The Son Bistro in Hoi An is a charming, family-run restaurant and bar situated right in the heart of the Ancient Town on Le Loi Street. It offers a cozy ambiance ideal for enjoying a mix of authentic Vietnamese dishes, snacks, and refreshing craft drinks. With its welcoming outdoor seating, it serves as a popular and relaxing pitstop for travelers looking to watch the world go by.
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Must Knows about The Son Bistro Hoi An
– Location/address: 98 Le Loi Street, Hoi An Old Town, Da Nang Vietnam
– Other name(s):
– Name meaning:
– Opening hour(s): 8 AM–11 PM
– Serve: Vietnamese cuisine alongside a selection of Western favorites
– Price: (see details below)
– Payment: cash, card
– Table reservation: available (contact +84 935494070)
– How to get there: walking, car, motorbike, bicycle, rickshaw
– Wheelchair accessible: partly (ground level only)
– Travel blog: https://hoiandaytrip.com/the-son-bistro-hoi-an/
– Reviews: Google reviews, TripAdvisor reviews
– Special note(s):
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Menu & Prices at The Son Bistro Hoi An in 2026
1. Appetizers (Món Khai Vị & Snack Food)
Starter / Món Khai Vị
The Son Tasting Platter / Khai Vị The Son — 225K
Description: Five Specialties: including Fried Spring rolls, White Rose dumplings, Crispy wontons, banana blossom salad, and pork skewers.
White Rose Dumplings / Bông Hồng Trắng — 105K
Description: White Rose is a Hoi An specialty made from finely selected rice and filled with shrimp and pork, delicately wrapped in a soft dumpling shaped like a flower. Served with sweet and sour fish sauce, this dish offers a unique and flavorful experience.
Crispy Wonton / Hoành Thánh Chiên — 110K
Description: Wonton, a dish originating from China, has also become a traditional and familiar food tied to the lives of the people of Hoi An for many years. The wonton wrapper is made from flour and eggs, while the filling consists of fresh shrimp and minced pork. This dish comes in two versions: fried and soup. Fried wontons are served with a sweet and sour sauce.
Wonton Soup / Hoành Thánh Nước — 120K
Description: Wonton soup is served with chicken broth, egg noodles, shrimp, bok choy and carrot.
Fried Spring Rolls / Chả Giò The Son — 145K
Description: A very familiar dish to Vietnamese people, spring rolls are a staple at family gatherings, with different variations across the three regions of Vietnam. The Son’s spring rolls, made from our family’s special recipe, will show you why this is a beloved dish among Vietnamese. Ingredients include pork, vegetables, mushrooms, and rice paper. Served with dipping sauce.
Fresh Spring Rolls / Gỏi Cuốn Tươi — 125K
Description: This is a favorite dish of Vietnamese people – easy to eat, fresh, and nutritious. Soft rice paper is used to wrap fresh vegetables from Tra Que, along with shrimp and pork, and is served with sweet and sour fish sauce, offering a balanced and refreshing flavor.
Snack Food / Món Ăn Nhẹ
French Fries / Khoai Tây Chiên — 90K
Garlic Bread / Bánh Mì Bơ Tỏi — 80K
Bruscheta Al Pomodoro / Bánh Mì Cà — 95K
Olive Bruscheta / Bánh Mì Olive — 110K
Deep Fried Potato Wedges / Khoai Tây Múi Chiên — 110K
Fish and Chip / Cá Tẩm Bột Và Khoai Tây Chiên — 120K
Mandu Seafood Steam or Deep Fried / Bánh Xếp Hải Sản — 120K
Tempura Prawns / Tôm Chiên Giòn — 165K
Calamari / Mực Chiên Giòn — 155K
Fried Chicken Wings with Fish Sauce / Cánh Gà Chiên Mắm — 160K
Cold Cuts and Cheese Platter / Set Thịt Nguội Và Phô Mai — 530K
Description: Serrano ham, Cebo paleta, Salchichon Chorizo cebo and cheese.
