Unveiling Hoi An’s White Rose Dumplings
I never expected something so simple to taste so extraordinary, but in Hoi An, White Rose Dumplings were a delightful surprise.
These soft rice dumplings, filled with pork or shrimp, are delicately shaped like little white flowers on a plate: light, fragrant, and addictive.
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What are White Rose Dumplings?
White Rose Dumplings are known in Vietnamese as Bánh bao Bánh Vạc, hand-wrapped dumplings, with silky rice flour dough, seasoned pork (or shrimp and/or mushrooms) filling that are lightly steamed.
They are special not just because of their flower-like shape, though they do look like little white roses, and not only for the very balanced flavor they possess; soft, slightly chewy skin, sweet-savory filling.
White Rose Dumplings are more than just a local delicacy – they carry a fascinating backstory. For generations, a single family in Hoi An has held the secret recipe and exclusive rights to make these dumplings.
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Where to eat White Rose Dumplings in Hoi An?
If you want to eat this in the most bare-bones way, the following are the best options to eat dumplings:
White Rose Restaurant
I visited the White Rose Restaurant in the afternoon and had the unforgettable experience of watching the dumplings being shaped right in front of me.
- 53B Hai Bà Trưng Minh An Ward
- 7:00 AM- 9:00 PM
- This is the original and only family-run kitchen that produces authentic White Rose Dumplings for most of the restaurants and hotels in Hoi An. When you eat here, you are not merely eating surprisingly fresh dumplings, but also able to watch the locals hand-make dumplings.
Trung Bắc Restaurant
- 87 Trần Phú, Hội An
Even though Trung Bắc was a latecomer in the Hoi An dumpling fun. The dumplings are soft and the filling is rich. They also have other great Hoi An food on the menu: Cao Lau, Banh Xeo, chicken rice- all delicious!
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Trống Cơm Restaurant
- 92 Bạch Đằng, Hội An
Trống Cơm is located in a beautiful little corner of the old town. They have all the White Rose Dumplings your heart desires, and the beautiful view of dining in Vietnam!
Conclusion
Although White Rose Dumplings are simply cute food on a plate, they are also emblematic of Hoi An's culinary character and multicultural ancestry. This is one small bite food lovers visiting the city should not miss.
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