Hoi An Food
The dishes to find
Hoi An has its own specialities. Cao lau is a smoky pork-and-noodle bowl made with local well water, white rose dumplings are delicate shrimp parcels, and mi quang is a turmeric-yellow noodle dish. The town also has one of Vietnam most famous banh mi sandwiches.
Where to eat
The central market food court serves cheap, authentic bowls in the morning, while the old town and An Hoi island are full of restaurants and street stalls in the evening. For the best of it without the guesswork, a guided food tour hits the stalls most visitors walk past.
Learn to cook it
The highest-rated activity in town is a cooking class, which usually opens with a market tour and a basket boat ride before a hands-on kitchen. It is the best way to understand the ingredients and take the recipes home.
Frequently Asked Questions
What food is Hoi An famous for?
For cao lau noodles, white rose dumplings, mi quang and a celebrated banh mi. These central-Vietnamese specialities are found across the markets and old town restaurants.
What is the best way to eat in Hoi An?
A guided food tour or a cooking class with a market visit. Both take you to the stalls and dishes most travelers miss, with context on what you are eating.