Savoring Goodness Under 5,000 VND in Your Hoi An Adventure

When exploring Hoi An, travelers are not only mesmerized by the marvelous beauty bestowed upon this place but also captivated by the incredibly delicious and budget-friendly street food.

Delightful dining experiences are still within reach, even under 5,000 VND, during your journey in Hoi An.

Wandering through narrow streets, crossing through each neighborhood, you'll easily encounter bustling street stalls offering a variety of enticing and flavorful dishes. Here are some delightful street snacks in Hoi An under 5,000 VND that you should remember to indulge in while traveling in Hoi An.

1. Grilled Skewered Meat

As you traverse the culinary corners, resisting the tempting aroma emanating from stalls selling grilled skewered meat is a challenge. Thin slices of marinated pork, grilled over charcoal, wrapped in thin rice paper, noodles, accompanied by fresh vegetables, cucumbers, and dipped in a bowl of rich and flavorful sauce. In the late winter weather, relishing the affordable and enticing street food of Hoi An is a delightful experience.

2. Cupped Rice Cakes

It's safe to say that cupped rice cakes, known as 'Banh Beo' in Hoi An, are ubiquitous. From food stalls in the market, eateries, street vendors to roaming food carts, these cakes are everywhere. Made from quality rice, ground into flour, poured into small cups, and topped with a savory blend of shrimp, ground meat, fried shallots, and crispy rice threads. Finally, it's bathed in salty fish sauce with a touch of fresh chili. Banh Beo is a delightful dish for traveling in Hoi An, simple yet satisfying. You can savor a few cups to experience the flavors or indulge in dozens until you're content. Banh Beo in Hoi An comes in two varieties: savory and sweet, priced from 2,000 - 3,000 VND/cup.

3. Black Sesame Sweet Soup (Xi Ma)

In the ancient town, locals are familiar with 'Xi Ma' (or Black Sesame Sweet Soup), a delightful treat for Hoi An travel that you shouldn't miss. This soupy dessert with the gentle fragrance of black sesame blends harmoniously with various medicinal leaves. Xi Ma is not only a tasty dish but also considered a natural remedy, beneficial for digestion. Served in tiny bowls, just enough for a small scoop to avoid overwhelming. Taking a small spoonful of the warm Xi Ma not only lets you enjoy the gradually sweet flavor on your tongue but also gives you the warmth along the poetic Hoai River breeze...

4. Diverse Array of Sweet Soups

Next to Xi Ma, sweet soups are also a favorite among tourists when traveling in Hoi An. Stalls offer a variety of rich sweet soups: corn sweet soup, mung bean sweet soup, lotus seed sweet soup, green bean sweet soup, black bean sweet soup... with a touch of creamy coconut milk. These sweet soups are all sweet, refreshing, and good for your health. Scooped into small bowls, approximately one dip (lip) is enough, allowing you to leisurely enjoy them all without fear of getting overwhelmed.

Besides xi ma, sweet soups are also a favorite among tourists when traveling in Hoi An. Stalls offer a variety of rich sweet soups: corn sweet soup, mung bean sweet soup, lotus seed sweet soup, green bean sweet soup, black bean sweet soup... with a touch of creamy coconut milk. These sweet soups are all sweet, refreshing, and good for your health. Scooped into small bowls, approximately one dip (lip) is enough, allowing you to leisurely enjoy them all without fear of getting overwhelmed.

5. Various Delightful Small Cakes

The snack cakes here are equally diverse and unique. While exploring, you'll easily find stalls selling crispy sweet banana cakes, sesame doughnuts, deep-fried glutinous rice cakes (also known as fried cakes), mango-shaped cakes (named after their appearance), colorful jelly cakes, moist green bean cakes, sweet baked sweet potato cakes, thorny pandan leaf cakes, and familiar Vietnamese wedding cakes. You can buy one of each to savor the flavors of these cakes.

You can visit the food stalls in Hoi An Market, or stroll along Le Loi, Nguyen Thai Hoc, Tran Phu streets,... heading towards the Japanese Covered Bridge and Hoai River Square to enjoy these enticing snacks.

6. Tube Ice Cream

For those who have experienced tube ice cream – a fantastic Hoi An snack, you will surely delight in the refreshing sensation as well as the gradually melting sweetness on your tongue. The ice cream is made in small round aluminum tubes, hence called tube ice cream (or stick ice cream). Thanks to its lightly sweet and satisfying taste, tube ice cream easily wins the hearts of both adults and children. Tube ice cream usually comes in 3 flavors: chocolate, coconut milk, and... energy drink, but coconut milk flavor remains the favorite. Each ice cream stick is priced at 5,000 VND, but if you venture outside the ancient town, it's only 2,000 - 3,000 VND.

From the Young Minds

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Reference: Travel Guide on Mytour