Steamed dumplings in the shape of delicate white roses, ginger-spiked chicken rice, and savory coconut pancakes—your taste buds are in for a treat on this evening expedition to uncover the most delicious street food in Hoi An. Explore popular markets and streets lined with vendors as you eat and drink your way though town at dusk.

Your guide meets you right at your hotel and leads the way into the backstreets, markets, and hidden alleyways that the locals know and love. Discuss the art of Vietnamese cuisine, and learn about table manners and typical cooking methods as you make your way between dining destinations around town.

The food streets are a real sensory delight, so take in all the sights, sounds, and smells as you seek out specialties like white rose dumplings, banh mi sandwiches on crusty French bread, and a sweet dessert soup made with ingredients like red beans and black sesame. Amid the lively din of Hoi An's Central Market, where locals barter at stands heaped high with produce, bite into piping hot donuts, fried crab with tamarind sauce, and crisp, crepe-like coconut pancakes.

Sample the ubiquitous dish cao lau, a pile of fragrant herbs, crisp lettuce, tender pork, and fiery chili sauce on top of smoky rice noodles. From there, meander along the riverbank in the glow of lantern light. Sit down to chat over a sweet and aromatic cup of Vietnamese coffee, being sure to pick up more pointers on places to eat around town.