Cheese Platter / Thớt Phô Mai — 410K
Salad / Xà Lách
Banana Blossom Salad / Búp Chuối Trộn Tôm — 125K
Description: Banana Blossom Salad is a popular appetizer at Vietnamese celebrations. The slightly tangy banana blossom combines with fresh herbs, crispy shallots, shrimp, and sweet and sour fish sauce, creating a refreshing and nutritious dish.
Shrimp & Broccoli Salad / Salad Bông Cải Và Tôm — 135K
Description: Fresh broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, shrimp and roasted cashews tossed in a creamy olive oil mayonnaise dressing.
Seafood Salad / Xà Lách Hải Sản — 140K
Description: Passion fruit sauce paired with cucumber, tomato, salad greens, shrimp, and squid creates a refreshing and tangy dish.
Greek Salad / Xà Lách Hy Lạp — 125K
Description: Vinaigrette dressing paired with cucumber, tomato, salad greens, bell pepper, cabbage, olive oil, and feta cheese.
2. Main Courses (Món Chính)
Main Course / Món Chính
Hội An Special Combo / Hội An Special Combo — 220K
Description: Vietnamese crispy pancakes, fried spring rolls, pork skewer, and Nem lụi (Nem lụi is a Vietnamese specialty made from finely ground pork, marinated with spices, and grilled to perfection).
Home Chicken Rice / Cơm Đùi Gà Chiên — 200K
Description: Deep-fried chicken drumstick, marinated with traditional five-spice, garlic, and turmeric, served alongside fragrant turmeric rice.
Sauteed Diced Beef / Bò Lúc Lắc — 210K
Description: Tender sautéed beef cubes stir-fried with onions and bell peppers, offering a natural sweetness from the vegetables and meat. Enjoy with your choice of steamed rice or French fries.
Caramel Pork Ribs in Claypot / Sườn Heo Kho Tộ — 170K
Description: A rich and flavorful dish that pairs perfectly with steam rice: pork ribs with caramel sauce and pepper.
Chicken with Cashew Nut / Gà Xào Hạt Điều — 180K
Description: The combination of chicken and cashew nuts is delightful, paired with bell peppers, vegetables, and oyster sauce. Served with steam rice, this dish is a favorite at The Son.
Braised Fish in Claypot / Cá Kho Tộ — 170K
Description: Braised white fish fillet with dark soy sauce and oyster sauce, served with steam rice.
Black Pepper Beef Tenderloin / Bò Xốt Tiêu Đen — 250K
Description: Tender pan-seared Vietnamese beef tenderloin topped with our signature black pepper sauce, served with crispy fried mantou buns and steamed broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots.
Vietnamese Beef Stew / Bò Kho — 190K
Description: Slow-braised beef brisket with carrots and daikon in a rich, aromatic Vietnamese-style broth, served with steamed rice.
Prawns in Tamarind Sauce / Tôm Sốt Mẹ — 200K / 230K
Description: With a rich sweet and sour flavor, shrimp in tamarind sauce combined with onions, ginger, chili sauce, and oyster sauce, served with coconut milk-infused steamed rice.
Garlic Butter Prawns / Tôm Xốt Bơ Tỏi — 245K
Description: Golden fried prawns tossed in a rich garlic butter sauce, served with toasted garlic bread.
Sweet & Sour Squid / Mực Xào Chua Ngọt — 180K / 225K
Description: Sauteed/Stir-fried squid with pineapple, tomatoes, onions, and scallions in a sweet and sour sauce made with fish sauce and chili sauce, served with steamed rice.
Braised Squid in Satay Sauce / Mực Om Sa Tế — 225K
Description: Tender squid braised in a fragrant satay sauce with lemongrass, chili, fish sauce, and basil, served with steamed rice.
Bún Chả — 180K / 210K
Description: A very famous dish from Hanoi: minced pork, seasoned and shaped into meatballs, grilled to perfection, sweet and sour dipping sauce, fresh herbs, and spring rolls. Served with rice noodle.
