From the Kitchen
A few words on the food, on Hội An, and on the people who linger over a bowl of noodles.
VisitAugust 11, 2026 · 4 min read
Hoi An food in Saigon: no flight needed for the real thing
Craving mì Quảng, Hoi An chicken rice or banana-leaf dumplings, but you're in Ho Chi Minh City? There's a Michelin-listed corner of the old town hiding in District 3.
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The FoodAugust 10, 2026 · 4 min read
Mì Quảng in Saigon: how to spot a proper bowl — and where to find one
Saigon has no shortage of mì Quảng signs. But a bowl true to Quảng Nam — scant rich broth, roasted peanuts, toasted rice cracker — takes a trained eye to find.
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GiftingJuly 15, 2026 · 3 min read
Gifting a meal — the present that needs no wrapping
Some gifts come without paper or ribbon — a steaming bowl of Mì Quảng, a golden plate of chicken rice, and the person you love across the table.
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Our GuestsJune 18, 2026 · 4 min read
What our guests say: a few words from those who've visited
Over 470 Google reviews, 4.5 stars. But the warmest part isn't the number — it's what guests write after lingering over a bowl of noodles.
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The FoodJune 14, 2026 · 4 min read
Hội An Chicken Rice: how a humble dish earned a Michelin nod
Hand-torn free-range chicken, rice cooked in chicken broth, a touch of Hội An chilli sauce. A dish that looks simple yet is anything but — and why the Michelin Guide selected us three years running.
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The FoodJune 12, 2026 · 4 min read
Authentic Hội An Mì Quảng: how to eat it right
Why isn't Mì Quảng swimming in broth like Phở? The noodles, the rich broth, the herbs, the rice cracker — how to enjoy a bowl the proper way.
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StoryJune 10, 2026 · 5 min read
His mother's noodle cart, and an engineer's way home
Ten years as an IT engineer in Saigon, then one day Thiên chose to return to his mother's Quảng noodle cart. The story behind Bếp Người Hội An.
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