Fodor's Essential Vietnam by Fodor's Travel Guides

Author:Fodor's Travel Guides
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Fodor's Travel
Published: 2018-11-05T16:00:00+00:00

WHERE TO EAT

OLD TOWN

Ba Le Well. $$$ VIETNAMESE FAMILY Local families who come in droves to this popular no-frills diner make out-of-town visitors feel warmly welcome, even if they occasionally giggle at your attempts to master the fiddlesome art of rolling the perfect banh xeo. There’s no menu; just pull up a stool and within minutes you’ll be presented with pork skewers, crispy pancakes stuffed with bean sprouts, deep-fried shrimp spring rolls, rice paper, various greens, a satay-style dip, and a confusing array of condiments. Known for: tourist spot; roll-your-own rolls; delicious local food. Average main: 175,000d Cut down alleyway near Le Loi end of Phan Chau Trinh, 45/51 Ba Le Well 235/3864–443.

Fodor’sChoice Banh Mi Phuong. $ VIETNAMESE Ms. Phuong serves from a simple little take-away counter, next door to a bakery on the edge of Old Town. Known for: delicious Bahn Mi; Old Town staple; worth the wait. Average main: 40,000d 2B Phan Chau Trinh No credit cards.

Fodor’sChoice Cocobox. $$$ CAFÉ FAMILY Part organic farm shop, part juice bar, these trendy hipster hangouts also serve sandwiches, snacks, coffee, and cold-pressed juices that come in little jam jars. Founded by Swedish expat Jan and his Vietnamese partner, the uniquely styled cafés have become Hoi An’s coolest places to escape. Known for: excellent coffee; hip baristas; trendy hangout. Average main: 150,000d 94 Le Loi 235/3862–000 www.cocobox.vn Closes at 8 pm.

Dingo Deli. $$ DELI FAMILY A popular rainy-day hangout for expats and families, this homey Western deli, midway between Cua Dai beach and the Old Town, offers a large adventure playground and a menu packed with huge portions of home favorites, including delicious Aussie meat pie, home-baked cakes, and a great kids’ menu. Known for: bottomless coffees; digital nomads; the great Hoi An sandwich. Average main: 150,000d 277 Cua Dai 0120/600–9300 www.dingodelihoian.com.

Fodor’sChoice Green Mango. $$$ VIETNAMESE Standards have been set high in this beautifully restored wooden trader’s house, one of the most opulent in Old Town. The fine-dining menu is a fusion of French cooking techniques and local ingredients. Known for: romantic upper level; beautifully creative dishes; classic cocktails. Average main: 200,000d 54 Nguyen Thai Hoc 235/392–9918 www.greenmango.vn.

Fodor’sChoice Little Faifo. $$$$ VIETNAMESE Fusing art, music, history, and cuisine, this 19th-century house in Hoi An’s Old Quarter has been beautifully restored and offers silver service at remarkable prices. Slightly overshadowed by the setting, the menu is Vietnamese-meets-modern cuisine with such dishes as bean sprout dumplings, mango and lotus salad, caramelized pork, and wok-fried ancient noodles. Known for: four-course set menu; amazing balcony seating; upscale vibe. Average main: 325,000d 66 Nguyen Thai Hoc St. 235/391–7444 www.littlefaifo.com.

Fodor’sChoice Little Menu. $$ VEGETARIAN On the main thoroughfare into the Old Town, this is an unfussy but undoubtedly lovely 19th-century family home, where local artwork hangs from crumbling yellow walls and seating takes second place to a huge open kitchen. The street-facing patio is the place to sit here, with great views across to an ornate community temple. Known for: mi quang (Vietnamese noodle dish); gooey crème brûlée; great value.

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