Day: October 11, 2025

Overhead view of a bowl of Cao Lầu noodles, a Hoi An specialty with Japanese roots, featuring thick rice noodles, crispy fried tofu, fresh lettuce, and bean sprouts, served in a blue-and-white ceramic bowl with wooden chopsticks resting on top, set against a bamboo mat backdrop evoking traditional Vietnamese dining aesthetics.

Cao Lầu Noodles: Hoi An’s Legendary Noodle Dish with Japanese Origins

October 11, 2025

Imagine sitting on a low stool in a bustling alleyway of Hoi An’s ancient town. The warm, fragrant air is thick with the scent of sizzling marinated pork, fresh herbs, and the unmistakable aroma of fish sauce and fried rice crackers. In front of you, a bowl of Cao Lau noodles gleams, their golden brown…

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