Ba Buoi Chicken Rice

One of the most famous places to try Hoi An chicken rice, and it definitely lives up to its reputation. The chicken was tender, juicy, and full of flavor, while the signature yellow rice was fragrant, light, and perfectly seasoned. Every dish felt fresh and authentically prepared. We also ordered the braised chicken giblets with quail eggs, which paired wonderfully with the rice and added another layer of rich local flavor. The portions were generous, making it a great place to share several dishes with family or friends. Although the restaurant is often busy, the service is impressively fast and well organized. The staff are friendly, the menu is easy to understand, and the whole dining experience feels smooth despite the crowd. If you’re visiting Hoi An, this is one of those iconic local restaurants you shouldn’t miss.

Charming Venue and Great Service, But the Dish Lacks a Spark Com Ga Ba Buoi is one of the most famous eateries in Hoi An, housed in a lovely, clean traditional old house that immediately gives you a warm, historic feel. Despite the restaurant being packed to the brim with customers, the staff remained surprisingly welcoming, energetic, and attentive. That kind of hospitable service under pressure is definitely commendable. However, when it comes to the food itself, Hoi An chicken rice simply didn’t feel like anything special to me. Honestly, there wasn’t a standout feature, making it hard to properly evaluate or hype up the dish. It tasted very similar to Phu Yen chicken rice and fairly identical to chicken rice variations you can find in many other regions across Vietnam. The seasoned rice, shredded chicken, and herbs were decent and palatable, but overall, it lacks that distinct edge to truly earn the title of an unforgettable local specialty. It is a solid, reliable meal, but perhaps a bit overhyped for what it actually offers. If you're looking for a pleasant dining environment with friendly service in the heart of the ancient town, it’s worth a quick visit. But if you're expecting a revolutionary culinary experience that will blow your mind, you might want to adjust your expectations.

Very crowded restaurant. Great to be assigned seats at Level 2 which is a more cosy space for families with young children. Menu comes with English and Vietnamese, easy to order the dishes with staff. Food is served fast. You can request for the chicken to be served as is or cooked in other cuisine options. The sauce with gizzards go very well with the rice.

The food is great but small portions, the atmosphere is pretty small because its at their house, sometimes the wait can take awhile, sometimes its sold out quick. But best of all is that the employees are pretty attentive, and you can drink beer while having rice, a real Vietnamese authentic experience. I would recommend it!

Yummy! I had chicken rice, which was quite different from the chicken rice we have in Bangkok. My favorite dish was *Gỏi Gà*, a Vietnamese chicken salad. It wasn't very spicy, but it was still full of flavor and absolutely delicious. Restaurant was open at 10 am with the AC inside! Highly recommend!