According to some researchers, Vietnam has about 3,000 different kinds of dishes, of which Hue accounts for over 1,700.
Hue – the center of Dang Trong region under the Nguyen Lords – was the capital city in the early 19th century. That required Hue people not only to be good at cooking rustic foods but also know how to prepare exquisite cuisine for the royal families.
Today, though it is no longer an economic-political center of the country, Hue still maintains the shadow of an ancient dynasty with a golden age. nd among the characteristics of Hue’s ancient culture, food has helped shape the culture and style of Hue