Cuisines

Hoi An's food culture is shaped by the same trading-port history as its architecture — a mix of Vietnamese, Chinese, and regional Central Vietnamese influence that produced dishes found nowhere else, most famously Cao Lau. This section explains what makes the town's signature dishes distinct, where to find them beyond tourist-facing restaurants, and how the local market and street food scene works meal by meal. The goal is to help you eat with some understanding of what you're tasting, not just a list of restaurant names.