Discover Quang Nam’s delicious mi Quang

Flavorful variations

Part of the pleasure of eating mi Quang is discovering its many varieties. The cook may use simple native chicken or freshwater fish, or a rich mix of pork, shrimp and quail eggs. Some locals even look forward to frog mi Quang during the rainy season. You can find an eye-catching version of mi Quang with yellow noodles, and another that uses eggs to thicken the broth.

Final touches

When the broth is perfect, the cook pours it over the soft rice noodles, sprinkles crushed peanuts and chopped chives, and adds a toasted sesame rice cracker. Mi Quang is eaten with an array of baby herbs - coriander, water mint, perilla, basil, and heartleaf - as well as thinly sliced banana flower and fresh lettuce. Add fresh chili, lime and fish sauce to make it your own.

Where to eat mi Quang in Hoi An

Mi Quang in Hoi An is usually served for breakfast or lunch, and the best stalls close sell out shortly after noon. Below are our favorite spots to go for an authentic bowl of mi Quang.

Mì 92 (112 Tran Cao Van): Mì 92’s family recipe is a favorite for many local people. Here you can find fish mi Quang as well as a traditional pork and shrimp version, topped with a warm boiled egg. The noodles, crackers, greens and broth are pitch perfect.

Mì Quảng Dì Hát (4 Thai Phien): Auntie Hát has spent more than 50 years making mi Quang, which she now sells at a little setup near the Nguyen Ba Ngoc primary school. Pull up a stool for a real local experience on the sidewalk.

Mì Quảng Cô Sinh (202 Ly Thuong Kiet): This small mi Quang eatery sources its herbs and vegetables from the nearby Tra Que gardens daily, so the side greens are always crispy and fresh. Take your pick between the mouthwatering chicken or beef mi Quang.

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