What to eat: Must-eat foods in Hoi An Old Town
Hoi An cuisine is known as Quang Nam cuisine. It has a very distinct taste and Hoi An cuisine is a wonderful blend of Vietnamese, Chinese, and Japanese influences, with an emphasis on fresh herbs and seafood
1. Banh mi - The most famous Vietnamese street foodDespite being a common household dish, Hoi An's Banh Mi has a very distinct taste, so much that it is considered as "the best bread in the world". Among many, Banh Mi Phuong is the most popular food shop. The menu here is extremely diverse with more than 20 different fillings: burgers, spring rolls, pate, chicken with avocado and salad... However, the selling point of these small bread loaves is the special homemade sauce. Each loaf costs around 20,000 - 40,000 VND depending on the fillings.
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2. Quang noodles - A signature dish of Hoi An cuisineQuang noodles is believed to be the "soul" of Da Nang and Quang Nam cuisine. The perfect combination of soft rice flour noodles, delicious chicken with rich broth is what makes this dish irresistible. The price for each bowl is about 15,000 - 25,000 VND.
Cao Lau has a Chinese-influenced taste with golden noodles, topped with char siu, deep-fried pork skin, and bean sprouts, drizzled with a bit of gravy. Chilling on the balcony watching Hoi An streets with a bowl of Cao Lau in front of you is truly an unforgettable culinary experience that only Hoi An can bring to visitors. Relatively more expensive compared to other dishes, a bowl of Cao Lau costs about 30,000 - 60,000 VND.
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4. Chicken rice - A tasty Vietnamese food in Hoi An styleThe taste of Hoi An chicken rice is one-of-a kind thanks to its special sauce. The light yellow sticky rice grains, delicious chicken with sweet and sour pickled salads never fail to amaze diners. With only 20,000 VND, you can order a delicious Hoi An shredded chicken rice dish.
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5. Bánh Xèo (Vietnamese Pancake)Tourists are captivated by the crispy golden pancake and the savory flavour of fresh shrimp and meat filling. The sauce is a mixture of rich soy sauce and fragrant peanuts, which can please even the most demanding customers. It will usually cost you 10,000 - 20,000 VND/serving.
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