Phở Beef or Chicken / Phở Bò Hoặc Gà — 130K / 140K
Description: Phở, a famous traditional Vietnamese dish, has even been added to the English dictionary. With many versions from the three regions of Vietnam, one unique feature is that people in Hoi An prefer using dried pho noodles instead of fresh noodles like in the North and South.
Cao Lau / Cao Lầu — 100K / 110K
Description: The most iconic dish of Hoi An is served with char siu pork and fresh herbs, but the most distinctive feature is the Cao Lau noodles. These fresh noodles are unique and can only be found in Hoi An.
Vietnamese Pancake / Bánh Xèo — 150K / 160K
Description: Rice flour mixed with turmeric powder is fried into a crispy golden pancake filled with shrimp, pork, and bean sprouts. Wrapped with fresh herbs and served with sweet and sour fish sauce, this dish is definitely worth trying.
Grilled Fish / Cobia Fish in Banana Leaf / Cá Nướng Lá Chuối — 170K / 245K
Description: Fresh cobia/white fish fillet marinated with turmeric, shallots, garlic, fish sauce, and chili sauce, wrapped in banana leaves and grilled. Served with steamed rice.
Chicken Curry / Cà Ri Gà — 150K / 160K
Description: Boneless chicken thighs marinated with lemongrass, shallots, minced garlic, curry powder, turmeric, and coconut milk.
3. Rice, Noodles, Sandwiches & Western Mains
Rice and Noodle / Cơm Chiên & Mỳ Xào
Fried Rice Options / Cơm Chiên Chọn: (Fried rice with egg, vegetables, soya sauce with chili on the side)
With Vegetables / Rau Củ — 120K
With Seafood / Hải Sản — 155K
Wok Fried Noodle Options / Mỳ Xào Chọn: (Wok-fried noodles with carrots, bok choy, white cabbage, bell peppers, onions, and scallions in a savory oyster and chili sauce)
With Vegetables / Rau Củ — 120K
With Beef / Bò — 155K
With Seafood / Hải Sản — 155K
Sandwich
Ham & Cheese Sandwich / Sandwich Kẹp Thịt Nguội Và Phô Mai — 145K
Description: White toasted, ham, cheese, mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato, cucumber. Served with french fried.
Tuna Sandwich / Sandwich Kẹp Cá Ngừ — 175K
Description: White toasted, tuna, mayonnaise, onion, pickle, caper, cheese, lettuce, tomato, cucumber. Served with french fried.
Spaghetti
Spaghetti Carbonara / Mỳ Ý Sốt Kem — 185K
Description: Spaghetti tossed with egg yolk, bacon, onion, cheese.
Spaghetti Bolognese / Mỳ Ý Sốt Bò Bằm — 185K
Description: Stew beef with carrot, celery, tomato, garlic, parmesan cheese.
Spaghetti Tomato / Mỳ Ý Sốt Cà — 135K
Description: Spaghetti in slow cooked tomato sauce.
4. Vegetarian Options (Rau Củ Và Món Chay)
Stir-Fried Morning Glory / Rau Muống Xào Tỏi — 95K
Stir-Fried Bok Choy in Oyster Sauce / Cải Thìa Xào Tỏi — 95K
Fresh Spring Rolls / Gỏi Cuốn Tươi Chay — 110K
Description: Rice paper rolls filled with tofu, shitake mushrooms, carrots, green papaya, and fresh herbs, served with our homemade peanut sesame soy dipping sauce.
Fried Spring Rolls / Chả Giò Chay — 125K
Description: Deep fried spring rolls with mushroom, carrot, taro, green bean and soya sauce.
Vegetarian Curry / Cà Ri Chay — 140K
Description: Curry powder, turmeric powder, lemongrass, potato, carrot, mushroom, taro and tofu. Served with steamed rice.
Tofu with Tomato Sauce / Đậu Khuôn Sốt Cà — 100K
Description: Fried tofu simmered in a savory tomato-based sauce with onions, soy sauce, and a touch of chili sauce, served with steamed rice.
Mapo Tofu / Đậu Hủ Tứ Xuyên — 125K
Description: Fresh tofu in clay pot with soya sauce, chili, shallot, ginger, mushroom. Served with steam rice.
