Top 10 Cheap & Delicious Places to Eat in Hoi An: Old Town Culinary Map & Door-to-Door Car Rental Service

Hoi an Cuisine - the Soul of the Old Town

The traditional craft of making Quang noodles has been recognized by the Department of Cultural Heritage (Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism) as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage, alongside Cao Lau and Hoi An Banh Mi, which are renowned on the global culinary map.

1. Ba Buoi Chicken Rice - a Culinary Legend in Hoi An

Mentioning Hoi An means mentioning Chicken Rice. Among them, Ba Buoi Chicken Rice (22 Phan Chu Trinh) has been a renowned spot for decades. The highlight is the firm, free-range chicken, boiled to perfection, shredded and mixed with fragrant laksa leaves and onions. The rice grains are cooked in chicken broth, making them soft and tender. A portion of shredded chicken rice ranges from 40,000 VND to 55,000 VND.

2. Phuong Banh Mi - the Best Banh Mi in the World

Once praised by the late chef Anthony Bourdain as the best banh mi in the world, Phuong Banh Mi (2B Phan Chu Trinh) always features long queues of waiting customers. The crispy baguette is packed with roasted pork, Vietnamese ham, rich pork liver pate, and a signature exclusive sauce. Prices range from just 25,000 VND to 35,000 VND—an absolute bargain for a culinary masterpiece.

3. Thanh Cao Lau - Rich Traditional Flavors

Cao Lau is a unique dish found exclusively in Hoi An, as the noodles must be soaked in ash from Cham Islands firewood and boiled with water from the Ba Le Well. Thanh Cao Lau (26 Thai Phien) preserves the traditional manual preparation method. A bowl of Cao Lau featuring thick slices of seasoned pork, crispy pork crackling, and fresh Tra Que herbs will awaken all your senses. Price: 30,000 VND - 40,000 VND.

Hoi An Cao Lau - a renowned unique dish associated with the ancient Ba Le well

4. Ong Hai Quang Noodle - Bold Quang Nam Flavors

Ong Hai Restaurant (6A Truong Minh Luong) is famous for its rich, flavorful, and creamy shrimp and pork noodle broth with quail eggs. The restaurant space embodies ancient Hoi An architectural features. A full bowl of Quang noodles served with crispy grilled rice paper costs only about 35,000 VND.

5. Mot Hoi an Herbal Drink - Refreshing Cool Beverage

Visiting Hoi An requires holding a cup of Mot herbal tea (150 Tran Phu). This herbal drink is brewed from lemongrass, lime, ginger, chrysanthemum, lotus leaves, and more, offering an instant refreshing feeling after a tiring walk around the old town. At just 15,000 VND per cup, decorated artfully with a lotus petal and green tea leaf, it makes a great check-in photo.

6. Ba Le Well Banh Xeo & Grilled Pork

Tucked deep in a small alley at 45/51 Tran Hung Dao, Ba Le Well eatery is a paradise for barbecue lovers. The Central-style crispy sizzling pancakes (banh xeo) and fragrant skewered grilled pork are wrapped in rice paper with fresh herbs and dipped generously in a signature rich peanut sauce. The cost for a satisfying meal for one person is about 70,000 VND - 100,000 VND.

Crispy thin-crust Banh Xeo wrapped in Tra Que fresh herbs dipped in rich peanut soybean sauce

7. Co Lien Corn Sweet Soup & Tofu Along the Hoai River

After finishing your main course, don’t forget to stroll along the banks of the Hoai River (Bach Dang Street) to enjoy street-vendor sweet soups. Enjoy piping hot tofu pudding with sweet ginger syrup, or chewy, sweet, and refreshing Cam Nam corn sweet soup. Prices range from just 10,000 VND - 15,000 VND for a wonderful dessert.

8. White Rose Dumplings (Banh Bao, Banh Vac)

This delicately named dish was coined by the French at its sole heritage address: 533 Hai Ba Trung. The translucent dumpling wrappers are made from filtered rice flour, filled with flavorful minced shrimp and pork, sprinkled with crispy golden fried shallots, and dipped in a specially crafted sweet and sour garlic fish sauce. Prices range from 70,000 VND to 100,000 VND per assorted plate.

9. Cam Nam Smashed Rice Paper & Stir-Fried Baby Clams

Crossing the Cam Nam bridge into the islets of the Hoai River, Ba Gia Eatery (Village 1, Cam Nam) is a familiar local budget stop. A plate of stir-fried baby clams with onions and rich peanuts is served with crispy grilled rice paper and smashed rice paper dipped in aromatic, bold fermented anchovy sauce. Prices range from 25,000 VND to 50,000 VND per dish.

10. Madam Khanh Banh Mi - the Banh Mi Queen

Located at 115 Tran Cao Van, Mrs. Nguyen Thi Loc (Madam Khanh) has been serving banh mi for over 30 years to travelers from all five continents. Her banh mi is stuffed with up to 10 types of fillings: char siu pork, pate, cold cuts, fried egg, pickled vegetables, and a signature rich heritage sauce. Prices range from 25,000 VND to 35,000 VND per loaf.

Tips for Getting Around to Eat in Hoi An

To fully experience Hoi An cuisine, the best approach is walking or renting a bicycle. However, if you are staying in Da Nang and want to organize a “Hoi An Food Tour” in a single day, book our door-to-door car rental service right away. Our local drivers will not only take you to Hoi An quickly (just a 40-minute drive) but can also recommend authentic, local-approved eateries without tourist traps.

Experience a complete Hoi An food tour with friends and family

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