1. What does Hoi An’s Cao Lau dish have that everyone loves?

1.1. Origin of Hoi An high floor

Referring to Hoi An specialties, any visitor knows the famous Cao Lau dish. This dish appeared in the 17th century, at that time, when Lord Nguyen decided to open trade at Hoi An port, many Japanese and Chinese people came to this land to trade and live. Since then, Hoi An Cao Lau noodles have also appeared as a typical culinary feature of this locality.

• How to marinate char siu:  The char siu meat of Cao Lau dish must be lean whole pieces. After buying it, wash it and marinate it with a variety of spices, fish sauce, salt, five flavors and then simmer. After the meat is cooked, take out the meat and continue to add tomatoes, oil, and chopped onions to make the sauce.

1.3. High floor vegetables 

One of the important ingredients indispensable in the Cao Lau dish in Hoi An is vegetables. This dish can be served with 12 different vegetables such as star fruit, cucumber, bananas, baby cabbage, lettuce, lettuce, bean sprouts, cilantro, bitter vegetables, chrysanthemum, cinnamon, herbs…

Cao Lau can be enjoyed when eaten with rice paper, mixed with sauce, … Currently, in Quang Nam, this dish is also transformed into many different types such as: Hoi An vegetarian Cao Lau, Cao Lau dry Hoi An…

2. Hoi An specialty Cao Lau where to eat delicious?

To know what is “Hoi An Cao Lau”? Why this dish has become famous in Quang country, visitors can refer to the 12 most delicious restaurants below:

2.1. High floor Hoi An Green Space Address:  

No. 687 Hai Ba Trung Street, right in the center of the city. Hoi An, Quang Nam

Opening hours: 9:30 – 21:00

Reference price: 30,000 – 50,000 VND/person

If you are wondering where to eat delicious Cao Lau in Hoi An, you can go to Green Space Restaurant right away. The food here is prepared with the taste of Quang. In addition, the green space and dedicated service also make many diners want to come back many times when coming here.

2.2. High floor Hoi An Central North

Address:  No. 87 Tran Phu Street, City Center. Hoi An, Quang Nam

Opening Hours: 7:30 – 22:00

Reference price: 40,000 – 60,000 VND/serving

Is a restaurant located right near the center of the old town, has been around for more than 100 years, so this is a popular restaurant with tourists and locals. Cao Lau cake here is made according to a unique recipe, ensuring soft and chewy. The meat is thinly sliced, very flavorful. The price here is also clearly listed so you can comfortably eat, drink,

2.3. High floor Ba Thanh Hoi An

Address:   No. 26 Thai Phien Street, in the city center. Hoi An, Quang Nam

Opening hours: 7:00 – 19:00

Reference price: 30,000 – 45,000 VND/person

Which restaurant is good at Cao Lau in Hoi An?

In Quang Nam, there are many shops selling Cao Lau, so this is also a common concern of many diners. Ms. Thanh’s restaurant has been around for more than 30 years, the ingredients for processing are carefully selected by the owner, so this is also a restaurant you should visit to enjoy authentic Quang food.

2.4. Lien Hoi An high floor

Address:   No. 16 Thai Phien Street, in the city. Hoi An, Quang Nam

Opening hours: 13:00 – 21:00

Reference price: 25,000 – 45,000 VND/serving

Compared to many other restaurants in Hoi An, Cao Lau Lien restaurant offers visitors the most typical culinary aftertaste. Cao Lau cake is made from Ba Le well water, the original recipe is Cao Lau from Quang, so the food here is very delicious and suitable for the taste of locals and tourists.

2.5. Vegetarian Cao Lau Tam Quang Minh

Address:   33 Ly Thai To Street, Son Phong Ward, City Center. Hoi An, Quang Nam

Opening hours: 6:00 – 22:00

Reference price:  15,000 – 50,000 VND/serving

Tam Quang Minh has long been known as the best vegetarian restaurant in Hoi An. Besides the vegetarian Cao Lau which still retains its characteristic flavor, at this restaurant, there are also: pancakes, apple vermicelli, Quang noodles, etc., so that you can comfortably enjoy the specialties here.

