CAO LAU KHONG GIAN XANH, Hoi An - Restaurant Reviews, Photos & Phone Number

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CUISINES

International, Vietnamese

Special Diets

Vegetarian friendly

Meals

Lunch, Dinner

FEATURES

Takeout, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Table Service

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129 reviews

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Oscardog16

Adelaide2312 contributions

Should have had 2 serves of Cao Lau .

Feb 2023 • none

Initially ordered two serves of Cao Lau.. The waiter persuaded us to order one Cao Lau and one Grilled meat with noodles and share the dishes. Enjoyed the Cao Lau with a squeeze of lime but not so much the grilled meat with noodles. It had an acidic taste and contained pickled vegetables. We finished all the food and counted the dish as another new taste, but not to be repeated. The herbal drink for 10,000 VND was delicious and the beer is cheap.

Written 2 March 2023

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JamesNav

Chicago264 contributions

Best Cau Lau in Hoi An

Jan 2020 • couples

This place is a treat. This was the third place my wife and I tried the local food of Cau Lau. We tried it in the night market, and in a fancy restaurant Morning Glory and this was by far the best. We appreciated the fact that it is family run and is basically eating inside their living room. We will go back again and won’t eat it anywhere else.

Written 30 January 2020

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vanessa

Province of Forli-Cesena377 contributions

The best Cao Lau in Hoi An

Sept 2023 • couples

Cao Lau Khong Gian Xanh is without a doubt a must in Hoi An, one of the local and typical restaurants where you can taste an amazing cao lau. There are many who, unaware of this jewel, pass by without even noticing it: we too, if we hadn't found it among the recommendations on our Lonely Planet, would certainly have missed it. Almost hidden by a green canopy and built just behind the yellow walls of the Ancient City, this little family-run restaurant was an incredible discovery and one that I highly recommend! We were welcomed by the contagious and warm smiles of the elderly women who beckoned us to sit wherever there was space, on the metal tables with plastic chairs topped with old fans: the experience is very typical and Vietnamese and the food, I guarantee , truly exquisite and at an exceptional price! We ordered 2 dishes of chay cao lau (the vegetarian version) and 2 Tiger beers, spending a total of 120,000 VND (around €4.50). Whether you opt for the classic or vegetarian version, the cao lau arrives in gigantic portions and is freshly prepared by the pretty Vietnamese ladies who work on the visible stoves of this little place. An unmissable experience, believe me, to fully immerse yourself in this city!

Written 21 January 2024

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Roberto C

Cebu City25 contributions

This is not Bear Garden Restaurant

Jan 2020 • couples

This place was sadly dissappointing. The noodle soup/s we ordered were, although cheap in price, bland and tasteless. However if you have a love of kitch plastic flowers, or an insane amount of burning incense wafting in your face with your food, then you've found your place. Please note that I respect all religions. I just feel that when an enclosed place of eating, has an incredibly insane amount of incense billowing in your face and at lunch/dinner to boot, it makes it hard to eat with a smile.

Written 31 January 2020

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Mary M

Adelaide41 contributions

A great experience.

Sept 2023 • couples

We had dinner tonight at this busy, efficient, friendly restaurant. We tried the Cao Lau, and grilled meat and noodles, served with accompanying sauces. Both were delicious and authentic, one of the best meals we’ve had in our week in Hoi An, and came in at under $10 Aus., including a beer and juice. We were in and out in about an hour. Chatting with the owner afterwards he informed us the building/restaurant has been in the same family for five generations over 300 years. A must visit.

Written 1 September 2023

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Desiree

177 contributions

Cheap and delicious food!

Sept 2023 • couples

Very tasty food at reasonable prices. Both dishes cost 40,000 dong each. We had fried fish with noodles in a very good sauce/marinade and Cao lau. A Tiger beer costs 20.00 dong. The conditions were extremely friendly. I would gladly go back.

Written 24 September 2023

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Konstantinos K

Athens99 contributions

Good Cao Lau and quick service

May 2023 • solo

I came here to taste the Cao Lau, after reading many recommendations about this place. Service was fast, I was seated immediately and was served within 5 minutes. I found the Cao Lau tasty and well cooked, although the portion is relatively small compared to other restaurants in the area. So you may have to get a side dish as well if you are hungry. Staff was helpful and some could even speak English. Do note that they close early, so you should probably come no later than 7:30pm.

Written 25 May 2023

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Christian M

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Very good & authentic!

Sept 2024 • couples

Small authentic family business with good Vietnamese cuisine. Menu is clear and the food comes very quickly. The restaurant is hidden in a small alley right next to the busy main streets. No English, but ordering using the menu is no problem. We would love to come back - thank you!

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Written 10 September 2024

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Andy17898

Telford178 contributions

Beautiful food at a traditional Vietnamese in Hoi An

June 2022 • couples

Absolutely superb. Traditional Vietnamese restaurant that we found on a blog. Only have about 7 things on the menu, but I had Bùn thít núóng which was noodles, salad, mint, peanuts and grilled meat. Was absolutely delicious. Menu in English and staff spoke enough to get by. 10/10

Written 23 June 2022

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TKCSA

Adelaide62 contributions

Cao Lau very good , other food...?

Oct 2023 • couples

Ate here a couple of times. Between us, my wife and I had the Cao Lau, vegetarian Cao Lau and Com Ga (chicken rice). Of those, we'd rate the vegetarian Cao Lau five stars, Cao Lau four (pork was dry, everything else great) and unfortunately the Com Ga was probably the worst I've ever had (even in western countries) (dry stringy chicken, rice flavour not great). Lesson is, order the food the restaurant is named after and you'll have a good meal.

Written 29 October 2023

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Ben King

London344 contributions

The best cao lau in Hoi An

Sept 2024 • couples

We passed by this restaurant just to fill a gap, not expecting much. Safe to say this was one of the best food-related surprises I’ve ever entailed! I ordered the traditional cao lau and I was genuinely shocked and how good it all tasted. The noodles and pork were out of this world. Definitely stop by this place, the meal only cost £1.50 too!!

Written 23 September 2024

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Emma C

Manly119 contributions

Well worth a visit

July 2023 • family

We tried pretty much everything on the menu. My 15 yo smashed two com ga. I had cao lau. Hubby had bun thit nuong. At 40k each they were terrific value. Soft drinks 15k. Owner and staff were very kind, showing us what condiments to try. Journey from our hotel down the river was beautiful. Well worth a visit.

Written 12 July 2023

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Michael P

Kiama224 contributions

Best Cao lau in Hoi An

Feb 2020 • none

Found this little family run restaurant in a side alley when wandering around Hoi An . It became our go-to restaurant several times during our visit. Very reasonably priced and fresh delicious Cao Lau.

Written 24 February 2020

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Reiziger1969

Delft116 contributions

Jewel in Hoi An

Dec 2019 • family

This a jewel in a small street in the center of Hoi An close to the famous bridge. The menu has not mutch to offer, just 9 dishes. We came here because there were a lot of local visitors, witch is always good. The food is good although not excellent. The service is not very friendly, but fast and efficient. And the restaurant is for sure not clean to Western European standards. The restaurant is very cheap, even for Vietnam. Highly recommended for everyone who wants something different.

Written 4 January 2020

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udontnomee3e

Bundaberg877 contributions

Absolutely delicious

Feb 2020 • family

Yummiest bun thit nuong, wish we had discovered this place at the start of our stay. All of us gave it a 10/10 & we've tried alot around here. A real family run business set up off of an alleyway. Highly recommend coming in! Thanks

Written 21 February 2020

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