Không Gian Xưa - 76 Lê Lợi, Huế — Restaurant in Hue City

Tucked away in the historic heart of Huế, Không Gian Xưa is more than just a restaurant it’s a love letter to Central Vietnamese cuisine, served up in an atmosphere that hums with quiet nostalgia. The moment you step in, you feel like you’ve entered a different era. The traditional wooden architecture, the soft clatter of clay pot lids, and the gentle aroma of simmering broth all set the stage for a meal that’s as much about history as it is about taste.

The food? Honest, soulful, and deeply Huế. The seasoning is bold but balanced, with that signature Central Vietnamese depth—a touch more salt, a little extra heat, and just enough sweetness to round it out. The clay pot rice is cooked to perfection, soft and fragrant, soaking up every drop of the rich, slow-braised dishes that accompany it. And then there’s the pork belly stew a thing of beauty. Fatty, tender pork, slow-cooked in fish sauce and caramelized sugar, yielding that deep umami punch with just a whisper of sweetness. It’s the kind of dish that makes you pause mid-bite, close your eyes, and savor the moment.

The staff are warm, attentive, and genuinely proud of their food as they should be. Every dish here feels like a piece of home cooking, refined but never pretentious.

This is Huế on a plate. No frills, no gimmicks just the kind of cooking that reminds you why Vietnamese food is one of the best cuisines in the world. If you’re in town, skip the tourist traps and come here instead. Eat slowly, soak in the atmosphere, and let the flavors tell...

It was truly both regal and majestic, with heavy furniture providing an impressive, ornate and colourful interior decor. There was a highly decorated prominent corner where guests could don some regal (royal) clothes and have their pictures taken for keepsake. We ordered some 10 items of Vietnamese light food for sharing, and totally enjoyed all of them. Exquisite and scrumptious! However, about 45 minutes into our visit, a power outage suddenly happened, throwing the place into a madhouse. Staff started vociferously fanning (with copies of the menu) the guests still seated in the darkness. It was quite an ordeal. Fortunately, electrical power was restored after 25...

Avoid this place ! I don't understand how it can have a 4 stars rating. Our worst experience so far in Vietnam. First, service was terrible. Uncleaned table, had to request for chopsticks, then spoon. Wrong order for one dish, another replaced because some ingredients were missing (there were already 3 other dishes we couldn't order, but this was announced at least). The dishes took quite some time to arrive, in an apparent random order. Quality was very basic (I'm been generous). We were fooled by the nice pictures on the menu placed in the entrance. Drinks are...