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Cao Lầu — Hội An's Unique Noodle
Food Guide
By EnViet Team
February 22, 2025
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Why Cao Lầu is Unique
Cao lầu is one of Vietnam's most geographically specific dishes — it can only be authentically
made in Hội An because the noodles require water from a specific ancient well (Ba Lễ Well)
and ash from wood sourced from the Cham Islands.
How it Differs from Other Noodle Dishes
- Less broth — more of a dressing than a soup
- Thick, chewy noodles with a yellow-grey hue
- Crispy croutons made from the same dough
- Char siu-style pork — Chinese-influenced roasted pork
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