A Celebration of Vietnam's Rich Culinary Heritage
The opening ceremony welcomed Mr. Nguyen Thanh Binh, Standing Member of the Hue City Party Committee and Permanent Vice Chairman of the Hue City People's Committee, alongside representatives from various departments, agencies, and a large crowd of locals and tourists.
This large-scale cultural-tourism event honors the outstanding values of Vietnamese cuisine, particularly Hue's royal culinary traditions. It promotes Hue as an attractive destination for domestic and international visitors passionate about exploring traditional culture and food.
Running for four days from December 18 to 21, 2025, at Thuong Bac Park, the festival energizes the year-end holiday season in the ancient capital.
Over 50 Stalls Showcasing Regional Flavors
This year's festival features more than 50 food stalls from provinces and cities across Vietnam, offering visitors a diverse culinary experience. Highlights include signature dishes such as:Hue specialties shine with classics like bánh ép, bánh lọc, bánh nậm, bánh ít, traditional Hue cakes, and unique vegetarian options.
| Vietnamese Dish Name |
Brief Description |
| Bánh Cuốn |
Thin steamed rice rolls filled with pork and mushrooms |
| Bánh Tôm |
Crispy shrimp fritters |
| Bún Ốc |
Vermicelli noodle soup with snails in tomato broth |
| Cơm Lam |
Glutinous rice cooked in bamboo tubes |
| Gà Nướng |
Marinated grilled chicken |
| Thịt Lụi |
Grilled minced pork on lemongrass skewers |
| Rượu Cần |
Traditional fermented rice wine served through straws |
| Các Loại Gỏi Vùng Miền |
Various fresh regional salads with herbs and proteins |
| Bún Đậu Mắm Tôm |
Rice noodles with fried tofu and fermented shrimp paste |
| Mì Quảng |
Turmeric noodles with pork or shrimp from Central Vietnam |
| Bánh Ép |
Crispy Hue pressed rice cake with egg and meat |
| Bánh Lọc |
Translucent tapioca dumplings with shrimp and pork |
| Bánh Nậm |
Flat steamed rice dumplings wrapped in banana leaves |
| Bánh Ít |
Small sweet or savory glutinous rice dumplings |
| Bánh Huế Truyền Thống |
Assorted traditional Hue rice cakes |
| Các Món Chay Đặc Trưng |
Signature Hue-style vegetarian dishes |
Expert chefs from cities including Hanoi, Nghe An, Thanh Hoa, Da Nang, Quang Tri, Quang Ngai, Gia Lai, and Hue prepare these delicacies. The event also showcases standout OCOP products, local specialties, and offerings from reputable restaurants and hotels in Hue.
Highlight: Recognition of “Bun Bo Hue” as National Intangible Cultural Heritage
A standout moment came when Hue city leaders awarded the National Intangible Cultural Heritage title to the “Traditional Knowledge of Bun Bo Hue.” This recognition underscores the exceptional cultural value of this iconic dish tied to the ancient capital's identity.
Promoting Sustainable Tourism Through Gastronomy
Organizers aim to introduce and promote Vietnam's cultural values, tourism resources, and unique products—with a special focus on Hue. The festival spreads the essence of Vietnamese cuisine, positioning gastronomy as a core, distinctive tourism product for Hue's sustainable development.
Hue continues to stand as the convergence point of Vietnam's cultural and culinary treasures.
Plan your visit to the Hue International Food Festival 2025 and immerse yourself in authentic flavors at Thuong Bac Park until December 21! For more on Hue tourism events, explore the latest updates on Vietnam's cultural festivals.