Eat · Ancient Town west (Covered Bridge end)
Cơm gà Bà Buội (Phan Châu Trinh)Cơm gà Bà Buội
Hội An chicken rice — turmeric rice, shredded chicken, papaya, herbs — at the old family shop; lunch before 13:00, when it can sell out.
Price
unknown
Hours
unknown
Walk in
10:30–12:00
easiest window
Seating
chairs
booking: no
28″ bags
No
Ancient Town west (Covered Bridge end)
- Hội An chicken rice
- Lunch before 13:00
- Order: Chicken rice
- Table seating
- Walk-in window: 10:30–12:00
- Queue risk: 12:00–13:30
- Bring cash
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Map & directions
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Plan
When you can walk in, what to order, how to pay
Walk-in windows
A walk-in lunch is only planned as primary when your arrival lands outside the “impossible” window.
What to order
Cơm gà xé (shredded chicken rice)
₫45,000–70,000 (≈ US$2–3) (2026 estimate).
Canh (clear soup)
Comes on the side.
Price and paying
- Typical spend
- ₫45,000–80,000 (≈ US$2–4) (2026 estimate)
- Payment
- Cash.
How ordering works
- 1Say 'một cơm gà'; it arrives in minutes with soup and pickles.
On the ground
Facts
- Reservations
- no — Walk-in.
- Capabilities
- food
- Diet
- vegetarian: none · gluten free: yes · halal: no
- Getting there
- 22 Phan Châu Trinh (check) · ~5 min walk
Cons
- Simple, crowded room.
- Can sell out.
Ordering helpDish glossary · Price check · Dietary phrases · Hygiene
Dish glossary
| On the menu | What it is | Order it how |
|---|---|---|
| Cơm gà | Chicken rice cooked in chicken stock with turmeric. | Xé = shredded; đùi = leg. |
Price check
- locals pay
- Menu on the wall.
- tourist price
- None.
- rule
- Pay at the end.
Dietary: what to say
| Need | Say or show | Reality here |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free | Không bột mì. | Rice and chicken; check the sauces. |
Hygiene notes
- Busy lunch turnover.
Deep dive
Questions, nearby food and sources
Questions and answers
Why chicken rice in Hội An?
Local free-range chicken and turmeric rice make it a town speciality.
Checked 2026-09-28 · Voykit desk
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Nearby
Straight-line distance; walk time adds 30% for streets.
Used as a seated rest node in Hoi An in 4 days.
Sources
- secondaryWikivoyage — Hoi An