What To Eat In Hoi An- Hoi An Specialties

What to eat in Hoi An, Vietnam

What to eat in Hoi An? Where to eat in Hoi An old town? What are the Hoi An specialties?…..etc. These are the common questions that a lot of first-time travelers ask when planning to Vietnam.

Hoi An ancient town was a busy trading port of the word from the 16th century. with a rich culture exchange among the countries in Europe and Asia, Hoi An is not only rich in culture but also colorful cuisine. In this article, Hoi An Private Taxi will recommend you the best places to eat in Hoi An Vietnam.

Hoi An specialties and where to eat?

Hoi An old town is one of the most romantic cities in the world with colorful lanterns, the ancient town, friendly people, as well as a great place for foodies to explore the world-famous street food trail.

Traveling to the ancient town, you should spend a day sampling all the best food in Hoi An. If not, you can join some interesting Hoi An cooking classes such as Cooking Class at Tra Que village or Red Bridge cooking class to learn more about Vietnamese unique cuisine.

1. Hoi An Chicken Rice

Cơm Gà Hoi An is one of the famous Hoi An specialties that you must taste. If you once set foot in the Central region, have the opportunity to visit Hoi An, you should enjoy the famous chicken rice dish in the ancient town. Because chicken rice is not only a daily delicacy of Hoi An locals in particular but also represents the unique culinary culture of the people of Central Vietnam.

Feel the sweetness of cooked, tender chicken mixed with the fleshy taste of spongy rice grains, adding a little sweet and sour dipping sauce to create a bold and unforgettable taste. This is also the dish that tourists enjoy the most when traveling to this destination.

Some of delicious Hoi An chicken rice restaurants

Ba Buoi Chicken rice at 22 Phan Chau Trinh Street, Hoi An, Vietnam.

Com Ga Ba Nga at 08 Phan Chau Trinh Street, Hoi An.

The price range is from 25,000 VND to 50,000 VND/ dish depends on how much chicken meat is in the dish.

2. Banh Mi Hoi An

Banh Mi Hoi An (Hoi An Bread) is the world-famous street food that what to eat in Hoi An, Vietnam. Different from ordinary bread, Hoi An Banh Mi has a “sauce” made with a “secret” recipe. The crust is crispy, blended with the aroma of grilled meat, rolls, pate, cheese, … and a little more herbs to help reduce boredom.

Dubbed “the best bread in the world” and the street food which tourists “want to enjoy the most” when coming to Hoi An ancient town. With the local experience in tourism, Hoi An Private Taxi highly recommend some of the Banh Mi Bread in Hoi An

Phuong Bread Hoi An

Traveling to Hoi An, you definitely should not miss Hoi An’s Phuong bread. Banh Mi Phuong is so delicious that many people have to stand in long queues to buy it. More than 20 years of operation, Banh Mi Phuong Hoi An is famous for its special sauce with a mixture of Western and Vietnamese tastes. There are diverse fillings to meet your request from chicken, ham, BBQ or eggs, etc.

Whether you are a tourist or a local, you are ecstatic with the taste of Phuong’s bread. The title of” the best Hoi An Bread in the world” is well deserved for this fabulous brand.

Phuong bread Hoi An is at 2B Phan Chau Trinh Street, Hoi An Town.

Opening hour is from 6:00 to 21:00 every day.

Banh Mi Phuong Hoi An price range is from 25,000VND to 35,000 VND/ loaf.

Madam Khanh Bread- The Banh Mi Queen

Get on the top list of delicious bread besides Phuong bread in Hoi An, there is another bakery that also receives high praise, which is Madame Khanh bread. This bread is always on the list of “what food to eat in Hoi An“.  At first, this delicious restaurant was just called Khanh bread – the name of the owner’s husband, Mrs. Loc.

After that, foreigners came here to enjoy and with love and respect, they gave the restaurant a more “western” name – Madame Khanh’s Banh Mi, also known as “The Banh Mi Queen“.

Madame Khanh’s bread has up to 10 types of fillings with the secret of processing and marinating the owner of more than 80 years old. Mrs. Loc is famous throughout Hoi An as well as being known by a lot of foreigners not only for her delicious food but also for being the best owner in Hoi An.

Customers will never forget the attentive, dedicated, and cute owner, who always adds a little “carefulness and joy” to each loaf of bread. For Mrs. Loc (Madame Khanh), getting up early to prepare ingredients, stand at the counter, and manually prepare each loaf of bread for customers for the past 30 years is not only her job but also her joy and love. The Banh Mi Queen is one of the places to eat in Hoi An old town.

Madam Khanh Bread’s location is at 135 Tran Cao Van Street, Hoi An Old Town, Vietnam.

The open time is from 6:00 to 22:00 every day.

The price range is just from 10,000 VND to 20,000 VND, this is the price that you can eat the whole Hoi An ancient town, Vietnam.

