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    Crispy Crepe

    Bánh Khoái

    4.7₫50k - 120kBest eaten fresh off the pan when crispy. Good for a shared lunch or late afternoon snack.
    Quang Nguyen Vinh
    Overview

    Hue's crispy sizzling savory crepe

    Bánh khoái is Hue's version of the southern Vietnamese banh xeo — a small, thick crispy rice flour crepe filled with pork belly, shrimp, bean sprouts, and quail egg. It is pan-fried until golden, then served with fermented shrimp sauce and fresh herbs rolled in fig leaves.
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    What's in it

    • Rice flour
    • Turmeric
    • Pork belly
    • Shrimp
    • Bean sprouts
    • Quail egg
    • Scallion
    • Fermented shrimp sauce
    • Fresh herbs
    • Fig leaves
    When to eat

    Best moments to enjoy it

    LunchDinnerAfternoon Snack

    Best eaten fresh off the pan when crispy. Good for a shared lunch or late afternoon snack.

    The story

    Origin & history

    Bánh khoái is unique to Hue and has roots in the imperial court cuisine of the Nguyen Dynasty, when local chefs developed small refined versions of popular sizzling cakes using the finest local ingredients. The dish reflects Hue's tradition of elaborate but balanced flavors.

    At the stall

    How to order & pay

    Ordering

    Usually served by piece. Order 2-3 pieces for a light meal. Eat immediately while crispy — do not wait. Ask for extra herbs if available.

    Paying

    Cash preferred at most traditional shops. Carry 50,000-150,000 VND notes.

    Good to know

    Allergens, nutrition & health

    Allergens

    Contains pork, shellfish, and eggs; served with fermented shrimp sauce which is a strong allergen for some people

    Nutrition & benefits

    Provides protein from pork and shrimp, carbohydrates from rice flour, and freshness from herbs; moderate fat content from frying

    Health notes

    Deep-fried and moderately heavy. Those with shellfish or shrimp paste allergies should avoid the traditional version.

    How to eat it

    Wrap a piece of crispy crepe in a fig or mustard leaf with herbs, then dip into the fermented shrimp sauce mixed with chili, sugar, and lime.

    Where to eat it

    Best spots in Hue

    • Lac Thanh Restaurant

      4.5

      6A Dinh Tien Hoang Street, Hue City, Thua Thien Hue

      Hours
      10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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    • DNTN Bánh Khoái Hồng Mai

      4.4

      110 Đinh Tiên Hoàng, Phú Xuân, Huế, Vietnam

      Hours
      10:30 AM – 8:30 PM
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    • Nhà hàng Bánh Gánh Huế

      4.8

      51A Võ Thị Sáu, Thuận Hóa, Huế 49118, Vietnam

      Hours
      8:00 AM–10:30 PM
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    • Lac Thien Restaurant

      4.6

      6 Dinh Tien Hoang Street, Hue City, Thua Thien Hue

      Hours
      10:00 AM - 10:30 PM
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