Thanh Cao Lau

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Description

Braised pork broth with a restrained five-spice note gives Thanh Cao Lau a cleaner, deeper bowl than the heavy-handed versions around Hoi An. Cao lau is the entire point here, served with sauce-coated noodles, fresh greens, chives, and pork tucked beneath the top layer. The small bowl is enough for a light meal; the larger serving has more substance.

The noodles land on the softer side of chewy, which suits the dark broth and keeps the bowl easy to finish. Add chilli or other seasonings gradually to tune the salt and heat as you eat. Fresh herbs cut through the pork well, and the simple, single-dish focus keeps attention on the bowl.

Seats are limited, with outdoor tables filling quickly around the busiest meal periods. The room is compact and built for eating, not lingering over a long lunch. Arrive early on weekends and holidays: cao lau can sell out before midday.

Highlights

Insider Tip
Aim for an early lunch on weekends or holidays, before the cao lau sells out and the outdoor tables fill.
Pros
- Focused cao lau menu with braised pork, greens, chives, and dark savoury broth
- Five-spice is kept restrained in the pork broth
- Two bowl sizes cover a light meal or a fuller serving
- Seasonings let you adjust heat and flavour at the table
Cons
- Limited seating creates waits during peak meal periods
- Compact dining area feels cramped when full
- Cao lau can sell out before midday on weekends and holidays

Contact Info

Location

26 Thái Phiên, Phường Minh An, Hội An, Đà Nẵng, Vietnam

Business Hours

Business Hours

Open
  • Monday
    07:00 - 19:00
  • Tuesday
    07:00 - 19:00
  • Wednesday
    07:00 - 19:00
  • Thursday
    01:00 - 19:00
  • Friday Today
    07:00 - 19:00
  • Saturday
    07:00 - 19:00
  • Sunday
    00:00 - 17:00
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