Quang Noodle (Mi Quang Noodles)-Hoi An Specialties

Quang Noodle Introduction

Quang Noodle (Mi Quang noodles) is one of the typical dishes of the Hoi An people, Quang Nam. If Hanoi people are proud of “Phở” or “Bún Chả“, the Hue people have “Bún Bò ” (Hue noodles soup with beef) so Mì Quảng (Quang Noodles) is the must-enjoy dish of the ancient town of Hoi An.

In this article, Hoi An Private Taxi Travel will reveal to you all the secrets to make the best Quang Noodle soup, where to eat this delicious dish in Hoi An and its unique recipe.

About its name

Quang Noodle could be called Mi Quang or My Quang because Quang means Quang Nam province and Mi or My means noodles. So this is the typical noodles soup of the Quang people in Hoi An, Quang Nam province, Vietnam.

Quang Noodle Hoi An Recipe

Quang noodles Hoi An have many types such as Mi Quang Ga (chicken noodles), Mi Quang Each (Frog noodles), Mi Quang Tom (shrimp noodles), Mi Quang Ca (fish noodles) … Each type has its own unique features and appeal, it is difficult to compare which noodles are more attractive than the other.

The noodles

Unlike ordinary noodles, which are usually made of wheat, Quang noodles are made of rice flour. Mi Quang (Vietnamese turmeric noodles) is made from the good nice of Quang Nam province. Once the rice has been selected, the locals will soak it to soften the rice so they can grind it faster and easier.

After that, the rice must be milled thoroughly, very finely. Before slicing noodles, people often rub a layer of de-cooked peanut oil so that the noodles do not stick with each other.

The broth

As for the broth, if it’s chicken, after preprocessing, they filter the lean meat, marinate it, and then stir-fry it. Chop chicken bones into small pieces, put them in a pot to cook until sweet.

When the water boils, pour the sautéed meat into the pot. Of course, whether the broth is fragrant, delicious, or not depends on the seasoning and the experience of the cook.

The Vegetables

In a bowl of Quang noodles Hoi An, raw vegetables are an indispensable ingredient and play a very important role. Vegetables eaten with noodles are usually water spinach mixed with young sliced banana buds, herbs, cinnamon, laksa leaves…

Especially, if there is the famous Tra Que vegetable of Hoi An, the flavor of your bowl of Quang noodles will be the right Quang style noodle.

How to make Mi Quang Noodles?

To present this Hoi An specialty dish, the seller first puts a layer of raw vegetables in a bowl and then covers it with a layer of pre-cut noodles. The broth must be soaked so that it permeates each noodle, mixed with the layer of raw vegetables. On top of which there is only a layer of meat between the smooth yellow of the noodles.

When pouring the broth into the bowl of My Quang Noodle, the Quang people only use enough broth, not as much as phở or vermicelli. Finally, the seller sprinkled a pinch of crushed roasted peanuts on top, added a little oil, and chopped fresh onions, lemon, chili …

These are the extra ingredients that increase the greasy, sour, and spicy taste and also make the Quang noodle bowl more colorful, making the bowl of noodles even more delicious and attractive.

Eating Quang noodles is indispensable for crispy baked rice paper. Some people leave the whole piece of rice paper, when eating, they bite a piece of rice paper and a chopstick of noodles. In addition, many people break the rice paper into a bowl of Quang noodles, mix it with chopsticks.

The style of eating Quang noodles is very different from pho or vermicelli. When eating pho, diners eat very slowly and calmly but with Quang noodles, it would be more delicious if you eat quickly!

Top 5 Quang Noodle Shops in Hoi An

1. Ong Hai Quang Noodle Shop at 6A Truong Minh Lương Street, Hoi An. This is one of the oldest Quang noodle shops in Hoi An. Before the 2000s, Mr. Hai and his wife sold Quang noodles. From a small noodle shop on the street, Mr. Hai has now moved to a more spacious shop. The reputation of Quang Ong noodles is known by diners near and far. The open time is from 11 am to 9 pm. The price range from 15,000 VND to 35,000 VND.

2. Mi Quang Hat at 04 Phan Chau Trinh street, Hoi An Old Town. It is a popular noodle shop, sold on the sidewalk but very delicious and famous. The shop is loved by many Hoi An people and tourists because the Quang noodles here have the “right” flavor of Hoi An Quang noodles. The price of each bowl of noodles here is only 15,000 VND. The shop is open from 5 pm to 10 pm.

3. Ba Linh Quang Noodle at 137 Phan Chau Trinh street, Hoi An. Ba Linh Quang noodle is highly rated on social media, so there are a lot of domestic and foreign tourists who have come here to enjoy it. Ba Linh Quang noodle shop is simple and but has a cozy feeling of familiarity, making many visitors excited. The open time is from 7 am to 10 pm every day. The price range is from 25,000 VND to 50,000 VND.

4. Van Quang Noodle Soup at 329 Nguyen Duy Hieu Road, Cam Chau ward, Hoi An. Opening hours are from 7 am to 9 pm. The price range is from 20,000 VND to 35,000 VND. 

5. Mi Quang Bich at 272 Hung Vuong street, Thanh Ha ward, Hoi An. It is located on the way to Thanh Ha Pottery Village. The open time is from 7:30 am to 7:30 pm every day. The price is from 20,000 VND to 30,000 VND.

If you would like to enjoy the best Quang Noodle soup and other specialties such as Hoi An Chicken Rice; White rose dumplings, Cao Lau Hoi An, etc, you should book the Hoi An street food tour. We are sure you will have a great experience and learn a lot more about Vietnamese cuisines.