Ba Le Market — Local services in Hội An

Everything here is very fresh, but it’s best to go early, around 6-7 am. By midday, many vendors take a break, and while you can still find fruits and vegetables, meat and seafood will likely be sold out or in short supply. Couple of fruit vendors do stay open until 8-9 pm, so you can grab fresh fruit later in the day if needed.

This market is a bit cheaper than the one in the old town, but anyway it seems that foreigners might still be overcharged. Interestingly, all the sellers tend to quote the same prices, but when I asked a local about the prices, they mentioned lower figures. This makes me question whether the market prices are truly competitive, especially since they’re often similar to those at a supermarket.

That said, if you visit regularly, the vendors tend to lower their prices for you over time. After a month of consistent visits, I noticed that they started offering me better deals and even threw in some free herbs.

Be cautious with the eggs they sell—duck eggs look almost identical to chicken eggs, so if you don’t eat them or have concerns about salmonella, it’s important to double-check before buying.

The market also has a shoe repair guy and sewing services, as well as stalls selling various...

The market of Hoi An is a reflection of an amazing city. Such a big selection of food products, souvenirs, something to eat and of course Vietnamese coffee. Here you can find all commercial belongings at the best price (don't forget to negotiation with the customers). The people are super friendly & helpful, always smiling and they are eager to assist. I bought a brown rice paper and a lot of kitchen tools-but I'm sorry that I didn't buy some more... We will surely come back to the beautiful Hoi An and to her amazing attractions. I highly recommend to travel in Hoi An for several days, go to the market in one of those days you are in Hoi An, you won't be...

Ba Le Market is a “local neighborhood” market patronized by local Vietnamese and ex-pats. I do my daily shopping here. This wet market has cheaply-priced produce ranging from fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, fresh herbs, fresh meats, fresh seafood, spices, soy and coconut oil, and dry goods. You can find whatever you need here. I come early in the morning for the freshness of vegetables, spices, herbs, meats, and seafood.

Visit Stall #10, run by a mom and son team, please ask for Mr. Han, who speaks English quite well. Stall 10 is similar to other stalls, but it is the only stall that carries olive oil; and Stall 10 carries organic produce, please...