Hoi An street food: 16+ dishes that surely tickle your fancy

Hoi An street food is renowned for its richness in ingredients and flavors, bringing foodies lots of distinctive tastes. If you only have 24 hours to visit this ancient town, which specialty will you choose to eat? Take a look at the top 16+ Hoi An street foods that you must try on your trip now!

1. The top signature Hoi An street foods that gain great renown

Wonton, Cao Lau, Quang noodles, and Banh mi are the 4 most famous Hoi An street foods that you should try once when paying a trip to the ancient town.

1.1. Wonton

As a dish originating from China, over time, wonton has gradually been modified to suit the taste of Vietnamese people and has become a well-liked dish in Hoi An. The wonton filling is diverse, it can be shrimp, pork, wood-ear mushroom, or others. Its crust, which is made from rice flour, is delicately rolled into a flat shape – where the filling is placed. Wonton can be eaten steamed or fried depending on your preference.

Suggested places to eat wonton in Hoi An:

• Anh Ba wonton noodles: Alley 109, Tran Hung Dao Street, Minh An Ward
• Nguyen Loi wonton noodles: 78 Tran Hung Dao Street, Minh An Ward
• Hoang Ky wonton noodles: 67 Tran Phu Street, Cam Chau Ward

1.2. Cao Lau – The best food Hoi An

Referring to Hoi An cuisine, it is impossible not to mention Cao Lau. This dish has yellow noodles, served with shrimp, pork, raw vegetables, and very little broth. Especially, the noodles are mixed with ash from a local tree while the broth is made of water taken from an ancient well. To add unique flavors, locals frequently mix Cao Lau with lime juice, Vietnamese chili paste, and freshly sliced chili.

Suggested places to eat Cao Lau in Hoi An:

• Hoi An Trung Bac Cao Lau: 87 Tran Phu Street, Cam Chau Ward
• Thanh Cao Lau: 26 Thai Phien Street, Minh An Ward
• Ba Be Cao Lau: 19 Tran Phu Street, Cam Chau Ward

1.3. Quang noodles

In a bowl of Quang noodles, there are usually pork, shrimp, chicken, boiled quail eggs, etc, along with the broth which is stewed from pork bones. The yellow color of the noodles of this Hoi An street food comes from turmeric so you can rest assured that it is totally healthy. Quang noodles will be more delicious when eaten with roasted peanuts, grilled rice paper, herbs, and chopped onions.

Suggested places to eat Quang noodles in Hoi An:

• Di Hat Quang Noodles: 4 Phan Chau Trinh Street, Minh An Ward
• Ong Hai Quang Noodles: 6A Truong Minh Luong Street, Cam Chau Ward
• Ba Minh Quang Noodles: Cam Ha Ward

1.4. Banh Mi

Banh Mi in Hoi An is quite thin and crunchy. It is filled with a variety of ingredients, usually pork, fried eggs, pate or poultry, and a handmade sour sauce. The characteristic feature of the traditional Hoi An Banh Mi is the abundance of vegetables, including lettuce, cucumbers, pickled carrots, and coriander. A Banh Mi has the ideal balance of spiciness, saltiness, sweetness, and crispiness in every bite. Therefore, it is considered as the best street food Hoi An.

Suggested places to eat Banh Mi in Hoi An:

• Phuong Banh Mi: 2B Phan Chau Trinh Street, Minh An Ward
• Ba Khanh Banh Mi: 15 Tran Cao Van Street, Minh An Ward
• Co Lanh Banh Mi: 430 Cua Dai Street, Cam Chau Ward

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2. The best foods in Hoi An to eat your fill for main meals

If you want to fill your stomach with a big meal to boost energy for your excursion in Hoi An, do not miss out on the following dishes:

2.1. Steamed thin rice pancake with grilled meat

To make a specialty dish with delicious grilled meat, the cook needs to choose fresh pork, marinate it with five spices, onions, and lemongrass, and grill it at the right temperature. Meanwhile, after being coated, the steamed thin rice pancake should be immediately put on a clean plate to cool down. Depending on the taste, the diners can sprinkle a little more fried onion to make the food more fragrant.

