Rice Dish • 20,000 – 35,000 VND
Com Hen (Hue Baby Basket Clam Rice) (Cơm Hến Huế) — Hue Dish Guide
Savory, herbaceous, crunchy, and spicy mix of Perfume River baby clams, starfruit, peanuts, and hot clam broth
What Makes Com Hen (Hue Baby Basket Clam Rice) Special
A masterclass in Vietnamese texture contrast: tender river clams, tart green mango or starfruit, roasted peanuts, crispy pork cracklings, taro stems, and fragrant rau ram.
How to Eat Like a Local: Pour two or three spoonfuls of the hot clam broth over the rice bowl, toss everything thoroughly, and sip the rest of the broth alongside.
Key Ingredients
Perfume River baby clams (hến)Cooled jasmine rice (or bun noodles for Bún Hến)Shredded taro stem, starfruit & Vietnamese corianderRoasted peanuts & sesameHot ginger-scented clam broth
Food Areas & Culinary Hubs in Hue
Con Hen (Clam Islet) & Han Mac Tu Street
Perfume River islet where dozens of family kitchens prepare baby basket clam rice and noodle bowls.
Best hours: 06:30 – 11:00