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Quang Nam Province

A province steeped in history - home to the UNESCO-listed Ancient Town of Hoi An and the My Son Hindu sanctuary.

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Feb – JulBest Time
Capital
🏙️ Tam Ky
Known For
Hoi An Ancient Town
Best Time
📅 Feb – Jul
Cao lầu
Cao lầu
Thick noodles with pork and crispy croutons - only authentic in Hoi An
White Rose dumplings
White Rose dumplings
Delicate shrimp dumplings shaped like white roses
Bánh mì Phượng
Bánh mì Phượng
The famous banh mi that Anthony Bourdain called the best sandwich
Mì Quảng
Mì Quảng
Quang Nam's most iconic dish - wide turmeric-yellow rice noodles served with minimal broth, topped with pork, shrimp, quail eggs, peanuts, and fresh herbs. Unlike northern pho or southern hu tieu, the broth is just a few spoonfuls - thick, rich, and intensely flavored.
Cơm gà Tam Kỳ
Cơm gà Tam Kỳ
Poached chicken over fragrant rice cooked in chicken broth - Tam Ky's version is considered by many locals to be superior to the more famous Hoi An version. The rice is toasted in chicken fat before cooking, giving it a nutty depth, served with ginger fish sauce and fresh herbs.
Cháo lươn xanh
Cháo lươn xanh
Rice porridge with freshwater eel cooked with green herbs - a Quang Nam comfort food rarely found outside the province. The eel is stir-fried with turmeric and lemongrass before being added to the congee, giving it a golden color and a warm, aromatic finish.
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