Since its inauguration back in September 2017, Huế walking street has been smashing the wonderful stereotype towards a common brand “City of sadness” Vietnamese has named its ancient capital for the past ages. This three-street walking thoroughfare brings a new gust of wind to the nightly vibe of Huế youngsters with full of vivid activities and F&B services. Here is a list of what is able to light up your Vietnam holiday destination to-see list in Huế.
Huế Walking Street (Source: Google)
Where to find Huế Walking Street?
The walking street combines three road sections of Phạm Ngũ Lão – Chu Văn An – Võ Thị Sáu and is open to visitors from 18:00 to 2:00 next morning within three weekends. The street is recorded to run more than 1 kilometer.
Four top stunning eateries
Tipsy Pub n’ Bistro
Let’s start with Tipsy, an ideal Western-oriented eatery. Tipsy is where you can find a set of recreation activities which include billiard and Jenga in addition to a delicious dining menu. The best seller at Tipsy Pub n’ Bistro cannot be something else but pizza with an acceptable price set from VND 50.000 to 250.000.
Other than that, several Western foods fancied at the bistro can be counted as Spaghetti and fried chicken. One thing that lives up the night vibe of Tipsy is a collection of DIY artworks left by Tipsy diners themselves.
Tipsy Pub n’ Bistro (Source: Google)
Tà Vẹt Café
Being a cafeteria as it seems, yet coffee is only for sale from 6:00 to 17:00 each day. Tà Vẹt is totally putting on a new makeover afterward and turning into a real pub itself for young Huế locals. Born at the same time with Huế Walking Street, Tà Vẹt has fast grown into a must-visit site of Huế youngsters thanks to its own significant decoration concept, tasty cuisine, and a heart-warming cost.
In front of Tà Vẹt (Source: Google)
Contemplating Tà Vẹt from outside, this beverage stop owns a spectacular structure, which, at the same time, bears a pub-like atmosphere and a hippie style. Tà Vẹt menu is highly praised with its deliciousness and the given set of side-dish grub is regularly coming in a big size, which sometimes fills your stomach for a whole night straight. Such good fame gained for the past year, Tà Vẹt is usually found packed. Spacious as it seems, the shop is usually full at night. Hence, if your Vietnam holiday destination archive has Tà Vẹt Café in it, do not forget to make a quick call to reserve your table or come over not too late at night.
Cheers! (Source: Google)
Sweet Kingdom
The Sweet Kingdom has long been a popular dessert chain to many Huế natives. Located right on the main line of Huế Walking Street, Sweet Kingdom wins its fans’ hearts with its own eye-catching concept. A savory collection of cakes and drinks along with a social-accepted price range.
Amazing enough? (Source: Google)
Except for famous creations you usually hear of such as mousse, tiramisu, and cheesecakes, Sweet Kingdom is able to meet your diverse need with its exceptional creativeness such as crepes and macarons widely displayed inside. The Sweet Kingdom is also various European cuisine for your breakfast as well as dinner.
Relaxing outside (Source: Google)
Céci Station
Céci Station would be our next favorite jam to end the list today. In spite of the fact that sitting right in the middle of a bustle and hectic backpacking area of Huế Walking Street, Céci Station holds in itself a serene ambiance with a strong Vietnamese vibe. Céci Station showcases its great cultural and traditional taste through a broad collection of Đông Hổ paintings, folklore masks, earthenware pots and the bamboo-made items throughout the bistro. In order to direct the attention of nature lovers, Céci Station was preparing a whole spacious open area right in front of its façade decorated with a cool greenery around. If you feel a little tired after a long day touring around Huế, come to find a quiet corner for your peaceful soul at Céci Station.
Céci Station (Source: Google)
In terms of what to eat at Céci Station, you can satisfy yourself with espresso, cappuccino, Americano and especially the unique coconut coffee. Given its creative designation and diversified beverage, Céci Station is capable of both foreign and native visitors on a large scale.
Strong Việt ambiance (Source: Google)
You may have heard of, or at least visited the two most talked-about walking streets in the country, Saigon’s Nguyễn Huệ and Hanoi’s Sword Lake. Even though being brought to life pretty later than the two previous ones, Huế Walking Street would then soon be drawing people’s attention and somehow breaking the fixation as an “all-time sadness” ancient capital of this Vietnam Central city. From now on, once your Vietnam holiday destinations come closer and Huế is already underlined, do not forget this sensation walking street for a colorful nightlife.
Yennie Nguyen
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