15+ Vietnamese Restaurants in Hoi An to Savour Local Flavours
Hoi An is one of the best places in Vietnam to experience authentic local cuisine. Vietnamese cuisine reflects the soul of the ancient town and the story of its people: honest, slow, and full of care.
This guide explores over 15 Vietnamese restaurants where this spirit is brought to life. Some are much-loved local spots, while others reimagine familiar recipes with a modern twist. Each local restaurant offers a glimpse into Hoi An’s way of life, where thoughtful cooking, balanced flavours, and a sense of belonging to the town itself are key.
Distance from Hoi An Ancient Town: Already in the Old Town
Best item to try: Cao Lau, white rose dumplings, crispy pancake (bánh xèo), caramelized claypot pork
A cornerstone of Hoi An’s food scene, Morning Glory Original is both a beloved dining destination and the flagship restaurant of Chef Trinh Diem Vy (Ms. Vy), feeling like a living archive of Vietnamese home-style cooking. Opened in 2006, it has become celebrated for reviving and preserving “lost” traditional recipes, presenting them in a refined yet approachable way.
The menu highlights Central Coast cuisine, featuring iconic Hoi An dishes such as Cao Lau, White Rose dumplings, and Banh Xeo. Each dish is rooted in tradition and prepared with balance and restraint. For first-time visitors, it offers a refined yet approachable introduction to the soulful flavours of central Vietnam.
Distance from Hoi An Ancient Town: Riverside, Old Town
Best item to try: Red snapper ceviche, duck confit with black rice, and the Miss Mango vermicelli bowl
Across the river from the lantern-lit streets, directly opposite the Japanese Covered Bridge, Mango Mango offers a warm, welcoming expression of Hoi An hospitality. Founded in 2008 by Chef Tran Thanh Duc, the restaurant celebrates the Vietnamese way of cooking – generous, intuitive, and guided by quality ingredients rather than rigid rules.
Vietnamese dishes at Mango Mango Hoi An arrive vibrant and comforting, blending contemporary Vietnamese fusion with familiar local flavours. Organic produce and fresh local seafood are paired with subtle international influences from the chef’s travels in Mexico and Japan, creating food that feels creative yet grounded. There’s a sense of ease here: meals meant to be shared slowly against views of the Thu Bon River, without over-explanation.
Distance from Hoi An Ancient Town: Already in the Old Town
Best item to try: Cao Lau, white rose dumplings, crispy pancake (bánh xèo), caramelized claypot pork
The Merchant Hoi An is an authentic riverside Vietnamese restaurant in Hoi An, located within Namia River Retreat on a private islet in the Thu Bon River. Open to both retreat guests and the public, the restaurant carries the spirit of Hoi An’s ancient trading port into a calm, modern setting where flavours, ideas, and cultures once converged by the water.
Guided by Namia’s “Craft With Nature” philosophy, the restaurant highlights the Thổ (Earth) element through natural materials, hand-fired ceramics, and an open-air, river-facing setting. The kitchen follows a farm-to-table approach, serving Vietnamese cuisine influenced by historic trade routes, with signature dishes such as roasted duck with local herbs and a seasonal, locally sourced menu.
Breakfast features house-made pastries, local honey, and on-site roasted Vietnamese coffee, while evenings bring creative cocktails inspired by Hoi An street flavours like Mót, Cao Lầu, and mango cake – making The Merchant a refined yet grounded Vietnamese dining destination near the Ancient Town.
Distance from Hoi An Ancient Town: 5 minutes on foot
Best item to try: Cao Lau, Banh Xeo, spring rolls, grilled scallops
Inspired by Hoi An’s bustling local markets, Vy’s Market Restaurant recreates the energy of a traditional Vietnamese market hall, bringing together flavours from across the country in one dynamic, open space.
Despite its scale, the casual Vietnamese restaurant maintains a strong sense of authenticity. Ingredients are carefully sourced, recipes are faithful, and the experience feels celebratory without losing depth. Vy’s Market is an ideal stop for travellers seeking to understand Vietnam’s culinary diversity through a distinctly Hoi An lens.
