Crispy Vietnamese Pancakes in Hoi An

26/07/2025 Paul Lee

Bánh Xèo is a crispy Vietnamese pancake; a specialty throughout all of Central Vietnam. In Hoi An, it is local street food served as a golden pancake with shrimp, pork, fresh herbs, and bean sprouts. The crispy crunch, flavour, and sizzle are perfect.
Let me take you on a culinary adventure with VIET DOVE Travel to find the best Bánh Xèo in town!

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Hoi An street-style Banh Xeo with greens and fish sauce.

Traditional Hoi An Style Bánh Xèo

Bánh Xèo means sizzling pancake, and once you hear the batter hitting the hot pan, you will quickly see why.
Hoi An-style pancake is made out of rice flour and turmeric, resulting in a nice yellow coloured pancake. The topping is shrimp, sliced pork, and crunchy bean sprouts.
What I like best? It The crunchy, juicy, and fresh in every bite. It is what comfort food is all about, and to think the Vietnamese invented this style.
You can even find Bánh Xèo at many restaurants or in the cooking class menus in the town.

Crispy Banh Xeo with herbs, cucumber, and dipping sauce.

Discover the coast on the Cham Island Half day tour from Hoi An/Danang.

Best Places to Eat Bánh Xèo in Hoi An

So you are looking for the crispiest Bánh Xèo in Hoi An. Here are some of my favorites:

Bánh Xèo Giếng Bá Lễ

📍 Address: 45/51 Trần Hưng Đạo, Minh An Ward
Why go: Rustic outdoors seating; traditional flavor.

Bánh Xèo Cô Anh

📍Address: Inside Hoi An Food Market
Why go: A hidden gem, and popular spot for both locals and tourists.

Kids enjoying Banh Xeo together outdoors.

Bánh Xèo Ông Lực (Hải Nam)

📍 Address: 409 Hai Bà Trưng, Cẩm Sơn Ward
Why go: Locals rave about the crispness of the pancake and the special sauce, unique in Hoi An!

Bánh Xèo Sông Hoài

📍 Address: 59/32, 18 Tháng 8 Street
Why go: Hot, fresh, local! A reliable place where you can always depend on a crispy bite.

Mini Banh Xeo with cucumber and pickles.

Explore quietly with the Hoi An Bicycle Half day Private Tour from Hoi An.

How to Eat Bánh Xèo like a Local

Eating Bánh Xèo is like making a mini spring roll using the pancake as the wrapper.

Here is how you do it:

Lay out a piece of rice paper.
Place a piece of pancake on the rice paper.
Put on some fresh herbs and lettuce.
Roll it up.
Dip it into the sauce.
And enjoy the crispy, savory, and fresh explosion of flavors!!!

Pro Tip: It’s rich and satisfying, so don’t forget to balance it with lots of fresh herbs. Eat too many and you might feel full fast!

Banh Xeo combo with grilled meat and veggies.

Conclusion

Bánh Xèo in Hoi An is definitely a delight for foodies of all ages. They are crispy, packed with fresh flavour, and fun to eat!
VIET DOVE Travel wishes you safe travels in the delicious food paradise of Vietnam!