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The Best Restaurant for Brunch
Nourish Eatery
Hoi An’s number one spot for the most important meal of the day? Many tourists would argue that Nourish Eatery easily tops that list. Fulfilling all of your breakfast and brunch needs, Nourish has got you covered with an all-day menu boasting made-in-house dishes formed from 100% natural ingredients. Don’t expect your average morning meal, as this place will have you starting the day with breakfast burgers, chocolate smoothie bowls and pesto fried eggs. Seeing as the food is so inexpensive, there’s all the more reason to step up your meal with one of their refreshing cold pressed juices or delicious smoothies.
Location: 220a Nguyễn Duy Hiệu, Cẩm Châu, Hội An, Quảng Nam 560000
Contact: +84 90 550 11 85 | Website
Hours: Tuesday to Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Best Restaurant for Vietnamese Cuisine
Com Linh
Located in the city’s Old Town is the ever-popular Com Lihn, showcasing the best of Vietnamese cuisine. It’s the perfect place to satisfy your cravings for local plates, from spring rolls to cao lau noodles and fried wontons. The restaurant is renowned for using authentic flavours, so you know you’re getting a true taste of Hoi An while also benefitting from the affordable price tag. The culinary expertise of the chefs and high-quality ingredients result in dishes that are hard to forget and even harder to beat.
Location: 42 Phan Chu Trinh, Phường Minh An, Hội An, Quảng Nam 560000
Contact: +84 90 421 08 00 | Website
Hours: Monday to Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
The Best Banh Mi in Hoi An
Madam Khanh
Run by local legend known most commonly as the ‘Bahn Mi Queen’, this humble sandwich shop alone is reason enough to add Hoi An to your travel itinerary. With a 30-year strong reputation for selling arguably the best bahn mi in Vietnam and its prime Old Town location, you can’t go wrong with paying Madam Khanh a visit (especially when you know you won’t be paying more than a dollar). She makes up to 200 sandwiches a day, filled to the brim with her classic combination of pate, pork char sui, fried egg, sausage and homemade pickles, alongside veg, herbs and her secret sauce. A vegetarian option is also available.
Location: 115 Trần Cao Vân, Phường Minh An, Hội An, Quảng Nam
Contact: +84 777 476 177 | Website
Hours: Monday to Sunday from 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The Best Restaurant for Home Comforts & Good Vibes
Mad Monkey
If you’re on the lookout for the ultimate dining experience in Hoi An, make sure to swing by the Mad Monkey restaurant — it’s an absolute gem! Step into a world of incredible vibes and a warm, welcoming atmosphere that’ll make you feel right at home. This place knows how to strike the perfect balance between comfort and culinary creativity, offering a menu that’ll leave you spoiled for choice. From mouthwatering home comfort dishes with a twist to tantalising international flavours, Mad Monkey has something to satisfy every craving.
Location: 250 Cửa Đại, Cẩm Sơn, Hội An, Quảng Nam 51000, Vietnam
Contact: +84 235 3919 091 | Website
Hours: Every day from 07:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
The Best Restaurant in Hoi An: For it’s Riverside Views
Pho Xua Riverside
If views are an essential part of your ideal dining experience, Pho Xua Riverside is for you. This gem is located beside the beautiful Thu Bon River, meaning you can look out onto the water while enjoying some of its world-class culinary offerings. The menu has lots to choose from, but luckily the notably friendly staff are always on hand if you need recommendations. Going for their pho or bun cha is a safe bet, with many tourists claiming to struggle in their search for a better broth.
Location: 81 Trần Quang Khải, Cẩm Châu, Hội An, Quảng Nam
Contact: +84 338 699 799 | Website
Hours: Monday to Sunday from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
The Best Rated Restaurant in Hoi An:
Nhan’s Kitchen
Receiving high praise online in the form of over 1,000 5-star reviews, Nhan’s Kitchen is the place to find faultless food at an affordable price. Not only do they serve up authentic Vietnamese dishes done right, but their vegetarian-friendly menu also covers Italian cuisine if you’re in the mood for pizza or pasta. The variety also means that everyone in the group is kept happy if it happens to be one of those nights where everyone wants to eat something different.
Location: 167 Trần Nhân Tông, Cẩm Châu, Hội An, Quảng Nam
Contact: +84 90 518 68 67 | Facebook
Hours: Monday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
The Best Restaurant in Hoi An: The Perfect Combo
Burgers & Tacos!
If you’ve got Mexican food on your mind or burgers on the brain then there’s no better place to head to than Hoi An Burgers and Tacos, otherwise known as Circle Cafe. You’re guaranteed a hearty, high-quality meal no matter what section of the menu you choose from. The 100% beef patties stuffed with cheddar cheese are inspired by the famous ‘Juicy Lucy’ burgers hailing from Minneapolis, and come with some wild toppings including kimchi and peanut butter. The tacos, quesadillas and hot dogs are also something to write home about. Overall, they’ve got an impressive grasp on Western food, especially for a small, off-the-beaten-track eatery in Vietnam.
Location: 317 Cửa Đại, Cẩm Châu, Hội An, Quảng Nam
Contact: +84 90 291 46 62 | Website
Hours: Monday to Sunday from 12 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. (Closed on Wednesdays)
The Best Restaurant in Hoi An: Family Owned
Firefly Restaurant and Bar
Aglow with lanterns and fairy lights come the evening, this restaurant is a hit for all those seeking a traditional Vietnamese meal in a pretty setting. It’s also family-owned and focused on using fresh ingredients to level-up the traditional dishes; a winning formula in our eyes. There’s also got a whole menu page dedicated to their vegetarian options, as well as a variety of pizzas to make sure everyone is catered for. The cocktail menu is also worth a browse if a boozy drink is on your agenda.
Location: 174 Trần Nhân Tông, Cẩm Châu, Hội An, Quảng Nam
Contact: +84 93 547 54 00 | Facebook
Hours: Monday to Friday from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Saturday to Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
The Best Restaurant in Hoi An: A Crowd Pleaser
Restaurant and Cafe Tuan
Another crowd-pleasing restaurant with plenty of happy customers leaving gleaming reviews? Tried and trusted by thousands of tourists, Restaurant and Cafe Tuan is a Hoi An favourite found slightly off Old Town. The menu boasts everything you could want, with the friendly owner on the sidelines ready to recommend his favourite dishes. Feel free to really get stuck into the local cuisine by ordering a few things from the menu and sharing them with your table in true Vietnamese fashion.
Location: 170 Trần Nhân Tông, Cẩm Châu, Hội An, Quảng Nam 563831
Contact: +84 90 570 66 74 | Website
Hours: Monday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Thursday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
More Information About Hoi An Restaurants
Already packing your bags for a foodie tour around this historic city? Then you’ll be pleased to know that Hoi An has plenty more restaurants to discover. Have a read of these other articles for more Vietnam food inspo.
Hoi An Food Guide – by Will Fly For Food
Hoi An Travel Guide: 48 Hours of Food, Shopping and Culture – by William Leigh for The Week
Top 10 Restaurants and Cafes in Hoi An – by Rhonda Carrier for The Culture Trip
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