Hoi An Food Tour: 12 Flavors of a Former Trading port
ID: GYG1311139-2003275
Category:
Country: Vietnam
Duration:
01:00 hours
Description
More than a food tour—discover how Hoi An’s trading past shaped its cuisine, and have a lantern boat ride
Meet your guide at the White Rose Restaurant and begin your culinary adventure. Sample the famous white rose dumplings, a Hoi An specialty made from a secret recipe that has been preserved for over 150 years.
Next, try waterfern cake, a dish that requires over 12 hours of steaming and is rarely found in restaurants. Continue to a small spot in the Hoi An local market to taste a combination of traditional cakes from a vendor who has been selling them for over 40 years.
Stop at a local eatery to try chicken rice, a dish that has become a specialty in Hoi An despite its simple ingredients. Then, sample Cao Lau, a fusion of Chinese and Japanese cuisine that is unique to Hoi An.
Finish your food tour with a taste of black sesame soup, wonton soup, and mixed tropical fruit. Along the way, learn about the history and culture of Hoi An through its food.
Finally, have around 20 min lantern boat ride
Highlights
- Taste authentic local street food and drinks that only locals know!
- Discover the history and culture of Hoi An through its food
- Taste local specialties like white rose dumplings and waterfern cake
- Learn about the secret recipes and traditions behind each dish
- Hand-on experience of making rice noodle
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Meet up time is 4:00PM at White Rose Restaurant - 533 Hai Ba Trung
Come hungry and leave full
INCLUDED
- 12+ different food tastings
- Live tour guide
- Cultural and historical insights of Hoi An
NOT INCLUDED
- Transportation to the meeting point
- Tips
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