Eggplant in Claypot / Cà Tím Kho Tộ — 125K
Description: Eggplant and shiitake mushrooms braised with shallots in a savory soy-based sauce with a touch of chili sauce, served with steamed rice.
Phở with Vegetable / Phở Chay — 115K
Description: Vegetable stock, noodle, tofu, mushroom and carrot, vegetables.
Vegetarian Pancake / Bánh Xèo Chay — 125K
Description: Rice flour, mushroom, tofu, beansprout, rice paper, Tra Que vegetables, soya sauce.
HOIAN DAY TRIP has a daily 2-hour sightseeing walking tour in Hoi An Old Town with local guide.
You can see tour details in https://hoiandaytrip.com/hoi-an-old-town-walking-tour/
To book, contact us by +84968009827 (WhatsApp) or hoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com
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How to Get to The Son Bistro Hoi An
From Hoi An
The Son Bistro Restaurant is located within Hoi An Old Town (address: 98 Le Loi Street), near the crossroad of Nguyen Thai Hoc and Le Loi streets. If stay in the center of Hoi An, visitors can walk to this shop easily.
Riding a bicycle is another popular way to get around Hoi An. The Son Bistro Restaurant is accessible for bicycles during the day, and visitors can park on the pavement in the front of the shop (free). After eating, it’s also convenient to cycle around the Old Town.
If take a taxi or private car, the driver can drop off near crossroad of Tran Hung Dao and Le Loi streets anytime during the day and then visitors can walk to The Son Bistro Restaurant (distance is around 200 meters) via Le Loi Street.
If go to Hoi An Old Town by motorbike, it’s possible to come to The Son Bistro Restaurant directly before 9:30 am or between 11h30 and 15h30. Free parking is available on the sidewalk in the front of the shop too. After 15h30 (pedestrian or walking hours), no motorbike is allowed to move on Le Loi Street. During this period, visitors need to park on Phan Chu Trinh Road, near Tran Family Chapel and then walk to Faifo Coffee.
In Hoi An, there are many hotels providing the shuttle bus to Hoi An Old Town. After getting off, visitors can walk to The Son Bistro Restaurant.
HOIAN DAY TRIP has a daily 2-hour sightseeing walking tour in Hoi An Old Town with local guide.
You can see tour details in https://hoiandaytrip.com/hoi-an-old-town-walking-tour/
To book, contact us by +84968009827 (WhatsApp) or hoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com
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From Da Nang
The distance from Da Nang to The Son Bistro Restaurant (Hoi An Old Town) is around 30km. If stay in hotels within Non Nuoc Beach area, it’s closer. And if stay in areas of Son Tra, Lien Chieu or Hoa Vang, it’s further.
From Da Nang, visitors often go by private car/van/bus or motorbike to go to The Son Bistro Restaurant in Hoi An. If choose a car, the drive will be 45-60 minutes (and can drop off near crossroad of Tran Hung Dao and Le Loi streets – the nearest possible spot to The Son Bistro Restaurant). If ride a motorbike on your own or book a local rider, can go to this place anytime on the day. Free parking is on the pavement in the front of the shop.
There is no public transportation from Da Nang to The Son Bistro Restaurant.
HOIAN DAY TRIP has a daily 2-hour sightseeing walking tour in Hoi An Old Town with local guide.
You can see tour details in https://hoiandaytrip.com/hoi-an-old-town-walking-tour/
To book, contact us by +84968009827 (WhatsApp) or hoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com
Thank you so much ❤️
Itinerary to Visit Hoi An Old Town for First Timer
First of all, to enter and visit the Hoi An Old Town (the part inscribed by Unesco), visitors need to buy an entry ticket. Its price is 120,000 VND per adult and children above 15 years old and free of charge for smaller kids. Entry to 5 attractions is also included for free. See more information & details
If possible, first time visitors should go with a local guide, to know better about history and culture. Contact us by +84968009827 (call/whatsapp) to book a private English-speaking guide.
