10 Culinary Delights to Try in Hoi An

Despite its size, Hoi An's Old Town is a treasure trove of culinary riches, making it hard to sample all its delicacies in one visit. Here, Mytour offers a guide to the must-try dishes and where to find them in this unique destination.

Hoi An Chicken Rice

The rice for Hoi An chicken rice is carefully selected for its fragrance and texture, seasoned and cooked in chicken broth and pandan leaves on a wood fire. The chicken used is young and tender, served shredded with onions, fried shallots, salt, pepper, and Vietnamese coriander. Served with pickled onions, sour papaya, Tra Que herbs, soy sauce, and chili sauce, alongside a side soup of chicken organs, this dish is a distinctive Hoi An specialty known as Hoi An chicken rice.

For a taste of Hoi An chicken rice, visit renowned spots like Bà Buội (26 Phan Châu Trinh), Bà Hương – Kiệt Sica alley, Bà Minh, Cơm gà Nga, among others.

Hoi An Cao Lau

Finding Cao Lau in Hoi An is easy, from street vendors to restaurants on Tran Phu Street, with Bà Bé being the most famous. Another notable spot on Tran Phu Street is Trung Bac, rumored to be over 100 years old and highly praised for its authenticity.

White Rose Dumplings

For White Rose dumplings, visit the White Rose Restaurant on Nhi Trung Street, where you can enjoy delicious dumplings and witness the meticulous preparation process.

Crushed Rice Crackers with Baby Clams

Cross the charming Cẩm Nam bridge (not accessible by 45-seat buses), and about 100 meters after the road takes a sharp left, a row of closely packed eateries appears, each boasting the local specialties: corn sweet soup, crushed rice crackers, and stir-fried baby clams. Over ten establishments offer these three signature dishes.

Corn Sweet Soup

As mentioned in part 4.

Hoi An Water Fern Cake

Water fern cake is widespread in Hoi An, especially around the outskirts of Hoi Town like Cẩm Châu, Cẩm Nam... where you'll find quaint, cool, and cozy leaf-roofed stalls.

Quang Noodles

In Hoi An, Quang noodles are everywhere, from urban eateries to rural food stalls, but the most interesting places to enjoy them are the atmospheric street-side stalls.

Wontons

For wontons, try Vạn Lộc on Tran Phu Street, or for a more budget-friendly option, head to 26 Thai Phien.

Rice Paper Rolls

Find rice paper rolls along the Hoai River food street.

Hoi An Crispy Pancakes

For the best Hoi An crispy pancakes, visit Giếng Bá Lễ (an alley off Phan Chu Trinh) or Bale Well (45/51 Tran Hung Dao).

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Reference: Mytour Travel Guide