A Foodie’s Guide to Everything Worth Eating in Hoi An, Vietnam – Delicious and Delectable Dishes

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If you’re thinking of visiting Vietnam one day, you should know that it has everything a foodie dream of. Here’s a guide to everything that is completely worth eating in Hoi An, Vietnam.

Banh Mi

Banh Mi is a freshly baked, soft yet crusty baguette that brims with juicy pieces of meat. The fresh and fragrant herbs used in this food makes this dish even more delightful. This French-Vietnamese hybrid is a must-try in Hoi An.

Banh Xeo

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Banh Xeo is a stuffed rice pancake that is quite the rage in Hoi An, Vietnam. It is crispy to bite and the stuffings include a delicious assortment of prawns, pork, bean sprouts, diced green onion, and mung beans. This is usually served along with Thai basil, lettuce, and mint.

Cao Lau

A flavoursome noodle dish from the city of Hoi An, Cao Lau is a delightful coming together of succulent pieces of pork and fresh greens on a bed of rice noodles. These noodles are made using rice that is soaked in lye water; this gives out the characteristic flavour and texture of this dish, which sets it apart from the other noodle dishes of the country.

Mi Quang

This is a dish that you can find in Hoi An that includes several layers of flavour. Mi Quang mainly consists of seafood, fresh herbs, and thick strands of rice noodles. On a side note, if you get a craving for flavours back home, you can even get pizza at one of the restaurants in Hoi An, too!