Quick Answer
White Rose Restaurant on Hai Bà Trưng street is the undisputed #1 — it's where the dish was invented and the only place where the dumplings are still handmade by the original family. For a more modern take, try Nữ Eatery or Cargo Club. Budget travelers should head to Baby Mustard or STREETS Noodle House.
- Best authentic
- White Rose Restaurant — the 3rd-generation original
- Best rated
- NOODLE House by STREETS — 4.9★ (social enterprise)
- Best budget
- Baby Mustard — ₫30,000–₫80,000
- Best upscale
- Cargo Club — riverside setting, French-Vietnamese fusion
Top Verdicts
- White Rose Restaurant — The birthplace. No-frills, family-run, the real deal.
- Morning Glory — Celebrity chef Trinh Diem Vy's flagship with cooking demos.
- Miss Ly Cafeteria — 3,528 reviews, a Hoi An institution since the 1990s.
- Vy's Market — Open-air market setting, watch dumplings being made.
- Baby Mustard — 4.8★, local favorite outside the tourist zone.
White rose dumplings — bánh bao bánh vạc — are Hoi An's most closely guarded culinary secret. For over a century, one family has preserved the recipe: translucent rice-flour wrappers steamed into delicate flower shapes, filled with minced shrimp and pork, served with crispy fried shallots and nước chấm. The name "white rose" was coined by a French traveler in the 1990s who thought the arranged dumplings looked like blossoms on a plate.
What makes them unreplicable outside Hoi An? Locals credit the water from Ba Le Well — a 1,000-year-old well in the Ancient Town — and the family's technique of grinding, filtering, and settling rice flour 15–20 times to achieve the signature translucent texture. Even restaurants 30 minutes away in Da Nang can't match it.
This guide covers 12 spots serving the best white rose dumplings and fried wontons (their crispy cousin) in Hoi An — from the original workshop to modern Vietnamese kitchens, all verified by Reddit travelers and Google Places data.
1White Rose Restaurant
Original White Rose
Verdict: The birthplace of white rose dumplings — this unassuming family workshop has been making them for three generations. Every restaurant in Hoi An that serves white rose dumplings gets them from here. Come to the source.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- The authentic, original white rose dumpling experience
- Strengths
- The ONLY place that makes them · 3rd-generation family recipe · Watch them being folded in real time
- Limitations
- No-frills setting · Limited menu (dumplings + fried wontons only) · Can feel touristy
- Price / value
- ₫40,000–₫80,000 · Incredible value for the experience
- What to order
- The white rose dumplings (obviously) plus the fried wontons — crispy wheat wrappers with pork, tomato sauce, and herbs. Order both to compare steamed vs fried. Ask to see the kitchen workshop.
🕐 Open daily
Mon7:30 AM – 8:30 PMTue7:30 AM – 8:30 PMWed7:30 AM – 8:30 PMThu7:30 AM – 8:30 PMFri7:30 AM – 8:30 PMSat7:30 AM – 8:30 PMSun7:30 AM – 8:30 PM
"White Rose Restaurant (dumplings) — the place where they actually make all the white rose dumplings for the entire town."
— r/DaNang · Hoi An Food Recommendations
"Only authentic in Hoi An! White Rose Dumplings – delicate, flower-shaped shrimp dumplings."
— r/TravelDaNangHoiAn · Hoi An Must-Try Food
2Morning Glory Lounge Bar & Restaurant
Vietnamese
Verdict: Celebrity chef Trinh Diem Vy's flagship restaurant — the best place to try white rose dumplings alongside a full menu of Hoi An specialties. The setting on An Hoi islet with river views is unbeatable.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- A complete Hoi An food experience with white rose dumplings as the star
- Strengths
- Celebrity chef ownership · Full Hoi An specialties menu · Cooking class available · Beautiful riverside setting
- Limitations
- Pricier than street-level spots · Can be crowded at peak hours
- What to order
- White rose dumplings, fried wontons, Cao Lầu, and the crispy pancakes (bánh xèo). The set menu is great for first-timers — covers all Hoi An classics in one sitting.
🕐 Open daily
Mon2:00 – 10:00 PMTue2:00 – 10:00 PMWed2:00 – 10:00 PMThu2:00 – 10:00 PMFri2:00 – 10:00 PMSat2:00 – 10:00 PMSun2:00 – 10:00 PM
"Morning Glory restaurant — one of the best spots for white rose and all the Hoi An specialties."
