HOI AN CUISINE Restaurant - 73 Tran Phu — Restaurant in Hội An

Food was good but this review is about the poor service that we had received. The restaurant staff seems to only favor Western patrons. I'm Vietnamese American and was visiting my father that lives here in Hoi An. Took him here for dinner but were ignored by the restaurant staff while waiting to take our order. While waiting for our food to come (which took a while when other guests that came after had already received their food first), we were eating a snack that we bought from another vendor but the staff told us to stop eating it because the smell from our food could bother other guests. This comment from their staff took us off guard as we had brought outside food to other restaurants before but was never given a hard time like this. They could've politely asked us to not eat outside food but the comment about our food giving off an odor was totally uncalled for. That comment about our food giving off a smell was disrespectful to my father and my family. As a Vietnamese that lives in America, we see this sort of prejudicism upon our culture and food often in America. But to be given this same treatment in the country where I was born in is a total act of discrimation to their own people. Vietnam is known worldwide for their the abundance of flavors and aroma their cuisine. Any visitors who come to visit will be expecting to experience all of what Vietnam has to offer. To tell us the food we're eating in Vietnam bothers others is insulting to us and should be insulting to all Vietnamese alike. We understand that tourism is an important part of Hoi An's economy but it shouldn't come at a price of putting foreigners ahead of...

Like the ancient decor here! It made you felt like travelling back to the old times right when you entered into the restaurant. The yellow walls, the old wooden tables, and the bamboo trays they use to put the food in. The restaurant is very clean and the building itself well-maintained. It gives me an ancient yet chic vibe.

We ordered Combo 1 which included rice paper rolls, white rose dumplings, Pork rice noodles, banh xeo, grilled pork and some green bean sweet soup. For two people, that’s more than enough. Since it comes with a bit of everything, you can try out the best of Hoi An’s dishes in one meal. I like the banh xeo and pork rice noodles best in this combo. The banh xeo is super crispy and pancake is filled with shrimps and spring sprouts. The pork rice noodles is top notch. The soup is so yummy. The noodle has a funny chewy texture and somehow it absorbs the soup well in itself. I “cleaned” the whole bowl.

I also ordered a lemon juice coffee since I didn’t find it in many places. It’s quite sweet - perhaps I should mix it with the coffee on top...

Stepping into this restaurant feels like a journey back in time with its ancient decor, from the yellow walls to the bamboo trays adding to its charm. The cleanliness and upkeep of the building further enhance the experience, blending antiquity with modernity seamlessly. Opting for Combo 1, we indulged in a delightful array of Hoi An's specialties, including rice paper rolls, white rose dumplings, banh xeo, and more, providing a comprehensive taste of the region's cuisine. Among the highlights were the crispy banh xeo filled with shrimp and sprouts, and the savory pork rice noodles, complemented by a delicious green bean sweet soup. The lemon juice coffee, though sweet, offered a unique twist worth savoring, perhaps best enjoyed with a gentle mix before tasting. Overall, a memorable dining experience celebrating the rich culinary heritage of Hoi An amidst an ambiance of...