Mai Fish
45 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, Hoi An, Vietnam
Mai Fish gives chef Tran Thanh Duc’s restaurant family its most traditional expression. Set west of the Japanese Bridge, it pairs a restored-house atmosphere with the dishes and flavours he associates with home. This is a useful address for travellers who want to explore Hoi An cooking in a comfortable sit-down setting, with local favourites such as cao lau providing a starting point. The appeal lies in the connection between food and place, rather than an elaborate sequence of courses.