Must-see restaurants in 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…

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

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…

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…

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 …

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…

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…

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

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

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 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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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