Hoài Huế Restaurant – Vietnamese
Hoài Huế Restaurant transports diners to the heart of Central Vietnam, where the air is fragrant with the scent of banana leaves and the gentle steam of traditional delicacies. Silky rice cakes topped with savory ground shrimp and translucent, chewy tapioca dumplings showcase a refined balance of textures, offering a soulful experience rooted in the rich culinary heritage of the imperial city.
4460 El Cajon Boulevard, San Diego CA 92115 https://hoaihue.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, dairy-free, nut-free, gluten-free, vegetarian, keto, low-carb, vegan, pescatarian, low-fat, plant-based, whole30, paleo, diabetic, sugar-free, heart-healthy, mediterranean, low-cholesterol, atkins, south-beach, clean-eating, anti-inflammatory, high-fiber, volumetrics, carnivore, aip, raw-food, tlc, detox, alkaline, slow-carb, candida, lectin-free, mayo-clinic
Currently closed
Hours
- Tuesday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners rave about the succulent, perfectly cooked pasta and the cozy atmosphere that creates a welcoming, intimate dining experience. Guests frequently highlight the accommodating service and reasonable pricing, praising the staff for their attentive nature and the overall warmth of the space.
Menu
- Steamed Pork and Shrimp Tapioca Dumplings (#19) - $4.45: 5 pieces of steamed pork and shrimp tapioca dumplings wrapped in banana leaves, sweet fish sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Steamed Rice Cakes with Grounded Shrimp (#20) - $4.45: 5 pieces of steamed rice cakes with grounded shrimp wrapped in banana leaves, sweet fish sauce Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat
- Steamed Rice Cakes Small (#21) - $5.7: 10 pieces of steamed rice cakes with grounded shrimp toppings, sweet fish sauce Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat
- Steamed Rice Cakes Large (#21) - $11.35: 20 pieces of steamed rice cakes with grounded shrimp toppings, sweet fish sauce Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat
- Steamed Rice Cake Plates (#22) - $11.35: 10 individual plates of steamed rice cake with grounded shrimp toppings, sweet fish sauce Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat
- Steamed Pork Loaf (#23) - $1.7: steamed pork loaf in banana leaves Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Steamed Pork Loaf with Pork Skin (#24) - $1.7: steamed pork loaf with pork skin in banana leaves Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Steamed Pork Loaf Roll - $14.5: 1 1/2 lbs roll of steamed pork loaf in banana leaves Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Steamed Beef Loaf Roll - $19: 1 1/2 lbs roll of steamed beef loaf in banana leaves Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Raw Seasoned Pork - $7.8: 1 lbs container of raw pork blended with seasoning Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, Raw-Food, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Hoai Hue Special Beef Noodle Soup (#1) - $17.55: shrimp/crab balls, pork meatballs, beef slices, tendon, a pork leg, slice, and cubed pork blood Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Volumetrics
- Special Beef Noodle Soup (#2) - $15.45: pork meatballs, beef slices, tendon, a pork leg, slice, and cubed pork blood Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Volumetrics
- Beef Noodle Soup (#3) - $14.45: beef slices, tendon, a pork leg slice, and cubed pork blood Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Volumetrics
- Beginner's Beef Noodle Soup (#3A) - $14.45: beef slices only Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Volumetrics
- Beef Noodle Soup with Pork Meatballs (#3B) - $14.45: beef slices, pork meatballs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Volumetrics
- Beef Noodle Soup with Meatballs and Shrimp Balls (#3C) - $14.45: beef slices, pork meatballs, and shrimp balls Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Volumetrics
- Beef Noodle Soup with Meatballs and Tendon (#3D) - $14.45: beef slices, pork meatballs and tendon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Volumetrics
- Beef Noodle Soup with Meatballs, Tendon, and Blood (#3E) - $14.45: beef slices, pork meatballs, tendon, and cubed pork blood Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Volumetrics
- Beef Noodle Soup with Pork Meatballs Only (#3F) - $14.45: pork meatballs only Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Beef Noodle Soup with Meatballs and Shrimp Balls (#3G) - $14.45: pork meatballs and shrimp balls Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Volumetrics
- Kids Beef Noodle Soup (#3H) - $5.7: non-spicy broth with noodle only Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Volumetrics
- Bun Rieu - $15.45: Noodle soup with tomato broth, tofu, pork blood, Vietnamese ham, egg and shrimp/crab cake ball Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Volumetrics
- BBQ Pork and Shrimp Vermicelli (#4) - $15.45: BBQ pork patties, grilled shrimps, pickled carrots, mint, lettuce, cilantro, green onions, and peanuts Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free