We suggest this itinerary for first timers:
Total distance: 1,65 kilometers
– Starting point: the Japanese style gate (the west end of Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street). A model of the Red Seal Ship Model (Japanese merchant’s ship) and a ticket office are in a close distance.
– Walk along Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street. On this road, visitors will have the chance to sightsee Cam Pho Communal House (ticket required), Japanese Culture Gallery (ticket required), Phung Hung Old House (one of the best heritage houses, ticket required), Nguyen Tuong Family Chapel (in the alleyway, ticket required).
– Visit the Japanese Covered Bridge, the symbol of Hoi An. This place definitely is a must see attraction.
– Walk along Tran Phu Street, the most beautiful road in Hoi An, until Hoi An Central Market. On this road, visitors will have the chance to sightsee so many historical attractions. From the bridge to the market, there are Cantonese Assembly Hall (ticket required), Museum of Sa Huynh Culture (ticket required), Duc An Old House (ticket required), Kazik Park (free), Quan Thang Old House (ticket required), Museum of Trade Ceramics (ticket required), Trung Hoa Assembly Hall (ticket required), Fujian Assembly Hall (ticket required), Quan Cong Temple (ticket required), Quan Am Pagoda (ticket required), Hoi An Central Market (free to enter), a couple of rooftop coffee shops, Instagrammable spots, shophouses selling lanterns, food, souvenirs and fashion items.
– Walk southwards and along Tieu La Street (east side of Hoi An Central Market). On this road, there are many vendors and stalls selling a diversity of local products, giving a good chance to know about local life and photograph.
– Walk westwards and along Bach Dang Street (the riverside street). On this road, visitors will see Hoi An Traditional Performance House (ticket required if want to watch shows) and Museum of Folklore (ticket required).
– Turn into Le Loi Street and then turn left, walking along Nguyen Thai Hoc Street. On this road, visitors will see Tan Ky Old House (one of the best heritage houses, ticket required) and Diep Dong Nguyen Old House (not yet opened to visitors, see from outside).
– The ending point: the crossroad near the north end of An Hoi Bridge or the west end of Nguyen Thai Hoc Street. In the evening, from here, visitors can walk cross the bridge and then turn right to see the entrance of the Hoi An Night Market, the biggest night market in Hoi An.
For more details and the map, please browse https://hoiandaytrip.com/hoi-an-self-guided-walking-tour
HOIAN DAY TRIP has a daily 2-hour sightseeing walking tour in Hoi An Old Town with local guide.
You can see tour details in https://hoiandaytrip.com/hoi-an-old-town-walking-tour/
To book, contact us by +84968009827 (WhatsApp) or hoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com
Thank you so much ❤️
Guided Tours to Hoi An Ancient Town Vietnam
From Hoi An
– Hoi An Old Town Walking Tour – 2 Hour Express Tour with Local
– Hoi An Half Day Walking Tour with Traditional Art Performance
– Hoi An City Tour: Old Town, Coconut Village & Lunch
– Hoi An Morning Walking Tour with Local Breakfast & Coffee
– Hoi An Afternoon Walking Tour with Thu Bon River Sunset Cruise
– Hoi An Night Tour with Lantern Boat Ride & Dinner
– Hoi An History & Food Tour – Famous Landmarks & Specialty Dishes
– Hoi An Instagram Tour: Best Photo Spots & Rooftop Café
– Hoi An Old Town Food Tour with Night Boat Ride
– Hoi An Old Town Private Walking Tour with Local Expert
– Hoi An City Tour by Electric Car
HOIAN DAY TRIP has a daily 2-hour sightseeing walking tour in Hoi An Old Town with local guide.
