Cao lau, banh mi and the perfect coffee
Hoi An has its own dishes you will not find elsewhere in Vietnam, and some of the country’s best street food. A food tour takes you to the stalls locals queue at; a coffee class teaches you the drinks that keep the town going.
A top-rated coffee class, a walking food tour and an evening food tour with a boat trip.
Two hours in a small Old Town workshop learning how Vietnam drinks its coffee: phin-filter drip coffee, egg coffee, coconut coffee and salt coffee, made by you and tasted on the spot. A lovely rainy-afternoon activity and one of the highest-rated classes in town.
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A walking food tour through the Old Town and its markets with a local guide: cao lau, banh mi, white rose dumplings, fresh fruit and more, in about three hours.
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A longer evening food tour: seven tastings, from street stalls to family kitchens, plus a boat ride on the river. More expensive than most, and a full dinner’s worth of food.
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Cao lau noodles, banh mi, white rose dumplings and Mi Quang noodles.
Yes, especially on your first evening: a guide takes you to the best stalls and explains what you are eating.
Busy stalls with high turnover are generally safe; food tours choose trusted vendors.
Strong Vietnamese coffee topped with a sweet, whipped egg-yolk cream, originally from Hanoi and now popular everywhere.