2.6. Delicious and cheap Hoi An Cao Lau Ba Be

Address:  Inside the food court of Hoi An market, in Tran Phu ward, City. Hoi An, Quang Nam

Opening hours: 14:00 – 22:00

Reference price: 30,000 VND/serving

Ba Be restaurant is just a small stall in Hoi An market, however, for many tourists, this is also a very familiar dining address. The soft, chewy Cao Lau is served with char siu, fried pork, peanuts, and vegetables. Besides, the broth is also deliciously prepared by the owner. 

2.7. Lan – Cao Lau and Hoi An dam cake

Address:   located in Cam Nam, City. Hoi An, Quang Nam

Opening hours: 7:00 – 22:00

Reference price:  10,000 – 50,000 VND/serving

If you have the opportunity to visit Hoi An in the direction of Cam Nam, you can stop at Lan restaurant and enjoy the famous Cao Lau dish. The restaurant is located on the edge of the river, so the space is very cool. Not only famous for its delicious taste, this restaurant also has a cheap price, you can order the combo of cao lau – corn tea – fried mussels for less than 50,000 VND.

2.8. Hoi An Phuc Cao Lau and Chicken Rice

Address:   11 Phan Chu Trinh Street, in Cam Chau Ward, City. Hoi An, Quang Nam

Opening hours: 10:00 – 21:00

Reference price: 20,000 – 45,000 VND/serving

As a small restaurant located on Phan Chu Trinh street, Phuc restaurant always attracts a large number of diners to visit every day. Cao Lau fiber here is very chewy and delicious, quite strange to eat. The char siu meat is also very flavorful. The owner often favors customers to order a lot of herbs or grease so that you can enjoy the full flavor of this dish. 

2.9. Quan Four – Quang Noodles Cao Lau Hoi An

Address:   No. 474 on Cua Dai street, city center. Hoi An, Quang Nam

Opening hours: 7:00 – 22:00

Reference price: 20,000 – 50,000 VND/serving

Many diners consider this to be a “gut” restaurant because the restaurant is located near Hoi An beach, just bathing and enjoying the hot Cao Lau dish will definitely be an unforgettable memory. The recipe for cao lau here is slightly modified by the owner, somewhat to the taste of tourists. This is also the reason that many people consider Bon restaurant to be a “must try” restaurant when coming to Hoi An.

2.10. Ba Le – Hoi An high floor specialist

Address:   Number 49/3 on Tran Hung Dao Street, Minh An Ward, City. Hoi An, Quang Nam

Opening hours: 7:00 – 22:00

Reference price: 20,000 – 45,000 VND/serving

2.11. Hai Toan high floor

Address:   27 Phan Chu Trinh Street, Cam Chau Ward, City. Hoi An, Quang Nam

Opening hours: 15:00 – 20:00

Reference price: 20,000 – 35,000 VND/serving

Hai Toan restaurant is a sidewalk restaurant but very famous. Cao Lau dish is prepared with Quang Nam standard. However, if you go in the afternoon, the space is quite hot, so you can come here in the evening to both eat well and comfortably experience.

2.12. Hoi An Market

Address:  The intersection of Bach Dang, Tran Phu, Nguyen Thai Hoc streets; City. Hoi An, Quang Nam

Opening hours: 6:00 – 22:00

Reference price:  15,000 – 30,000 VND/serving

Hoi An Market is considered a culinary paradise that you should visit when traveling here. Not only enjoying delicious and cheap Cao Lau, visitors can also freely shop for famous specialties as gifts after their trip.

Besides the above “super hot” addresses, you can also enjoy Hoi An Cao Lau in Da Nang or learn more about other famous dishes such as Quang noodles, Hoi An bread, Hoi An chicken rice, corn sweet soup…. The culinary experiences will definitely make your trip more ideal.