Hong Phan Restaurant — Restaurant in Hội An

As you can see from my profile, I rarely give bad reviews. However, at this place, I felt like we were pranked.

I must mention that the owner was friendly and the place was clean. Unfortunately, that’s where the positive points end.

We were the only customers and ordered beef fried noodles and spicy lemongrass chicken. I understand that every restaurant and household has their own way of preparing fried noodles, but these were a joke. What we received were instant noodles, seasoned with the packet spices that come with them. The noodles were topped with a "blanket" of beef, not even cut into smaller pieces. For decoration, there were three leaves of coriander—no vegetables at all.

When we expressed our confusion to the owner, she told us that if we wanted vegetables, we should have ordered the fried noodles with vegetables. 🤔 It reminded me of the meals I used to make as a broke student who didn’t know how to cook. At 50k, the price would have been fine if there was more to the dish than just noodles.

The spicy lemongrass chicken was slightly better, but instead of being properly seasoned, it was simply covered in...

This is a small shop, the menu is simple, we almost turned away but am glad that we didn't! If you are looking for a tasty home cook style of meal, this is it. We ordered cao lau chicken, fried noodle with beef, lemon chilli chicken with white rice - they are all tasty. Also ordered salt coffee for drinks which is nice and concentrated, and the lady owner who is super friendly is simply glad to give us extra ice to blend it to our liking. The place is without air con, but made up by a cosy set up and...

Really enjoyed dinner here tonight! The owner is really lovely and was so helpful - I am allergic to gluten (coeliac), and she took time to tell me what I could have on the menu which is always reassuring hearing from the chef. The food was so delicious - really fresh and tasted amazing. Like a proper home cooked Vietnamese meal. Also the prices are so great. We only have one day left in Hoi An but considering going back again for our last day! Would massively...