Modern Culinary Experience in Hoi An
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
This is not a standard food tour.
You won’t try any traditional dishes but will learn about the modern cultural and culinary scene of Hoi An through interesting flavor combinations. You will hear fascinating stories from our knowledgeable host about modern Hoi An and its venues and meet the people behind them. You will learn about sustainable and eco-friendly practices applied in Hoi An and discover how they support the local community.
This experience has been developed over years of exploring Hoi An’s changing culinary scene to discover the perfect spaces just for you. Not a traditional tour, our hand-curated experience connects you to the most unique spaces and influential locals.
Please note that we need a minimum number of 2 guests in a group to be able to run this experience. In case you book this experience for 1 person and we don't have enough guests on the date we will contact you and suggest alternative dates.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Transportation by eco-friendly electric cars
4 creative spaces to discover, each with its own story
Optional home-made alcohol tasting
Selected soft drinks
An experienced host to lead you through our curated experience
4 unique dishes and snacks
What To Expect
Join us for a culinary and cultural exploration of Hoi An by electric car. Explore the food culture, meet chefs and small business owners, and learn about the sustainable practices of Hoi An with our Modern Culinary Experience. Enjoy the rich flavor and charming atmosphere of the city and its surroundings with our carefully selected dishes, snacks, and drinks - each with an interesting story behind it. From new Vietnamese and fusion dishes and drinks to homemade products, you will discover some exceptional creations made with fresh, local ingredients. You will be transported between the locations by electric cars and will be able to visit not only the town of Hoi An but also its surroundings. You will ride past tranquil rice fields and enjoy the beautiful scenery between each stop.
Cam Thanh
Among our selected places are a small modern Vietnamese restaurant inspired by the organic herbs of Tra Que Village, a tasteful riverside cafe that supports people with disadvantages, the house of a fermentation master, and a private gallery full of unique art collected from local minorities from all over Vietnam.
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Modern Culinary Experience in Hoi An
Reviews
11 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Food Inspirations!
517sueellens,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an amazing experience! Thank you so much Thi. Food was fabulous and the genuine people we visited were inspiring! Highly recommend this tour to anyone.
Chi was a great guide extremely knowledgeable about Hoi An and the places we visited all with a smile 😁
Godfather II,
Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was great to get a different take on local food as most of our tour restaurants served the same type of meals. Every host was so passionate about what they did it was lovely to experience that genuine love for what they were doing.
Informative and delicious introduction to Hoi An’s culinary culture
grahamatghinghin,
Mar 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Chi was a wonderful host for our food tour of Hoi An. Articulate and knowledgeable she took us to four eating spots each of which had its own unique local food and a host with a very interesting background story. Highly recommended.
A wonderful day in Hoi An
fernanda v,
Feb 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Booking this tour was such a good decision. Our guide Tinh was so knowledgeable, warm and friendly. He took us around Hoi An to amazing spots I'd never found by myself. The food was amazing, but the highlight was hearing the stories behind it, the love and care that goes into these businesses and how the city has changed while honouring its traditions. I'd recommend this and all other Secret Experiences tours to anyone visiting Vietnam. As a solo traveller, it made my experience of the city much easier and enjoyable.
Unique, inspiring and innovative!
Giannina W,
Jan 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My mom and I had an absolutely fantastic time on this tour, facilitated by the charismatic and knowledgeable Chi. We learned so much about the 'hidden' food scenes of Hoi An, meeting interesting locals who are stepping outside the bounds of the mass tourism market to create unique, sustainable and innovative new culinary traditions. The stories behind the food were fascinating and inspiring, and we came away with full bellies, engaged minds and open hearts. Highly recommended for those who want to leave the tourist hordes behind and experience something unique and worthwhile!
Foodie highlight of our trip to Hoi An
48mirellag,
Jan 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Extremely interesting and delicious food and great conversation. Tim our guide took us on a diverse culinary adventure which was the highlight of the Hoi An leg of our trip. Highly recommend this tour and Tim as an extremely knowledgeable guide!
A new look at Hoi An modern culinary scene
449nghil,
Jan 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a fantastic way to spend our New Year’s Day. The tour took us through hidden spots and experiences / meals that are specially curated just for us, to give a fresh look at the thriving culinary scene in Hoi An. Expect a mix between traditional and fusion, an adventure on an e - tuk tuk shuttle, lots of laughs, wonderful stories from the people , the chefs, the creatives of Hoi An and a tour that is unlike any other tours on the market!
What an amazing tour
911aronb,
Nov 28, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic. What an amazing tour. I wasn't keen on a food tour, but from the first introduction with Tim, I thought we were in for an experience, and that is what he delivered. There were five of us in the group, and he engaged with us all as he took us through four different venues, including some private residences, in both the city and the country. His knowledge of Vietnamese culture and history was amazing and his fabulous communication skills made it sound like a chat rather than a lesson. The stories behind the food were also amazing. Higly recommended. I would have given 6 stars if it was an option.
A delightful mystery tour
beverleyt391,
Aug 31, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our best experience so far. Relaxed pace, a very welcoming cultural inclusion with a knowledgeable easy to listen to host.
Food & culture in one delicious go
875annikaz,
Jul 13, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00If you have done a food tour already or are not interested in the usual format, this might just be the tour for you - you will learn about culture and modern Vietnamese foodies in Hoi An. While eating is always part of the itinerary this tour is so much more and really offers a glimpse in the Hoi An food scene that travelers wouldn't otherwise get - far beyond the usual dishes! The best part (besides the yummy food obiviously) is that you get a real glimpse into life in Vietnam, you are literally invited into people's home! A great trip for all foodies who want to dive deeper into Vietnamese food culture and visit places you would never find on your own.
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