Top 5 Must-Try Dishes in Hoi An Ancient Town

 

Hoi An has always been one of the favorite tourist destinations not only of Vietnamese but also of foreigners because of its beauty and the unique architecture full of nostalgia mixed from many culture source of Japan, China.

 

 

In addition to the beauty of "one of a kind", Hoi An is also famous for possessing a variety of unique dishes that only this place has. Here are the top list of items not to be missed when coming to Hoi An.

 

1. Cao Lau

 

 

Cao Lau is only available in Hoi An so it becomes a brand and the first must-try food on this list. It is the perfect combination of supple noodle and a rich broth from the scrumptious meats accompanied by the deliciousness of raw vegetables.

 

 

2. Chicken rice

 

Chicken rice is a popular dish in Vietnam but why is this dish still included in this list? In fact, the special feature of this dish lies in how to process ingredients and taste from the main ingredients. Instead of cooking rice with water as usual, the rice in this dish is stir-fried with turmeric and turmeric leaves to produce a bright yellow color with a light aroma.

 

Rice is also seasoned to stimulate the taste of most customers. The chicken is boiled and thinly sliced, can be mixed with ingredients such as laksa leaves and papaya or leave it raw. There is also a galvanizing water made from blood or a cradle of chicken that gives a more delicious and attractive flavor to this dish. It is probably said that it is one of the "trump card" making Hoi An become one of the most crowded tourist attraction

 

 

3. Noodles (Mi Quang)

 

Currently, noodles are sold in many places in Vietnam but people still want to go back to Hoi An to try the original taste of this dish. The dish is rustic but also extremely charming, delicious like an extremely simple, classic Hoi An but still captivating many travelholics.
 

4. Banh Mi Phuong

 

It is not natural that this list has bread, a rustic food that anywhere in Vietnam can be sold. Banh Mi Phuong has been ranked in the top 10 most delicious burgers in the world by a renowned food blogger

 

 

5. Grilled meat

 

Ending this list is an extremely famous street food. This dish is a perfect combination of extremely marinated grilled meat and a thin wet cake and raw vegetables. In addition to the sauce, this dish is extremely popular among young people

 

 

Actually the secret of these delicacies relates to an accompanying fever that few people pay attention to. This is Quang Nam chilli sauce, it is considered by Hoi An people as an indispensable item for dishes. Cooked with a special recipe, this "divine" sauce is suitable for all dishes in Hoi An, so it is also an incredibly important element to make the special and delicious taste of dishes in there

 

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