What to Eat in Hoi An: Signature Dishes & Local Dining Guide
Explore regional specialties, flavor profiles, eating etiquette, and verified local eateries in Hoi An (Da Nang Municipality).
Signature Dishes to Try in Hoi An
Cao Lau Hoi An (Cao Lầu Hội An)
Springy wood-ash lye noodles, five-spice char siu pork, rich pan gravy, crispy rice-dough squares, and Tra Que herbs
Mi Quang (Central Turmeric Rice Noodles) (Mì Quảng)
Vibrant turmeric-tinted wide rice noodles moistened with just a ladle of concentrated shrimp-pork broth and topped with toasted sesame rice crackers
White Rose Dumplings & Com Ga Hoi An (Bánh Bao Bánh Vạc & Cơm Gà Hội An)
Translucent pleated shrimp dumplings with crispy garlic and fragrant turmeric-poached chicken rice with shredded papaya
Verified Local Venues in Hoi An
Hoi An Central Market Culinary Hall
19 Tran Phu Street (at Bach Dang Riverfront), Hoi An
06:00 – 19:00 daily • 30,000 – 75,000 VND
Visit between 08:00 and 13:30 for the freshest batches of ash-water Cao Lau noodles.
Banh Mi Phuong & Madam Khanh Bakery
2B Phan Chu Trinh & 115 Tran Cao Van, Hoi An
06:30 – 21:30 daily • 30,000 – 45,000 VND
Order the "Banh Mi Thap Cam" (mixed special) for the full combination of grilled pork, pâté, and herbs.