Hoi An Local Food Guide — Must-Try Local Dishes
🍜 Hoi An Local Food Guide — Must-Try Local Dishes
Hoi An isn’t just beautiful — it’s delicious! The local cuisine is packed with history, flavor, and pride. Here’s our curated list of dishes you shouldn’t miss when exploring the Ancient Town — complete with where (and when) to enjoy them.
1. Bánh Mì (Vietnamese Baguette Sandwich)
Crispy on the outside, soft inside, filled with pork, pâté, herbs, and veggies.
Where to try:
🥖 Bánh Mì Phượng — 2B Phan Chu Trinh, near Hoi An Old Town.
🕒 6:30 AM – 9:30 PM
🥖 Madam Khanh – The Bánh Mì Queen — 115 Trần Cao Vân Street.
🕒 6:30 AM – 7:30 PM
2. Cao Lầu
A true Hoi An specialty — thick noodles, slices of roast pork, fresh herbs, and crispy croutons.
Where to try:
🍜 Morning Glory Original — 106 Nguyễn Thái Học, in the Ancient Town (near Japanese Bridge)
🕒 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
🍜 Ông Hai Cao Lầu — 6A Trương Minh Lượng, near Hoi An Market
🕒 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
3. White Rose Dumplings (Bánh Bao Bánh Vạc)
Delicate steamed dumplings shaped like white roses, stuffed with shrimp and pork.
Where to try:
🥟 White Rose Restaurant — 533 Hai Bà Trưng, near Ba Le Well
🕒 7:00 AM – 8:30 PM
4. Hoi An Chicken Rice (Cơm Gà Hội An)
Fragrant rice cooked in chicken broth, topped with shredded chicken and herbs.
Where to try:
🍗 Cơm Gà Bà Buội — 22 Phan Chu Trinh, near Hoi An Market
🕒 10:30 AM – 8:00 PM
5. Vietnamese Coffee (Cà Phê)
Strong, sweet, and unforgettable — try it hot or iced!
Where to try:
☕ Hoi An Roastery — 135 Trần Phú, Ancient Town
🕒 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
☕ Mê Hội An Rooftop Café — 166 Trần Phú, across from the Japanese Bridge
🕒 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
6. Mì Quảng
A flavorful noodle dish with light broth, pork, shrimp, quail eggs, and herbs.
Where to try:
🍲 Mì Quảng Cô Chín — 127 Phan Châu Trinh, near Tiger Temple (Chùa Ông)
🕒 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
🍲 Morning Glory — 106 Nguyễn Thái Học
🕒 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
7. Bánh Xèo (Crispy Pancake)
Mini crispy pancakes with shrimp, pork, and bean sprouts — wrap in rice paper and dip in sauce.
Where to try:
🥞 Bánh Xèo Minh Tú — Hẻm 20 Phan Châu Trinh, near Ba Le Well
🕒 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
8. Grilled Pork Noodles (Bún Thịt Nướng)
Cool noodles with smoky grilled pork and fresh herbs — light and flavorful.
Where to try:
🥢 Morning Glory — 106 Nguyễn Thái Học
🕒 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
🥢 Street stalls around Nguyễn Thái Học Street or Hoi An Market open from afternoon to late evening.
9. Grilled Pork Skewers & Rice Paper (Thịt Xiên Nướng)
Juicy pork skewers wrapped in rice paper and herbs — the perfect street snack!
Where to try:
🔥 Street vendors near Japanese Covered Bridge
🕒 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
10. Spring Rolls (Gỏi Cuốn & Chả Giò)
Fresh or fried, both are worth trying — simple, healthy, and full of flavor.
Where to try:
🥬 Local market stalls — Hoi An Central Market, Trần Phú Street side
🕒 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
11. Mini Pancakes with Quail Eggs (Bánh Khọt Trứng Cút)
Crispy, bite-sized, and fun to eat!
Where to try:
🍳 Street stalls near Nguyễn Thái Học or the Night Market on An Hội Island
🕒 4:00 PM – 9:30 PM
12. Phở (Vietnamese Noodle Soup)
You can’t leave Vietnam without a bowl of Phở — light broth, fresh herbs, and tender beef.
Where to try:
🍜 Phở Thúng — 25 Lê Lợi, near Hoi An Museum
🕒 6:30 AM – 9:00 PM
🍜 Hoi An Central Market stalls — Trần Phú side
🕒 6:00 AM – 10:00 AM (breakfast only)
🍃 Bonus: Mót Herbal Tea
This charming little shop serves a refreshing herbal drink in a flower-filled cup — perfect for a hot day in town.
🌸 Address: 150 Trần Phú Street, Ancient Town (near Hoi An Museum)
🕒 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
✨ Local Buddy Tours Tip:
Join our Hoi An Street Food Adventure to taste these dishes with a local friend. You’ll discover hidden gems, meet the chefs, and learn fun local expressions to charm every vendor along the way!