3. Quang Noodle (Mi Quang Noodles)

Hoi An is not only famous for its beautiful landscapes and attractive tourist attractions, but also for its rich cuisine. One of the best food on the list of what to eat in Hoi An, we can not ignore the Quang Noodle. Let’s take a look at the top list of some of the best Mi Quang noodles shops here.

Mi Quang Ong Hai

Ong Hai Quang noodle is one of the oldest Quang noodle restaurants 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 Ong Hai Quang noodles is known by all kinds of tourists in the world.

Ong Hai Quang noodles are delicious and extremely eye-catching with fermented noodles soaked in yellow turmeric. The broth is so delicious with pork, crab meat, shrimp, quail eggs, etc., it is rated as “super delicious and super attractive Quang Noodles”.

Ong Hai Quang Noodles address is at 61B Truong Minh Luong Street, Hoi An.

Working time is from 7:00 to 21:00 every day.

The price range is from 25,000 VND to 35,000 VND/ bowl.

Hat Quang Noodle Restaurant

Hat Quang Noodles is also one of the delicious noodle places to eat in Hoi An Vietnam that are loved by a lot of tourists. The shop is located on Phan Chau Trinh street right next to the ancient houses of Hoi An, the restaurant is located in a convenient location so diners have many opportunities to enjoy. Although the noodle shop is small, its quality does not disappoint at all.

Adrees: 81 Phan Chau Trinh, Minh An, Hoi An

The opening hour is from 7 am to 10 pm and the price range is from 15,000 VND to 25,000 VND.

4. White Rose Dumplings

White Rose Dumplings Hoi An is also known as Banh Bao, Banh Vac. White Rose dumplings are a famous and strange dish, one of the typical flavors of Hoi An ancient town. This is a dish that is both simple and luxurious in Hoi An.

Traveling to Hoi An, if you have not tasted the white rose dumplings, you will not be able to enjoy the taste of the old town because only Hoi An has this type of cake. With a small and beautiful shape, the white color looks like roses, so this special cake is also favored by diners with a beautiful and cute name “white rose”.

Hoi An white Rose Dumplings restaurant is located at 533 Hai Ba Trung Street, Hoi An Ancient Town.

Opening hour is from 8:00 to 20:30 every day. 

The price range is from 50,000 VND to 100,000 VND/ Set.

5. Cao Lau Hoi An

Cao Lau is one of the typical dishes that what to eat in Hoi An, Vietnam. The Hoi An specialties such as Quang noodles, chicken rice, pancakes, etc… you can find them in many different places in the Central region. However, only Cao Lau is available in Hoi An. Cao Lau Hoi An is the pride of the old town’s culinary culture.

The dish will awaken all your senses, the sensation of the noodles, the aroma of fish sauce, soy sauce, the greasy smell of shrimp. All blend with the sweet aroma of shrimp and char siu meat. You will fully enjoy the flavor from the spicy, bitter, and acrid flavors of cilantro. Below, Hoi An Private Taxi would like to introduce the top of the delicious Cao Lau restaurants in Hoi An ancient town.

Ong Hai Restaurant at 6A Truong Minh Luong Street, Hoi An. Business hours are from 10 am to 8 pm every day. Price range from 25,000 VND to 40,000 VND.

Thanh Cao Lau restaurant at 26 Thai Phien Street, Hoi An. Opening hours: from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m., from Monday to Sunday (Note: as these noodles are made fresh daily they will close when they are sold out) – Price: 30,000 VND.

Bon Restaurant at 474 Cua Dai – Business hours are from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily – Price: 25,000 VND (roughly 1.20 USD).

6. Crispy Pancake Hoi An (Banh Xeo)

Hoi An Crispy pancake is famous as a delicious specialty dish deserved to be on the top of what to eat in Hoi An. Banh Xeo is the typical dish with the local culinary culture of the Quang region. Although the cake is simple, with a rich and crispy taste combined with the green vegetables of Tra Que vegetable village, it captivates many visitors who have tasted it. Let’s explore some famous places with this cake in Hoi An!

Ba Le Well Restaurant

Traveling to Hoi An ancient town without tasting the pancakes at Ba Le Well restaurant is a big mistake. With delicious taste, the hotcakes have captivated those who have enjoyed them.

Ba Le Well Restaurant Address: 45/51 Tran Hung Dao Street, Hoi An city.

Opening hours: from 11:00 to 22:00.

Price range: 10,000 VND/ Cake.

Hai Dao Hoi An Pancake Restaurant

Hai Dao pancakes restaurant is always at the top of what to eat in Hoi An. Serving delicious Hoi An crispy pancake, the shop attracting tourists because of its diverse menu and quick service. The fried Pancake here has a golden color, crispy on the outside, soft and moist inside. In addition, this restaurant also has many other specialties such as BBQ, grilled spring rolls, etc for customers to choose from.

Location: 160 Ly Thai To Street, Hoi An city.

Working hours: from 7:00 to 22:00.

The price range: from 20,000 VND to 40,000 VND/ set.