Aubergine49
Description
Aubergine49 is a fine dining destination for anyone chasing a proper occasion meal in Hoi An – anniversaries, birthdays, or that one splurge night you plan a trip around. Chef Nguyen Nhu Thinh runs a kitchen that plays at an international, tasting-menu level, and the room itself is dressed for the part with white tablecloths and warm lighting rather than the usual tourist-strip decor.
Menus run at 3, 7, and 9 courses, so you can dial the experience up or down depending on appetite and time. Standouts include Hokkaido scallops and a Vietnamese-inflected pot au feu curry, both built with real technique rather than fusion gimmicks. It’s open every day of the week; go with a reservation, since tables are limited and this isn’t the kind of place to walk into on a whim. Service leans attentive and formal, with staff happy to guide you through pairings and pacing if you ask.
This is a different animal from the beef-and-rice spots nearby, and the price tag reflects that – closer to a Michelin-tier splurge than a casual Hoi An dinner. Pacing between courses can run slow on the tasting menu, so build in a relaxed evening rather than squeezing it before another plan. Skip it if you want fast, casual, or budget Vietnamese food; book it if you want the best special-occasion table in town.
Highlights
- Standout dishes include Hokkaido scallops and a Vietnamese pot au feu curry
- Elegant, romantic dining room with white tablecloths, suited to anniversaries and birthdays
- Attentive, well-trained service, with hostess Hong Van a highlight for guest relations
- Pricing sits well above typical Hoi An dining, so it's not a casual drop-in
- A couple of tables near the service door can get hot and noisy, so ask to be seated away from staff traffic
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Monday
18:00 - 22:00
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18:00 - 22:00- Wednesday
18:00 - 22:00- Thursday
18:00 - 22:00- Friday
18:00 - 22:00- Saturday
18:00 - 22:00- Sunday Closed
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