Vietnamese

Chè Hoi an- Chi Hoa (Hội An, Vietnam)

Authentic Vietnamese chè at Chè Hội An – Chi Hoa. Fresh, not-too-sweet desserts made with beans, coconut milk, and jellies. A sweet street-side discovery in Hội An serving delicious, colourful chè desserts packed with beans, jellies, and coconut milk, the perfect way to end a hot day. Wandering through the...

Vietnamese Caramelized Minced Beef Rice Bowls

A quick and satisfying Vietnamese-inspired rice bowl that hits every note, sweet, savoury, spicy, and umami-rich. Perfect weeknight comfort food that’s ready in just 30 minutes.  Sweet and savoury Vietnamese caramelized minced beef rice bowl with pickled veggies and rice. Ready in 30 minutes. There are days when you just...

Cô Lợi Bánh Ướt Thịt Xiên Nướng

Authentic Hội An street food at Cô Lợi Bánh Ướt Thịt Xiên Nướng, grilled pork skewers wrapped in rice paper with herbs and peanut sauce. A smoky, street-side gem in Hội An where pork skewers, rice paper, and herbs come together for one of the most unforgettable local meals we...

Nhà Hàng Thuận Ý (Hội An, Vietnam)

An unassuming riverside eatery in Hội An where low stools, hot air, and soulful local dishes remind you what authentic Vietnamese dining feels like.  Authentic Hội An dining at Nhà Hàng Thuận Ý, serving local favourites like Cơm Gà, Cao Lầu, and Bún Thịt Nướng by the riverside. There’s something...

GOM Coffee (Hội An, Vietnam)

A hidden gem inside Thanh Ha Pottery Village where kind owners, cool drinks, and heartfelt hospitality made us feel right at home.  GOM Coffee in Thanh Ha Pottery Village, Hoi An, offers refreshing drinks, warm hospitality, and a charming pottery-inspired garden café. After a 13-kilometre scooter ride under the scorching...

Nhà hàng hải sản A Rồi (Hội An, Vietnam)

Nhà hàng hải sản A Rồi in Hoi An serves fresh, affordable seafood straight from the tank, offering a true local dining experience.  When in Hoi An, seafood is a must, and at Nhà hàng hải sản A Rồi, you’ll find it fresh, lively, and straight from the tank. It’s...

Renaissance Danang Hoi An Food Studio (Hội An, Vietnam)

Renaissance Danang Hoi An Food Studio offers an exceptional breakfast buffet blending Vietnamese flavours and global favourites.  There’s breakfast buffets, and then there’s Renaissance Danang’s Food Studio, where morning feels like a full-day journey through Vietnam, one noodle bowl at a time. When we booked our Hoi An holiday, we...

Quán ăn bình dân Cường (Hội An, Vietnam)

First meal in Hoi An at Quán ăn bình dân Cường, cheap, friendly, but flavour-wise underwhelming. A simple start before better eats ahead. Our first meal in Hoi An wasn’t exactly a hit, but it was an authentic start to our food adventure. From chewy Cao Lau to icy Tiger...

Com Ga

Cơm Gà Hội An pairs turmeric chicken rice with herbs and dipping sauce, a Vietnamese classic inspired by Hainanese roots. Golden turmeric rice, tender shredded chicken, fresh herbs, and that unmistakable Hội An charm, Cơm Gà is comfort and culture on a plate. During our last vacation, we visited Hội...