The story
The food hall inside Hoi An Central Market (Chợ Hội An) packs 24 stalls into four long aisles. Vendors cook cao lau, mi Quang, banh xeo, bun thit nuong and more, and locals eat here alongside tourists. Stallholders are friendly but can be a little pushy.
Many vendors in one spot selling cao lau, mi Quang, vegetarian rice plates and snacks.
The market building was rebuilt in the late 2000s, replacing the older French-era market.
What to order
Cao lau noodles
Quang-style noodles
Vegetarian rice
Snacks
Local tips
Look for stalls where Vietnamese customers are eating; that is a good sign of a solid vendor.
Drink vendors come to your table separately, and you may have to pay them separately.
Vendors can be pushy as you enter. Take a slow walk around before choosing, and try the side doors for stalls most tourists miss.
There is a dedicated vegetarian stall and fresh juice stalls (pomelo, custard apple).
English menus are available on request.
Say it in Vietnamese
“Cho em một phần cao lầu, ít cay nhé.”
One portion of cao lau noodles, not too spicy, please.Plan your visit
Opening hours
Morning to midday
When to go
Morning to midday is best.
Getting there
Enter the food hall at the corner of Tran Phu and Nguyen Hue (big yellow building marked 'Cho Hoi An'), in the Ancient Town.
Open in Google Maps →Good to know
Market environment.
Where this comes from
History and details come from named press or official sources. Hours and prices can change — travelers help keep them current.
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