Hoi An

Brother's century-old colonial building is the loveliest setting in all of Hoi An—and that's saying a lot in a city that's a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. — Concierge

This stylish storefront serves light meals in a lounge bar on the first floor and, upstairs, is a refined restaurant specializing in contemporary Vietnamese cuisine. — Frommer's

It has fantastic views of the Japanese Bridge and the river, but without the persistent hawkers that can disrupt your dining experience along Bach Dang Street. — Frommer's

Ms. Vy’s cao lau noodles are so toothsome and chewy you’d swear you were eating soba, not rice noodles. — Travel + Leisure

Come in the early morning or late afternoon (after the second baking) and the bread is still warm. Phuong wraps her creations in newspaper if you want them to go. — Travel + Leisure

Vietnamese, expats, and travelers all sit down to sup at this tastefully funky, 100-seat restaurant along Hoi An's riverfront, a lively place with brightly colored walls and even bolder cuisine. — Concierge

Local families who come in droves to this popular no-frills diner make out-of-town visitors feel warmly welcome, even if they occasionally giggle at your attempts to master the fiddlesome art of rolling the perfect banh xeo. — Fodor's

Casual and laidback eatery owned by well-known Vietnamese-North American chef Duc Tran which focuses on authentic and tasty versions of homestyle Vietnamese food. — Lonely Planet

Midway between town and coast on the beach road, this smart deli-restaurant has excellent sandwiches, salads, breakfasts, pasta and filling Western grub – even Aussie pies. — Lonely Planet

Start with the delicious crispy wontons with a tropical tomato and mango salsa or tempura calamari, then move on to the caramelized pork in claypot or try the catch of the day. — Fodor's

Yes, it’s a chain, but a good one. — Lonely Planet

Features Indian dishes from all over the subcontinent. — Afar Magazine