Suggested places to eat steamed thin rice pancake with grilled meat in Hoi An:

• Ba Huong steamed thin rice pancake: 31 Tieu La Street, Minh An Ward
• Co Hoi steamed thin rice pancake: 3 Nguyen Hue Street, Minh An Ward
• Ba Le Well steamed thin rice pancake: 51 Tran Hung Dao Street, Minh An Ward

2.2. Hoi An chicken rice

Chicken rice is highly appreciated in Hoi An cuisine thanks to its distinctive flavor. This dish is exquisitely prepared. Specifically, the flavorful rice is cooked on a wood stove with pandan leaves, turmeric, and poached chicken broth, which gives the dish a pleasing golden color. To suit Vietnamese taste, inhabitants in Hoi An added various salads with shredded green papaya and carrots, onions, and herbs.

Suggested places to eat chicken rice in Hoi An:

• Ba Buoi chicken rice: 8 Phan Chau Trinh Street, Minh An Ward
• Ba Thuan chicken rice: 17/4 Hai Ba Trung Street, Minh An Ward
• Ba Lam chicken rice: 51 Phan Chau Trinh Street, Minh An Ward

2.3. Rice dumpling cake

Rice dumpling cake is another local street cuisine that should be tried by every visitor. The steamed dumplings include luscious fillings of shrimp, minced pork, and mushrooms inside chewy rice wrappers. They will be presented tastefully on a dish with green onions and crispy shallots, and served with a sauce made of fish sauce, chili, and sugar.

Suggested place to eat rice dumpling cake in Hoi An:

• Bong Hong Trang rice dumpling cake: 533 Hai Ba Trung Street, Cam Pho Ward

2.4. Grilled pork over vermicelli

Rice vermicelli, green chilies, chopped lettuce, cucumber, basil, mint, and a peanut-based sauce are all included in the dish of grilled pork over vermicelli. The dish is then filled with grilled pork slices that have been spiced and sweetened over charcoal. Furthermore, the delicate texture of this Hoi An street food is determined by the addition of fresh herbs and fish sauce.

Suggested places to eat grilled pork over vermicelli in Hoi An:

• Ba Le Well grilled pork over vermicelli: 45/51 Tran Hung Dao Street, Minh An Ward
• Ba Huong grilled pork over vermicelli: 31 Tieu La Street, Minh An Ward

2.5. Mussel salad served with Dap cake

Dap cake combines baked rice paper, steamed thin rice cake, and additional ingredients. Green beans are spread between two slices of baked rice paper after being pureed with steamed thin rice cake. The cake needs to be doubled after it has reached a suitable thickness before being served alongside a dish of fried mussels. The dish should be topped with dipping sauce, which is made from fish sauce, sugar, onion, chopped pineapple, garlic, and green chilies.

Suggested places to eat mussel salad served with Dap cake in Hoi An:

• Cam Nam mussel salad served with Dap cake: 679 Hai Ba Trung Street, Minh An Ward
• Huong mussel salad served with Dap cake: 82 Nguyen Tri Phuong Street, Cam Nam Ward

2.6. Water fern cake (Banh beo)

Water fern cake is a little steamed rice cake which is covered in an orange sauce made of minced pork, dried shrimp, scallions, oil, and rice vinegar. Fish sauce and salty, fried shallots are the two ingredients that complete the flavorful cake. Vendors frequently provide foodies with flat teaspoons and a round tray of five water fern cake cups so they may easily scoop up this Hoi An street food.

