Bistro La Carambole — Restaurant in Hue City

We had two fabulous dinners here. The food is delicious and the service is first rate. The staff here are very friendly and attentive.

For our first visit we ordered two different set menu options. The soup in both was off the charts delicious: someone in that kitchen puts a lot of love into their broth! Their grilled duck in lemongrass and their grilled shrimps with chilis and lemongrass are both outstanding. All the other dishes on the set menus are very good as well.

The price for this dinner (no wine or cocktails) was VND 735,000 (CDN $40).

For our second visit we treated ourselves to their cheese platter and their charcuterie board - along with a lovely bottle of Stellenbosch Merlot (it was Christmas so we treated ourselves).

The cheese platter was lovely, with particular kudos to the blue cheese and the goat cheese. Accompanied by their outstanding bread and butter this would probably have been a meal in itself. But we indulged with a charcuterie board, and were pleasantly surprised with both the quality and quantity of the meats. To be honest there was too much food for two people, but it was Christmas and there was wine (and limitless delicious bread and butter) so we persevered and ate it all! Delicious.

Price for this fabulous meal: VND 1,350,000 (CDN $75)

Highly...

I have the opportunity to chat with the owner of this restaurant, and learnt about his hardship of keeping his business going during the Pandemic.

I think he has made some key decisions rightly, which is the very reason why I truly enjoy the service and food provided tonight; he kept his staff during his most difficult period. This is an admirable act, and perhaps of this, his staff put up an exceptional performance in both the preparation of the food and the way the staff interacted with their customers. The owner has the heartware of his staff, and I will always come back to dine here to celebrate these achievements.

The service staff was attentive, quick to serve, and understood our needs at the table. The food is flavourful. Already the bread and butter were better than the hotel we stayed the night before. I highly recommend that you dine here when you are in Hue.

For these, I unreservedly am giving 5 Stars to this restaurant; 2 for service and 2 for food, and an additional Star for the way he treated his staff. This is a business...

During my stay in Huế, I had the pleasure of dining at Bistro La Carambole and it was truly one of the best culinary experiences I’ve ever had in Vietnam. From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere felt warm and welcoming — a perfect blend of elegance and local charm.

The staff were incredibly friendly, attentive, and always ready with a smile. They took the time to explain each dish, which made the experience even more special. The service was fast yet never rushed — exactly what you’d hope for in a great restaurant.

As for the food — absolutely outstanding! Every dish was beautifully presented and bursting with flavor. I highly recommend trying the bún bò Huế; it was rich, aromatic, and perfectly spiced. The fresh spring rolls were light and refreshing, and the grilled lemongrass chicken was simply unforgettable.

The prices are very reasonable for the quality you get, and the restaurant’s peaceful ambiance makes it a great spot for both couples and families.

I’ll definitely come back the next time...