— r/DaNang · Hoi An Dining Recommendations
3Miss Ly Cafeteria
Vietnamese Classic
Verdict: A Hoi An institution since the 1990s with 3,500+ Google reviews. Miss Ly serves all the Ancient Town classics at honest prices — white rose, fried wontons, Cao Lầu, and cơm gà on one menu.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- First-timers wanting to try everything Hoi An at honest prices
- Strengths
- 3,528 reviews — massively battle-tested · Great value · All Hoi An specialties under one roof
- Limitations
- Touristy crowd · Service can be slow at peak times
- What to order
- The "Hoi An Trio" — white rose dumplings, fried wontons, and Cao Lầu together. Add cơm gà (chicken rice) if hungry.
🕐 Open daily
Mon11:00 AM – 10:00 PMTue11:00 AM – 10:00 PMWed11:00 AM – 10:00 PMThu11:00 AM – 10:00 PMFri11:00 AM – 10:00 PMSat11:00 AM – 10:00 PMSun11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
"Miss Ly is the classic tourist spot for a reason — solid white rose dumplings and all the Hoi An hits at fair prices."
— r/VietNam · Hoi An Food Thread
4Vy's Market Restaurant
Market Dining
Verdict: An open-air market-style restaurant where you can watch dumplings and other dishes being prepared live. Chef Vy (of Morning Glory fame) created this concept as a street-food market experience under one roof.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Watching white rose dumplings being folded + trying 10+ dishes in one visit
- Strengths
- Live cooking stations · Massive variety · Fun atmosphere · Same ownership as Morning Glory
- Limitations
- Can feel overwhelming with choices · Slightly higher tourist pricing
- What to order
- White rose dumplings from the live station, fried wontons, bánh mì, and the spring rolls. The cooking class add-on is excellent for learning the technique.
🕐 Open daily
Mon9:00 AM – 9:30 PMTue9:00 AM – 9:30 PMWed9:00 AM – 9:30 PMThu9:00 AM – 9:30 PMFri9:00 AM – 9:30 PMSat9:00 AM – 9:30 PMSun9:00 AM – 9:30 PM
"Vy's Market is a blast — open-air, tons of dishes to try, and you can see the white rose dumplings being made right in front of you."
— r/VietNam · Hoi An Restaurant Tips
5Cargo Club Cafe & Restaurant
Vietnamese-French Fusion
Verdict: The most refined white rose dumpling experience in Hoi An — upstairs riverside seating with lantern views, plus excellent French pastries. Another Trinh Diem Vy property.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- A date-night dumpling experience with river views and cocktails
- Strengths
- Stunning riverside balcony · French-Vietnamese fusion menu · Excellent pastries · Lantern-lit atmosphere
- Limitations
- Most expensive on this list · More tourist-oriented
- What to order
- Start with white rose dumplings and fried wontons, then the Hoi An set menu. End with their legendary chocolate cake — a fixture on every Hoi An food blog.
🕐 Open daily
Mon9:00 AM – 10:00 PMTue9:00 AM – 10:00 PMWed9:00 AM – 10:00 PMThu9:00 AM – 10:00 PMFri9:00 AM – 10:00 PMSat9:00 AM – 10:00 PMSun9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
"Cargo Club for a nicer sit-down experience — their white rose dumplings are well-presented and the river views from upstairs are beautiful."
— r/VietNam · Hoi An Upscale Dining
6NOODLE House by STREETS
Verdict: The highest-rated restaurant on this list (4.9★) — a social enterprise training disadvantaged youth in hospitality. The food is exceptional AND your money goes to a great cause. Just steps from the White Rose Restaurant.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Incredible food + supporting a social mission
- Strengths
- 4.9★ rating · Social enterprise · Great value · Right next to White Rose Restaurant on Hai Ba Trung
- Limitations
- Smaller menu focused on noodles · Closes between lunch and dinner (3–5 PM)
- What to order
- White rose dumplings, Cao Lầu (their specialty), and fried wontons. The Mì Quảng is also outstanding. Everything is under ₫100,000.
🕐 Open daily (lunch & dinner)
Mon11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PMTue11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PMWed11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PMThu11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PMFri11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PMSat11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PMSun11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM
"STREETS is a social enterprise restaurant training disadvantaged youth — the food is amazing AND you're supporting a wonderful cause. Win-win."