You can see tour details in https://hoiandaytrip.com/hoi-an-old-town-walking-tour/
To book, contact us by +84968009827 (WhatsApp) or hoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com
Thank you so much ❤️
From Da Nang
– Hoi An Half Day Tour from Da Nang
– Hoi An Night Tour from Da Nang
– Hoi An Night Tour from Da Nang with Coconut Forest Basket Boat Ride
– Hoi An Night Tour from Da Nang with Hoi An Memories Show
– Marble Mountain & Hoi An Day Tour from Da Nang
– Marble Mountain & Hoi An Night Tour from Da Nang
– Hoi An Full Day Tour from Da Nang
– Hoi An City Tour from Airport
– Marble Mountain, Monkey Mountain & Hoi An Day Tour from Da Nang
– Hoi An Full Day Tour from Da Nang with Chinese Speaking Guide
– My Son Sanctuary & Hoi An Tour – World Heritage Site Tour
– Golden Bridge/Ba Na Hills Tour & Hoi An Tour from Da Nang
– Marble Mountain & Hoi An Tour from Da Nang Cruise Port
– Marble Mountain & Hoi An Tour from Chan May Cruise Port
– Marble Mountain & Hoi An Day Tour from Intercontinental Danang Resort
– Marble Mountain & Hoi An Day Tour from Lang Co
HOIAN DAY TRIP has a daily 2-hour sightseeing walking tour in Hoi An Old Town with local guide.
You can see tour details in https://hoiandaytrip.com/hoi-an-old-town-walking-tour/
To book, contact us by +84968009827 (WhatsApp) or hoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com
Thank you so much ❤️
Places to Visit near The Son Bistro Hoi An
– Bridges: Japanese Covered Bridge (Pagoda Bridge), Moonlight Bridge, An Hoi Bridge (Bridge of Lights), Cam Nam Bridge
– Museums: Museum of Sa Huynh Culture, Museum of Sa Folklore, Museum of Trade Ceramics, Museum of Traditional Medicine, Hoi An Museum of History & Culture, Japanese Culture Gallery, Black Sesame Soup Demonstration, Museum of Local Products
– Chinese assembly halls: Cantonese Assembly Hall, Fujian Assembly Hall, Trung Hoa Assembly Hall, Hainan Assembly Hall, Teochew Assembly Hall
– Heritage houses: Tan Ky Old House, Phung Hung Old House, Duc An Old House, Quan Thang Ancient House, Diep Dong Nguyen House, Thai Phien Ancient House
– Temples & pagodas: Quan Cong Temple (Ong Pagoda), Ba Mu Temple, Phap Bao Pagoda, Quan Am Pagoda, Hoi An Confucius Temple, Cao Dai Temple of Hoi An, Hoi An Ancestral Temple, Cam Pho Confucius Temple, Minh Huong Confucius Temple, Vien Giac Pagoda, Hy Hoa Temple
– Family chapels: Tran Family Chapel, Nguyen Tuong Family Chapel
– Communal houses: Cam Pho Communal House, Hoi An Communal House, Minh Huong Communal House, Tu Le Communal House, Xuan Lam Communal House, Son Phong Communal House
– Markets: Hoi An Central Market, Hoi An Cloth/Fabric Market, Hoi An Night Market (Nguyen Hoang Night Market), Cam Pho Market
– Theatres: Hoi An Traditional Art Performance House, Hoi An Lune Center for Performing Arts (now where Teh Dar Show takes place), Hoi An Memories Land Theme Park (now where Hoi An Memories Show takes place)
– Famous streets: Tran Phu Street, Phan Chu Trinh Street, Nguyen Thai Hoc Street, Bach Dang Street/Wharf, Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street, Hoi An Lantern Streets
– Other points of interest: Red Seal Ship Model, Hoi An Evanlegical Church, Thong Dang Prison & Park, Kazik Park (Memory Statue of Kazimierz Kwiatkowski), Hoai River (Hoi An River), Song Hoai Square, An Hoi Sculpture Park, Hoi An Catholic Church, Hoi An Prison, Hoi An Central Park, Ba Le Well, Hoi An Lantern Park, An Hoi Island, Cam Nam Island, Thu Bon River, Da Ken Tree
HOIAN DAY TRIP has a daily 2-hour sightseeing walking tour in Hoi An Old Town with local guide.
You can see tour details in https://hoiandaytrip.com/hoi-an-old-town-walking-tour/
To book, contact us by +84968009827 (WhatsApp) or hoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com
Thank you so much ❤️
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