For those passionate about the culinary delights of the ancient capital, there's no need to travel far to Hue. Experience the finest dishes from this region at Nét Huế restaurant on Nguyen Chi Thanh Street. Here's our review for the folks in Dong Da and Ba Dinh districts!
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1. Address of Nét Huế restaurant on Nguyen Chi Thanh Street
Nét Huế Nguyen Chi Thanh stands out as one of the renowned establishments of Hue cuisine in Hanoi. It boasts a professional service style and the most authentic Hue flavors I've ever experienced.
The restaurant's serving philosophy is to 'Bring the sweet memories of Hue'. Nét Huế aims to offer diners the true taste of Hue, echoing the essence of the Perfume River. Each dish at Nét Huế is a masterpiece, blending tradition and innovation to paint a vivid picture of the capital's culinary scene, perfectly suited to the taste of Hanoians.
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The menu at Nét Huế Nguyen Chi Thanh is diverse and captivating. The dishes not only entice with their authentic Hue flavors and traditional preparation methods but also guarantee fresh, carefully selected ingredients.
While always praised for its quality, the prices here are also very reasonable. Nét Huế Nguyen Chi Thanh is the perfect spot for intimate meals with family and friends.
In addition to the Nguyen Chi Thanh branch, you can enjoy Nét Huế's dishes at the following locations:
2. Atmosphere of Nét Huế Nguyen Chi Thanh
From the moment you step into the restaurant, you'll be captivated by the stunning ambiance. With a spacious area accommodating around 150 guests, the restaurant is designed in a traditional style, warmly welcoming guests with its rustic simplicity.
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From decorative items to wall paintings, everything exudes a familiar vintage vibe of the ancient capital. The dark brown wooden tables and chairs with comfortable leather cushions bring a harmonious and elegant touch to the restaurant. The most striking features are the clusters of conical straw hats-shaped yellow lights, or the bright red lanterns. Can you feel something very Hue, very Vietnamese?
The adorable decorations, such as bamboo tubes, bamboo, and small lovely plant pots, are equally charming and simple. They ensure to provide you with an extremely comfortable and pleasant space, which is also undeniably luxurious.
3. What's on the menu at Nét Huế Vincom Nguyen Chi Thanh?
Discover what's on the menu at Nét Huế Vincom Nguyen Chi Thanh that attracts so many diners.
A diverse menu featuring a blend of flavors and colors
One standout feature at Nét Huế Nguyen Chi Thanh is its extensive menu, satisfying both the visual and taste senses of diners. The menu offers a variety of dishes ranging from noodles, rice, to specialty cakes, and traditional Hue desserts.
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Rice is an essential part of Vietnamese culinary culture, and at Nét Huế, it's more than just plain rice. Steamed with lotus leaves, it exudes a unique aroma and flavor. Pair it with fermented shrimp paste or the famous Hue clams, and you're in for a treat.
Delicious and famous snacks
Nét Huế Nguyen Chi Thanh also serves simple yet incredibly flavorful snacks, typical of the ancient capital. When mentioning Hue, you can't forget the famous names of snacks like rice dumplings, tapioca cakes, savory pancakes, grilled meat rolls, and grilled rice paper rolls.
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Each of these small, charming cakes has its own unique color and flavor that cannot be replicated anywhere else. In other cities like Saigon or Hanoi, it's incredibly difficult to find these types of cakes, let alone ones with authentic flavors. However, Nét Huế Nguyen Chi Thanh guarantees to completely win over even the pickiest diners.
Refreshing, traditional desserts
In addition to delicious cakes, Hue cuisine is further enriched by refreshing and delightful desserts like banana sweet soup, corn sweet soup, tapioca sweet soup, purple sweet potato sweet soup, and more. These desserts, made from simple ingredients, are the secret to creating the rustic yet refreshing flavors.
Furthermore, when dining at Nét Huế Nguyen Chi Thanh, don't miss out on the signature dishes of Hue and Central Vietnam, such as Hue beef noodle soup, boiled meat rolls served with sour shrimp sauce, and sweet and sour Hue rolls. Just hearing their names evokes the rich, flavorful tastes. Whether it's spicy, sour, sweet, or savory, these dishes have it all. If you consider yourself a food connoisseur, then don't overlook the enticing menu at Nét Huế.
4. Most Beloved Dishes at Nét Huế 33 Nguyen Chi Thanh
When visiting this restaurant, you must indulge in the top specialties below:
Clams served with rice paper
Clams are a signature delicacy of Hue. Here, the clams are small and uniform, with a distinctive sweet and savory flavor that sets them apart from clams found elsewhere. They are combined with shallots, fried garlic, Hue chili, crushed peanuts, and coriander to create a fragrant, slightly spicy, and hearty dish.
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This dish wouldn't be as delicious without crispy rice paper. Enjoying hot clams with crispy rice paper is pure bliss.
Special Hue-style Beef Noodle Soup
Just hearing the name tells you only Hue can cook this dish perfectly. The thick and white Hue-style noodles are served in a bowl with beef, beef tendon, beef meatball, crab sausage, pork knuckle, and beef tendon, all steaming hot.
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The delicious sweetness of this dish comes from the broth. It's carefully simmered with lemongrass, giving it a sweet and clear flavor of bone broth and rock sugar. Enjoy it with a bit of fermented shrimp paste – a Hue specialty – and you won't be able to stop eating. Skipping this dish at Nét Huế Nguyen Chi Thanh would be a big regret.
Crunchy Fish Cake Noodle Soup
Apart from beef noodle soup, the crunchy fish cake noodle soup is also a best-seller at Nét Huế Nguyen Chi Thanh. You might wonder why there's minced pork in a fish noodle soup. The secret lies here. The chewy texture of the fish cake combined with the tender sweetness of the minced pork, a bit of spiciness from black pepper, and the aroma of herbs is divine. Especially when fried, it releases an irresistible fragrance.
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Not only is this a delicious dish, but it's also good for your health. If you're feeling tired, weak, or just recovering from an illness, having a bowl of this noodle soup will perk you up in no time.
Clam Noodle Soup
Clam noodle soup may sound simple, but the cooking method is quite intricate; otherwise, it won't taste good. What gives this dish its flavor is a special sauce made from Hue shrimp paste, creating the authentic Hue taste of the bowl of noodles. It's served with a separate plate of noodles and a bowl of clam soup.
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While eating, you'll find it more enjoyable to slurp the hot and flavorful clam soup infused with the spicy aroma of Hue coriander while enjoying the noodles.
5. Customer Reviews of Nét Huế Nguyen Chi Thanh
One of the advantages of Nét Huế Nguyen Chi Thanh is its professional and enthusiastic staff. The restaurant staff are always cheerful and welcoming, providing attentive and considerate service. Here are some comments we've gathered from discerning customers about this restaurant.
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There's nothing happier in life than doing what you love and eating delicious food. Come to Nét Huế Nguyen Chi Thanh to experience the quintessential flavors of the ancient capital. Don't forget to explore other family-friendly restaurants in Hanoi for the best options. We wish you a delightful meal with your family.
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