. The restaurant is designed in the traditional Hue wooden house style, blended with the spacious layout of a villa. From the gate, visitors are immediately struck by a sense of tranquility and lush greenery, with surrounding trees and rows of adjacent tiled roofs.

Inside, the luxurious Hue-style furniture with lanterns, round wooden tables, bronze trays, brown wooden tables and chairs, blue-glazed bowls and plates, and soft lighting creates a feeling of both warmth and elegance – creating absolute peace for a complete meal.

That space is not only a setting, but also a part of the unforgettable experience of visitors when they come to Hue and enjoy authentic Hue cuisine.

The interior space of Co Ri Fish Sauce Restaurant is imbued with the breath of Hue.

At Cô Ri Fish Sauce Restaurant, beyond savoring delicious meals rich with Hue’s authentic flavors, visitors can also engage in cultural experiences that enrich their journey through the ancient capital.

• Purchase Fish Sauce as Gifts: The restaurant offers authentic Cô Ri fish sauce products, beautifully packaged, perfect as gifts for family and friends.
• Capture Memorable Photos: The traditional wooden villa setting and classic dishes provide an ideal backdrop for unforgettable keepsake photos.
• Explore Hue’s Culinary Heritage: After dining, visitors can continue their culinary journey by exploring local markets, traditional craft villages, or joining cooking classes to learn more about Hue’s cuisine.

Whether you’re a Hue native or just passing through, Cô Ri Fish Sauce Restaurant offers a memorable stop—a place to thank Hue, understand Hue, and carry Hue with you after a slow, heartfelt meal.