Hoi An Food Tour: Discover Hidden Local Eateries

Explore Hoi An’s hidden alleys and savor 12+ authentic dishes on a small-group food tour. Discover local recipes and culinary secrets.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • White Rose Spa - The guide will greet visitors at White Rose Restaurant, where they can enjoy dumplings crafted from a family recipe that has been cherished for over 130 years.
  • Tiger Market - Visit a local market bustling with food stalls that cater to students after school. Guests will have the opportunity to taste five traditional cakes,…
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Meals
What's Not Included
  • Private transportation
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

The majority of dining options on the main itinerary are hidden gems known primarily to locals—places that aren’t easily discovered or featured on TikTok or YouTube.

Beyond just what and where to eat, the culinary experiences on the tour narrate the history of the trading port of Hoi An and Vietnamese culture.

Limited to 6 guests.

Enjoy over 12 food tastings.

Location
White Rose Restaurant
Đường Hai Bà Trưng
We’ll meet at White Rose Restaurant. Your guide will be waiting for you right in front of the café.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Trek34514121505
May 13, 2026
Great food tour - Very good experience. Quin is very knowledgeable of the area and was able to tell us a lot about hoi an history and customs. The food was very delicious . definitely worth a try
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Caiuso31
May 13, 2026
great food tour - quin was very knowledgeable and friendly brought us to eat a lot of food that you otherwise would not try without the help of a local
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134pablow
May 9, 2026
Food tour rich with history and amazing food locations! - Best food tour in Hoi An! The tour guide was so nice, she took us to the most amazing locations in Hoi An! Most normal tourists would just walk past these locations but now they’re a must eat location! Most noticeable location was the Black Sesame soup shop, amazing food & so rich with local history!
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Lukkab2026
May 9, 2026
Best food tour in Vietnam! - Amazing tour with an amazing guide. Honestly the best food I’ve had in Vietnam - especially the wonton soup!
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Goplaces31316473708
May 9, 2026
Best food tour in Vietnam - Absolutely fantastic experience! Out tour guide Quin was very well versed in the history of Hoi An and the dishes we were trying. I highly recommend this tour.
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Meagan_b
May 8, 2026
Fabulous fun experience - We had a fabulous time with Quin visiting local restaurants and food stalls. Quin made us feel so welcome and comfortable. It was great learning the history of Vietnam and the local cuisine. We tried so many dishes and everything was absolutely delicious
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Madushaniinceylon
May 7, 2026
Absolutely a must-try experience! :) - Absolutely a must-try experience! :) We had a wonderful food tour around Hoi An hosted by the lovely and kind Quin. When we first met, she gave everyone a bottle of water. It may seem like a small gesture to some people, but it meant a lot to me and showed how thoughtful and well prepared she is. We started at Sum Banh Mi, where we were served delicious banh mi. This restaurant has been serving banh mi for more than 30 years. In the beginning, the location made it difficult to attract customers, but as tourism in Hoi An grew, they became extremely popular. Today, they bake fresh bread every two hours. Our second stop was at Hieu, where we tried a Vietnamese-style pizza inspired by Western cuisine. It was fun to try something so unique, and the taste was completely different from anything we had before. Next, we visited Banh Beo Tu to try the special water fern cake. It’s a very unique dish that only a few people in Hoi An know how to make. The preparation takes a long time, and she starts cooking at 3 in the morning every day. It was definitely a special experience to try this traditional cake. Then we stopped at Com Ga Ang Xi, where we had their famous chicken rice with turmeric and Vietnamese coriander. It tasted really good! They also served us a flavorful broth that was absolutely delicious. Before leaving, they invited us to refill our bottles with their cold and refreshing tea, which was amazing. After that, we went to Xi Ma to try the sweet black sesame soup. The story behind this place was fascinating. A man once tried the soup in China and decided to create his own version. It is believed that drinking it every day helps people live longer. He lived to be 108 years old before passing away during Covid. After his death, his daughter-in-law became the chef to continue the family tradition. His widow was also there when we visited, and she is now 103 years old. The soup is also believed to help prevent gray hair. I honestly really enjoyed it, it tasted great, and it felt like a true authentic Vietnamese experience. Our final stop was at Sinh To Sau, where we had a refreshing bowl of mixed tropical fruits blended with ice, including mango, papaya, and avocado. It was the perfect ending to the tour. Throughout the entire experience, Quin shared all these stories with such joyful energy and passion. I truly enjoyed the tour so much. My warmest recommendations to anyone visiting Hoi An we spent around three hours together and got to try so many different foods that we never would have discovered on our own.
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Travelinglange
May 7, 2026
Great food tour! - I did the food tour today with Quin and had a great time! She was very friendly and easy to chat to. She gave us a lot of information about the foods and the places she took us to. We had a variety of foods and all were delicious. Highly recommend this tour!
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R7587mdkristinag
May 7, 2026
Great expetience - Very nice tour. Loved the selection of places, very local and would be hard to find them by myself. Food selection was very good, also insights into traditions and stories behind the dishes. The banh mi place was my favorite together with longevity black sesame soup.
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Paulrq3151al
May 7, 2026
Delicious and authentic Hoi An Food tour - I booked a food tour with Quin who guided us through 6 different local food places. It was truly amazing to to taste the hidden gems of Hoi An! Food was very diverse from the classic Bahn Mi over Vietnamese pizza, chicken rice, black sesame soup and fruit salad. Would recommend to anyone who is curious about the local food. Plan time it will be take around 3 hours! Goes by in no time!
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From $35
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).