A Little Kitchen Restaurant
Description
A Little Kitchen sits in an alley off the main drag, which is exactly why it works. The room is small, the menu leans into Hoi An classics, and the cao lau and lemongrass chicken are the dishes to order (yes, in that order).
It handles dietary restrictions better than most places in the old town – the vegetarian options are genuinely varied, and gluten-free diners have reported eating here without incident. Solo travelers tend to feel comfortable, which isn’t always a given at Vietnamese restaurants sized for groups.
Prices are low enough that you won’t be doing mental math before ordering. The place fills up, so arrive early or be ready to wait (7pm on a weekday looked fine based on recent visits).
Highlights
Insider Tip
Order the cao lau and lemongrass chicken together - they're the two dishes that show up in almost every positive review, and splitting them between two people covers the best the kitchen does.
Pros
- Cao lau and lemongrass chicken are consistently singled out as the best things on the menu
- Strong options for vegetarians and gluten-free diners
- Prices are well below what you'd pay on Tran Phu
- Quiet alley location, away from the tourist foot traffic
- Strong options for vegetarians and gluten-free diners
- Prices are well below what you'd pay on Tran Phu
- Quiet alley location, away from the tourist foot traffic
Cons
- Small space fills up fast, no reservations system to speak of
- At least one report of stomach issues after the cao lau - worth knowing, though it appears isolated
- At least one report of stomach issues after the cao lau - worth knowing, though it appears isolated
Best For
Solo traveler, Vegetarian friendly, Budget, Families
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