Signature foods in Hoi An

1. Bánh Tráng (Grilled rice paper)

Rice papers consumed in southern Vietnam. They are particularly popular in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). They are large, round, flat salt papers. When heated, they  become easy-to-break into pieces and can be consumed separately, although they are most often added to vermicelli and noodle dishes such as cao lầu and mì quảng.

Recommended address: Ancient city of Hoi An
Price: 15.000 - 35.000 VND

2. Cao lầu

Cao lầu is a regional dish made from Vietnamese noodles, originally from Hoi An City, in Quảng Nam province. It usually consists of pork and green vegetables on a bed of rice noodles made of rice soaked in broth, which gives them a distinctive texture and color that distinguishes it from other Vietnamese noodle dishes.

Recommended address: Thi Phien, Minh An, Hoi An, Quang Nam
Opening time: 13:00 - 21:00
Price: 20.000 - 30.000 VND

3. Mì Quảng (Quang Style Noodles)

Quang noodles is a Vietnamese noodle dish from Quảng Nam province in central Vietnam. In the region, it is one of the most popular and nationally recognized foods, and has been served on various occasions. This popular lunch item can also be found in many restaurants around the country.

Recommended address: 4 Phan Châu Trinh, Cẩm Châu, Hội An, Quảng Nam
Opening time: 13:00 - 21:00
Price: 15.000 - 25.000 VND

4. Cơm gà Hội An (Hoi An chicken rice)

Hoi An Chicken Rice has its unique spicy character and seductive scent but very appetizing presentation. The recipe only includes rice, chicken, sauce and pickled radishes. They tear the chicken meat into small pieces and then crush them with crushed onions.

Recommended address: Cơm gà Xí, K47 / 2 Trần Hưng Đạo, Hội An
Opening time: 13:00 - 21:00
Price: 20.000 - 60.000 VND

5. Bánh mì Phượng (Phuong bread)

The bread with pork, ham and pâté was filled to the brim with grilled meat, Vietnamese sausages. Their pie with pieces of black pepper is fantastic, not to mention their secret meat sauce. Another great benefit is that the bakery that supplies their fresh bread is right next door.

Recommended Address: 2B Phan Chu Trinh, Cẩm Châu, Hội An, Quảng Nam
Opening hours: 06:30 - 21:30
Price: 15.000 - 35.000 VND

6. Bánh ướt thịt nướng (Wet rice paper)

Unlike Cao Lau, Quang noodles or many other dishes, wet rice paper with grilled meat from the old town of Hoi An is mainly sold on sidewalks. The dish includes rice paper, raw vegetables, cucumber, green bananas, meat. By dipping into the sauce, you will feel the characteristic sweetness of pork with the scent of garlic, onion, lemongrass, a little spicy mixed chili.

Recommended Address: Hai Ba Trung Crossroads - Tran Hung Dao, Hoi An
Opening time: 15:00 - 21:00
Price: 20.000 - 30.000 VND