- BBQ Pork Vermicelli (#5) - $14.45: BBQ pork patties, pickled carrots, mint, lettuce, cilantro, green onions, and peanuts Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free
- Grilled Shrimp Vermicelli (#6) - $14.45: grilled shrimps, pickled carrots, mint, lettuce, cilantro, green onions, and peanuts Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat
- Shrimp and Crab Vermicelli (#7) - $14.45: shrimp balls, tomatoes, pineapples, onions and cilantro in a mild shrimp and egg broth Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Volumetrics
- Quang Style Noodles (#8) - $14.45: flat rice noodles in a pork, shrimp, and beaten egg broth, peanuts and sesame rice crackers Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free
- Shrimp and Crab Tapioca Udon (#9) - $14.45: tapioca udon noodles in a shrimp and egg broth, with shrimp and shrimp balls, onions and cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Volumetrics
- Vegetarian Steamed Rice Cakes (#10) - $11.35: 20 pieces of steamed rice cakes with vegetarian toppings, vegetarian dipping sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol
- Vegetarian Steamed Rice Cake Plates (#11) - $11.35: 10 individual plates of steamed rice cake with vegetarian toppings, vegetarian dipping sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol
- Vegetarian Vermicelli Soup (#12) - $14.45: thin vermicelli noodles in a vegetarian broth, carrots, cauliflower, mushrooms, broccoli, tofu, tomatoes, cabbage, pineapples, leak, and cilantro Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Vegetarian Quang Style Noodles (#13) - $14.45: thin vermicelli noodles in a vegetarian broth, carrots, cauliflower, mushrooms, broccoli, tofu, tomatoes, cabbage, pineapples, leak, peanuts and cilantro Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Hoai Hue Special Rice (#14) - $17.55: rice, BBQ pork patty, grilled shrimps, shrimp patty, and fried egg Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- BBQ Pork Rice (#15) - $16: rice, three BBQ pork patties Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- BBQ Pork and Egg Rice (#16) - $16: rice, two BBQ pork patties, two fried eggs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Grilled Shrimp Rice (#17) - $16: rice, grilled shrimps Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Grilled Shrimp and Shrimp Patty Rice (#18) - $17.55: rice, grilled shrimps, shrimp patties Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Smoothies - $6.15: Strawberry, Mango, or Strawberry-Banana
- Thai Tea - $5.6
- Thai Tea with Crystal Boba - $6.4
- Vietnamese Coffee - $5.6: iced or hot
- Lemonade Soda - $5.6
- Specialty Canned Drinks - $4.5: Redbull, Snapple or Canned Coconut Drink
- Bottled Water - $2.55
- Soft Drinks and Teas - $2.55: Coke, Diet Coke, 7-Up/Sprite, Soymilk, Perrier, Sunkist, Pennyworth Leaf, Grass Jelly, Chrysanthemum Tea
- House Tea Cup - $1.4: iced or hot
- House Tea Small Pot - $2.3: iced or hot
- House Tea Large Pot - $3.35: iced or hot
- Vietnamese Sweet Soup (Che) - $4.45 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Frequently Asked Questions about Hoài Huế Restaurant
- Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?
- Guests enjoy a cozy, welcoming atmosphere and an intimate dining experience characterized by the overall warmth of the space.
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Popular dishes include steamed pork and shrimp tapioca dumplings, various steamed rice cakes with ground shrimp, and special beef noodle soup.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- Hoài Huế Restaurant maintains an overall average rating of 4.0/5 for its authentic Vietnamese dining experience.
- Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?
- Shrimp and Crab Tapioca Udon (#9) works for multiple diets including gluten-free, high-protein, dairy-free, nut-free, pescatarian, low-fat, and sugar-free.
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- This budget-friendly Vietnamese restaurant stands out for its authentic Central Vietnamese specialties, 4.0/5 rating, and extensive dietary options including gluten-free and keto.
- What are this restaurant's hours of operation?
- The provided restaurant data does not include specific information regarding the hours of operation for Hoài Huế Restaurant.
- How can I contact this restaurant?
- You can contact Hoài Huế Restaurant by visiting their official website at https://hoaihue.com/ for more information and inquiries.
- What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?
- Hoài Huế Restaurant specializes in authentic Vietnamese cuisine, specifically focusing on traditional delicacies and noodle soups from Central Vietnam.
- What should first-time visitors know about this restaurant?
- Visitors can expect budget-friendly Vietnamese cuisine, a cozy atmosphere, and signature dishes like steamed rice cakes and tapioca dumplings.
- What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?
- Customer reviews do not mention any concerns, instead highlighting succulent pasta, cozy atmosphere, accommodating service, and reasonable pricing.