Chicken Rice - Cơm Gà Hội An: Recipe & Best Places to Try

Hoi An Chicken Rice (Vietnamese: Cơm Gà Hội An) is a super delicious specialty not to be missed when traveling to Hoi An Ancient Town. The chicken is fragrant and soft, along with the sticky, golden rice grains, served with salad and a typical sauce that will make visitors impressed.

Origin of Chicken Rice Dish in Hoi An, Vietnam:

History of Chicken Rice Dish has been stared since around 1950s. It is known that Tam Ky countryside is famous for delicious chicken, so it is possible that Chicken Rice also originated here. Then, with creativity and skillful hands, Hoi An people took advantage of fresh chicken from Tam Ky and fragrant sticky rice grown by the Thu Bon river to make a famous delicious Chicken Rice Dish.

Previously, Chicken Rice was sold on street vendors all over the streets and alleys of Hoi An Ancient Town. Gradually, Chicken Rice is now sold in large restaurants and more and more people knew about it.

Why is Hoi An Chicken Rice attractive to diners?

Hoi An Chicken Rice - an elegant dish suitable for all times has long become the pride of Hoi An people, that's why there is a saying "If you haven't eaten Chicken Rice, you haven't been to Hoi An". Hoi An Chicken Rice is also loved by diners because when eating, one can feel the very unique Quang soul in each ingredient that makes it up.

The standard set of Chicken Rice must be made from good rice and delicious chicken. Chickens are usually naturally raised chickens, weighing more than 1kg. Selected rice is a kind of sticky rice, fragrant, cooked in chicken broth with pandan leaves. This Hoi An specialty dish is often served with a bowl of chicken broth with eggs, coriander and a sauce made according to a typical recipe.

Where is the Best Places to Eat Chicken Rice in Hoi An?

You may find Dish named Hoi An Chicken Rice in some other big cities in Vietnam (Hanoi, Danang, Saigon/Ho Chi Minh City, Hue City, Nha Trang, Dalat,…). But if you like to try this dish with real authentic flavor. Hoi An is the best places to choose. Traveling to Hoi An 1 day, besides finding the ideal places to have fun, you can also visit Chicken Rice restaurants in Hoi An to enjoy this specialty dish. Here are the best restaurants you should choose:

1. Cơm Gà bà Thuận:

• Address: No. 17/4 Hai Ba Trung street, city center. Hoi An, Quang Nam
• Reference opening hours: 7:00 – 22:00
• Reference price: 25,000 – 100,000 VND/person

2. Cơm Gà Hoi An

• Address: 47/2 Tran Hung Dao street, Hoi An Ancient City, Quang Nam, Vietnam
• Reference opening hours: 9:00 – 21:00
• Reference price: 20,000 - 50,000 VND/person

3. Ba Buoi Chicken Rice – Original and Oldest Chicken Rice Place in Hoi An

• Address: 22 Phan Chau Trinh Street, Hoi An Ancient Town, Quang Nam
• Reference opening hours: 11:00 - 19:00
• Reference price: 35,000 - 50,000 VND/person

4. Cơm Gà Ty (Chicken Rice Ty)

• Address: 27 Phan Chau Trinh, Hoi An City, Quang Nam
• Reference opening hours: 09:00 – 21:30
• Reference price: 30,000 - 44,000 VND/person

5. Mrs. Huong's Chicken Rice Shop

• Address: 56 Le Loi, Hoi An City, Quang Nam
• Reference opening hours: 16:30 - 22:00
• Reference price: 25,000 - 50,000 VND/person

6. Cơm Gà Bà Nga (Chicken Rice Mrs Nga)

• Address: 8 Phan Chau Trinh, Hoi An City, Quang Nam
• Reference opening hours: 09:00 – 21:30
• Reference price: 30,000 - 50,000 VND/person

7. Long Cơm Gà Chicken Rice Restaurant

• Address: 53/16 Phan Chau Trinh, Hoi An City, Quang Nam
• Reference opening hours: 09:00 – 21:30
• Reference price: 20,000 - 45,000 VND/person

8. Cơm Gà Ngọc Vy (Ngoc Vy Chicken Rice)

• Address: 113 Tôn Đức Thắng, Tân An, Hội An, Quảng Nam
• Opening Hours: 7.30 – 21.30
• Phone: 0356 583 684

9. Cơm Gà HÒA LÊ Hội An (Chicken Rice)

• Address: 11 Cửa Đại, Hội An, Quảng Nam
• Opening Hours: 10.30 – 20.30
• Phone: 0792 307 703

10. Cơm Gà Xí Hội An

• Address: 47/2 Trần Hưng Đạo,  Minh An, Hội An, Quảng Nam
• Opening Hours: 12.30 – 20.00
• Phone: 0768 422 428

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See Also:

• Hoi An City, Vietnam - Location, History & Best Time to Visit
• What Things to Do & Best Places to Visit in Hoi An, Vietnam
• Best Local Vietnamese Restaurants in Hoi An Ancient Town
• Best Local Street Dishes You Should Not Miss in Hoi An City