Suggested places to eat water fern cake in Hoi An:

• Ba Bay water fern cake: 2 Nguyen Thai Hoc Street, Cam Chau Ward
• No. 17 water fern cake: 17 Dinh Tien Hoang Street, Son Phong Ward

2.7. Grilled pork rolled with rice paper

Vietnamese spring rolls and Western BBQ are combined in this dish, and they go along beautifully. After being marinated, the grilled pork will be prepared on a charcoal barbecue. Diners need to wrap the delectable pork and vegetables in rice papers, and then dip them into the sauce. Even though the wrapping technique is very challenging, it will be a nice experience before tasting this mouthwatering Hoi An street food.

Suggested places to eat grilled pork rolled with rice paper in Hoi An:

• Chi Suong grilled pork: 138 Tran Phu Street, Cam Chau Ward
• Anh Boa BBQ and hot pot: 11 La Hoi Street, Minh An Ward

2.8. Mini pancake with quail eggs

Quail egg is the major component of this dish, while the toppings consist of sausage, dried shrimp, and shredded pork. The merchants here prepare the delicacy in a skillet typically used to cook the tiny savory pancakes. First, they pour glutinous rice flour into the pan, then add quail eggs and scallions. Pre-cooked lean pork, sausage, and dried shrimp are added later. You can pick the topping of your preference to enjoy it with the best experience.

Suggested places to eat mini pancake with quail eggs in Hoi An:

• Dung mini pancake with quail eggs: 110 Tran Cao Van Street, Minh An Ward
• Co Tuat mini pancake with quail eggs: 164 Ly Thuong Kiet Street, Son Phong Ward

3. What to eat in Hoi An as desserts to get a sweet taste?

Below are some recommended Hoi An street foods to satisfy your sweet tooth after the main meals:

3.1. Black sesame sweet soup

Black sesame sweet soup is a well-known food in Hoi An and it is surprisingly simple to make. The basic ingredients to make this dessert are black sesame, tapioca flour, glutinous rice flour, coconut, and sugar.  The food is typically sold by street sellers and is prepared in a metal kettle. The best way to enjoy this sweet soup is to have it hot.

Suggested place to eat black sesame sweet soup in Hoi An:

• Mr. Thieu Shop: 118 Nguyen Truong To Street, Minh An Ward

3.2. Mango cake – A must-try Hoi An street food

Hoi An mango cake strangely does not have any mango in its ingredients. The shape of this cake gives rise to its name. The cake is compared to chewy, sticky mochi from Japan. Its fillings contain sugar and crushed peanuts, which give it a soft and subtly sweet texture. You can buy mango cake from street vendors on many streets in Hoi An Ancient Town because this food is so popular.

One of the best places to eat Hoi An mango cake:

• Hoi An Market: 9 Tran Phu Street, Cam Chau Ward

3.3. Corn sweet soup

Corn sweet soup is a common dessert in Hoi An. The main ingredient of this dessert is the best-flavored Cam Nam corns, which give the soup its naturally gently sweet flavors. Certainly, your sweet craving will be satisfied by the tasty corn soup. This dessert can be served warm or cooled and is usually covered with creamy coconut milk.

Suggested places to eat corn sweet soup in Hoi An:

• Co Nga corn sweet soup: 45 Le Loi Street, Minh An Ward

3.4. Mot herbal tea

Many tourists always want to try Mot herbal tea once when they come to Hoi An. The recipe for this drink is very simple, just herbal tea with a little ginger and lemongrass. Thanks to that, this tea is both refreshing and healthy. In addition, its gentle aroma can help you relieve all stress and enjoy your trip to the best.

• Address: 150 Tran Phu Street, Cam Chau Ward

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Above is a list of the top Hoi An street foods that you must try once in your trip to the ancient town. Through these dishes, you can explore the unique features of the cuisine in Hoi An as well as in the Central of Vietnam. To travel on a budget and manage your time well, remember to book voucher, combo, tour to Hoi An, Nam Hoi An soon before your departure! Besides, book tickets of VinWonders Nam Hoi An in advance if you are keen on the exciting activities of this park!