Distance from Hoi An Ancient Town: Already in the Old Town
Best item to try: Cao Lau, Hoi An chicken rice, Mi Quang, White Rose dumplings, and classic Banh Mi
Hoi An Cuisine stays true to the original flavours passed down through generations of local families, offering an experience rooted in preservation rather than performance. The recipes here follow time-tested culinary customs of the Hoi An people, shaped by memory rather than trends.
Set inside a traditional tube house with air-conditioned indoor seating and an open kitchen, Hoi An Cuisine offers a clean, comfortable setting while retaining the spirit of local street food culture.
ホアイ川のほとりに佇むĐào Tiên by Rêuは、その黄色いマスタードの壁と川沿いのオープンテラスが、この街の古い町並みを映し出し、訪れる人々の心に深く刻み込まれる。店内では、地元の工芸品、竹の質感、柔らかなランタンの光が、ゲストがゆっくりと景色を眺めることができる、温かく慌ただしくない雰囲気を作り出している。キッチンでは、Trà Quế産の新鮮なハーブ、近隣のビーチで獲れたシーフード、何世代にもわたって受け継がれてきた家庭的なレシピなど、実直な料理を提供している。
Distance from Hoi An Ancient Town: Riverside, Old Town
Best item to try: White Rose dumplings, Hoi An chicken rice, crispy Banh Xeo rolls, and stuffed squid with caramelized onion.
More refined but no less heartfelt, Morning Glory Signature offers an intimate, story-driven expression of Vietnamese cuisine in Hoi An, crafted by Ms. Vy, one of the town’s most respected culinary figures. Set in the heart of the Ancient Town and overlooking the river near the Japanese Bridge, the space feels calm and contemplative.
Each dish is deeply personal, prepared with premium local Vietnamese ingredients and shaped by memories, places, and moments from the owner’s life. With a thoughtfully curated menu and a full bar of wines, beers, and signature cocktails, dining at Morning Glory Signature feels like being invited into a culinary diary
Distance from Hoi An Ancient Town: Already in the Old Town
Best item to try: Vegan cao lầu, mushroom claypot, fresh herbal soups
Set along one of Hoi An’s most familiar streets, V Vegan – Vegan Café & Restaurant offers a thoughtful, plant-based interpretation of Vietnamese home cooking. The fully vegan menu reimagines Hoi An favourites using tofu, mushrooms, pumpkin, garden vegetables, and fresh herbs, while staying close to flavours people recognize.
With indoor air-conditioned seating and outdoor tables overlooking the Old Town, V Vegan offers a calm, welcoming atmosphere. The food feels light yet grounding. For travellers seeking mindful, healthy Vietnamese cuisine aligned with Hoi An’s slower rhythm, V Vegan feels quietly and naturally at home.
Distance from Hoi An Ancient Town: Short walk from the Old Town
Best item to try: Fresh spring rolls, mushroom tofu stew, banana flower salad, and crispy rice dishes
ROM Vegetarian Bistro brings a contemporary, quietly confident energy to Hoi An’s vegetarian dining scene. The setting is cozy and thoughtfully styled, appealing to those who appreciate modern comfort without losing a sense of place.
The menu blends traditional Vietnamese vegetarian cooking with lighter, updated interpretations, built on fresh, high-quality plant-based ingredients — true to the restaurant’s name, Revolution Of Mushroom. With friendly service, relaxed indoor and outdoor seating, and a calm atmosphere, ROM feels like a bridge between old habits and new rhythms
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After days spent wandering through Hoi An’s hidden courtyards and riverside Vietnamese restaurants in Old Town Hoi An, the journey feels complete at Namia River Retreat – a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World™, and one of Vietnam’s few wellness-inclusive resorts.
Set on Cồn Ba Xã Islet, whose name means “Three Villages, the resort rests quietly between the Thu Bon River and a lush fringe of nipa palms. Here, the flow of the river shapes daily life – calm, rhythmic, and deeply connected to the land.
At The Merchant, Namia River Retreat’s signature Vietnamese restaurant, the region’s culinary heritage is reimagined through thoughtful, seasonal dining. Ingredients are grown or sourced locally, coffee is roasted on-site, and every dish carries the understated spirit of Vietnamese craftsmanship and sustainable philosophy. Dining in The Merchant Hoi An feels unhurried – a return to what’s simple, honest, and true to the place.