— r/VietNam · Hoi An Must-Visit Restaurants
7Bale Well Restaurant
Set Menu
Verdict: The DIY dumpling experience — Bale Well serves a set meal where you get white rose dumplings alongside spring rolls, grilled meats, and fresh herbs that you wrap yourself. Interactive and memorable.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- A hands-on, interactive Vietnamese meal with dumplings as part of the spread
- Strengths
- DIY wrap-your-own experience · Hidden courtyard setting · Great value set menu
- Limitations
- One set menu only (no à la carte) · Can be hard to find (down an alley)
- What to order
- There's only one option — the set meal. Includes white rose dumplings, grilled pork skewers, fresh spring rolls, rice paper, herbs, and dipping sauces. Feed yourself silly for under ₫150,000.
🕐 Open daily
Mon10:00 AM – 9:30 PMTue10:00 AM – 9:30 PMWed10:00 AM – 9:30 PMThu10:00 AM – 9:30 PMFri10:00 AM – 9:30 PMSat10:00 AM – 9:30 PMSun10:00 AM – 9:30 PM
"Bale Well is a must — hidden down an alley, fixed-menu, you wrap your own spring rolls and dumplings. Incredible experience."
— r/VietNam · Hoi An Hidden Gems
8Secret Garden
Garden Dining
Verdict: A hidden gem tucked behind a nondescript door on Trần Phú street. Walk through a narrow passage to discover a lush courtyard garden — one of the most peaceful settings for white rose dumplings in the Ancient Town.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Escaping the tourist crowds while eating traditional food in a garden oasis
- Strengths
- 4.7★ · Stunning hidden garden · Peaceful atmosphere · Traditional recipes
- Limitations
- Hard to find entrance · Smaller menu · Closed Thursday morning
- What to order
- White rose dumplings, fresh spring rolls, and their bánh xèo (crispy crepe). Pair with a Vietnamese iced coffee for the full garden experience.
🕐 Open daily (Thu from 2 PM)
Mon8:00 AM – 10:00 PMTue8:00 AM – 10:00 PMWed8:00 AM – 10:00 PMThu2:00 – 10:00 PMFri8:00 AM – 10:00 PMSat8:00 AM – 10:00 PMSun8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
"Secret Garden is exactly what it sounds like — hidden courtyard, peaceful vibe, great traditional food away from the tourist madness."
— r/VietNam · Hoi An Restaurant Picks
9Baby Mustard
Local Favorite
Verdict: The locals' choice — outside the tourist zone in Cẩm Hà village, Baby Mustard serves some of the best and cheapest Hoi An food you'll find. The 4.8★ rating with 888 reviews speaks for itself. Worth the short motorbike ride.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Budget travelers and locals seeking authentic food outside the tourist bubble
- Strengths
- 4.8★ · Cheapest on this list · Local crowd · Traditional garden setting
- Limitations
- 15-minute ride from Ancient Town · No English menu (use Google Translate) · Cash only
- What to order
- White rose dumplings, Cao Lầu, Mì Quảng, and bánh xèo. Everything is under ₫80,000. Go hungry — you'll want to try everything.
🕐 Open daily
Mon11:00 AM – 9:00 PMTue11:00 AM – 9:00 PMWed11:00 AM – 9:00 PMThu11:00 AM – 9:00 PMFri11:00 AM – 9:00 PMSat11:00 AM – 9:00 PMSun11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
"Baby Mustard — outside the tourist area, incredible food, local prices. This is where Vietnamese people actually eat in Hoi An."
— r/VietNam · Hidden Gems Vietnam
10Nữ Eatery
Modern Vietnamese
Verdict: Modern Vietnamese fine-dining with creative reimaginations of traditional dishes. Their white rose dumplings come with unexpected twists — think truffle oil, unique dipping sauces, and modern plating that would make your Instagram weep.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Foodies seeking modern Vietnamese interpretations of classic dumplings
- Strengths
- 4.6★ with 2,327 reviews · Creative menu · Instagram-worthy plating · Reservations available
- Limitations
- Small space (book ahead) · Closed Mondays · Higher prices
- What to order
- Their tasting menu if available, otherwise the white rose dumplings alongside their crispy spring rolls and the smoked eggplant. Every dish is a revelation.
