Hoi An: Vegan Food Tour & Oldest Bakery Walk

Hoi An vegan food tour tasting banh my white rose noodles and old town stories

You’ll taste vegan Banh My hot from Hoi An’s oldest bakery, meet market vendors who’ve spent lifetimes here, sample White Rose dumplings in a centuries-old house, and finish with black sesame soup as lanterns glow outside. Expect laughter, new flavors, and those small moments you remember long after you leave.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Vegan food tasting in Hoi An

• Meet at the meeting point
• Visit oldest bakery, watch Banh My making
• Walk to market, taste fruits and jams
• Explore Hoi An alleys, try White Roses
• Eat Cao Lau noodle at vegan restaurant
• Try Black Sesame Soup with secret recipe

The Experience

I didn’t expect the bakery to smell like that — not just bread, but something sweet and smoky at the same time. We met outside, a bit nervous (I always worry I’ll be the only one who can’t pronounce anything), but our guide Linh just grinned and waved us in. Inside, a woman was shaping dough for Banh My with hands that moved so fast I almost missed it. She winked at me when I tried to say “xin chào” — I probably butchered it, but she laughed anyway.

After that, we wandered through the market. It was noisy in the best way: women calling out prices, scooters zipping past, fruit piled high everywhere. Linh introduced us to her “aunties” — sellers who’d been there for decades. We tried milk fruit (never had that before), longan, and something called mango cake that was sticky and a little floral. The dried ginger jam burned in a good way; I still think about that taste when I walk by spice stalls now.

The alleys behind Hoi An Ancient Town are narrower than you’d think. There’s this 300-year-old house where we sat on low stools and ate White Rose dumplings — delicate little things with translucent wrappers. It felt almost too quiet after the market chaos. Then came Cao Lau noodles at a spot Linh said “no visitor should miss.” She told us about how the water for these noodles comes from an ancient well nearby; honestly, I wouldn’t have known any of this if she hadn’t shared those stories.

By dessert (black sesame soup — warm, nutty, kind of mysterious), we were all swapping stories like old friends. Someone spilled smoothie on their shirt; nobody cared. The lanterns started coming on outside as we finished up. There’s something about eating your way through Hoi An with someone who grew up here that makes you see every street differently… or maybe it was just the sugar rush talking.

Top questions

Is this Hoi An vegan food tour suitable for kids?

Yes, infants and children are welcome—strollers/prams are fine throughout the walk.

Does the tour include all food tastings?

Yes—all listed foods and snacks are included in your booking price.

Is the Hoi An vegan food tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes—the route is fully wheelchair accessible including all stops.

How many dishes do we try on this tour?

You’ll sample between 5–7 different local vegan dishes during the walk.

Where does the tour start?

You’ll meet at a central point in Hoi An Ancient Town before visiting the bakery first.

What’s included besides food?

Coffee or tea is also included during your stops along the route.

Are public transportation options nearby?

Yes—public transport is available close to both start and end points of the tour.

What’s included

Your afternoon includes meeting at a central spot in Hoi An Ancient Town before heading out on foot with your local guide. All vegan dishes—like Banh My, White Rose dumplings, Cao Lau noodles—and snacks such as dried ginger jam are included along with coffee or tea wherever you stop to eat together.