Ba Buoi Hoi An chicken rice: golden rice, shredded chicken, and fragrant fried shallots

Hoi An chicken rice is one of three must-try dishes when visiting the ancient town — along with Quang noodles and cao lau. Unlike Hainan chicken rice or Saigon chicken rice, Hoi An's version is made with rice cooked in chicken broth and fresh turmeric — resulting in a deep golden yellow color with a rich, aromatic fragrance.

Bà Buội is the most famous chicken rice shop in Hoi An, with 40 years in the trade. A plate for 60,000 VND includes: yellow rice, shredded chicken (from native thigh meat), crispy fried shallots, finely chopped Vietnamese coriander, pickled sour papaya, and a small bowl of tomato-chili sauce dip. Enjoy it together with a light chicken heart and liver soup.

Signature taste: the rice is slightly dry (not mushy like risotto), fragrant with turmeric and chicken broth, the chicken is naturally sweet and tender without being salty. Try it once and you'll remember it. Come at lunch 11:30-13:00 or in the afternoon 18:00-19:30. The shop doesn't take reservations — just come in person.

📍 22 Phan Chau Trinh, Hoi An · 🕐 10:30 AM-8:00 PM · 💰 60,000₫/plate · Comes with liver and heart soup