The Hoianian
Description
The Hoianian sits on the river with a balcony that actually delivers – grab a table up there at golden hour with a glass of wine during happy hour (2-for-1, which softens the tourist-area pricing considerably). The staff are warm, and they’ll adapt dishes to your preferences if you ask, which matters more than it sounds.
The menu swings between Vietnamese classics and crowd-pleasers for visitors. The cao lau and tamarind shrimp are the moves here – the steaks also get consistent praise, which is unexpected but apparently legit. The tom yum has its fans too, though ordering Vietnamese food is the safer bet.
This is a place that rewards being in a group or a couple. Solo travelers have reported being bumped in favor of larger tables for the prime upstairs seating, which is a real issue worth knowing before you go.
Highlights
- Happy hour wine deals (2-for-1) make the higher prices easier to swallow
- Staff are consistently described as friendly, helpful and accommodating about adapting dishes
- Several standout dishes: cao lau, tamarind shrimp, and tom yum all get specific praise across multiple visits
- Pricing runs higher than comparable spots in Hoi An old town, and the food doesn't always justify the gap
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