At Hai Cafe Courtyard BBQ & Restaurant, you can settle into an open-air courtyard for grilled meats, seafood and Hoi An dishes. The restaurant has entrances on Nguyen Thai Hoc and Tran Phu in the Old Town, with a barbecue grill in the garden where you can watch food cook. Try the BBQ duck crepes, pork belly or white rose pork dumplings, or make a meal of local favourites such as cao lau and bánh xèo. Red Bridge Cooking School also runs hands-on cooking classes here.
Courtyard barbecue and Hoi An dishes
Hai Cafe occupies a traditional shop-house on Nguyen Thai Hoc, with another entrance on Tran Phu. Its garden courtyard has an open-air grill, so you can watch barbecue dishes being cooked as you eat. The restaurant also has seating by the street, where you can watch daily life in the Old Town.
The menu brings together Vietnamese and Western dishes, including seafood, salads and grilled meats. For local flavours, consider cao lau, bánh xèo and white rose pork dumplings. The BBQ duck crepes and pork belly are other options to look for. Portions have been described as generous, so a few dishes can make a substantial meal.
Cooking classes at Red Bridge
Red Bridge Cooking School holds classes at Hai Cafe. These are hands-on sessions focused on Vietnamese cooking; dishes made during class can include fried spring rolls, beef salad and fish cooked in banana leaf. The meal may also include additional dishes, so expect a generous spread.
If you plan to take a class, arrange it separately from your restaurant visit. The cafe can also work as a stop for a meal or coffee, with courtyard seating and a menu that includes both Vietnamese and Western choices.
FAQ
Where is Hai Cafe in Hoi An?
It is in Hoi An Old Town, with entrances at 98 Nguyen Thai Hoc and 111 Tran Phu.
What should I order at Hai Cafe?
Try the BBQ duck crepes, pork belly, white rose pork dumplings, cao lau or bánh xèo.
Can you take a cooking class at Hai Cafe?
Yes. Red Bridge Cooking School runs hands-on Vietnamese cooking classes at the restaurant.
Is it better to reserve a table?
The restaurant can get busy, so booking ahead or visiting outside peak times can help.
