Must-see restaurants in Hoi An

  • Tadioto

    Hoi An

    One of Hoi An's culinary secrets, Tadioto (owned and run by author, award-winning journalist and polylinguist Nguyen Qui Duc) belongs in its own charming…

  • Cargo Club

    Hoi An

    This remarkable cafe-restaurant, serving Vietnamese and Western food, has a terrific riverside location (the upper terrace has stunning views). A relaxing…

  • Sea Shell

    Hoi An

    Shaded by a decades-old banyan tree, Sea Shell is a flavour-packed offshoot of Nu Eatery in Hoi An's Old Town. Try snacks like tempura-prawn rolls and…

  • Hill Station

    Hoi An

    With a superb location in one of Hoi An's most charming and fascinating historic mansions, the Hill Station is ideal for a drink and snack after a busy…

  • Vegan Zone

    Hoi An

    This handsome-looking restaurant in the east of town pulls out the stops with a tantalising menu of vegan dishes, from potato cake through to bun rieu …

  • Art Space

    Hoi An

    Hoi An’s first true pairing of a restaurant and art gallery, the Art Space’s industrial-chic décor contrasts nicely with curated artwork from Vietnam…

  • Nu Eatery

    Hoi An

    Don't be deceived by the humble decor at this compact place near the Japanese Covered Bridge; there's a real wow factor to the seasonal small plates at…

  • Ganesh Indian Restaurant

    Hoi An

    This highly authentic, buzzing and fine-value North Indian restaurant is highly popular, but staff remain unfazed and very friendly; the tandoor oven…

  • Aubergine 49

    Hoi An

    This stylish restaurant, around five minutes north of central Hoi An by taxi, crafts excellent fusion combinations of Asian and Western cuisine. On top of…

  • Spice Viet Restaurant

    Hoi An

    Spice Viet Restaurant puts a fresh spin on traditional Vietnamese food by using mainly locally-sourced, organic products. The menu of Vietnamese classics…

  • Cafe Zoom

    Hoi An

    Look for the cool retro Vespas outside this hip cafe and bar, which also doubles as the Hoi An location for the friendly Vespa Adventures crew. Cold beer…

  • White Rose

    Hoi An

    White Rose has a menu of just two dishes, so take half of each if you want, as many diners do. The choice is the (secret recipe) banh bao banh vac (shrimp…

  • Mango Mango

    Hoi An

    Celebrity chef Duc Tran’s most beautiful Hoi An restaurant enjoys a prime riverside plot and puts a global spin on Vietnamese cuisine, with fresh,…

  • Taco Ngon

    Hoi An

    This creation from up north along the coast in Danang serves its immensely popular fusion-flavour tacos to satisfied Hoi An diners. Choice combos include…

  • Banh Mi Phuong

    Hoi An

    What makes the banh mi (filled baguettes) at this cramped joint draw the stupendous crowds out front? It's the dense, chewy bread, the freshness of the…

  • Streets

    Hoi An

    Do the meals taste exceptional here because Streets is for a good cause? Perhaps it helps to know that the staff are disadvantaged youths trained up in…

  • 9 Grains Bakery & Cafe

    Hoi An

    For baked goodies, 9 Grains gives it the whole nine yards: from granola at brekkie to the artisan bread, pain au chocolat, croissants, cakes and pastries,…

  • Little Menu

    Hoi An

    English-speaking owner Son is a fantastic host at this popular little restaurant with an open kitchen and a short menu – try the fish in banana leaf or…

  • Hola Taco

    Hoi An

    Mexican flavours come to Hoi An at the excellent Hola Taco. The standouts are the tacos and enchiladas, both well spiced and ideal with a couple of Tiger…

  • Morning Glory Restaurant

    Hoi An

    An outstanding restaurant in historic premises that concentrates on street food and traditionally prepared dishes (primarily from central Vietnam)…

  • Vy's Market

    Hoi An

    Offering a (sanitised) street-food-style experience for those slightly wary, this huge place has food stations cranking out Vietnamese favourites from all…

  • Cocobox

    Hoi An

    Refreshing cold-press juices are the standout at this compact combo of cafe and deli. Our favourite is the Watermelon Man juice combining watermelon,…

  • Mai Fish

    Hoi An

    A casual and laid-back place owned by well-known Vietnamese–North American chef Duc Tran, Mai Fish focuses on authentic and tasty versions of homestyle…

  • Bale Well

    Hoi An

    Down a little alley near the famous well, this local place is renowned for one dish: barbecued pork, served up satay-style, which you then combine with…

  • Green Mango

    Hoi An

    The setting, inside one of Hoi An's most impressive traditional wooden houses, is beautiful, and the accomplished cooking (both Western and Eastern)…

  • Miss Ly Cafeteria 22

    Hoi An

    A refined little restaurant run by a Vietnamese–North American team with mellow music and antique wall prints. Dishes include tasty cao lau, and other…

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