🕐 Closed Mondays
MonClosedTue12:00 – 9:00 PMWed12:00 – 9:00 PMThu12:00 – 9:00 PMFri12:00 – 9:00 PMSat12:00 – 9:00 PMSun12:00 – 9:00 PM
"Nữ Eatery — modern Vietnamese done right. Small menu, everything is amazing. Book ahead because it fills up fast."
— r/VietNam · Best Restaurants in Hoi An
11Mango Rooms
Vietnamese Fusion
Verdict: Colorful, artistic, and unapologetically creative — Mango Rooms is where Vietnamese cuisine meets international flair. Their white rose dumplings come as part of a Vietnamese tasting plate alongside other Hoi An classics.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- A creative, fusion-forward take on Hoi An classics with cocktails
- Strengths
- 4.6★ · Vibrant art-filled space · Creative cocktails · Vietnamese tasting plates
- Limitations
- Priciest spot on this list · More fusion than traditional
- What to order
- The Hoi An tasting plate (includes white rose, fried wontons, spring rolls), any of the signature cocktails, and their mango dessert.
🕐 Open daily
Mon8:00 AM – 11:00 PMTue8:00 AM – 11:00 PMWed8:00 AM – 11:00 PMThu8:00 AM – 11:00 PMFri8:00 AM – 11:00 PMSat8:00 AM – 11:00 PMSun8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
"Mango Rooms has a wild, colorful interior and creative Vietnamese fusion — the tasting plate with white rose is a great intro to Hoi An food."
— r/VietNam · Hoi An Dining
12Quan Thang Ancient House
Heritage House
Verdict: Eat white rose dumplings inside a 300-year-old Chinese-Japanese merchant house — one of the most historically significant buildings in the Ancient Town. The architecture alone is worth the visit; the dumplings are a bonus.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- History buffs who want to eat dumplings in a UNESCO-protected heritage house
- Strengths
- 300-year-old architecture · On Trần Phú (main heritage street) · Budget prices · Cultural experience
- Limitations
- Very limited menu · More of an attraction with food than a restaurant
- What to order
- White rose dumplings and Vietnamese iced coffee. Keep it simple — you're here for the ambiance and architecture as much as the food.
🕐 Open daily
Mon9:00 AM – 7:00 PMTue9:00 AM – 7:00 PMWed9:00 AM – 7:00 PMThu9:00 AM – 7:00 PMFri9:00 AM – 7:00 PMSat9:00 AM – 7:00 PMSun9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
"If you wanna try Hoi An's famous White Rose dumpling then Quan Thang Ancient House is a beautiful place to do it at."
— Instagram @travel.hoian · Hoi An Food Reel
Frequently Asked Questions
What are white rose dumplings in Hoi An?
White rose dumplings (bánh bao bánh vạc) are a Hoi An-exclusive delicacy — translucent rice flour dumplings shaped like rose petals, filled with minced shrimp or pork, and served with crispy fried shallots and fish sauce. The recipe has been guarded by one family for over a century.
Where is the original white rose dumpling restaurant?
The original White Rose Restaurant is at 533 Hai Bà Trưng street, Hội An. Run by the 3rd generation of the Trần family, this is where the dumplings are made fresh daily and supplied to restaurants across the Ancient Town.
How much do white rose dumplings cost in Hoi An?
A plate costs 40,000–150,000 VND ($1.60–$6 USD) depending on the restaurant. At the original White Rose Restaurant, expect around 40,000–60,000 VND per plate. Upscale spots like Cargo Club and Mango Rooms charge more.
What is the difference between white rose dumplings and fried wontons?
White rose dumplings are steamed rice-flour dumplings shaped like flowers with shrimp filling. Fried wontons (hoành thánh chiên) use wheat-based wrappers that are deep-fried until crispy, topped with tomato-based sauce, pork, and vegetables. Most restaurants serve both as a pair.
Can you find white rose dumplings outside of Hoi An?
While some Vietnamese restaurants worldwide attempt the dish, authentic white rose dumplings are virtually impossible to replicate outside Hoi An. Locals attribute this to the water from Ba Le Well and the closely guarded family technique. Even in Da Nang (30 minutes away), you won't find the real thing.
What else should I eat in Hoi An?
Hoi An's holy trinity: Cao Lầu (thick noodles with pork in rich broth), Cơm Gà (turmeric chicken rice), and Bánh Mì (legendary sandwich — Madam Khánh and Bánh Mì Phượng are top picks). Also try Mì Quảng (turmeric noodle soup) and Bánh Xèo (crispy crepes).
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